ASSEMBLY Audible

Catch up with longtime assembly expert Sean Dotson as he shares what's on his radar as we approach The ASSEMBLY Show 2023. Check out his best advice, trend forecast, and what he'll be up to at the show in Rosemont October 24-26th. Sponsored By:

One glance at LeanDNA in the news shows they know their stuff. Under the leadership of longtime industry veteran Richard Lebovitz, LeanDNA helps supply chain professionals optimize inventory, reduce shortage, and deliver on time. See, for example, the impressive case study Johnson Controls and LeanDNA Build Digital Thread. Don't miss this insightful conversation with a longtime industry leader. Sp...

Panasonic announced the AccuPulse QP Series in July, the newest innovation to its mechanical tool portfolio. Listen as we catch up with Aziz Lokhandwala, Senior Product Manager for assembly tools at Panasonic Eco Systems North America, to learn more about the new tool series and what Panasonic is planning for the ASSEMBLY Show.  Sponsored by:

In June 2023, Parliament approved new rules for the design, production, and waste management of all types of batteries sold in the EU. The manufacturing industry faces sweeping changes in how batteries are manufactured and recycled. We're joined by keen problem solver Anthony Murphy, the Vice President and Head of Product Management for the Application group at Plex, by Rockwell Automation. Anthon...

Numbers reveal a significant increase in the number of lawsuits being filed against organizations utilizing PFAS in their products. According to the AI-powered 24/7 monitoring service, EventWatchAI by Resilinc, there have been nearly 50 alert notifications, including lawsuits, fines, and environmental hazards related to PFAS, in just the past six months. The issue raises questions about the future...

Welcome to the future. Welcome to Deloitte's Smart Factory in Wichita, Kansas. We're getting a firsthand account of the factory by speaking with Tim Gaus, Deloitte's principal and smart manufacturing business leader. The Smart Factory in Wichita is where a world-renowned team of solution providers, technology innovators, academic researchers, and futurists have joined forces to showcase the incred...

Is Machina Labs on your radar? If you use sheet metal in your products, it should be. Machina Labs has developed a ground-breaking process that can produce large, complex sheet metal parts—without expensive dies—in less than a week. Listen to learn how the company uses AI-driven robots to form sheet metal. Attending the ASSEMBLY Show in October? Check out the conference session “Dieless Forming of...

Introducing The ASSEMBLY Show 2023 keynote speaker Roger Koenigsknecht, Vice President of North American Connection Systems, Lear Corp. During this conversation, Roger tells us about his background, work, and expert approach. Listen in for a preview of Roger's keynote at the ASSEMBLY Show, where he will examine how drilling down to collect and share unbiased data can position manufacturing compani...

CerebrumX is a SaaS company using artificial intelligence to deliver data insights. Find out how connected vehicles are changing areas like automotive and insurance businesses. Join our host as we discuss congruencies between insurance and manufacturing with the Co-founder and COO of CerebrumX, Sumit Chauhan.

Resilinc's notification system, EventWatch, provides information tailored to its user's needs. The program translates data from 100 languages, delivering relevant notifications of potential supply chain disruptions to its customers, allowing manufacturers to take action or create a plan before a problem. We are joined by Bindiya Vakil, CEO and Co-founder of Resilinc, to learn about how EventWatch...

Join us for a fascinating conversation about the Toyota Production System (TPS), according to subject matter expert and author of The Toyota Economic System: How Leaders Create True Prosperity Through Financial Congruency, Dignity of Work, and Environmental Stewardship, Olivier Larue. Jot down your follow-up questions and join us for Olivier's ASSEMBLY webinar in October. Sponsored By:

American Manufacturing is experiencing a contemporary renaissance. However, what exactly does that mean, and why does it matter? If manufacturing is going through a massive change in the U.S., how do we all fit into that picture? And who are the leaders of the movement? We're joined by one of the movement leaders, the founder of the New Manufacturing Renaissance, Andrew Crowe. Andrew joins us on A...

How does LAVA fulfill most orders in 1-2 weeks with a high-efficiency rate? Find out how Toronto, Canada-based hardware manufacturing company LAVA effectively designs, manufactures, and tests products in-house. Sponsored By:

Get a firsthand account of assembly excellence behind-the-scenes as ASSEMBLY Audible connects with Alison Seward, award-winning Executive Director of Manufacturing Quality for GE Appliances. In Spring 2023, the Manufacturing Institute (MI) recognized Alison as a 2023 Women MAKE Awards Honoree. She has over 20 years of experience and recently led a cutting-edge assembly process and product launch f...

Regarding Cybersecurity, some organizations have an ongoing power struggle that pits OT vs. IT. Since the advent of Industry 4.0, an increasingly converging IT-OT pattern has changed the dynamics of data analytics, production equipment, and other functions. We speak with Curtis Partridge, Senior Systems Engineer at Lotus Management Services, Inc., about the cybersecurity loopholes and risks for ma...

ASSEMBLY Audible gets a surprise visit at the ASSEMBLY Show South from Meaghan Ziemba, Owner of Z-ink Solutions and Founder of the podcast, Mavens of Manufacturing. Meaghan is an industry leader, speaker, and trailblazer. To learn more about Meaghan and her endeavors, follow her on LinkedIn. Sponsored By:

Discover how Pico MES supports small-midsize local manufacturers to become top-tier global operations. Key steps: increase efficiency, eliminate defects, and deliver real-time data and traceability. Find out how Ryan Kuhlenbeck, Co-founder and CEO at Pico MES, and Bryan Bauw, COO at Pico MES, are doing it! Sponsored By:

Jacob Sanchez is a GenZ leader and digital content creator to keep an eye on now and in the future! A well-established manufacturing professional who grew up in the industry. Listen to this podcast to learn more about Jacob Sanchez, his current endeavors, and future aspirations. Sponsored By:

Meet Elijah Condellone, Enterprise Sales with Factur, a company specializing in business development for manufacturers, for an open conversation about trade show sales leads, marketing for manufacturers, and developing a solid marketing strategy. Are you involved in industry tradeshows? You don't want to miss this insightful dialogue. Sponsored By:

What do three manufacturing podcast hosts have in common? We find out during this casual chat as the hosts of ASSEMBLY Audible, Jennifer Pierce, Manufacturing Unscripted, Lauren Rall, and Automation Ladies, Nikki Gonzales, sit down for an informal discussion at the ASSEMBLY Show in Nashville. Sponsored By:

ASSEMBLY Audible catches up with a longtime friend and customer, Bryan Wright, V.P. of Sales & Marketing at Orbitform, to get his take on the ASSEMBLY Show South launch. Want to know more about Orbitform? Watch the podcast Where is Orbital & Radial Riveting Process Technology Headed? here. Sponsored By:

Bosch Rexroth's Dan Barrera, Product Manager ctrlX AUTOMATION, gives his expert view on why embracing digitization is an essential topic and area of progress needed in industrial automation. Sponsored By:

We check in with an exhibitor and longtime manufacturing professional, Chris Morris, Product Marketing Manager with Mountz. Want to learn more about Mountz's torque and assembly tools? Head to mountztorque.com. Sponsored By:

A brief chat with Erik Lee, Head of Inside Sales at Durofix, about the first-ever ASSEMBLY Show South. You can check out Durofix's line of tools at durofix.com. Sponsored By:

Uncover opportunities that can position your team for success in any economy. Join manufacturing workforce leader, Kelly, to learn flexible strategies to optimize your processes, operations, and talent strategy for the future. Sponsored By: