ASSEMBLY Audible

This episode of Assembly Audible is an in-depth conversation with Jacob Horne, Chief Security Evangelist with Summit 7 Systems, on the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program and how it will impact assembly plants. 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. manufacturers had 858,000 unfilled jobs in November 2021. Why is that, and what can manufacturers do about it?

Discover facets of lean manufacturing process development from the experts and co-authors of the book, The Power of Process, A Story of Lean Process Development, published in October 2021 by Productivity Press. From discussing their "6CON" framework for process development to lean manufacturing advice, get an inside perspective from two experts with over sixty years of experience.

Manufacturers are becoming increasingly concerned with the environmental impact of their assembly operations and the products they churn out. They are evaluating the environmental effects of their products across their entire life cycles, from raw material production to use and obsolescence. 

In this episode of Assembly Audible, we speak with Douglas Schuster, vice president and general manager for global systems at Johnson Controls International. Johnson Controls International is one of the world's leading fire, HVAC, and security equipment manufacturers for buildings. The company operates 29 manufacturing facilities worldwide, including several award-winning assembly plants in the U....

Tune in to an Assembly Audible discussion with Rob Threlkeld, senior global manager of energy strategy at GM. In "GM's Energy and Carbon Footprint Strategy," we gain insight into how GM plans to reach its renewable energy goal ahead of schedule by following the company's four-pillar strategy.

Listen in as we delve into contemporary manufacturing workforce challenges and discuss solutions with recognized industry expert Jeannine Kunz. Jeannine has recently been appointed to the newly created Chief Workforce Development Officer position at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers or SME. Her role includes leadership responsibility for Tooling U-SME, the learning, and development arm of SME...

Joining the Industry 4.0 movement is easier than you think. Join Dan McKiernan, President and Co-founder of eFlex Systems as he explores how three companies from different industries and sizes, at different stages in their digital transformation got started. Sponsored By:

A look at the only American company ranked among the world's top 10 solar manufacturers, First Solar. First Solar's headquarters is in Tempe, Arizona, but its roots are in Ohio, where it operates the largest solar manufacturing footprint in the western hemisphere. Assembly Audible welcomes Mike Koralewski, Chief Manufacturing Operations Officer at First Solar, to learn more about the renowned resp...

We connect with Tali Rosman, Vice President and General Manager of Xerox Elem Additive Solutions, to discuss the benefits of Xerox's new liquid-metal printing technology, ElemX. ElemX uses metal wire instead of metal powders to make parts. As a result, the technology promises to be easier to use and implement.

Orbital & Radial riveting is moving towards electric/servo power control, with an increased demand in process intelligence to validate the successful processing of permanent assembled parts. The process data gained will be leveraged to improve the planning and efficiency of equipment preventive maintenance. Sponsored By:

On this episode of Assembly Audible, we connect with Geof Bissell, Director of Operations at Raymond Corporation's award-winning assembly plant in Muscatine, Iowa. Learn about Raymond's formula consisting of solid core values, admirable efforts in environmental management, and smart technology. Raymond's formula has led the Plant to several awards and continues to lead the factory on a continuous...

Gain insider knowledge from the perspective of an acoustics and vibration testing expert. Explore the facets of NVH audio testing with our podcast guest, Randy Rozema, Mechanical Engineer and Principal at ACS. In this podcast, Randy walks us through various aspects of NVH testing, highlighting why NVH testing is so essential with electric vehicles, the equipment, and facilities necessary to conduc...

Manufacturing Making a Difference in Medical Devices is the first Assembly Audible podcast interview with a medical device manufacturer. We're honored to feature Terry Daglow, Director of Mechanical Engineering at Velentium. Velentium is a professional engineering firm specializing in end-to-end support for designing and producing therapeutic and diagnostic medical devices, intelligent products, a...

Catch up with Assembly Magazine's Chief Editor, John Sprovieri, by listening to our discussion about pertinent Spring 2022 manufacturing news. This podcast episode highlights current events, including how war is affecting the manufacturing industry, the latest on the Covid-19 pandemic, the continuation of the semiconductor shortage, and a brief trend forecast for Spring 2022 and beyond. This edito...

Join Assembly Senior Editor Austin Weber and Assembly Audible podcast host, Jennifer Pierce, for a brief conversation about urban air mobility. For more about air mobility, browse some of our stories such as, "Assembling the Future of Urban Air Mobility," an article by Nathan Eddy, and "Boeing Invests in Air Taxi Startup" on Assembly Magazine. This editorial podcast is sponsored by: ​

The Boomer generation continues to retire at a significant rate. Millennials, Gen X and Gen Z show limited interest in manufacturing. Join Joe Campbell, Universal Robots as he explores how to replace labor shortages with productivity goals. Sponsored By:

Assembly Audible host Jennifer Pierce connects with Senior Smart Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Advisor Dr. Anthony Tarantino to discuss Dr. Tarantino's prosperous career in manufacturing, smart technologies, cybersecurity, current issues in manufacturing, and his upcoming book release. Dr. Tarantino is a Six Sigma master black belt, an adjunct faculty member at Santa Clara University,...

HELLA is one of the top 50 automotive suppliers globally. Headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany, HELLA designs and manufactures a variety of automotive lighting and electronic components. Assembly Audible Multimedia Content Specialist Jennifer Pierce connects with Huri Mendoza and Jorge Garcia Zavala to gain insight on how their multiple-award-winning automotive company, HELLA sustains excellence an...

Dr. Mike Williamsen, Author of Delivering Safety Excellence: Engagement Culture at Every Level, a practical how-to course in safety excellence, joins us to share insight into developing an interactive and living culture of safety excellence. Delivering Safety Excellence is a guidebook used at facilities worldwide to address the question: How does a team turn a weak operations culture into a world-...

Senior VP and CITO for Lexmark International, Vishal Gupta talks about digital transformation in manufacturing, sustainability, Lexmark's Optra IoT Solutions, and more. This editorial podcast is sponsored by: ​

John Sprovieri, Chief Editor of Assembly, and Austin Weber, Senior Editor of Assembly, count down the top 10 manufacturing stories from 2021.

Look back on the changes and challenges of the past two years. Learn what opportunities exist for automating in new ways, automating for the first time and increasing resiliency when manufacturing computers and communication devices, sensors, automotive components, tools and more. Sponsored By:

In the second installment of this two-part series breaking down Assembly’s annual Capital Spending Survey, Assembly Chief Editor John Sprovieri shares what equipment manufacturers are buying, which technologies are up out and which technologies might experience a slide. (Buy the full survey at www. ClearSeasResearch.com.)

Assembly Chief Editor John Sprovieri shares his expectations for the coming year, including which industries will drive growth as well as why manufacturers will purchase new equipment, in the first of this two-part series breaking down Assembly’s annual Capital Spending Survey. (Buy the full survey at www. ClearSeasResearch.com.)