ASSEMBLY Audible

Trends in medical device manufacturing mirror many of the same advanced manufacturing trends in other sectors. Travis Hintz, longtime supply chain director and operational expert, outlines how some of the current considerations in medical device manufacturing, such as wearable devices, material choices, compatibility with the body, longevity of the materials, assembly techniques, and more shape an...

Meet award-winning HVAC journeyman and instructor Brandi Ferenc. On this episode of ASSEMBLY Audible, Brandi highlights her involvement in the skilled trades industry as an advocate and mentor who has received multiple awards for her work, including being recognized two years in a row as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network. Sponsored By:

Join ASSEMBLY Magazine's team of editors as they recap the top 5 biggest manufacturing stories of 2023. This podcast is the second episode of a two part series. Get the whole picture. Listen to part one: The Top 10 Biggest Manufacturing Stories of 2023.Sponsored By:

2023 was a great year for U.S. manufacturing. Reshoring and foreign direct investment were at record levels. Manufacturing employment was at its highest level in 15 years. The automotive industry continued investing in electric vehicle production. Concentrate on all the pertinent industry themes as our editor's discuss the biggest manufacturing stories of 2023. This podcast is the first episode of...

Since moving to the U.S. in January, 2020, Annekathrin Muller has been a leader at two of Bosch's largest plants in the U.S. Ms. Muller was recognized in 2023 by Automotive News as a Rising Star for overseeing Bosch's $260 million production expansion of electric motors as VP and Commercial Plant Manager at Robert Bosch's in Charleston, South Carolina plant. The plant in South Carolina is the bigg...

Brandee Tatum is one of twenty-four Rising Stars recognized by Automotive News for their contribution, excellence, and leadership in the automotive industry in 2023. Brandee has an extensive engineering background and has steadily moved up in Stellantis where she is currently the Assembly Optimization Manager for Injection and Stamping at Stellantis North America's Trenton Engine Plant. Among many...

Discover the findings of Rootstock Software's recently published 2023 State of AI in Manufacturing Survey firsthand through our discussion with Stu Johnson, Vice President of Product Marketing with Rootstock Software. This episode covers how manufacturers are currently using AI and their plans for investment and future adoption throughout the next year.  Sponsored by:

Get to the root of problem solving methods. This conversation compares and contrasts two formal methodologies for problem-solving, often used in the automotive industry, the A3 and 8D methodology. Learn the difference between the two approaches in order to help determine which best suits your needs. This podcast is based on a popular article by longtime ASSEMBLY Magazine contributing writer Jon Qu...

One often hears of training and opportunities to grow for employees but what about executives or those in leadership positions? What is available for lean leaders to improve their plant operations and expand upon their lean journey? Honsha, an international lean consulting firm offers an Executive Development Mission to Japan specifically for executives. Honsha’s team members including our podcast...

In 2003, Dan McKiernan co-founded eFlex Systems, a company specializing in software for managing complex and flexible assembly operations. Epicor acquired eFlex in 2022, and Dan continues to help manufacturers solve challenging problems. A division of Epicor Software, the eFlex Systems Manufacturing Integrated Platform delivers the simplest path to digital transformation. Find out how Dan navigate...

Join us from the bustling Taste of Rosemont Welcome Reception at The ASSEMBLY Show where we meet with Edward Mehr, the Co-Founder and CEO of Machina Labs for a lively follow-up conversation after his "Dieless Forming of Sheet Metal With Robots" conference presentation. Edward founded Machina Labs with the vision to radically simplify manufacturing by using sheet metal to form casts using AI and ro...

In September 2023, Agility Robotics announced it is building a manufacturing facility with the capability to produce more than 10,000 Digit, (the company's bipedal robot), robots per year. Initial construction of Agility’s 70,000-square-foot robot factory began last year, and it is set to open later this year. In this episode, ASSEMBLY Audible connects with Aindrea Campbell, COO at Agility Robotic...

A critical element to any trade show experience is organically meeting new professionals in the industry. Such was the case when Multimedia Editor and ASSEMBLY Audible podcast host, Jennifer Pierce ran into Shawn Major, Manufacturing solutions provider for Rhino Tool House. Shawn joined us on the podcast for a follow-up conversation including a recap of The ASSEMBLY Show and the Top 5 technologies...

After attending the presentation, Lean Manufacturing — The Culture of Kaizen at The ASSEMBLY Show, Multimedia Editor Jennifer Pierce sits down with Sammy Obara, Senior Partner at Honsha, equipped with a list of follow-up observations and questions about kaizen from the field. 

Should your facility have physical space dedicated to your employee's R&D and content creation? Jacob Sanchez thinks so. Sanchez is a multifaceted professional who started his career in CNC Machining at the young age of 15. He has experience in automation, assembly, and can now be found working as an Industry Analyst for Industrial Strength Marketing. Check out his content creation backed by t...

Are you considering translating manufacturing documents or assembly work instructions? Find out why it's essential to select a subject matter expert for your project. Listen in as we discuss technical translation with Becca Resnik, former award-winning engineer, current full-time translator, and the CEO of Translations by Becca. Sponsored By:

Tune in to this conversation with the President of Promess, Glenn Nausley, for Glenn's take on the latest trends and advancements in the Servo Press industry. Additionally, Multimedia Editor Jennifer Pierce and Glenn also discuss the tangible positive impact company culture has on business. Sponsored By:

Join us for a conversation with torque control industry expert David Cash, Technical Application Specialist with Mountz. David is well-versed in and has shared his knowledge, helping thousands of customers and industry-event audiences solve productivity, quality, and safety challenges. During the podcast recording on-site at the 11th annual ASSEMBLY Show, David gives us a hands-on explanation of s...

ASSEMBLY Audible host Jennifer Pierce teams up with Meaghan Ziemba of Mavens of Manufacturing to co-host an interview with Greta Cutulenco, the CEO of Acerta Analytics. During the conversation recorded at The ASSEMBLY Show, Greta shares why she's passionate about data analytics, her thoughts on the AI trend, and what it was like being recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. 

Join the host of ASSEMBLY Audible, Jennifer Pierce, as she connects with QAD Redzone's Sales Account Executive, Emma McGlade, from the 11th annual ASSEMBLY Show in Rosemont, Illinois. Throughout the conversation, Emma explains how Redzone is simultaneously improving the work experience for small to mid-size manufacturers' frontlines and the factory's bottom line by uniting production, quality, and...

Building a Resilient U.S. Consumer Technology Supply Chain is an extensive supply-chain study conducted by Kearney, a leading global management consulting firm. The study was commissioned by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Listen in for the study's co-authors' insights on the results and impact of the findings as we connect with Patrick Van den Bossche, Kearney lead partner and co-autho...

HyperAutomation combines AI, virtual assistants, and machine learning on an orchestrated scale across business operations. In this podcast, we speak to Dheeraj Saxena, HyperAutomation and Business Consulting Lead with Orange Business, to learn how the technology works and applies to manufacturers. Sponsored by:

For eight consecutive years, Plex by Rockwell has surveyed over 1,350 global manufacturers across the 13 top manufacturing countries. This State of Smart Manufacturing study reveals leaders are reporting that they lack key operational ingredients to compete, including a skilled workforce, technology, innovation, speed, and data access. Gain perspective on the 8th annual report findings through our...

Lightweighting and parts consolidation are significant topics in advanced manufacturing, with materials going through consistent research, development, and improvements. BlueHalo's new Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) features an injection molded chassis made from a multi-scale reinforced polymer, Alpine Advanced Materials' HX5. It's stronger, lighter, easier to assemble, and can go farther more effic...

Find out what ASSEMBLY Magazine's longtime Chief Editor notes about The ASSEMBLY Show 2023. This year's show is not to be missed, with an extensive agenda emphasizing the expanded conference program, networking events our community always enjoys, the latest technology, and more. Listen in for a preview of the only exclusively assembly show in the industry. Sponsored By: