Shop Matters

In this episode of Shop Matters, Okuma's Brandon Glenn sits down with Chris Peluso and Kyla Sapp from Sandvik Coromant on the campus of their mutual long-term partner, Richard Childress Racing. In addition to RCR's evolution from racing to aerospace and beyond as RCR Manufacturing Solutions, they discuss how collaboration, tooling advancements, workforce development, and manufacturing wellness dri...

On this episode of Shop Matters, host Mike Hampton is joined by Scott Cooley and Steve DeGrasse of Hennig. They discuss Hennig's journey from living room beginnings to becoming a top manufacturer of chip conveyors, filtration units, machine tool protection systems, and more. With industry-leading products that complement each other and similar missions focused on customer success, a natural pa...

Mike Hampton is joined by Chris Peluso and Freddie Wilson to share their journey from being Okuma customers to valued partners at Sandvik Coromant. Discover the enduring legacy of Okuma machines, the significance of support, and how Sandvik's cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of manufacturing. -------------------- Be sure to subscribe and follow Okuma and their guests for the lates...

In this episode of Shop Matters, Mike Hampton welcomes Michael Hobbs of Blaser Swisslube as they discuss the intricacies of coolant technology and its impact on manufacturing. From product development in Switzerland to tech centers in the US, discover the evolution of synthetic and non-synthetic coolants, Blaser Swisslube's cutting-edge products, their unique four-step process to providing tai...

Wade Anderson is joined by Okuma's own Mike Hampton and Brandon Glenn to discuss how partnerships allow Okuma to provide the highest level of customer support available. From collaborative product and technology development to training events to local distributors with rapid service response time, owning an Okuma means users have the industry's top companies working together to give them a...

On this episode of Shop Matters, Okuma's Wade Anderson and Mike Hampton sit down with Larry Robbins of SMW Autoblok. Larry shares his company's drive to create premium technologies and products that allow them and their customers to stay a step ahead. By partnering with like-minded companies who seek to remain on the cutting edge and are focused on customer satisfaction and building relati...

On this mouth-watering episode of Shop Matters, grill masters Wade Anderson of Okuma and Chris Kozell of Mastercam are cooking up all things barbecue! From exploring various barbecue techniques and building their own equipment to winning competitions and sharing their love of barbecue with the community, these two discuss how their manufacturing backgrounds helped them perfect the art of a tasty m...

IMTS never sleeps…seriously! According to Doug Woods and Michelle Edmonson of AMT, preparation for IMTS 2024 is already underway. This last episode of our IMTS series previews what's in store for the largest, longest-running industry tradeshow two years from now. They're working toward a brand-new tradeshow experience while maintaining the momentum, collaboration, and conversations from 2022. http...

Mach Machine is on the mic. Originally manufacturing novices, Dan and Angela Olsen get into the details of high-volume part production. Hear why they confidently rely on Okuma's MB-5000HII for repeat production work in diecast, aerospace, and defense industries. https://www.okuma.com https://www.machmachine.com

What inspired Julia McDonough to pursue a career in manufacturing? Wade Anderson gets the answer, and more, in the latest episode of Shop Matters. Julia reflects on her very first IMTS experience, her own path to a career in manufacturing, and the importance of women in STEM. https://www.okuma.com https://www.gotomorris.com/robert-e-morris

We're flipping out over this episode. Straight from the Owner and President himself, hear from Lucas Cao about the inception of Squid Industries and making the switch from a competitor's machine to an Okuma M560-V to make affordable, high-performance knives. Plus, Lucas reveals which Okuma machine tool he's purchasing next. https://www.okuma.com https://www.squidindustries.co

Automation, hot industries, and digitalization. Craig Cottrell is in the Shop Matters podcast booth at IMTS! The SVP of Strategic Accounts for Morris Group, Inc. explains his own perception of manufacturing's transformation, including the dominance of aerospace and electric vehicle industries, automating entire processes, and tightening tolerances over time. https://www.okuma.com/ http://www.morri...

Meghan Summers-West, President & CEO of Mastercam, reflects on partnerships, Mastercam's tech-first focus, and selling relationships instead of products. Grateful to be back at IMTS 2022 after a four-year hiatus, she and Shop Matters host Wade Anderson agree that educational programs, consistency, and continuous improvement are three things manufacturers can't ignore. https://www.okuma.com htt...

MetalQuest's Scott Harms and Scott Volk are the latest guests to join Wade Anderson in the Shop Matters podcast booth at IMTS 2022. These industry experts explain how the connectivity of data brings value to manufacturing operations and why it's important to keep machining processes simple. https://www.okuma.com/ https://metalquest.net/

John Saunders and Wade Anderson celebrate the benefits of horizontal machining centers, including lights-out manufacturing and the increasing popularity of industry training programs. Insights from this exclusive episode from IMTS 2022 draw on personal narratives and experience owning Okuma machine tools. https://www.okuma.com https://saundersmachineworks.com

James Cooper from FANUC America Corporation brings 40 years of automation experience to the Shop Matters podcast booth at IMTS 2022. Joining our host Wade Anderson to discuss pre-engineered automation solutions and the skilled labor shortage, James Cooper treats listeners to three pieces of advice when considering adding automation to shop operations. https://www.okuma.com https://www.fanucamerica...

Rocky Helms of Richard Childress Racing (RCR) meets Wade Anderson in the Shop Matters podcast booth! In this exclusive episode recorded at IMTS 2022, Rocky Helms explains how Okuma machines and automation systems are critical for keeping up with racing's fast-paced evolution and manufacturing demands. https://www.okuma.com/ https://www.rcrracing.com/

Greg Hartwig, Vice President of Sales at Hartwig, Inc., joins the booth for Shop Matters' exclusive IMTS podcast series. In this episode, Wade Anderson and Greg Hartwig discuss the importance of a hands-on service and support network to increase customer retention and acquisition, in addition to Okuma and Hartwig’s extensive relationship. https://www.okuma.com https://www.hartwiginc.com

Host Wade Anderson sits down with Nick Goellner of AME and Hennig to reflect on the importance of their partnerships with best-in-class machinists, manufacturers, and producers when working through industry challenges. https://www.okuma.com/ https://www.ame.com/hennig-machine-protection https://www.hennigworldwide.com

Live from IMTS, Wade Anderson and Nicole Wolter discuss the simple beginnings of HM Manufacturing in her grandparents' basement, and how it evolved into the flourishing business it is today. With an emphasis on acquiring and utilizing the latest technology and equipment to stay on the cutting edge, they're able to streamline their processes, find new innovations, and expand their service offerings...

In this episode from the special IMTS 2022 series of our Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is joined by Okuma America CEO Tad Yamamoto. Listen as they discuss recent global manufacturing trends, what Okuma is doing to overcome industry challenges, and how it is evolving to create new opportunities for Okuma customers.

In this episode of Shop Matters, Okuma's Wade Anderson and Michael Gaunce of SCHUNK discuss machining innovations with magnetic workholdings and 5-axis vices, as well as the value of customer feedback to constantly improve your products and processes. https://www.okuma.com https://www.schunk.com

On this episode of Shop Matters, Wade Anderson sits down with manufacturing experts from OPEN MIND and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to discuss the latest innovations in hybrid manufacturing and how collaboration in the industry sets companies up for success.  To learn more about the additive turning technique discussed in this video, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFrkS39kNIg ht...

Learn great insights from Sandvik Coromant’s John Winter as he discusses the current marvels of cutting tools and ways to extend your tool life. Also, discover how Industry 4.0 and data play a key role in understanding your machine and tool availability while increasing transparency and the opportunity to optimize your production processes. https://www.okuma.com https://www.sandvik.coromant.c...

On this episode of Shop Matters, host Wade Anderson discusses the relationship between racing and machining with Rocky Helms of Richard Childress Racing and Okuma's own Tom O'Toole. Hear how manufacturing has become an integral part of the forward progression of motorsports and how Okuma helped Richard Childress Racing be at the forefront of new innovations for the sport. https://www.okuma.com htt...