The Manufacturing Come Up

Zakary Smith received a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Technological Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Zakary Smith has been doing innovative engineering solutions and have successfully launched over 100 products from concept through production across the aerospace, automotive, consumer, industrial and medical industries. Some notable products include the Tesla Mod...

In this episode of Manufacturing Come Up, we have the chance to have Noah Graff as our guest. Noah buys and sells used machine tools around the world specifically for the precision machining Industry. He runs a Website/Podcast dedicated to the Precision Machining Industry. His specialties: Knowledge of the world machining market. Negotiating. Podcasting, Blogging, Producing Documentary Videos, Mee...

In this episode, Dan Burgos who is the Founder, President & CEO of Alphanova Consulting, shares his insights, expertise and discussions about manufacturing and profit maximization. Alphanova Consulting is a management consulting firm that helps manufacturers achieve and sustain operational cost reductions of 20%+, improve on-time delivery to 99%+, and reduce defects to improve product quality...

Meaghan Ziemba is an industrial tech writer, brand storyteller, and marketer for manufacturers. She has a B.A. and M.A. in Professional and Technical Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has been writing for manufacturing since 2008. Meaghan also hosts a live video broadcast series called Mavens of Manufacturing. The series focuses on women in the sector. Its mission is to attrac...

Eddie Saunders Jr. is a passionate thought leader in the world of Content Strategy & Demand Generation. With 13+ years of battle-tested experience in the field, he has proven himself to be an innovative and strategic thinker, consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the industry. Throughout his career, Eddie has built a reputation for his ability to create compelling and effec...

Dr. Johannes Vrana is an entrepreneur, physicist, consultant, author, speaker, and trainer with 15+ years’ experience in NDE and 20+ in data science. His work ranges from applied ultrasonic testing to quantum optics, from quality assurance to science, and from large-scale industries to start-ups. Some of the highlights of his work: Ph. D. on Induction Thermography, former Chairman of the Siemens N...

Gail’s true joy and passion for networking and connecting with others is what makes her an ideal brand ambassador, influencer and top motivational speaker in this field. Her three step process is simple: An inquisitive and keen observer, she has developed a Curiosity Habit that has helped with recruiting, closing sales and fundraising. It is what also makes her a valuable marketing strategist. Joi...

Amolak Badesha is CEO and co-founder of Orbital Composites, a company that is revolutionizing the advanced manufacturing industry with mobile, robotic 3D printing of polymers, composites, and metal. Their technology enables the production of lightweight, high-performance, and sustainable parts and structures for aerospace and cleantech applications. With over 20 years of experience in the semicond...

Kudzai is a Developer Advocate at HiveMQ and the Founder of Industry40.tv. He is extensively involved in research and communication around Industry 4.0 and AI for Smart Manufacturing, offering a unique perspective on the latest developments and trends in these fields. He shares his insights and knowledge with a dedicated audience of solution architects and developers through his popular YouTube ch...

Steve Lukasik - Operations Manager of Master Robotics has a lot of stories to tell about his career path, from being employed by Fanuc and writing some of its robotics manual, to being involved with other automation and robotics businesses. Hear him out on this podcast and learn a thing or two from this highly experienced veteran in the automation and robotics space.

Tony Gunn started his career on a shop floor running a simple press machine over 20 years ago. Through the years, he's listened intently, gaining knowledge, insight, and then applying the best parts of this information to his own working style. During his 20+ years in manufacturing, he's had the immense pleasure program dozens of CNC machines, study Six Sigma, manage large shops, and travel to ove...

John Piller is a Smart Manufacturing Enthusiast. Proven Leader in Industrial Controls, Data collection, Control Theory and Implementation, and Energy Use. 20+ years of experience in Automation, Electrical Construction, and Education.

Ira Sharp is the Director of Product Marketing - Automation at Phoenix Contact USA. Ira has over 18 years of experience in Industrial Automation, with a focus on Open Control, IIoT, Industry 4.0, Networking, and Cybersecurity. Over the past 15 years, he has led marketing, engineering, and Sales teams to run a multi-million dollar product portfolio. In addition, Ira has an active digital presence a...

Peter Mann is the CEO & Founder of Virginia-based Oransi, a leading air purification company known for its efficient, intuitive and reliable products for consumers, schools, organizations and businesses. He also is the Chair of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers’ Air Cleaner Council. In 2021, Oransi merged with Aviemore Technologies and is now a motor technology company with a cle...

In this episode, we speak with Harald Horgen, a renowned expert in helping technology companies expand into new business models and markets. With over 25 years of experience, Harald has worked with a wide range of companies, from early-stage and VC-funded firms to industry giants such as JCI, ABB, Ericsson, Schneider Electric, Olympus, BASF, Siemens, and many others. Harald's specialties include b...

Carl Doeksen is a highly accomplished global business leader who specializes in several areas, including Robotics, M&A, Business Turnarounds, Start-ups, and product development in the international Industrial B2B and Manufacturing sectors. With his extensive experience and expertise, Carl is well-equipped to drive growth and profitability in diverse business environments. He is a certified pub...

Lauren LaDell is a skilled professional working in the manufacturing industry at Motor City Spindle Repair. As a specialist in CNC rebuilds, she is a one-stop shop for all related services, providing expertise in repairing and maintaining computer numerical control (CNC) machinery. Lauren's work involves diagnosing and fixing issues with CNC spindles, as well as offering preventative maintenance s...

David Nichols is a visionary in the automation industry who is on a mission to revolutionize the field. With a focus on unlocking the potential of machines, David and his team adopt a transformational approach that builds on the advances of the past and paves the way for a brighter future. By embracing breakthrough ideas and empowering both their people and clients, David's aim is to foster a cult...

Sarah Scudder is the host of the popular podcast, "What the Duck?!". In her podcast, Sarah interviews professionals who work in direct materials procurement and provides a platform for them to share their experiences and insights from their careers in the supply chain industry. Through her engaging and informative interviews, Sarah helps listeners gain valuable insights and knowledge about the dir...

Chris Elston is the Chief Robotics Manager for YRG, Inc (Yamaha Robotics Group) where he is responsible for the engineering design and consultation of Yamaha robotics products specializing in PLC centric integration for North America. Mr. Elston’s expertise is 25+ years experience in design and integration of robotic automation work cells using various forms of hardware from industrial robotic arm...

Shane Barber is a multifaceted business leader who currently serves as the COO of The Business Excellence Group, President of Straight6 Consulting Group, and CEO of Carbon Dwell Homes. With extensive experience in management, strategy, and operations, Shane has demonstrated a strong track record of success in a variety of industries. His passion for innovation and commitment to excellence have mad...

In this episode, Zack Ruffing of Cross Automation shares about his passion and dedication towards his work. His successes and lessons learned as a Technical Sales Expert in the Automation Industry.

The Manufacturing Come Up guest on this episode is Vladimir Romanov, the Co-Founder / Manufacturing Executive of SolisPLC.com and also a Digital Transformation & Automation Consultant in Manufacturing Operations, Business Strategy & Finance. He also runs a number of initiatives in manufacturing through which he provides training, consulting, integration, and more. His company strives to so...

In this episode of The Manufacturing Come Up, special guest Kyle Milan, CEO and Founder of two amazing companies namely the MFG Tribe (Industrial Marketing Agency) and Technical Sales University (TSU) shares his insights and experiences in his 20 years in the industrial/manufacturing environment and holding positions from engineering, through sales management.

Keegan Dillon is a graduate from Ferris State University, in the Welding Engineering Technology program, He spent 7 years contracting between RoMan Engineering Services and R&E Automated Systems. He left contracting to work for Stanley Engineered Fastening (a division of Stanley Black & Decker) as an application engineer in their automotive stud welding division. In 2016 he was asked to jo...