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Voices of Colorado Manufacturing Podcast

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At Voices of Colorado Manufacturing, we take pride in delivering an authentic and engaging manufacturing podcast that showcases the Colorado industry stories behind our state's vibrant manufacturing sector. By conducting on-site interviews at factories, we create an immersive experience that not only elevates manufacturers but also emphasizes the significance of the manufacturing industry in our community.

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Epocs Manufacturing: Automated Finishing and Secondary Operations 07.04.2026 26:15

The episode highlights their full-range capabilities—from sheet metal fabrication and powder coating to silkscreening and precision machining—and explains how tightly integrated processes reduce lead times and supply-chain risk. A centerpiece of the conversation is the AMADA combo laser punch press with a six-pallet material handler, which enables lights-out production and dramatically boosts thro...

Flight Software and Colorado Culture: The Red Canyon Launch 24.02.2026 21:44

In this episode of the Voices of Colorado Manufacturing Podcast, hosts Mickele Bragg and Heather Kuhar sit down with Red Canyon Software founder Barry Hamilton and Chief Operating Officer, Kristin Thomas to explore a Colorado-born aerospace success story. From spinning out of Lockheed Martin to building “the Microsoft Windows for spacecraft,” Red Canyon explains how they test like you fly—with har...

Quantum Horizons: Pioneering Time Transfer Technology with Xairos 28.01.2026 43:27

What an incredibly captivating conversation we had with David Mitlyng, CEO and Myrna James, Marketing Lead of Xairo Systems. The episode delves into the groundbreaking work of Xairos Systems, a company dedicated to commercializing a quantum time transfer system that utilizes entangled photons to enhance the accuracy and security of time synchronization—a critical advancement in an era where GPS si...

Grease, Grit, and Growth: Armite Lubricants Survives and Thrives 02.12.2025 17:54

Join hosts Mickele Bragg and Heather Kuhar at COMP 2025 as we sit down with Kathy and Mike Sandstrum, the husband-and-wife team behind Armite Lubricants. Discover how this attorney-paralegal duo made the bold decision to leave their law practice and take over a nearly century-old family business specializing in military-spec lubricants for aerospace, defense, and marine industries. Founded in 19...

Collaborative Innovation: Doug Rhoda from Vectis Automation 24.10.2025 20:42

In this episode of the Voices of Colorado Manufacturing Podcast, we interview Doug Rhoda from Vectis Automation , a company at the forefront of collaborative robotic welding systems. Doug explains how their innovative robots enable safe and efficient welding alongside human workers, primarily catering to small and medium-sized enterprises. By significantly reducing barriers to entry, including off...

Embracing Change: The Evolution of the Workforce and Technology at Ready Foods 11.08.2025 59:48

In this inaugural episode of the Voices of Colorado Manufacturing Podcast, hosts Mickele Bragg, Heather Kuhar, and Lale Lovell speak with Angie Hellstern, the plant manager at Ready Foods. Angie shares insights into the company's mission to continually innovate since its founding in 1972, highlighting the grand opening of their technologically advanced facility just a year ago. Angie discusses the...