Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders
Episodes
MC021: 3D Printing in the modern machine shop - with Jon Baklund
01 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today Jason and Jim are coming to you from Chicago, the “Windy City!” They are there because they’re chatting with Jon Baklund, a veteran tool a...
MC020: Vending Systems - the how, what, and why for your machine shop [Podcast]
27 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is a hot topic edition where Jim is asking Jason about vending systems for the machine shop. You may have the impression that vending machines ar...
MC019: Marketing Lesson #1 - Brand Strategy for your Manufacturing Company
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Julie Poulos about the brand image of your manufacturing company and why strategy is most important. Being “the best...
MC018: The Third Place for Engineers with Ray Zaganto
13 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Ray Zaganto, who created a new concept called “The Hardware Store” for reaching his customers by being innovative, t...
MC017: Industrial Real Estate Strategies with Michael Magliano
06 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Michael Magliano, an industrial real estate broker from Cushman & Wakefield, about strategies for buying, selling and le...
MC016: Take-Aways from the Crain’s Manufacturing Summit with Ray Ziganto
30 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Ray Ziganto, President of Bi-Link, a global manufacturing company about his take-aways from the Crain’s Manufacturing ...
MC015: Tips to Save Time and Money with CAM Software with Matt Sump
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What are the 3 most important actions that manufacturers can take now to improve their utilization of CAM software? In this episode, we interview Ma...
MC014: Taking Advantage of Federal and State Grant Money
16 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim and I discuss how you can receive grant money to expand your manufacturing business. We specifically discuss the Federal TAAF G...
MC013: From the Shop Floor to the Corner Office with Fernando Ortiz
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Roberts Swiss, a 60 year old manufacturer of Precision Swiss Machined Parts. Fernando gives actionable advise to others who are not born into privileg...
MC012: Successful Family Business Succession with Aaron Wiegel
02 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When should the owners of a business start succession planning? NOW! In our Manufacturing News segment, we discuss an article stating that slow manufa...
MC011: Introduction to Robotics in Machining with Brian Panek
23 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Should you implement Robotics into your company? In this episode we interview Brian Panek from Panek Precision about robotics. We discuss the basics o...
MC010: The Power of Networking
16 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Who is in your network? In this episode we discuss the power of networking and how to properly cultivate relationships in your industry. Join MakingCh...
MC009: Credit, Payment Terms, Collections & Borrowing
09 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What is the right method for getting paid for your work? This is a subject that both Jim and I were reluctant to talk about; however, our goal is to b...
MC008: Grow or Die?!?!
02 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Years ago, most businesses did not have a vision or a mission for their companies. It was simply a matter of “blocking and tackling” your team thr...
MC0007: It’s Not Your Dad’s Machine Shop
26 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The image is that manufacturing is a dirty, physical, turning-cranks, labor intensive job, but the facts is that the machining industry is one of the ...
MC006: ISO International Standards
19 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are international standards important for your company or your partners? In this sixth episode, Jim and I discuss standards and the impact of ISO on h...
MC005: Presidency by Death in the Family with Stacey Bales
12 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a plan in place at your company if a top employee, such as the president or owner dies? Episode five is the first in a new interview format o...
MC004: 11 Points To Consider DURING The Dreaded Recession
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Do you go to the bar or do you take action? Jason and Jim will step you through 11 points to consider WHEN the recession hits the Metalworking Natio...
MC003: 7 Points To Consider BEFORE The Dreaded Recession
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about tactics for manufacturing companies WHEN the recession hits. That’s right, I said WHEN, not IF. If there is one thing that...
MC002: IMTS Hangover
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
IMTS started as The First National Machine Tool Builders Exposition in Cleveland in 1927. Post WWII, the show moved to Chicago in 1955. What is the IM...
MC001: Social Media in Manufacturing
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Do social media platforms, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others matter to the manufacturing industry? We will discuss WHY you should be on...