Minds on Manufacturing
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
FABTECH Sneak Peek
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MC Machinery’s Application Manager for Fabrication Mike Koch shares what’s in store at FABTECH November 8, 9 and 10 in Atlanta, including the late...
IMTS Preview
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The International Manufacturing Technology Show is right around the corner--September 12th through the 17th at McCormick Place in Chicago. In this epi...
Supply Chain Challenges: "Like Playing a Game of Whack-a-Mole"
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Manufacturers continue to face supply chain challenges that are impacting delivery time, inventory management and costs. In this episode, MC Machinery...
Maximizing Productivity with Remote Monitoring
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Data has become essential to running a successful, profitable manufacturing company and the pandemic demonstrated that digital technology can be a maj...
Manufacturing Re-Tooled: Adapting the Manufacturing Process to a Changing Environment
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MC Machinery Laser and Press Brake Applications Manager Michael Koch discusses solutions to some of the biggest challenges currently facing manufactur...
The ABCs of Press Brake ATCs
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MC Machinery press brake expert John Meyer discusses press brake automatic tool changers, an increasingly popular technology used by fabricators to im...
The Broken Supply Chain
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are discussing the global supply chain issues that are disrupting manufacturers of all types and sizes. Our guests are MC Machiner...
Social Media Success: How Crotts & Saunders is Using Social Platforms to Grow
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are talking with Shae Eichele, Marketing Coordinator for The HEH Group-- a family of companies that includes Crotts & Saunde...
Maximizing Wire EDM Productivity
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mary Bopp talks with Mitsubishi EDM Applications Engineer Trent Langelier about how to maximize wire EDM performance and productivity...
Maximizing Performance and Profit with Laser Consumables
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many fabricators don't realize the impact of laser consumables on machine performance, longevity, and profitability. MC Machinery consumables exp...
The Diversity Dividend: Women in Manufacturing
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to Gallup, two million skilled workers are needed in the U.S. manufacturing sector. With women totaling around 47 percent of the overall U.S...
Wisconsin Fabricator Thrives with Unique Business Model
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Founded by two fabrication industry veterans, 3 Phaze Fab focuses on its core strengths to succeed in a competitive and challenging manufacturing envi...
Reducing Production Bottlenecks with New Technology
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of Minds on Manufacturing, MC Machinery’s David Bray and Ranger HVAC Production Manager Ryan Schlarb dive a little deeper into...
How Smart Technology is Spurring Growth at Ranger HVAC
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of Minds on Manufacturing, MC Machinery’s David Bray and Ranger HVAC Production Manager Ryan Schlarb discuss how new machines ...
How Investments in Automation have Helped Staub Manufacturing Grow
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For most small- and mid-sized manufacturers, being competitive while turning a profit isn’t easy. Survival requires investment. Staub Manufacturing ...
The Ins and Outs of Press Brake Tooling
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
MC Machinery Press Brake Product Manager, David Bray, talks with Wilson Tool Product Manager, Steve Brown about how to select the right press brake to...
Lasernut and Mitsubishi Laser
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cody Waggoner of Lasernut discusses with Mary Bopp of MC Machinery the different facets of working with lasers and pressbrakes.
Joe Gibbs Racing and EDM Technology
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Bringle of Joe Gibbs Racing discusses with Mike Bystrek of Mitsubishi EDM the world of NASCAR racing in light of EDM technology.