Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAutomation Begins Before Machining with Toolpath Part II
Episode 433
In this episode of MakingChips, Al Whatmough explores how AI and automation are transforming the manufacturing industry—not by replacing people, but …
1 year, 11 months ago
Automation Begins Before Machining with Toolpath, Part 1
Episode 431
How does a machinist from Canada end up leading a California tech startup? In Episode #432 of MakingChips, Al Whatmough shares his unique journey—fro…
1 year, 11 months ago
Top Technology Takeaways From IMTS 2024
Episode 431
IMTS is where manufacturing's cutting-edge technology takes center stage, and this year was no exception. IMTS 2024 brought the future to the forefro…
1 year, 11 months ago
How the Mexican Manufacturing Industry Can help you Grow Your American Business, 430
Episode 430
Why would an American company want to consider expanding operations to Mexico? With more experienced engineers retiring and a decreasing number of ne…
1 year, 11 months ago
The State of Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Episode 429
In the wake of 9/11, the aerospace and defense industry experienced a dramatic transformation, with new regulations like the Federal Information Secu…
1 year, 11 months ago
How AI Implementation Can Be Transformative with CloudNC Founder Theo Saville
Episode 428
Theo Saville was frustrated by the lack of real-world applications for 3D printing. Then it struck him: Why not make CNC machining as simple as 3D pr…
2 years ago
Practical Use Cases for AI in Your Machine Shop
Episode 427
Wouldn't it be amazing to come up with a design for anything and turn it into a physical reality as easily as you can create something in Photoshop? …
2 years ago
Brewing Success for Manufacturing Leaders with ShopFloor Coffee
Episode 426
The two biggest complaints in any business are always the quality of the toilet paper and the coffee. Joking aside—coffee is a crucial part of any sh…
2 years ago
At The Boring Bar 1-3, (Jason Zenger, Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Peter Eelman, Nicole Wolter, Chris Luecke, and Manny Pasillas)
Episode 425
In the final segment of the first edition of At The Boring Bar, our expert panel of guests return to dive into the future of manufacturing and why ma…
2 years ago
At the Boring Bar 1-2 (Jason Zenger, Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Peter Eelman, Nicole Wolter, Chris Luecke, and Manny Pasillas)
Episode 424
How do you grow a machine shop through acquisitions? What is it like working in a legacy family business? How do you find and hire talented engineers…
2 years ago