Welcome to another special edition of MakingChips! On this episode, we meet with Nick Goellner and his brother Noah at the IMTS 2016 TV studio. Nick works as the Marketing Director at Henning and AME. Hennig designs and produces custom machine protection and chip/coolant management products for state-of-the-art machine tools. We talk about how Nick and Noah got involved in the family business, what their roles are at Henning/AME, and we dive into the practice and theory of Quick Response Manufacturing. We also highlight some of the exciting things we've seen at this year's IMTS.

Episode Structure:

• [02:50] - IMTS Keynote
• [05:40] - AMT Emerging Technolgoy
• [07:20] - Additive Manufacturing
• [09:29] - Welcome Nick Goellner
• [10:00] - History of Henning/AME
• [12:00] - Nick’s Role
• [15:00] - Family Business
• [17:15] - Marketing and Manufacturing
• [21:15} - Welcome Noah Goellner
• [22:50] - Quick Response Manufacturing
• [27:00] - Pushback from the Team
• [31:50] - QRM Certification
• [33:25] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Advanced Machine and Engineering Company
• Hennig Machine Protection & Chip Solutions
• MC061: Riches in the Niches

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• ryan@makingchips.com
• Telephone: (312) 725-0245

This week: We are coming to you live from IMTS 2016! On this special episode of MakingChips, we welcome Jason Harrelson, founder of Harrelson Trumpets to our IMTS TV studio. Harrelson Trumpets is a leading manufacturer of world class trumpets and accessories. Jason talks about how he got started building custom made trumpets, the process and machining behind it, his experience with Kickstarter, and what excites him about IMTS.

Episode Structure:

• [03:40] - The Beginning
• [07:02] - The Process
• [09:05] - Word of Mouth
• [11:15] - Custom Components
• [14:30] - What brought you to ITMS?
• [17:03] - Kickstarter Campaigns

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Harrelson Trumpets
• http://www.whyharrelson.com
• Watch Jason play along to our Theme Song!

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• jason@makingchips.com
• ryan@makingchips.com
• Telephone: (312) 725-0245

Today on MakingChips, we answer a question from a listener and aspiring manufacturing leader named Doug. Doug asks the question: "Not being a manager yet, what can I do to promote a positive culture/work environment at work?" Jim and Jason share their respective opinions on the matter. In Manufacturing News, we talk about concerns over rising wages in the metal industry. Later on, we share some details on our Make & Elevate series, and we preview IMTS' "Miles for Manufacturing" 5K event.

Episode Structure:

• [03:05] - Manufacturing News
• [05:30] - Hiring Filters
• [08:07] - Make & Elevate
• [09:45] - IMTS 5K Run
• [11:40] - Sandvik Infographic
• [14:37] - Ask MakingChips
• [19:30] - Life is Great Attitude

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Manufacturing News
• Make & Elevate
• Miles For Manufacturing 5K Run/Walk
• Sandvik Infographic
• Summary |The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni

• jim@makingchips.com
• jason@makingchips.com
• ryan@makingchips.com
• Telephone: (312) 725-0245