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Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders

Manufacturing is challenging, but if you are connected to a community of leaders, you can elevate your skills, solve your problems and grow your business! MakingChips was launched in 2014 to equip and inspire the metalworking nation. Hundreds of episodes and a million downloads later, it’s an industry-leading source of information, inspiration, and entertainment for manufacturing leaders of all types. It’s hosted by Jason Zenger and Nick Goellner, two multi-generational manufacturing leaders, and they’re joined by a rotating panel of expert guests – including Titan Gilroy (TITANS of CNC), John Saunders (NYC CNC), Mark TerryBerry (Haas Automation), and many more. Join us as we tackle the topics that keep you up at night - leadership, operations, technology, growth, workforce development and culture.
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Now displaying: August, 2024
Aug 30, 2024

Some of the greatest ideas in manufacturing don’t happen in boardrooms but over a drink with peers. In At the Boring Bar, Jason aims to cut deeper into the conversations that matter most to manufacturing leaders. So pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join Jason as he uncovers the insights that drive the manufacturing industry forward. 

In this inaugural episode of At the Boring Bar, join Jason, Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Peter Eelman, Nicole Wolter, Chris Luecke, and Manny Pasillas At the Boring Bar. They cover everything from the exciting new exhibits at IMTS to one of the biggest problems the manufacturing industry faces: a mass exodus of Baby Boomers. 

You’ll laugh, you may cry, and you’ll undoubtedly hear something that will provoke you to think about the future of the industry and your impact on it. Don’t miss it. 

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  • [0:20] Learn about IMTS 2024 ELEVATE
  • [2:51] Why Jason is taped to a mannequin 
  • [3:47] Learn more about “At the Boring Bar”
  • [6:12] The evolution and legacy of IMTS
  • [13:06] What we’re looking forward to at IMTS
  • [22:29] Listen to the Manufacturing Transformed podcast!
  • [27:36] Throwback to IMTS 1980
  • [29:05] What Peter will miss about IMTS
  • [34:43] The mass exodus of Baby Boomers

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Aug 22, 2024

“Inspiring the extraordinary” is the theme for this year’s IMTS and that’s exactly what they’re doing. The Emerging Technology Center will showcase extraordinary advances in technology (including an exhibit by BlueForge Alliance and Apptronik's AI-Powered General Purpose Humanoid Robot).

They’re offering specific ELEVATE programs for job shops, women in manufacturing, and the first-ever ELEVATE LATAM: A half-day conference for the Spanish-speaking manufacturing technology community.

For the first time, Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud will be at the show in the automation sector. This year’s IMTS is a can’t-miss event. Show Boss Peter Eelman shares all of the amazing details in this episode of MakingChips. 

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  • [0:20] Manage your cutting tools with ProShop ERP
  • [3:17] The amazing Manufacturing Happy Hour Event
  • [5:14] Introducing the "Show Boss" Peter Eelman
  • [8:52] Machine Shop Masterclass: Taming the Chaos 
  • [18:04] The Past, Present, and Future of IMTS
  • [22:46] How Peter’s experience impacts his process
  • [26:19] Overcoming crazy odds to make things happen
  • [29:26] Graduate to NetSuite by Oracle
  • [30:44] The huge wins in technological advances
  • [35:54] The crazy behind-the-scenes of IMTS
  • [37:39] The driving force behind IMTS: The people 
  • [40:06] What’s new at IMTS 2024?
  • [46:13] What does the future of IMTS hold? 
  • [48:16] Peter’s final word of advice

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Aug 15, 2024

Maintenance is something that’s essential to protect the longevity of your machines but rarely something regularly implemented in shops. It’s often a huge and costly mistake. Don’t know where to start? 

In this episode, Manny Pasillas—a machine tool maintenance expert and the Founder and VP of Business Development for Tech CNCs—shares a simple yet exhaustive checklist anyone can use to properly clean and maintain their machines. 

Because if you’re not cleaning your machines, they will break down, and you won’t be MakingChips, and you won’t be making money!

– Nick Goellner

AND - to get the full checklist, subscribe to our email newsletter!

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  • [5:04] Manny’s origin story
  • [25:55] Leadership Spotlight
  • [30:17] The three tiers of machine maintenance 
  • [33:52] ProShop ERP’s Manufacturing Transformed Podcast
  • [34:25] Category #1: Lubrication 
  • [36:21] Category #2: Hoses and lines
  • [37:09] Category #3: Electronics
  • [39:15] Category #4: Backlash checks 
  • [40:02] Category #5: Safety 
  • [41:29] Category #6: Way covers
  • [43:38] Category #7: Motors and belts
  • [45:02] Category #8: Air Filters
  • [46:08 ] Category #9: The engine 

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Aug 7, 2024

What do you need to know before you launch automation in your shop? What would be signs that you’re not ready to automate? If you’re launching the process, how can you use your ERP/MRP to the fullest? 

Even the smallest mistakes—like not having a process in place to deal with the chips your machines are creating while running lights out—can be costly. We want to help you avoid those costly errors. 

That’s why Paul Van Metre and Mike Payne join me to tackle the important things you need to consider before you run lights out. Because if you’re not MakingChips, you’re not making money. BAM!

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  • [0:35] Why you need ProShop ERP
  • [5:08] What’s new with the crew
  • [6:43] Manufacturing Leadership Spotlight
  • [13:52] Do you have a repeatable process? 
  • [19:03] NetSuite by Oracle
  • [20:31] Do you have a chip management process?
  • [23:48] Cutting tool management features
  • [26:24] Are you making adjustments for accurate costs?
  • [34:06] Do you have training in place for your team? 
  • [37:16] Do you have a preventative maintenance program?

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