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Manufacturing Happy Hour

Welcome to Manufacturing Happy Hour, the podcast where we get real about the latest trends and technologies impacting modern manufacturers.Hosted by industry veteran Chris Luecke, each week, we interv... Read more

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Educating the Engineer of the Future with Dr. Kris Ropella

Educating the Engineer of the Future with Dr. Kris Ropella

Dr. Kris Ropella is Dean of the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, and a true enabler of the engineer ... Read more

11 Nov 2019

1hr

Ranked #2

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Growing Manufacturing in Transitioning Economies with Michael Goldberg & Brandon Cornuke

Growing Manufacturing in Transitioning Economies with Michael Goldberg & Brandon Cornuke

How do you turn areas that were once manufacturing powerhouses back into regions with thriving economies? Brandon Cornuk... Read more

4 Nov 2019

59mins

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Creating a Strong Safety Culture with Joe Geng

Creating a Strong Safety Culture with Joe Geng

Workplace safety: One of the most important priorities for any manufacturer. Joe Geng has spent his entire career focuse... Read more

20 Jan 2020

32mins

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How Stylish Steel-Toe Shoes are Empowering Women in Industry | An Interview with Xena Workwear CEO Ana Kraft

How Stylish Steel-Toe Shoes are Empowering Women in Industry | An Interview with Xena Workwear CEO Ana Kraft

Anastasia Kraft loved her engineering career in project management but hated the bulky, made-for-men work boots she had ... Read more

9 Dec 2019

42mins

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Digital Transformation Explained (Over a Beer) | Live from Automation Fair 2019

Digital Transformation Explained (Over a Beer) | Live from Automation Fair 2019

Have you been hearing about “Digital Transformation” and “Smart Manufacturing” but want to know if these are anything mo... Read more

2 Dec 2019

47mins

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BONUS: 3 Actions Manufacturing Leaders Should Take in 2020

BONUS: 3 Actions Manufacturing Leaders Should Take in 2020

With 2019 coming quickly to a close, we have a short episode for you this week to help you jumpstart the new year. In th... Read more

16 Dec 2019

12mins

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How to Engage the Modern Customer Using Social Media

How to Engage the Modern Customer Using Social Media

As a manufacturing company, how is social media currently playing a role in helping your business grow? Is it generating... Read more

23 Dec 2019

22mins

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BONUS: 3 Tips for Practicing Gratitude

BONUS: 3 Tips for Practicing Gratitude

As 2019 draws to a close, we jump into another edition of “3 Quick Things” that’s all about gratitude. In this bonus epi... Read more

30 Dec 2019

11mins

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“Innovation is a Process to Improve the Human Condition” with Travis Sheridan

“Innovation is a Process to Improve the Human Condition” with Travis Sheridan

Travis Sheridan really does have the coolest job in the world. As the former President of Venture Café Global Institute ... Read more

13 Jan 2020

53mins

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BONUS: 3 Takeaways from the 2020 A3 Business Forum

BONUS: 3 Takeaways from the 2020 A3 Business Forum

A3 is the Association for Advancing Automation, and at the beginning of every year, they host their annual business foru... Read more

10 Feb 2020

20mins

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Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap with Joe Carson

Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap with Joe Carson

Like many entrepreneurs, Joe Carson was leading a successful career at a large company. After spending his first 5 years... Read more

25 Nov 2019

38mins

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New Business Models in Manufacturing with Michael Cromheecke

New Business Models in Manufacturing with Michael Cromheecke

SteamChain.io is fundamentally changing the way that equipment manufacturers and end-users collaborate with one another.... Read more

18 Nov 2019

1hr 7mins

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Cybersecurity Mini-Series: Defense in Depth & NIST Framework (Ep. 3 of 4)

Cybersecurity Mini-Series: Defense in Depth & NIST Framework (Ep. 3 of 4)

Asset inventory. Anti-malware strategy. Risk assessments to look at your overall OT readiness. There are more than a few... Read more

15 May 2020

42mins

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The Future of Systems Integration with Tim Shope

The Future of Systems Integration with Tim Shope

Tim Shope and his team at Avid Solutions are redefining what it means to be a systems integrator. While they specialize ... Read more

12 May 2020

26mins

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Cybersecurity Mini-Series: Security Fundamentals & “Cyber Hygiene” (Ep. 2 of 4)

Cybersecurity Mini-Series: Security Fundamentals & “Cyber Hygiene” (Ep. 2 of 4)

“Shiny Object Syndrome” is a big issue when it comes to cybersecurity investments. That last thing you want to do is inv... Read more

28 Apr 2020

33mins

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Cybersecurity Mini-Series: Why Security Matters (Ep. 1 of 4)

Cybersecurity Mini-Series: Why Security Matters (Ep. 1 of 4)

Welcome to the first ever Manufacturing Happy Hour mini-series. For the course of this 4-part series, we’ll be teaming u... Read more

17 Apr 2020

38mins

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Identifying Cost Savings That Save Jobs with Josh Fox

Identifying Cost Savings That Save Jobs with Josh Fox

Bottom Line Concepts is helping companies save jobs and protect employee benefits. How do they do this? They partner wit... Read more

14 Apr 2020

45mins

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Redefining Manufacturing in a Wartime Situation with Matthew Putman

Redefining Manufacturing in a Wartime Situation with Matthew Putman

Matthew Putman is a Renaissance Man for the 21st century. He’s a scientist, author, teacher, and jazz pianist, as well a... Read more

7 Apr 2020

41mins

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BONUS: Q&A with Chuck Swoboda & Chris Luecke | Discussing Innovation as a Mindset

BONUS: Q&A with Chuck Swoboda & Chris Luecke | Discussing Innovation as a Mindset

In our last full-length episode, Chuck Swoboda joined us for a discussion about innovation at Milwaukee Brewing Company.... Read more

31 Mar 2020

17mins

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Exploring Innovation as a Mindset with Chuck Swoboda

Exploring Innovation as a Mindset with Chuck Swoboda

Chuck Swoboda had an illustrious career at Cree, Inc., and even as a retired CEO, he’s still keeping busy and learning. ... Read more

24 Mar 2020

47mins

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