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Today we sit down with another ultra passionate tradesperson that turned their experience into a way to improve the landscape of safety in the skilled trades.

Pete Zeppetella joins us on the podcast to talk about his journey through the trades, starting at just 13 years old in carpentry. He has always excelled at working with his hands so he went from carpentry to mechanics to framing to carpentry again to flooring to CNC Machining to building airplanes and everything in between. Eventually he landed on building scaffolding, which is what he does now.

This, however, has all been part of a bigger path that ultimately led to him starting Zepps Gear. A specially designed garment that enables workers to wear their safety harnesses in a more comfortable convenient way on the job.

Tune in to hear all about Pete and how his revolutionary product will eventually be in the closet of every tradesperson around the globe.

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The official Talkin Shop podcast hosted by Brandon and Jesse from ShopSabre covers all things CNC. In this episode we talk about the ever changing world of shipping and importing and how to overcome the hurdles. New episodes every Wednesday! 

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Perennial fan-favorite, DUCK!, is ready to take on foes large and small, this winter on The Discovery Channel’s popular program, BattleBots. Powered by Protolabs, the wily veteran of several seasons has some great new features in version 3.0. Explore how this defense-minded robot still manages to beat up on bigger, more aggressive bots. Guest: Hal Rucker, DUCK! designer and fabricator.

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Sometimes the coolest inventions are right at your fingertips. The Finger Flyer Hoverboard is a fun toy, but it’s also a great teaching tool that explores aerodynamics. Find out how we helped manufacture this remote control-free quadcopter drone, and how a car ride turned a college student into an entrepreneur. Guest: Jake Parker, inventor of the Finger Flyer Hoverboard.

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Finger Flyer

It’s a mystery as to why it has taken so long to create a device that makes power wheelchairs smart and sensor-based, but we have the first one now, and it’s called LUCI. In this podcast, we tell the family story behind LUCI and talk about the technology that will improve the safety of persons with disabilities across the globe. Guest: Jered Dean, LUCI’s cofounder and CTO.

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LUCI

Manufacturing processes are always improving, and that’s especially true of injection molding. In this podcast, we’ll explore the new ways in which Protolabs is bringing a better customer experience through scientific molding techniques, careful quality control and reporting, and enhanced inspection to ensure your parts arrive looking and performing as designed. Guests: Gurvinder Singh, Global Product Director for Injection Molding, and Dylan Lundberg, Associate Research and Development Manager, both from Protolabs.

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Let’s say you need a huge part with tons of complexity. One of your best options to get it done right is 3D printing. Protolabs has some of the largest 3D printers on the planet, the GE Additive X Line series. Explore the history of large-format 3D printing and how to design your parts for best results on these machines. Guest: Marques Franklin, GE Additive Customer Success Technical Account Manager.

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Early in 2021, Protolabs announced the acquisition of online manufacturing platform, 3D Hubs. Get the backstory on the landmark merger of these two international manufacturers and find out how combining a service bureau and a supplier distribution network will forever change how manufacturing is done worldwide. Guests: Rob Bodor, Protolabs CEO, and Bram de Swart, 3D Hubs CEO and co-founder.

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This episode investigates conflicts that exist within the majority of Americans who want to "bring manufacturing back" but do not want their children to work in manufacturing because of outdated beliefs about what a machine shop looks like.

Through interviews with manufacturing leaders and economists, this episode explores the benefits and challenges of keeping manufacturing production within the United States — especially after major events like 9-11 or the global pandemic.

Virtual reality glasses and audio have created worlds both real and imagined for a wearer to explore. Another sense—smell—is the new frontier, and the benefits for individuals with PTSD, and others in specialized jobs, can be substantial. OVR Technology worked with Protolabs to create parts that led to their ION device, which presents users with smells that trigger memories that can lead to therapeutic benefits. Guest: Erik Cooper, head of design and co-founder at OVR Technology.

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Increased reliance on automation may explain some of the drop in employment discussed in Episode 1. But to what extent is automation an answer to the skilled workforce shortage, and to what extent is automation vs. skilled labor the wrong comparison?

In this episode we talk to Dan about how he started his business. When is the right time to buy new equipment. Lessons learned in the industry. How to win free stuff at IMTS. The secret to a happy marriage. How to bring the boom and not let 2020 eat your butter and much much more.

In this podcast we interview Wyatt Singer. Founder of Maccabee Defense Inc. Owner and operator of his own gun manufacturing company. He talks about how he started his company on just a dream. With little to no machining experience, he grew it into a thriving company. Now he owns several Haas Automation vertical machining centers and continues to be innovative to create new products for the hunting and sporting market. 

Nipples vs Tits, are they a bad or good. What in the world is the episode about? Well, it is and isn't what you think. This is a must listen to episode of the MMM-BOX. We will be discussing a few machine terms and which one is correct. Who's right and who's wrong? 

In this episode. We interview Eddie Casanueva owner of Nueva Precision. How he started his 1st business and sold it to start his dream business in his garage with his wife and family. Lessons he has learned along this journey and how to buy the correct machine tools for your business. What products to buy and use in you machine shop or manufacturing facility. He talks about the advantages of using some or our products like the Piranha Jaws, Piranha Strips, and our Quick Vise Handles.

In this episode Nace and Geordan talk about what they look for when they are hiring and firing employees for their machine shop.

The recent triple whammy of political, medical, and economic volatility has hit manufacturing hard. Some companies are finding novel ways to cope with supply chain and emergency parts issues. Our panels discuss supply chain diversity, onshoring, and more with Protolabs host Steve Konick. Guests: Bernie Henderson, Director of Procurement; Gurvinder Singh, Global Product Director for Injection Molding; and Alex Vandertol, FOAM-iT product development and support manager.

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In this episode Nace and Geordan talk about what they look for when they are hiring and firing employees for their machine shop.

With the emergence of COVID-19, people are taking a close look at available personal protective equipment. A new company called Breathe99 recently developed a face mask with 99% filtration and a sustainable filtration system that can help people safely navigate this new reality. On our first episode of The Digital Thread, Breathe99 founder Max Bock-Aronson discusses the history of the B2 mask and the challenges of manufacturing it.

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Protolabs Cool Idea Award Winner: Breathe99

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