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Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMA EP 0701 - Bill Adler - Stripmatic Products

Bill Adler discusses how technology has changed stripmatic and how it will shape the future. What new changes you need to prepare for in automotive supply chain. Why robotic welding has been a game changer.

Bill Adler- President Stripmatic Products, Inc. (Since 1992)

PMA National Chairman 1993

Miami University BSBA 1979

Mazzella Wire Rope & Sling   plant mgr  1980-81

Frequent commentator on steel tariff issues

Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMA EP 0622 Will Healy - Universal Robots

Will Healy III is enthusiastic about manufacturing, technology and workforce development. A Purdue University mechanical engineer who loves to share his passion for automation, Will is a global leader at Universal Robots and with the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP) in Cincinnati. He speaks from personal experience about people-centric technology investments, managing culture change in organizations, bridging the manufacturing skills gap and creating value through automation. With more than 20 years of experience in a variety of industries including automotive, packaging, food & beverage, metal fabrication, welding and more; Will is widely published, is a regular podcast guest, is an in-demand panelist and presents internationally at a variety of industry conferences. Follow Will on YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn with the handle WillAutomate.

About Universal Robots:
Universal Robots is an innovative robotics company of over 1,000 employees united behind a common vision – to create a world where people work with robots, not like robots.

About AMIP:
The Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP) is the Greater Cincinnati regional association of advanced manufacturing employers, educators and community agencies working together to ensure a robust pipeline of qualified workers. As the southwest regional industry sector partner for the Ohio Manufacturing Association, it works to alleviate occupational shortages for the industry by creating and implementing an integrated process to link current and prospective employees with educational opportunities to meet the needs for skilled talent

Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMA EP 0623 Harry Moser - Reshoring USA

Harry founded the Reshoring Initiative to bring five million manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. after working for high end machine tool supplier GF AgieCharmilles, starting as President in 1985 and retiring 12/31/10 as Chairman Emeritus. Largely due to the success of the Reshoring Initiative, Harry was inducted into the Industry Week Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2010 and AME’s Hall of Fame 2021 and was named Quality Magazine’s 2012 Quality Professional of the year and FAB Shop Magazine’sManufacturing Person of the year. Harry participated actively in President Obama’s 1/11/12 Insourcing Forum at the White House, won The Economist debate on outsourcing and offshoring, received the Manufacturing Leadership Council’s Industry Advocacy Award in 2014 and the Made in America 2019 Reshoring Award. He was recognized by Sue Helper, then Commerce Department Chief Economist, as the driving force in founding the reshoring trend and named to the Commerce Department Investment Advisory Council in August 2019. He testified to the House Commerce Committee and at a June 9, 2022 Senate commission Hearing on U.S. supply chains and China.

Harry is quoted in the Wall Street Journal, NYT, Forbes, Financial Times, New Yorker, Washington Post and USA Today and seen on Fox Business, MarketWatch, PRI, NPR, Manufacturing Talk Radio and other national TV and radio programs.  He received a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Engineering at MIT in 1967 and an MBA from U. of Chicago in 1981.  

Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMA EP 0621 - Reid Coe - Coe Press Equipment

Reid Coe, president of Coe pressroom equipment talks more than feeds including the way we need to look at technology to build a better mousetrap!

Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMA EP 0620 - Jake Hall - The Manufacturing Millennial

The Manufacturing Millennial, Jake Hall, joins the show and tells us how your bathroom may indicate more than restroom protocol! A look inside the numbers of Manufacturing can help us to better prepare for tomorrow's workforce!

Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMA EP 0619 - Caitlin Sickles - Bracewell LLP

Caitlin Sickles is a senior principal in the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell LLP. For over a decade, she has supported major corporations, industry associations and nonprofit organizations in advancing their advocacy priorities and achieving their business objectives by strengthening their brands and enhancing the way they communicate with their target audiences. She works in sectors including manufacturing, consumer products, national security, healthcare, energy and the environment.  

Caitlin is part of the Precision Metalforming Association’s advocacy team in Washington, DC. Alongside her colleagues at Bracewell and The Franklin Partnership, she works with PMA to shape the association’s public presence and strengthen its advocacy efforts through traditional and social media.

Caitlin is a co-host of the Talking with One Voice podcast and is online on LinkedIn and Twitter at @caitlinsickles.  

Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMA EP 0618 - Nate Stansberry - Rust Belt Recruiting

Nate Stansberry discusses what companies need to do to attract the best and brightest talent. It's not always what you think. Focus on your people processes.

Nate Stansberry is the Managing Director of Rust Belt Recruiting, a leading manufacturing recruiting agency. With over 20 years of experience within talent acquisition and workforce development, he has been a change agent within startup, high growth and Fortune 500 companies alike. Nate serves as the working leader for Rust Belt, focusing on the best client and candidate outcomes, while supporting their overarching company mission of bridging the gap between hardworking people and meaningful workplaces. Committed to the Great Lakes region, Nate’s professional track record includes scaling numerous businesses with sustainable, culture-focused talent initiatives. Creating and supporting opportunities for both internal team members and client partners is at the core of Nate’s leadership approach.   

Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMA EP 0617 - Jeff Aznavorian - Clips and Clamps

Jeff Aznavorian joins the Destiny of Manufacturing to talk about workforce and technology. He is reinventing Clips and Clamps by changing the way they use technology and how they leverage the strength of their workforce.

Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMA EP 0616 - Mark Michalski - Sizzle n stem Pt 2

Mark Michalski is a lifelong engineer with over 40 years building factories and manufacturing systems that include novel approaches to digital process visibility and analytical control. Manufacturing Expert in Residence - Eastern MA. FORGE. He has worked in numerous industries, such as; medical devices (Zoll Medical), fuel cells (Acumentrics), power conversion and distribution (Bel Fuse), and semiconductors (MKS). Most recently Mark was honored to be 2019 SME President, where he worked with other leaders in the STEM arena to inspire, prepare and support emerging professionals. Mark has now embarked on a new journey to merge his lifelong passion for cooking with his love for all things STEM. The product of this journey is the food blog www.sizzleandSTEM.

Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMA EP 0615 - Mark Michalski - Sizzle n stem Pt 1

Mark Michalski is a lifelong engineer with over 40 years building factories and manufacturing systems that include novel approaches to digital process visibility and analytical control. Manufacturing Expert in Residence - Eastern MA. FORGE. He has worked in numerous industries, such as; medical devices (Zoll Medical), fuel cells (Acumentrics), power conversion and distribution (Bel Fuse), and semiconductors (MKS). Most recently Mark was honored to be 2019 SME President, where he worked with other leaders in the STEM arena to inspire, prepare and support emerging professionals. Mark has now embarked on a new journey to merge his lifelong passion for cooking with his love for all things STEM. The product of this journey is the food blog www.sizzleandSTEM.

Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMA EP 0613 - Jennifer Betts - Magnar Metals

Jennifer Betts joins the Destiny of Manufacturing podcast and provides her insight on metal technology, process improvements, recycling of materials and women in manufacturing.

Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMA EP 0614 - David Klotz - PMA

PMA Support www.pma.org 

David C. Klotz, President, Precision Metalforming Association.  

An active PMA member for 25 years, Klotz is already well known within the association.   He comes to PMA after serving as president and as

Executive vice president of sales and marketing for Tebis America

Senior manager of Plex (formerly Plex Systems, Inc.) Automotive & Industrial Mid-Market eight years

Manager at Dallas Industries, Inc., for 12 years.

Klotz has served as a member of PMA’s Board of Directors, and as chair -PMA East Michigan District.  He also served as chair of PMA’s Tool & Die Division, founding member of PMA’s Next Generation group

Destiny of Manufacturing EP 0612 - Brad Kuvin - PMA

Brad Kuvin discusses relaunch of the Destiny of Manufacturing podcast in a new video format, bringing new opportunities and expanded content!

Destiny of Manufacturing EP 0611 - Allison Grealis - WIM

Destiny of Manufacturing EP 0610 - Jim Schlusemann - SME

Jim Schlusemann, MSMIS, LSME, to be its 2023 president. SME presidents. Director of global business integration in Navistar’s Engine Group. Schlusemann achieved the executive position of chief information officer for Navistar’s engine business. In that role, he directed initiatives that expanded business operations worldwide. Schlusemann later helped Navistar relaunch manufacturing foundries in the US. 
Schlusemann is a well-rounded, experienced professional with a unique ability to help teams execute complex projects. He has great leadership skills that enable him to reach across cultural and organizational differences to create breakthrough solutions. Over the years, Schlusemann’s brought this experience to SME, serving on the SME Member Council and the SME Board of Directors in 2005, 2006, 2011, and 2016-21, respectively. Schlusemann is the founder and president of Prosperia International LLC, focusing on business process improvement and management services. 

Destiny of Manufacturing EP 0609 - Connie King - PMA

Connie King - PMA - Workforce Development Director

Prior to joining PMA in May of 2022, King served as the director of professional development for Baldwin Wallace University, where she created and delivered original, competency-based learning programs for external organizations and university employees. Connie also previously worked for the University of Akron as a manager of business solutions, where she developed and implemented internal and external organizational development programs, and created community, industry-based consortiums for assessing and satisfying skills demands.

Before her higher education career, Connie worked in a variety of corporate and entrepreneurial positions which included expertise in marketing, trade show/events management, publishing, and training and development.

Connie earned a bachelor’s degree in Business from Baldwin-Wallace College and an MBA from the University of Akron.  

Destiny of Manufacturing EP 0608 - Ralph Resnick - America Makes

c3 Consulting

Advanced Manufacturing Agitator

National Center for Manufacturing & Machining (NCDMM) in Vice President, Chief Technology Officer

More than 35 years of manufacturing experience.
President and CEO
Acting Director of the Institute, now known as America Makes.

NCDMM President & CEO, Inaugural NCDMM Fellow.

Chief Technology Officer for both The ExOne Company and Extrude Hone Corporation

Leader in advanced manufacturing.
He holds several patents in manufacturing processes and metrology.

Board of Directors of SME

Chairman of SME’s International Awards and Recognition Committee

President of the North American Manufacturing Research Institute (NAMRI/SME)

MTConnect Institute Board of Trustees

Advisory Board (Chairman) for CANRIMT 

Board member of the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT)

Louisiana Center for Manufacturing Sciences (LCMS)

Chairman of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) 

Chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Manufacturing Division.

Advisory board of the Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Research Innovation Institute (AMARII)

ASME Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Group.

Fellow of SME

NAMRI/SME “Outstanding Lifetime Service Award.”
2018 NDIA Silver Medal for “superior leadership and service”
America Makes 2019 “Distinguished Collaborator Award

SME Donald C. Burnham Manufacturing Management Award” 

Destiny of Manufacturing EP 0607 - Marc Farrell - Winland Food

A graduate of Canisius College located in Buffalo NY. Marc has been working for 24 years in the manufacturing world. That includes time in the automotive and food industries. Currently working as a Plant Manager for Winland Foods.

Destiny of Manufacturing EP 0606 - Doug Johnson - Marion Mfg

Doug talks about correcting Thinking Old and shifting their workers from avg 62 to 32

Douglas Johnson is the President and owner of Marion Manufacturing in Cheshire, where he manages the operations of a 76 year old manufacturing company.

Doug recently finished a two year term as chairman of the Connecticut Community Foundation where he still serves on numerous committees.

Serves on the Campaign Leadership Cabinet of United Way of Greater Waterbury.

He is a board member of the Naugatuck Valley Community College advisory committee for the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center.

He has served as President of the Smaller Manufacturers Association of CT and currently serves on its Board of Directors and co-chairs its Education Committee.

Doug also serves on the National Board of Directors for the Precision Metalforming Associationwhere he was recently elected as the national chairman of the board for 2022.  

Doug is very active in the community where he serves on numerous comprehensive and technical high school advisory boards throughout the region. He is a past board member of the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and volunteers for the American Lung Association, Smilow Cancer Center, Special Olympics cycling events and many other nonprofits. Douglas is a graduate of the School of Industrial Management at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He lives in Cheshire with his wife Megan.  

Destiny of Manufacturing EP 0605 - Scott Donahy - Piranha

Scott talks about User Friendliness of controls and the garanamals  of tooling 

VP sales and marketing for Piranha Whitney Bertsch a Megafab company

Scott  started in the industry with Piranha in 1993 (30 years in July). 

He began on the operations side of the business in the factory.  He quickly learned that he was a process person and doors quickly started appearing for me to walk through.  He has spent time in Customer Service, Technical Service, Logistics, Machine Installation, Operator Training, Product Management, New Product Line Launches, Sales and has been the V.P. of Sales and Marketing for the last 3 years.  It has been a great company to work with and still looking forward to the future.