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Production is at its highest level since 2021. Can logistics keep up? 🎙️ New on Manufacturing Tomorrow: Vinny Licata, Director of Logistics at MISUMI Americas, with 25+ years in manufacturing logistics. Learn more at omi.osu.edu/podcast

Quality isn't a checkbox — it's a manufacturing advantage. 🧪 On this episode of Manufacturing Tomorrow, @NourAbochama (VP of Ops, Qalitex Laboratories) shares 17+ years of lessons in building resilient, scalable life-sciences manufacturing. 🎧 omi.osu.edu/podcast

New MFG TMW episode: manufacturers say they feel more prepared for disruption than in 2021. @FusionRiskMgmt's Richard Barnett says that confidence might be the issue. What AI-driven incidents, IT/OT convergence risk, and resilience gaps are hiding.🎙️omi.osu.edu/podcast

🎙️ New on MFG TMW: Fabian Gerlinghaus, CEO & Co-Founder of Cellares How do you manufacture living medicines at scale? We discuss cell therapy, automation, U.S. competitiveness, and the future of advanced manufacturing.🏭 🇺🇸 🎧 Listen: omi.osu.edu/podcast

New MFG TMW episode: Rick Kaun of @RockwellAuto on why your IT security tools don't belong on your plant floor — and what to do instead. 🎙️ omi.osu.edu/podcast #OTsecurity #Manufacturing

What does it take to buy a 100-year-old precision manufacturer during a pandemic — and grow it? Mike Adkins of Performance Results Plus discusses precision manufacturing, lean operations and the future of small U.S. manufacturers. Listen: omi.osu.edu/podcast

On MFG TMW, Milind Karnik (CEO, Elementary) shares how machine‑vision systems can learn quality standards directly from the production line—eliminating weeks of setup and helping manufacturers scale beyond pilots. 🎧 omi.osu.edu/podcast

MFG TMW: Hexion CEO & President Michael Lefenfeld explores the company’s transformation into an AI‑first materials innovator. From AI‑driven manufacturing to sustainable, bio‑based chemistry, Michael redefines the future of materials science. Tune in: omi.osu.edu/podcast

MFG TMW: How do you build a $40M U.S.-based manufacturing company—with no outside funding—while competing against low-cost imports? Kyle Ewing, founder and CEO of TerraSlate, tells us how. 🎙️ Listen now at omi.osu.edu/podcast.

MFG TMW: We talk with NTT DATA’s Prasoon Saxena on how AI Is rewriting manufacturing and how national policy and industry leadership intersect. If you’re interested in where modern manufacturing is headed, this is a must‑listen. Full episode → omi.osu.edu/podcast

MFG TMW: Charles Cohen at Fotofab, discusses the pioneer approaches to photochemical machining and precision metal components that shape the future of specialty manufacturing 🎧 Listen now at omi.osu.edu/podcast.

New on #MFGTMW: 70% of manufacturers still use manual data collection. Michael Masser of Plex (Rockwell Automation) shares how going digital boosts productivity, morale & decision-making. 🔗 omi.osu.edu/podcast #Industry40 #SmartManufacturing #DigitalTransformation

🎙️ New on MFG TMW AI, CNC machining & the future of CAM software 🔧 Featuring: Russ Bukowski, President of Mastercam & Chris Basgall, CEO of Catamount Machine Works Topics: AI-driven automation, CAM usability & productivity, What’s next 🎧 Listen now: omi.osu.edu/podcast

Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute makes her third appearance on the podcast—three times is definitely the charm! Rosemary brings unmatched expertise and practical insights into the future of U.S. manufacturing supply chains: go.osu.edu/podcast

Computer Vision on the Factory Floor The latest episode of MFG TMW features a conversation with Jason Corso—co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Voxel51, and professor of Robotics and EECS at the University of Michigan. Learn more: omi.osu.edu/podcast

🎧 New on #MFGTMW: IBM’s Kendra DeKeyrel talks AI, predictive maintenance, and the future of #SmartFactories. 💡 AI agents, safety, sustainability, & Ford case studies all packed in 👉 omi.osu.edu/podcast #Industry40 #AIinManufacturing #DigitalTransformation #IBM

MFG TMW: Dan Konstantinovsky, strategy director, shares RH Blake’s latest research on industrial thought leadership and discusses how manufacturers can stand out through digital strategy, content marketing, and data-driven storytelling. Learn more at omi.osu.edu/podcast.

In this episode of MFG TMW, we sit down with Bill Rokos, CTO of Parsec Automation and the visionary behind TrakSYS, a powerful manufacturing operations management platform used by manufacturers worldwide. More at omi.osu.edu/podcast.

MFG TMW: Melanie Hellwig-White has driven innovation, modernization, and sustainability in the automotive and RV industries. As the chair-elect of SEMA, she is poised to shape the future of the industry in a historic leadership role. Learn more at omi.osu.edu/podcast.

Join MFG TMW as we welcome Erik Dullea, a partner at Husch Blackwell, who recently co-authored the Cybersecurity section of Legal Insights for Manufacturing: Outlook for 2025, offering critical guidance on evolving regulations. Tune in to omi.osu.edu/podcast.