In this episode, we talk to Gene Hubbard, Director of Global Purchasing, for one of the nation’s largest makers of bearings. He comes with 34 years of experience in manufacturing operations management and quality. As to the company’s products, one might not give any thought to bearings, yet these particular ones help wings to extend, […]
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Virtual Reality for Aerospace Maintenance Training- Chris Hall
Virtual Reality is being used by top-tier aerospace firms to train technicians on maintenance and problem diagnosis- But also raises ethical questions.
How to Attract and Retain Top Talent – Paul Kiesche
We are interviewing Paul Kiesche of Aviate Creative this week – a deep resource that focuses exclusively on helping tech and manufacturing companies attract and keep great employees. What do you have to change about your company to do this? Do you need boatloads of money – like a software tech firm – in order […]
Manufacturing as the “Giving Tree” – Phil Ruffy
In this episode, we talk to Phil Ruffy, Value Stream Leader for one of the North American facilities of a $7 Billion / year Tier 1 supplier of wire and cable harnesses and connectors. This company is also known globally for its cutting-edge Continuous Improvement program and ability to rapidly bring new hires up to […]
Bolt Product Incubator Hub – Chris Quintero
Software Apps are not the only thing coming out of tech incubators these days. The Bolt Product Incubator in Boston, MA has helped launch over 70 products from innovators in the product / digital tech space. We talk with Chris Quintero about what Bolt looks for in a new product idea, some of their frustrations […]
CT Makerspace with Bill Saturno
In Episode 3 – I ask you…. Did you know there are over 480 MakerSpaces in the US. and an estimated 50,000 makers who invent, build and collaborate in them? Don’t know who, or what a Maker is? No problem. I’ll get you up to speed as we talk to the founder of Connecticut’s First […]
