Factory of the Future

Factory of the Future®, LLC

"Manufacturing Innovation for Sustainability" Factory of the Future® showcases the change-makers who reduce waste, innovate new products, near-shore supply chains, go carbon neutral and train the next generation of designers, machinists, and engineers to make it greener, leaner, and more profitable! We turn convention upside down, by showing how teams around the country innovate and ways factories are leading the change to more sustainable, circular, and renewable manufacturing.

Episodes

  1. 03/27/2023

    How to Attract and Retain Top Talent - Paul Kiesche

    We interview Paul Kiesche of Aviate Creative this week – a deep resource that focuses exclusively on helping manufacturing and tech 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 to get the person you want? Paul tells us how to change your branding to be the company young job-seeking wizards want to work for.   As an extra bonus, he also shares which single employment website might be killing your reputation as a good place to work – and what you need to do about it.

    35 min

  2. 01/05/2023

    Virtual Reality for Aerospace Maintenance and Training with Chris Hall

    Today we talk with Chris Hall Aerospace Engineer and professional trainer for one of the largest multinational aerospace corporations. His company is now using VR headsets as part of training, and we will dive into futuristic topics like: Do you need to touch the part to make it better? Can you train people without being in the room? Is VR good enough yet to teach people about maintaining the safety of complicated manufactured goods? Is data collected for Early Fault Detection (and TPM) infringing on privacy and the right to use the product as you see fit?

    30 min

  3. 12/09/2022

    Metal Finishing in the 21st Century - Pete Mirabello

    Rated the “Best Metal Finisher in New England” this company stays at the forefront through focused projects to reduce water, air, and chemical use, and increase energy efficiency. As one of the few NADCAP-certified Cadmium platers in the US, and a prime supplier for some of the largest manufacturing plants in Connecticut, Metal Finishing Technologies is constantly innovating to adjust to risk and market changes, without sacrificing personnel, quality, or customer relations. Continue reading at https://factoryofthefuture.org/podcast/

    36 min

  4. 08/30/2022

    Manufacturing Operations with Gene Hubbard

    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, landing gear to roll, and so many other functions, that perform critical tasks. Gene is a Manufacturing Engineer in a world-renowned manufacturing plant. Listen in as we discuss a wide range of topics from Daily Gemba, quality control “tricks” and how to meet and retain engineering talent. https://factoryofthefuture.org/podcast-category/manufacturing-operations-gene-hubbard/

    15 min

  5. 08/16/2022

    Aerospace Forging and Innovation with Clive Cunliffe

    We interview Clive Cunliffe, President of North America - Pietro Rosa Group, one of the top manufacturers of turbine engine airfoils in the world. Clive shares the 20-year secret to how a 130-year-old company out-innovates its competitors as times and markets change. Listen and get your 20-year secret free download. Continue reading at https://factoryofthefuture.org/podcast/

    35 min

  6. 08/07/2022

    Makerspace-Hackerspace with Bill Saturno

    In this episode – 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 Maker Space!  We talk about what you can make in a Makerspace and why it’s better than working alone in your basement.  You’ll also learn what it takes to get a MakerSpace going in your neighborhood if you don’t already have one.  As an added bonus We have a great free download: "5 Steps to MAKE Creativity Happen!" (See what I did there?) Continue reading at https://factoryofthefuture.org/podcast-category/ct-makerspace-with-bill-saturno/

    31 min
  7. Welcome to the Factory of the Future® Podcast

    06/27/2022

    Welcome to the Factory of the Future® Podcast

    Welcome to the first episode of the Factory of the Future® podcast! We are so very pleased to have you as part of the community and hope you gather great value from the time you spend here. This episode is the backstory of FactoryoftheFuture®.Org and how you can benefit. We focus on helping manufacturing shift gears into more sustainable, circular, and carbon-minimal processes of making things. Tune in weekly to hear great stories of manufacturing success. Learn valuable info on how to get it right, the latest technology, and how we can solve the Skills gap, the Green Gap, and the Maker Gap.

    7 min
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"Manufacturing Innovation for Sustainability" Factory of the Future® showcases the change-makers who reduce waste, innovate new products, near-shore supply chains, go carbon neutral and train the next generation of designers, machinists, and engineers to make it greener, leaner, and more profitable! We turn convention upside down, by showing how teams around the country innovate and ways factories are leading the change to more sustainable, circular, and renewable manufacturing.

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  • Creator
    Factory of the Future®, LLC
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Factory of the Future®, LLC
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