Smarter Manufacturing: Recent Episodes
LIFT
LIFT is a Detroit-based, Department of Defense-sponsored national manufacturing innovation institute whose mission is to Drive American Manufacturing Into the Future Through Technology and Talent Development
CEO of 3Degrees joins us to talk about accelerating digital transformation, specifically around advancing 3D printing.
LIFT sits down with AlphaSTAR's Dr. Sarat Kundurthi and Mallikharjun (Arjun) Marrey to discuss the role of simulation in advancing additive manufacturing
Co-Founder Jake Guglin sits down to discuss how he and his company are competing with China in the advanced materials space utilizing new technologies.
Alex Hussain, CEO of 3DChimera, joins us to talk about all things additive manufacturing and where this innovative technology is going in the future.
Vulcan Elements CEO John Maslin and COO Jake Bowles join us to discuss the critical role magnets and magnet manufacturing play in our national security and how Vulcan Elements is leading the way.
ATS Lab Midwest President Matt Kirchner joins us to discuss his partnership with LIFT and the future of advanced manufacturing education
Big Bend Technical College Director Shelbi McCall discusses how industry and academia can work together and deliver the educational tools needed to support the workforce regionally.
Pierre Devaux of SPEE3D and Allyce Jackman of FLOW-3D discuss the state of additive manufacturing, the speed at which the technology is moving and where it is headed next.
LIFT Member Detect-It President & CEO Kevin Kerwin discusses his company's visual AI software for manufacturing and where the industry is heading.
LIFT's Director of Contracts Beth Cryderman Moss joins to discuss the critical role small businesses play in the Defense Industrial Base and their engagement in the DoD's Mentor Protege Program
Pedro Nieves, Site Director for Lockheed Martin Puerto Rico and leader of the Puerto Rico Aerospace Cluster discusses the growth of aerospace on the island and where it can go into the future.
Eric Santiago, President of the Board of the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association, joins us to discuss the current state of manufacturing on the island and where it can go in the future.
Alexander Alvarado, CEO of Paradigm Parachutes, sits down to discuss his company, its rapid growth in supporting the warfighter and Department of Defense, and what might be in store in the future for the parachute business.
Adam Loukus, President of Michigan-based LoukusTech, talks about his organizations origins, its materials work, and life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
David Vidal of the Welding Training Center (WTC) in San Juan, Puerto Rico talks about his experiences in giving back to the community through teaching and bringing LIFT's Operation Next program to the island.
LIFT's Dr. Amberlee Haselhuhn, Senior Director Technology, Materials Engineering, and Dr. John Keogh, Senior Director Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, join us to discuss how they work together to accelerate materials and manufacturing process development from the virtual and physical sides.
Ben Kohler of UTRS talks with LIFT about his engagement with the institute, particularly in working to expand LIFT's Operation Next program to veterans in Montana.
LIFT Vice President of Talent Dr. Robert Shaner sits down to talk about his career, along with the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. advanced manufacturing workforce
Exum Instruments CEO Jeff Williams and CDO Ellen Williams discuss their unique and innovative mass spectrometer technology and capabilities designed to accelerate materials research and benefit small- and medium-sized manufacturers.
Miller Electric's Jason Ball discusses his company's role in transforming educational opportunities for the next generation of welding technicians.
Matt Raplenovich, Director of Business Development with ATC Materials, joins LIFT to talk about his company's work in materials research and hypersonics.
LIFT Director of Education and Workforce Development Phaedra Wainaina discusses her background and her passion for working with students and direct them on an advanced manufacturing career path.
Bob Vantil, Chair & Pawley Professor of Lean Studies, Industrial & Systems Engineering Dept. at Oakland University spoke with LIFT about educating the next generation of talent in Smarter Manufacturing.
Harris Ng, Partner at LIFT Platinum member Kearney, discusses his firm's role in heling LIFT pivot toward Smarter Manufacturing, and how manufacturers should think creatively in a post-pandemic world.
Seann Moreno, CEO of LIFT Member Data Tech Café, discusses the work DTC did to help transition companies, including LIFT to a virtual environment during COVD as well as the need for IT security moving forward.
Amatrol President, and LIFT Member, Paul Perkins, discusses his company's role in developing the advanced manufacturing workforce of the future through its work work LIFT.