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‘Manufacturers Make Strides’ – The Interviews

Discover the insights and stories behind industry innovation in our ‘Manufacturers Make Strides: The Interviews’ collection. Join our co-founder Martin as he engages with influential voices in manufacturing, uncovering the driving forces of excellence in the field.

Changing How We See Waste with Greg Logelain

Changing How We See Waste with Greg Logelain

In this episode, I spoke with Greg Logelain, Associate Director at Ricardo and a leading expert on waste and resource management. Greg’s mission is clear: waste isn’t just a problem to be solved, it’s a missed opportunity if ignored. From hidden inefficiencies to...

Influencing Product Design in Manufacturing

Influencing Product Design in Manufacturing

In this episode, I spoke with Craig Higton, an aerospace engineer and manufacturing consultant with years of experience in process improvement and operations leadership. We talked about where manufacturers can have more of a say in how products are designed. Too...

How To Make Your Mark by Engaging Employees

How To Make Your Mark by Engaging Employees

There’s a difference between being a business owner, and being a true entrepreneur; the latter has a passion, a spark, a hunger to drive their legacy forward and make a lasting difference in their industry. Mark Whitten is one such individual. His commitment to not...

How Visualising Data is Improving Productivity

How Visualising Data is Improving Productivity

Just as there’s a storyteller behind every novel, every car on the road is made possible by the manufacturers of steel and aluminium. But not every manufacturer is created equal… Led by Arun Thandapani, Hirschvogel is a pioneering steel and aluminium part supplier...

Breaking The Manufacturing Start-Up Mold

Breaking The Manufacturing Start-Up Mold

Starting a new venture and breaking away from what you know is overwhelming, scary, and often, incredibly rewarding. What are some of the secrets to a successful manufacturing start-up that will not quit? What key lessons will help you break into the space with...

Robotic Process Automation

Robotic Process Automation

Draw. Inspect. Fail. Repeat. There are few things as frustrating in the engineering and development fields as the usually painful and ever-repetitive process of creating drawings from CAD models. That’s where Vin Kettay and Brian Gullette of Vectra Automation are...

Mobility Manufacturing Is Going Micro

Mobility Manufacturing Is Going Micro

Public transport, shipping, and international travel are all transforming to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. But what happens when you think smaller? What about shorter, faster trips that don’t necessarily warrant hopping on a bus or train to get...

Reimagining Local Manufacturing Through Sound

Reimagining Local Manufacturing Through Sound

How do you successfully bring manufacturing back to the UK when the sole source of sound equipment has been produced abroad for decades? How do you survive a lockdown when speakers are what you make for a living? These are just some of the many adversities Andrew...

Safety Practices in the Workplace

Safety Practices in the Workplace

Safety in the workplace is perhaps one of the most important parts of running a business – especially if it calls for staff to work on dangerous manufacturing equipment. Though workers are adults and should be responsible for their own safety, there are some crucial...

Sustaining Good Manufacturing Practices

Sustaining Good Manufacturing Practices

Every business has its own way of maintaining its processes and operations. Some are successful in ways, while others often find themselves stuck in unsustainable practices that affect their entire business. When it comes to sustainable manufacturing practices, the...

How Consistent Is Your Factory Today?

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