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Ed Youdell with Fabricators and Manufacturers Association

Industrial Talk is onsite at FABTECH and talking to Ed Youdell, President and CEO at Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) about “Inspiring future manufacturing professionals by attracting, developing and engaging”.

Scott MacKenzie interviews Ed Youdell, President and CEO of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International (FMA), at FABTECH in Orlando. Ed discusses FMA’s mission to attract, develop, and engage the next generation of manufacturing professionals through scholarships, summer camps, and inclusion camps for diverse groups. He highlights the importance of combating outdated perceptions of manufacturing and emphasizes the role of AI and advanced technology in the industry. Ed also mentions FMA’s annual meeting in Phoenix and encourages manufacturers to stay updated with technology through FMA’s resources and events.

Kieran Gilmurray with Technology Transformation Group

Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast, emphasizing education, collaboration, and innovation. He interviews Kieran Gilmurray, an expert in business technology with 30 years of experience. They discuss generative AI, highlighting its potential in industries like manufacturing. Kieran explains that generative AI, unlike traditional AI, allows for natural language queries and is more accessible and cost-effective. He stresses the importance of AI literacy, change management, and strategic business planning. Despite the hype, Kieran advises focusing on practical applications and ensuring AI is tied to business goals. He encourages continuous learning and collaboration to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Doug Trout with Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)

Industrial Talk is onsite at FABTECH and talking to Doug Trout, Director at Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) about “PMA providing tools for manufacturing success”.

Scott MacKenzie and Doug Trout discuss the importance of collaboration and innovation in the manufacturing industry, highlighting the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and its role in supporting industry professionals. They emphasize the value of trade shows like Fabtech, where exhibitors and attendees can connect, share knowledge, and showcase the latest technologies. Trout, the director of exhibitions, explains his role in organizing the metal forming section of FABTECH, which includes metal stamping, tool and die press automation, and robotics. He underscores the significance of having demonstrable products and the power of face-to-face interactions in fostering business relationships.

David Klotz with Precision Metalforming Association

Industrial Talk is onsite at FABTECH and talking to David Klotz, President at Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) about “Supporting the metalforming community for manufacturing success”.

Scott MacKenzie and David Klotz discuss the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and its role in the manufacturing industry. They highlight the impact of Hurricane Milton on Fabtech Orlando, noting a strong turnout of 16,000 attendees on the first day, with a total expected attendance of 30,000. PMA represents over 1,000 member companies, focusing on metalforming, fabrication, and AI integration. They emphasize the importance of AI in reducing quoting times and the role of PMA in providing training and networking opportunities. PMA also publishes a magazine and offers various resources to its members.

Abby Smith and Ronn Cort with Team Pennsylvania

Industrial Talk is talking to Abby Smith with Team Pennsylvania and Ronn Cantor with Dunmore about “Team PA’s Factory of the Future resource”.

Scott MacKenzie hosts a podcast celebrating industrial professionals and their innovations. In this episode, he discusses with Abby Kantor and Ronn Cort from Team Pennsylvania the importance of collaboration in manufacturing. Team Pennsylvania, a nonprofit since 1997, fosters collaboration between government, business, and education to support Pennsylvania’s economy, particularly in manufacturing. They offer resources like the “Factory of the Future” website, which helps manufacturers integrate technology and connect with local support. Ronn shares how his company, Dunmore, restructured its maintenance and engineering teams using these resources. The conversation emphasizes the need for actionable, long-term strategies to support manufacturers’ digital transformation.

The world is changing fast! Industrial businesses are juggling every facet of business maintenance and growth, ranging from technological/digital media adaptations to cash flow management and operational efficiency challenges. How do industrial business leaders stay current while managing growth and casting vision for the future? The answers could be found in a learning environment, but never before has there been a place for continuing education in the industrial business arena. UNTIL NOW…

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When I was in elementary school, our teacher would show us films of industrial professionals making our lives better. For me, these films instilled the passion for industry.

Today, industry has come along way from when I was a boy. It is innovative and focused on solving problems. In short, it’s really cool and exciting.

We need to teach children, around the world, and bring back the “Cool” and “Exciting” and why industry is a wonderful profession. That means we need industrial professionals to re-instill this industrial passion.

This is the Purpose of Industrial Pop. It is an online learning management platform (LMP) dedicated to educating our youth in the ever expanding and innovative world of industry. We also provide this LMP for our teachers to share with their class.

These are very exciting times for industry and we must begin educating our future and it starts with you. If you are interested, please contact me at: https://industrialtalk.com/contact/ and just let me know that you are interested in positively impacting our future industry leaders.