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 He highlights the importance of combating outdated perceptions of manufacturing and emphasizes the role of AI and advanced technology in the industry.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.
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.
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.
Industrial Talk is chatting with Troy Roberts, CEO at Beanstalk Collaborative Community Wealth about “The needed tools to Navigating the journey of industrial succession planning”
Industrial Talk is chatting with Frank Seidel, Managing Partner at Wamser + Batra USA about “Solutions in how your company can succeed in India”.
Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 31 and talking to Corey Dickens, Sr. Solutions Consultant with Brightly about “Manufacturing maintenance and reliability success through data insights”.
Industrial Talk is chatting with Stacy “Spider” Henson, Sr. Field Service Technician at Azo Inc. about “Skilled Trades – Attracting and Retaining.”
Industrial Talk is chatting with Chris Peer, President and CEO of Sync Show about “The Great 8 Pillars to Drive ROI in your Marketing.”