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.
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.
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.”
Industrial Talk is chatting with Brandon Acker, President and CEO of Titan Abrasive Systems about “Made in the USA – Is it worth the effort?”
Industrial Talk is onsite at FABTECH 23 and talking to Gurinder Singh and Chris McMahon, Sales Managers at Schuler North America about “The incredible impact of industrial press and automation in manufacturing”.