ASSEMBLY Audible

In this episode of Assembly Audible, host Jennifer Pierce sits down with Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus, to explore critical financial challenges manufacturers are facing today. From the effects of inflation and high interest rates to the influence of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, Ben shares insights on how manufacturers can navigate financing in a volatile economy. Tune in to learn about the options available for manufacturers seeking funding and how the evolving political landscape might reshape the future of American manufacturing.Sponsored By:

In the Summer of 2024, CELUS, a company dedicated to simplifying and speeding up the electronics design process for engineers worldwide, announced the global launch of its groundbreaking hardware design platform called CELUS Design Studio. The Design Studio is an AI-assisted electronics platform that helps engineers select the right components and manufacturers to streamline the design process, from concept to production. In this episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Tobias Pohl, CEO and Co-Founder of CELUS to explain how the design studio works and what’s on the horizon for the growing company.Sponsored By:

As advancing technology drives digital transformation, power access is more crucial than ever. Discover how Starline’s power distribution systems enable manufacturers to reconfigure or expand their operations with minimal downtime.Sponsored By:

Imagine a smart glove equipped with sensors, a microphone, and an accelerometer that measures the speed of assembling male and female connectors and ensures a complete and accurate assembly for all electrical and fluid connections (as long as they emit audible cues). QUARA lets operators work efficiently in hard-to-reach or visually obstructed areas. Discover how this innovative glove technology can transform product assembly operations.Sponsored By:

Purdue University and innovative business and consulting company, Accenture developed a fruitful collaboration that has resulted in a smart factory facility at Purdue's College of Engineering and Purdue Polytechnic Institute, a scholarship program, and most recently an online venture. The Smart Factory on campus provides instructional laboratories, design studios, and spaces where students from various disciplines will collaborate on smart manufacturing projects. The Accenture/Purdue multiyear collaboration evolved recently with the launch of an online smart manufacturing education program. Prasad Satyavolu, Lead-Industry X with Accenture, who played a key role in shaping the Smart Manufacturing Academy, joins ASSEMBLY Audible to tell us about the collaboration. Sponsored By:

On October 22- 24th, thousands of engineers and manufacturing executives will gather in Rosemont, IL for The ASSEMBLY Show. We catch up with ASSEMBLY Magazine's Chief Editor, John Sprovieri who is responsible for coordinating the event's agenda every year. John explains why attendees should attend and how to make the most of the ASSEMBLY Show experience. Free registration for the show ends on September 20th. Head to TheASSEMBLYShow.com to learn more and register. We'll see you there!Sponsored By:

From workplace safety, to supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages, manufacturers face unique, ever-evolving challenges. To address their specific needs, Liberty Mutual has a division devoted to manufacturing with industry-specific subsets. TJ Richter, Executive Underwriting Officer for Manufacturing with Liberty Mutual Insurance, highlights the current challenges manufacturers face and shares insights on how to simultaneously protect employees and bottom lines. Want to know more? Download a copy of Liberty Mutual Insurance's 2024 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index for Manufacturing as a tool to reference as you listen. Sponsored By:

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic and a key component within the broader framework of manufacturing intelligence. Steve Ilmrud, Vice President of Operations at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, joins ASSEMBLY Audible to discuss how digital solutions, combined with a commitment to continuous improvement, can be leveraged to create higher-level jobs, attract talent, enhance on-the-job training, and more. Don't miss your chance to harness the wisdom of a longtime industry expert. Listen in to learn "Steve's 3 P's."Sponsored By:

In the fall of 2023, Viega announced plans for a new 180,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Ohio. With construction progressing rapidly, the company aims to have its first sellable product roll off the production line by mid-2025. ASSEMBLY Audible host Jennifer Pierce speaks with Marki Huston, COO of Viega, about the facility’s cutting-edge technology, product focus, job creation, and sustainability goals.Sponsored By:

The Training Methods and Their Impact on Workforce Performance in Manufacturing Study is a 57-question survey developed by Intertek Alchemy and Campden BRI and distributed through numerous associations. The survey explores current manufacturing training programs in search of ways to improve factory safety and efficiency. Dante Dominick, Marketing Director and Senior Industry Analyst joins the podcast to discuss the survey queries and key findings. Download a copy of the survey here and listen for an in-depth summary.Sponsored By: