By Martin Griffiths
The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.
Meet Bhavik Shah: Driving Innovation in Vehicle Electrification
Bhavik Shah, Business Growth Manager at Unipart Automotive, has over 30 years in automotive manufacturing and a decade in vehicle electrification. In this episode, we discuss the future of vehicle electrification, critical factors for transitioning businesses, and the evolving EV supply chain.
Bhavik shares insights on fostering innovation, the role of mentoring, and integrating energy systems in manufacturing. He also addresses challenges faced by SMEs and large corporations, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness in boosting creativity and productivity.
Gain valuable knowledge from an industry leader. Don’t miss Bhavik’s expert advice and inspiring journey. Listen now!
Martin Griffiths,
Co-Founder
Metis Automation
https://www.metisautomation.co.uk/
Meet Mark Whitten: The Mastermind Behind Spartanburg Steel 2.0
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 just his company – but the people and culture behind it – is truly inspirational.
I was lucky enough to get the chance to chat with Mark, President & CEO of Spartanburg Steel. Mark took over this 40-year-old ship two years ago, and it was clear that change was urgent. After ending up in manufacturing by accident, Mark found it his responsibility to conquer SSP’s recent hardships and transform it into the 2.0 powerhouse it is today.
In this exclusive interview, Mark reveals his best-kept secrets behind what goes into building a successful team – which is his number one priority and the driving force behind his business’s success. He also exposes his thought processes behind true performance, along with the value of hard work and determination, explaining how he grew from an hourly employee in a manufacturing facility to the industry authority he is today.
Mark truly has some invaluable insights to share, including the monthly habits he and his team implement to sustain the success they’ve worked so hard to build. This is not an interview you’ll want to miss out on. Hit the button to check it out right now!
Martin Griffiths,
Co-Founder
Metis Automation https://www.metisautomation.co.uk/
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 that’s changing the face of the sector as we know it. Arun and his team are taking the technological side of manufacturing to the next level, leveraging the manpower-freeing potential of automation to meet evolving industry demand.
In this eye-opening interview, Arun reveals how he and his team are going where no metal manufacturer has gone before – connecting data points to reality. By deriving meaningful insights hidden behind data, Arun and his crew are bringing the industry better results than ever before.
Listen to Arun's story here!
Martin Griffiths,
Co-Founder
Metis Automation https://www.metisautomation.co.uk/
The way we move never stays the same for very long. Humans have transitioned from foot to carriage to car, and now, P.J Tezza is escorting mankind into the next generation of mobility – ModVans – the result of 1000+ hours of work and an unrelenting refusal to take no for an answer.
In this fascinating interview, P.J reveals how he turned his background in physics and software engineering into a powerhouse manufacturer that configures 10 vans a week – a number they plan to shoot up to 100 in the not-so-distant future. And to think – it all began with P.J configuring his own van for himself, made to maintain luxury, comfort, and convenience on the open road.
As an intrinsic problem-solver, P.J wanted to give America a way to move, work, and play in one multi-purpose family vehicle that’s beautiful, functional and redefines the word “modular”. No matter the nature of the van before them, the ModVans' team have the knowledge, experience, and self-taught grit to transform it into something America has never seen before.
Listen to P.Js' incredible journey here!
Martin Griffiths,
Co-Founder
Metis Automation https://www.metisautomation.co.uk/
E-vehicles were once considered the future of mobility. Now, it’s solidly a present reality for drivers around the world. Countless drivers are now hopping into electric or hybrid cars, trucks, and buses instead of their fossil-fuelled powered counterparts.
However, what is the future for e-vehicles? Tony Sufler, the VP of Ops and MD at Momentum Dynamics, might just have the answer. He’s the developer of a new, innovative way to wirelessly charge electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes. His pioneering idea might just be the step towards electric vehicles that can be operated for 24 hours a day!
If you want to find out more about how Tony started his career at tier-one automotive suppliers, and worked himself up to VP at one of the leading innovators in the EV market, tune in now! We’ll talk electric vehicles, charging changes, and the future of driving.
Martin Griffiths,
Co-Founder
Metis Automation https://www.metisautomation.co.uk/
Automation is one of the hottest topics in the engineering and manufacturing industries. The speed, efficiency, and potential hurdles of automation are the points of discussion on every agenda.
Today we’re talking to the co-founder of an online platform that’s making job accessibility in the age of automation a very real and very lucrative opportunity for automation engineers in America.
Hear what Tony Wallace has to say about why automation is happening at break-neck speeds, how automation engineers and PLC programmers can stay ahead of the career game, and how America is joining the conversation.
If you’d like to learn more about Tony’s career from contractor to co-founder of Automateamerica.com, then listen to our podcast as we talk about career moves, online platforms for programming professionals, and thoughts on automation as the future of America.
Let’s get right into it!
Martin Griffiths,
Co-Founder
Metis Automation https://www.metisautomation.co.uk/
Technology has made incredible progress in the past few years. It makes our lives faster, simpler, and easier than ever. Even the way we park and drive our cars has become effortless thanks to sensitive motion detectors and sensors.
Unfortunately, there never seems to be the perfect solution. Even these innovative sensors can become dirty or clogged, which renders them ineffective or, worse, useless!
That is where Actasys comes in to save the day. This innovative automotive marketing start-up is working towards creating high-pressure directional jets that will help keep those sensors working sensationally.
I spoke to Miles Flamenbaum, the CEO of Actasys, about their work, their manufacturing processes, and even how they’re planning to licence their brand-new solution to OEMs. If you’d like to join the conversation and learn more about how entrepreneurial creativity is the invaluable skill of the day, then follow along!
Martin Griffiths,
Co-Founder
Metis Automation https://www.metisautomation.co.uk/
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 confidence?
John LaFleur, CEO of Fleur Consulting brings a wealth of inter-disciplinary skills to the worktable. Not only did he lead the development of the very first full-size, full-electric pickup truck, but he also helped his teams touch on effective and sustainable development that ranges from engineering to design, purchasing, and everything in between.
Listen to our podcast to find out more about how the potential for life-changing success that can be achieved when you know where and when to start working.
Martin Griffiths,
Co-Founder
Metis Automation https://www.metisautomation.co.uk/
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 coming in hot. Instead of spending hours draughting, inspecting, and ultimately redoing designs, they’re simplifying the process with the first robotic process automation platform. Now, that previously painful process becomes faster, more accurate, and less likely to result in mistakes in the actual manufacturing process.
So, why does that matter? With their pioneering system, companies and engineers around the world can do their part to cut down on scrap and ramp up productivity to create and deliver the products that could just change the world.
Want to find out more about the wonders of engineering technology right now? Listen on!
Martin Griffiths,
Co-Founder
Metis Automation https://www.metisautomation.co.uk/
Our world is facing some incredibly pressing issues at the moment, and manufacturing companies around the globe are looking for new ways to solve them. Sustainability – and how to achieve it as quickly and as effectively as possible – is the topic of the day.
According to Rajiv Bongirwar, CEO of Hemraj Consulting, the only way to reach our sustainability targets is by making design, safety, and security, priorities from the very beginning.
During our chat, Rajiv and I discuss his history in the Indian Naval Defence League, his training, and how his experiences with global aerospace and automotive companies in the U.S. were shaped by his love of pushing boundaries.
Stick around to find out more about Rajiv Bongirwar’s thoughts, ideas, and hopes for a more sustainable future as discussed in the latest instalment of the Manufacturers Making Strides Podcast.
Martin Griffiths,
Co-Founder Metis Automation https://www.metisautomation.co.uk/
The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.