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Is your manufacturing process holding back your product’s potential? In this episode of Small Business Talks, we dive deep into Metal Injection Molding (MIM)—a "quietly transforming" technology that bridges the gap between plastic injection molding and high-strength metal production.

Our guest, Nick Eidam, of Advanced Powder Products, explains how this 40-year-old matured technology is now the go-to for small, complex parts that are "really tough to manufacture any other way". If you are currently relying on expensive CNC machining or traditional investment casting, this episode explores a high-ROI alternative that could slash your costs by up to 75%.

Guest: Nick Eidam, Director of Business Development at Advanced Powder Products 

What is MIM? A process combining fine metal powders (typically <22 micron) with wax and polymer binders to create a "feedstock" injected into a mold.

The "Magic" of Sintering: Parts are molded 20% larger than their final size; during sintering at over 1,200°C, binders melt away and the part densifies to its final geometry.

Ideal Geometry: MIM is optimized for small, complex parts—ranging from "a couple dozen on a fingernail" to those that fit comfortably in the palm of your hand.

Material Versatility: Common alloys include stainless steels (17-4, 316), carbon steels (4140, 4340), and even exotic materials like titanium and copper.

Vertically integrated manufacturing is beneficial to manufacturers as it provides greater control over the supply chain, improves quality control, reduces costs and lead times, and can lead to increased profits by capturing more value. Implementing vertical integration requires strategy and managing complexity. In this podcast we talk with Landon Geater and Jared Graening of Geater Machining and Manufacturing a vertically integrated manufacturer about the challenges and benefits of their vertical integration journey.

Many Thanks to Geater Machining and Manufacturing for being on this podcast. We have listed their contact information below.

Web: https://geater.com/

TMR mixers, also known as feed mixers, are essential tools for livestock farmers, offering numerous benefits that enhance the health and productivity of animals and offer cost saving by improving feed efficiency. With so many different types of mixers, which is right for your operation. In this podcast we discuss the types of feed mixers, and which types work best for which situations. In this podcast we are going to discuss what to consider when choosing a cattle feed mixer and why those factors are important.

To help us better understand what to look for we have Joel Schelling, Sales and Marketing Specialist at Post Equipment and parent company of Herd Boss Feeders. and Dan Koonan, a sales specialist.

Contact Information:

Joel Schelling: [email protected] | Phone: 712-476-4500

Post Equipment: https://postequip.com/  | Herd Boss Feeders: https://herdbossfeeders.com/

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a broad term for any type of farming that takes place in a controlled environment, indoors and shielded from the elements. This can be done in a variety of settings, including greenhouses, warehouses, including repurposed shipping containers.

Jim Schroeder, principal owner of Alta-CEA, answers our questions about shipping container vertical farming and provides in-depth information about how CEA works and the necessity of training in order to effectively produce crops.

Contact Information:

Alta CEA Website: https://alta-cea.com/

Jim Schroeder : [email protected]

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If your business or organization offers pension or welfare benefit plans, you’ll want to listen to this episode that explains Form 5500 in detail, in addition to filing requirements and the hefty penalties for incorrect or late submissions. 

 Ann Myers and Alan Perka from the 5500 tax Group join us to help explain the details and filing of this form, Today on small business talks.

For additional details on Form 5500. You can Contact The 5500 Tax Group thriough their website address listed below.

Website: https://5500tax.com/

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Most businesses have heard of managed It services but may not be familiar with Co-Managed Services. What are the differences and what advantages do one have over the other. Steve Arndt and Greg Shenefelt of Silver Linings Technology join us to explain the differences and what advantages each type of service offers and how Co-Managed IT may be a solution many businesses are looking for.

Contact Info

Silver Lining’s Technology

Phone: 360-450-4759

Steve Arndt, [email protected]

Greg Shenefelt, [email protected]

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Many businesses ask if they should hire an outsourced IT Provider to manage their company’s information technology. This is especially true for the Legal cannabis industry which has unique challenges and hefty regulations for growers, distributors, and dispensaries in the cannabis industry. In fact, Cannabis IT Services and Solutions is fast becoming one of the largest growing areas in the IT service market.

To help us better understand why an IT provider is beneficial and what to look for in a provider we have Steve Arndt – President Cannabis Technology Partners & Silver Lining Technologies and Greg Shenefelt – Help Desk Coordinator Cannabis Technology Partners today on Small Business Talks.

Many Thanks to:

Cannabis Technology Partners

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Zinc is a versatile metal that offers many advantages to product development and manufacturing, yet many products designers and engineers are fully aware of these benefits. Zinc Die Casting is an optimal choice for the right casting. Dave Magner, Director of Sales, and Marketing at Deco Products talks with us to understand when zinc is a good choice and how it impacts both product design as well as manufacturing and profitability.

Deco Products Contact Info

Website: https://decoprod.com/