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- Ian Gardner, IBM Account Technology Leader, IBM
This episode of That Engineering Chat is the next in our series of the takeover we did in association with Subcon. Nicole chats to Ian Gardner, Account Technology Leader for IBM who spoke at the show on a panel. Ian and Nicole discuss companies ‘ bouncebackability post-pandemic and also how they can manage the digital transformation that is occurring.
Thank you so much to our fantastic sponsor, the podcast series, Making IT Happen by Simms. Making IT Happen by Simms is a brand-new podcast bringing business, people, and technology together. Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and all your favourite podcast platforms. Learn more about the creators behind the podcast at Simms.co.uk.
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24 min - Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer, Manufacturing Technology Centre
This episode of That Engineering Chat is the first in our series of the takeover we did in association with Subcon. Nicole chats to Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) who spoke on the first day of the show. Mike and Nicole explore the option of automation in UK manufacturing as a way to address the current labour shortage. Mike himself has been in the industry for 40 years so has a lot of experience and knowledge to share!
Thank you so much to our fantastic sponsor, the podcast series, Making IT Happen by Simms. Making IT Happen by Simms is a brand-new podcast bringing business, people, and technology together. Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and all your favourite podcast platforms. Learn more about the creators behind the podcast at Simms.co.uk.
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17 min - Chris Beck, editor of Manufacturing Management
In this week’s episode of That Engineering Chat, Nicole is joined by Chris Beck, editor of Manufacturing Management. Nicole and Chris discuss manufacturing’s place in the UK economy and some of the challenges facing the sector. There is a misconception that the UK has a poor manufacturing sector, but it is in fact booming, being ranked 9th globally. Chris and Nicole also focus on the upcoming Subcon show at the NEC and some of the key speakers at this year’s event. Subcon runs from 7th – 9th June and is free to attend for visitors, to register please click here. Find chatty hatter at stand C100 recording episodes of That Engineering Chat.
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29 min - Sam Rogers, Gravity Industries
In this week’s episode of That Engineering Chat, Nicole is joined by Sam Rogers, Test Pilot and Design Lead at Gravity Industries for an extra special EDS Reconnect episode! Gravity Industries designs builds and flies Jet Suits, pioneering a new era of human flight. The company was founded in March 2017 by Richard Browning to challenge the perceived boundaries in human aviation and to inspire others to dare to ask “What if?”. It now scales towards an International Race Series. Sam is a real-life rocket man and shares details about what it takes to not only design these suits, but also to fly them! You can have a go at human flight for yourself by visiting their test center at Goodwood Estate, Chichester – about 90 minutes from London. Tune in for a very exciting episode where you’re sure to learn something new!
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Thanks to Simms International for sponsoring this episode of That Engineering Chat. Simms International are a specialist memory distributor and trusted partner for IT resellers, system builders, OEMs, and IT service providers. Head to www.simms.co.uk today to speak with an expert about understanding, selecting, and sourcing your memory needs.
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40 min - Drew Morley and Graham Hutchins, Simms International
In this week’s episode of That Engineering Chat, Nicole and Caroline are joined by Drew Morley and Graham Hutchins, Marketing Leads at Simms International our current series sponsor. Simms International are a specialist memory distributor and trusted partner for IT resellers, system builders, OEMs, and IT service providers. Drew and Graham share how they are more than just a warehouse and why customers keep returning time after time. Caroline touches on how the Simms website is an excellent resource for customers along with their brand new podcast series, Making IT Happen which Chatty Hatter have produced. Available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube, the Simms team talk to their people, their customers, and business leaders on technology, partnerships, and much more. Drew and Graham also share how EDS is their engineering show of choice – they will be attending both EDS Reconnect this week and EDS in October.
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31 min - Rob Shropshire, Director at Origin Engineering Solutions
In this week’s episode of That Engineering Chat, Nicole and Caroline are joined by Rob Shropshire, Director at Origin Engineering Solutions. Origin Engineering Solutions are primarily a software reseller of software that is specifically for the manufacturing sector, they also offer support and training. Rob shares what sets them apart from other software resellers. Origin focuses on simulation software which will help design engineers make better decisions. They can also speed up product development and reduce costs that are associated with development as you can spot potential defects much earlier on in the process. Tune in to hear more about ANSYS and Altair – products that Origin Engineering Solutions supplies and why Rob believes these products are the best in the business.
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Thanks to Simms International for sponsoring this episode of That Engineering Chat. Simms International are a specialist memory distributor and trusted partner for IT resellers, system builders, OEMs, and IT service providers. Head to www.simms.co.uk today to speak with an expert about understanding, selecting, and sourcing your memory needs.
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44 min - Rob Shropshire, Origin Engineering SolutionsIn this episode of That Engineering Chat EDS takeover, Nicole chats to Robert Shropshire, director of Origin Engineering Solutions. The company is focused on providing engineering solutions to the manufacturing sector and service the design side of the market. They help to streamline the design process and fix mistakes early on as well. Robert shares how he is very impressed with the guests that are attending EDS and how excited they are to engage in conversation. He speaks about how great it has been to hear different speakers and walk around different exhibitors stands. Rob and Nicole also have fun chatting about the possibilities of electric planes after listening to a Rolls-Royce talk!
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10 min - Tim Willoughby, Mark Allen ExhibitionsIn this week’s episode of That Engineering Chat, Nicole is joined by Tim Willoughby, Managing Director of Mark Allen Exhibitions. Tim has been with Mark Allen for 2 years, joining at the beginning of the pandemic and implementing exciting changes that have continued to see exhibitions thrive, just not always in the way we are used to seeing them.Nicole and Tim focus on three exhibitions during their chat – EDS Reconnect, Subcon and EDS, all of which That Engineering Chat will be attending. EDS Reconnect is a virtual event, created during the pandemic, which is running on the 27th and 28th April. Subcon will be going into its 45th year and is held at the NEC from the 7th – 9th June, it is the UK’s premier subcontract manufacturing supply chain show. EDS will be going into its 10th year and is held at Coventry Building Society Arena on the 12th and 13th of October.EDS Reconnect is just over 4 weeks away! If you would like to attend virtually, please click here.Follow Tim on LinkedIn Follow Nicole on LinkedInFollow Chatty Hatter on LinkedIn
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38 min - Jamie East, Wurth Electronics UKIn this week’s episode of That Engineering Chat, Nicole is joined by James East, general manager of Wurth Electronics UK. James and Nicole have spoken once before at EDS, and they reflect how it is now clear that people want to be interacting and engaging with the industry post-pandemic. Wurth Electronics is an electronic manufacturer and distributor, and James has been with the company for 12 years now. In that time he has seen the company expand drastically both in the UK and globally. James and Nicole’s conversation is framed around the need for everything to be more efficient for users, particularly now they value their time more post-pandemic. One of the ways Wurth Electronics is addressing this is with their horticultural LEDs. These enable vertical farming which is not only more efficient than traditional farming but also better for the environment. James speaks about the future of Wurth Electronics and how they will continue to grow, expand and digitise. If you would like to find out more about Wurth Electronics UK, you can find them on LinkedIn, or at we-online.com.
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33 min - Gary Livingstone, owner of LG Motion, Minitec UK, and Precision AcousticsIn this week’s episode of That Engineering Chat, Nicole is joined by Gary Livingstone, owner of LG Motion, Minitec UK, and Precision Acoustics. Gary and Nicole’s conversation is framed around restructuring companies for a post-pandemic world, as we are all currently in a position that no one expected to be in. Gary shares that there seems to have been a radical shift of mindset within the industry, as technology costs have come down, habits have changed due to the pandemic which has all resulted in an increase in innovation. There is now little need for people within the engineering industry to be doing mundane jobs, as these can now be automated. Gary believes that the pandemic has been good for change within businesses, although having to adapt to long lead times isn’t necessarily the change people would like! Nicole and Gary have a very informative conversation about the need for businesses to adapt and change in the new normal. If you would like to hear more from Gary, you can find him on LinkedIn.
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