Precision manufacturing is a global enterprise, yet regional shifts in automotive demand, defense investments, and aerospace expansion shape the industry differently across international borders.

In this special panel episode, host Michael Thiessen takes a global perspective, bringing together four international Tebis technical experts: Pedro Nunes (Portugal), Guillaume Bansard (France), Giancarlo Grinza (Italy), and Paul Scally (United Kingdom). Together, they compare notes on how European manufacturing centers are navigating the shift between traditional automotive tooling and high-precision aerospace production. The panel breaks down cross-border trends in digital twin adoption, industrial AI integration, workforce skill requirements, and national technology investments driving global competitiveness.

Whether you are a global manufacturing executive, precision machine shop owner, or CAD/CAM manager, this episode offers a rare, multi-country view of the challenges and opportunities defining modern industrial manufacturing.

In this episode: 
00:00 - Introduction: A Global Perspective on Modern Manufacturing 
05:15 - Comparing European Markets: Automotive vs. Aerospace Dynamics 
14:30 - Capital Investments & National Support for Advanced Manufacturing 
23:40 - Adopting Digital Twins & AI Across International Shop Floors 
32:10 - Bridging the Global Skills Gap & Developing Technical Expertise 
42:05 - Regional Takeaways: Key Drivers for Competitiveness in 2025 and Beyond

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