The Manufacturing Come Up

Tony Gunn started his career on a shop floor running a simple press machine over 20 years ago. Through the years, he's listened intently, gaining knowledge, insight, and then applying the best parts of this information to his own working style.

During his 20+ years in manufacturing, he's had the immense pleasure program dozens of CNC machines, study Six Sigma, manage large shops, and travel to over 50 countries learning how business is conducted on a global scale. Adapting to change, understanding unique business structures, and stabilizing relationships in a competitive industry has been an educational, inspirational, and eye opening experience.

Working directly with lead engineers at many major companies around the world has kept him on the front lines of creativity and technological advancements, as well as, providing a constant reminder of humility and gratitude in an ever evolving world.

At MTDCNC, it’s an honor and a privilege for him to be a voice and shine a spotlight on the incredible people, products, and companies that exist in manufacturing! Learn more about the MTDCNC news channel at mtdcnc.com

He also has the pleasure of hosting the popular podcast series “The Gunn Show”, which humanizes the world of manufacturing and brings a touch of personality to the world of engineering. It can be found on Spotify, Apple, Google, and the MTDCNC website.

In his spare time, he's written 2 books. One of which was co-authored and went #1 in 6 countries! You can find it on Amazon, “A Journey of Riches - Building Your Dreams”.

This is an episode you don't want to miss!

John Piller is a Smart Manufacturing Enthusiast. Proven Leader in Industrial Controls, Data collection, Control Theory and Implementation, and Energy Use. 20+ years of experience in Automation, Electrical Construction, and Education.

Ira Sharp is the Director of Product Marketing - Automation at Phoenix Contact USA. Ira has over 18 years of experience in Industrial Automation, with a focus on Open Control, IIoT, Industry 4.0, Networking, and Cybersecurity. Over the past 15 years, he has led marketing, engineering, and Sales teams to run a multi-million dollar product portfolio. In addition, Ira has an active digital presence as a LinkedIn Content creator focused on Automation and as a co-founder of the Industry 4.0 club and on the board of advisors for IIoT-World. Ira was named a who’s who for IIoT on the annual Onalytica report in 2021 & 2022, and was named in the Top 100 IoT Influencers by CBT.

Peter Mann is the CEO & Founder of Virginia-based Oransi, a leading air purification company known for its efficient, intuitive and reliable products for consumers, schools, organizations and businesses. He also is the Chair of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers’ Air Cleaner Council. In 2021, Oransi merged with Aviemore Technologies and is now a motor technology company with a clean energy mission.

Oransi’s new manufacturing facility in Radford, Virginia is making products in the USA with advanced motor technologies. Previously, Peter was the Founder & CEO of the Austin, Texas-based Alen Corp., an air purification company he built, and after 7 years had a successful exit. He went to college on a Navy

ROTC scholarship and then served 4 years, including a tour in the Red Sea during the First Gulf War. He was a communications officer and then gunnery officer on the USS McCandless. Peter is late diagnosed autistic and now advocates for autism awareness in the workplace. Connect with him on LinkedIn at

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mann/

In this episode, we speak with Harald Horgen, a renowned expert in helping technology companies expand into new business models and markets. With over 25 years of experience, Harald has worked with a wide range of companies, from early-stage and VC-funded firms to industry giants such as JCI, ABB, Ericsson, Schneider Electric, Olympus, BASF, Siemens, and many others.

Harald's specialties include business strategy and go-to-market plans for IIoT and connected products, SaaS business model transformation, software business strategy, channel strategy, partner development, international expansion, and establishing strategic alliances.

Harald shares his insights on what it takes to take repeatable IP solutions to market and the organizational structure needed to be successful. He also discusses his experience building indirect channels for enterprise solutions across Asia, the Americas, EMEA, and Africa, helping software companies transition their business model from on-premise, perpetual licenses to cloud-based subscriptions, and working with global manufacturers to design the right go-to-market strategy for their IoT solutions.

The York Group, of which Harald is a part, is a preferred vendor with Microsoft, and he talks about how this partnership has helped him and his clients succeed. Whether you're a startup or an established company looking to expand your business, Harald's insights are sure to be valuable. Tune in to learn more about his expertise in technology expansion and growth.

Carl Doeksen is a highly accomplished global business leader who specializes in several areas, including Robotics, M&A, Business Turnarounds, Start-ups, and product development in the international Industrial B2B and Manufacturing sectors. With his extensive experience and expertise, Carl is well-equipped to drive growth and profitability in diverse business environments. He is a certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA), and holds an MBA degree.

Lauren LaDell is a skilled professional working in the manufacturing industry at Motor City Spindle Repair. As a specialist in CNC rebuilds, she is a one-stop shop for all related services, providing expertise in repairing and maintaining computer numerical control (CNC) machinery. Lauren's work involves diagnosing and fixing issues with CNC spindles, as well as offering preventative maintenance services to keep machines running smoothly. With her experience and knowledge, Lauren is a trusted partner for clients seeking high-quality, reliable solutions for their CNC rebuild needs.

David Nichols is a visionary in the automation industry who is on a mission to revolutionize the field. With a focus on unlocking the potential of machines, David and his team adopt a transformational approach that builds on the advances of the past and paves the way for a brighter future. By embracing breakthrough ideas and empowering both their people and clients, David's aim is to foster a culture of excellence and strive for the revolutionary in everything they do. Through his work, David is dedicated to redefining what's possible in the automation.

Sarah Scudder is the host of the popular podcast, "What the Duck?!". In her podcast, Sarah interviews professionals who work in direct materials procurement and provides a platform for them to share their experiences and insights from their careers in the supply chain industry. Through her engaging and informative interviews, Sarah helps listeners gain valuable insights and knowledge about the direct spend industry and the personal journeys of those working within it.

Chris Elston is the Chief Robotics Manager for YRG, Inc (Yamaha Robotics Group) where he is responsible for the engineering design and consultation of Yamaha robotics products specializing in PLC centric integration for North America. Mr. Elston’s expertise is 25+ years experience in design and integration of robotic automation work cells using various forms of hardware from industrial robotic arms, PLCs, and vision systems. He also holds a B.S in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Elston is one of the eight founding engineering mentors for the local high school robotics club Huntington County 4-H Robotics, Team 1501 and has been an active member since 2005. Chris is also the founder of MrPLC.com back in 1999 which hosts about ½ million automation and PLC engineering members today.