# manufacturer (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover manufacturer. Page: Feed: --- ## [How AI Changes Cybersecurity for Manufacturers (IndustryWeek)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/how-ai-is-changing-the-cybersecurity-threat-landscape-for-manufacturers-industryweek/) _2026-08-27 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek technology editor Dennis Scimeca and Smart Industry head of content Scott Achelpohl discuss the evolving cybersecurity challenges facing manufacturers. They examine recent attacks targeting PTC product lifecycle management software and Siemens S7 PLCs , highlighting the complexities of patching vulnerabilities across… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/exb2hx7ursnqx9mj/260827-IW-SI-cyberattack-update-r1.mp3) ## Ohio Manufacturer Files Defamation Lawsuit Over 1-Star Google Review _2026-08-26 · IEN Radio_ An Ohio-based manufacturer of oil and gas process equipment has filed a lawsuit against a woman over a one-star Google review, the Tribune Chronicle reported . In the complaint, Starr Manufacturing alleges that the comments made by Julie Watson contained false statements that caused the company special damages and reputational harm. Watson’s review from six months ago said the company had faced “a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19705398-ohio-manufacturer-files-defamation-lawsuit-over-1-star-google-review.mp3) ## Gen Z in Manufacturing: Gen Z Likes to Job Hop; Here’s How to Keep Them in Your Plant _2026-08-25 · IEN Radio_ Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing , a podcast that asks young people about their journeys in manufacturing, how they intend to influence the industry and what they are looking for from an employer. For this episode, I welcome Jake Collins, a 30-year-old senior applications engineer for Boston Micro Fabrication, a company that specializes in micro-precision 3D printing. Collins… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19696274-gen-z-in-manufacturing-gen-z-likes-to-job-hop-here-s-how-to-keep-them-in-your-plant.mp3) ## [4 Machines to See at IMTS 2026 (New Equipment Digest)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/4-machines-to-see-at-imts-2026-new-equipment-digest/) _2026-08-25 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ IMTS 2026 is just weeks away, and the show floor will be packed with new equipment worth tracking down. In this episode, Laura Davis highlights four machines making their case at McCormick Place this September. Here's where to find each one, and what makes it worth the walk. A 5-axis mill-turn center built for aerospace engine components A compact CNC turning center for small high-volume parts A… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ym5wsfricisrnid3/NED_Aug_pod_IMTS_final95jyf.mp3) ## [Kate's Sunday Journal 23rd August 2026: A Trip to Leicester to Visit Manufacturers](https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/kates-sunday-journal-23rd-august-2026-a-trip-to-leicester-to-visit-manufacturers) _2026-08-22 · Make it British Podcast_ Register for Make it British Live! here Save the date 12 & 13 January 2027 🚀 Ready to create a British-made product business that's built to last? Without faffing about, wasting wads of cash, or struggling with unreliable factories. Apply for the British Brand Accelerator: makeitbritish.co.uk/apply Follow @makeitbritish on Instagram [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/97b51fb2-9689-4db7-a543-3e02e3346bc3.mp3) ## Made in America: Freedom and Glory _2026-08-21 · IEN Radio_ Freedom & Glory is a family-owned American flag company based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The company was founded by Dwight Morris in 1980 and has spent 45 years supplying American-made flags and patriotic products to schools, government agencies, veterans' organizations and communities nationwide. Today, Dwight's daughter, Liz Morris, leads Freedom & Glory as CEO. “We believe in the American… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19683173-made-in-america-freedom-and-glory.mp3) ## These 3D-Printed Concrete Shelters Can Save People During Tornados _2026-08-21 · IEN Radio_ About 1 in 15 people in the U.S. live in manufactured homes, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. And many of these communities lack access to shelter during extreme weather events. Researchers at Kansas State University have turned to 3D-printed concrete shelters to see if the emerging technology can help these people stay safe. Reese Greenlee is an assistant… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19681874-these-3d-printed-concrete-shelters-can-save-people-during-tornados.mp3) ## [EP 195: Built to Belong: Women Shaping the Future of Construction](https://soundcloud.com/component-connection/ep-195) _2026-08-20 · Component Connection_ In this episode, Ashley Baker, SBCA Director of Education, sits down with longtime industry professional, April Burt, for a candid conversation about women in construction. April reflects on her career, how the industry has evolved, the importance of mentorship and opportunity, and what it takes to create an environment where women can build lasting careers and lead. Plus, get a preview of the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2385179763-component-connection-ep-195.mp3) ## Illegal Cookie Factory Caught Substituting Charcoal for Cocoa _2026-08-20 · IEN Radio_ An unlicensed cookie factory, that was substituting cocoa for a charcoal-based food additive, was recently shut down for various violations. According to Business Insider , Egyptian officials targeted the facility, which was producing imitation products meant to look like other popular brands, for using expired and other unsafe ingredients. During the raid, authorities seized 1.8 tons of finished… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19676711-illegal-cookie-factory-caught-substituting-charcoal-for-cocoa.mp3) ## [Supply Chain Management and the Go-Live Gap (American Machinist)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/supply-chain-management-and-the-go-live-gap-american-machinist/) _2026-08-20 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, chief editor Robert Brooks takes a look at how manufacturers that implement supply-chain management technology frequently face the “go-live gap”. It’s what separates a technically successful implementation from an operation that is truly prepared to use the new platform, follow the new processes, make the right decisions, measure and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ih2ygvxkdi8qz9ef/082026-GQpod-SCMgoeslive.mp3) ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kGMGRopVEZmF) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## Meat Processor Accused of Dumping Animal Blood, Waste Into Nearby Waters _2026-08-18 · IEN Radio_ A meat processing plant and four of its employees could face prison time and significant penalties after prosecutors accused them of pumping wastewater containing animal flesh, blood and feces into a creek that flows to the ocean and a public beach. The newly unsealed indictment charges Ganaderos Borges Inc. (GBI) with four Clean Water Act violations and conspiracy to violate the act as part of a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19665850-meat-processor-accused-of-dumping-animal-blood-waste-into-nearby-waters.mp3) ## [How to Bring AI into Safety Culture (Talking EHS)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/how-to-bring-ai-into-safety-culture-talking-ehs/) _2026-08-18 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, McKenna Schutty, safety, health and environmental manager at TDIndustries , a Texas-based facilities services and mechanical construction company, discusses how her company brought AI into its safety organization. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dkx6nss5hu8k87vq/Talking_EHS_Episode_41_mixdownbc4sm.mp3) ## [2026\_08\_16 - Kate's Sunday Journal - My take on wholesale](https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/2026-08-16-kates-sunday-journal-my-take-on-wholesale) _2026-08-15 · Make it British Podcast_ 🚀 Ready to create a British-made product business that's built to last? Without faffing about, wasting wads of cash, or struggling with unreliable factories. Apply for the British Brand Accelerator: makeitbritish.co.uk/apply Follow @makeitbritish on Instagram [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3a3520c7-1449-4e39-bfbd-15f727039d69.mp3) ## LISTEN: GM Reveals $4.5B Supply Chain Shield for Emergencies _2026-08-14 · IEN Radio_ General Motors disclosed a $4.5 billion Master IPU Agreement designed to help maintain vehicle production during a crisis. Disclosed in an SEC filing, the program will secure critical inventory for retail and fleet vehicles in the event of disruptions caused by extreme weather, natural disasters, excessive demand, cyberattacks and other events. @GeneralMotors According to the regulatory filing,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19646820-listen-gm-reveals-4-5b-supply-chain-shield-for-emergencies.mp3) ## LISTEN: Nearly 150-Year-Old Beef Plant Set for Closure Will Remain Open _2026-08-14 · IEN Radio_ A Pennsylvania beef processing plant that had been set to close after nearly 150 years will instead remain open as a packaging facility — preserving hundreds of jobs outside Philadelphia. Meatpacking giant JBS said in June that it would end beef harvesting and processing operations at its Souderton plant amid broader turmoil in the U.S. beef industry, including drought conditions, tariffs and the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19646799-listen-nearly-150-year-old-beef-plant-set-for-closure-will-remain-open.mp3) ## [EP 194: Making Connections Within the Production Builder Community](https://soundcloud.com/component-connection/ep-194) _2026-08-13 · Component Connection_ In this episode, SBCA’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sean Shields, is joined by SBCA's Director of Business Development & Member Engagement, Abby Langenberg. At the conclusion of the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC), they discuss the value of exhibiting at the show and the connections they made with attendees. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2379888003-component-connection-ep-194.mp3) ## [How Manufacturers Can Build Stronger Regional Networks and Domestic Supply Chains (IndustryWeek)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/stronger-regional-manufacturing-networks/) _2026-08-13 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Ilana Preuss, a champion of small-scale manufacturing and founder of Recast City , discusses the importance of raising the visibility of small-scale manufacturing, whose impact on the larger economy is being overlooked from lack of data and lack of awareness. While large manufacturers attract lots of attention, a strong domestic… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/996ep5ww5revgwhm/Great-Question-IW-Small-Manufacturing-Neworks-FINAL.mp3) ## LISTEN: GM Exits Joint Venture for $3.5B EV Battery Plant _2026-08-12 · IEN Radio_ Korean manufacturer Samsung SDI announced that it acquired General Motors’ stake in the SynergyCells joint venture. The collaboration had planned to build a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery cell factory in New Carlisle, Indiana, with the American automaker holding a 49.99% stake. Samsung SDI attributed the decision to market changes since the joint venture’s conception in 2023, including… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19631884-listen-gm-exits-joint-venture-for-3-5b-ev-battery-plant.mp3) ## ['Muddy Waters' of Implementing AI and How Manufacturers Can Avoid Them (Smart Industry)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/muddy-waters-of-implementing-ai-and-how-manufacturers-can-avoid-them/) _2026-08-11 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Smart Industry's Sarah Mattalian talks with Mike Fedorov , COO and co-CEO of Applied AI Labs , who discuss why AI implementations often fail to deliver expected results. They explore how manufacturers can work with the muddy waters of imperfect data, establish effective governance, and design AI solutions around measurable business… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zquf4ruaezjvwerw/Great_Question-Smart_Industry-August_2026-take_3b6cad.mp3) ## LISTEN: Gen Z in Manufacturing: What Makes a Factory Feel Outdated to Gen Z _2026-08-11 · IEN Radio_ Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing, a podcast that asks young people about their journeys in manufacturing, how they intend to influence the industry and what they are looking for from an employer. For this episode, I welcome Jacob Collier, a 24-year-old assistant specialist on the IT team at Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, a company that provides automation products and solutions for… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19627811-listen-gen-z-in-manufacturing-what-makes-a-factory-feel-outdated-to-gen-z.mp3) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TTORrHMUvHmv) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## LISTEN: Milwaukee Tool Thief Gets 5 Years _2026-08-11 · IEN Radio_ Last year, an employee at Milwaukee Tool was arrested for stealing more than $1 million in tools from the Wisconsin tool maker. Matthew Yang worked in the company's IT department and manipulated the Milwaukee Tool ordering system to send tools to multiple addresses, including his own. On Friday, 32-year-old Yang was sentenced to five years in prison, which will be followed by five years of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19627192-listen-milwaukee-tool-thief-gets-5-years.mp3) ## [Kate's Sunday Journal 9 August 26: Demand for UK clothing manufacturers up 90%](https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/kates-sunday-journal-9-august-26-demand-for-uk-clothing-manufacturers-up-90) _2026-08-09 · Make it British Podcast_ Subscribe to the mailing list to get Make it British Live! event updates. Follow @makeitbritish on Instagram 🚀 Ready to create a British-made product business that's built to last? Without faffing about, wasting wads of cash, or struggling with unreliable factories. Apply for the British Brand Accelerator: makeitbritish.co.uk/apply [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/abb3850e-0e04-414d-8780-143be2c210fb.mp3) ## LISTEN: The Air Force B-52 Modernization Program Has Hit Some Snags _2026-08-07 · IEN Radio_ The Air Force hopes to get another 25 years out of its B-52 Bomber fleet but it’s running into some cost, scheduling and performance challenges. The B-52 was first introduced in 1955 and the Air Force is hoping that a series of updates can keep the fleet in the air until 2050. It intends to spend $21 billion to improve the engines, radar, communications, software and weapon systems for the more… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19608649-listen-the-air-force-b-52-modernization-program-has-hit-some-snags.mp3) ## [EP 193: Lumber Insights](https://soundcloud.com/component-connection/ep-193) _2026-08-06 · Component Connection_ In this episode, Molly Butz is joined by Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) who provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. The lumber market is starting to settle a bit after several weeks of steady movement, but supply, transportation challenges, and an aggressive fire season are still part of the picture. With a few outside factors adding… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2376801194-component-connection-ep-193.mp3) ## [Stop the Shortcuts that Force Reliability to Take a Back Seat (Ask A Plant Manager)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/stop-the-shortcuts-that-force-reliability-to-take-a-back-seat-ask-a-plant-manager/) _2026-08-06 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ Joe Kuhn , CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today’s Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel , which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/72zadtm8rtfjjz8a/260806_Ask_a_Plant_Manager_35_maintenance_shorcuts6o0ks.mp3) ## LISTEN: Company Reverses Decision to Close Ohio Glass Plant _2026-08-06 · IEN Radio_ A western Ohio glass plant that was slated to close by the end of this year will not only remain open, but also expand its production and add jobs, company and economic development officials said last week. Vitro, a producer of glass for automotive, architectural and consumer goods companies, announced in the fall of 2024 that it would close its facility in Crestline, Ohio, which makes glass for… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19603075-listen-company-reverses-decision-to-close-ohio-glass-plant.mp3) ## LISTEN: Kawasaki Settles Multi-Million Dollar Suit Over Stolen Semiconductor Tech _2026-08-05 · IEN Radio_ On August 30, 2022, Kawasaki Heavy Industries sued Rorze Corporation for patent infringement. Kawasaki accused Rorze of stealing its patented semiconductor silicon wafer handling and transfer robotic systems technology and — nearly four years later — a jury agreed. In March 2026, a jury found that Rorze willfully infringed on Kawasaki's patent and awarded $16.65 million in lost profits and $31.7… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19603045-listen-kawasaki-settles-multi-million-dollar-suit-over-stolen-semiconductor-tech.mp3) ## [The Past, Present and Future of Workplace Safety (Talking EHS)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/the-past-present-and-future-of-workplace-safety-talking-ehs/) _2026-08-04 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Nicole Stempak speaks with the current and previous two presidents of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) -- Monique Parker, Linda Tapp and Pam Walaski -- about strategies safety leaders can use to stay energized, the importance of mentorship, and how embracing change and diversity can lead to more effective safety… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mkbw5h9asb3yrpxw/Talking_EHS_Episode_40_mixdown91ahr.mp3) ## LISTEN: 117-Year-Old Candy Company to Shutter Factory _2026-08-04 · IEN Radio_ A candy company whose origins pre-date the Great Depression made a disappointing announcement last week. After 117 years in business, Pearson’s Candy Company will close its Minnesota factory. According to reports, Pearson’s - operating as St. Paul Candy Company - completed a WARN filing to notify the state that it would be cutting 80 jobs in September because it lacks the funding to continue… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/297983/episodes/19592540-listen-117-year-old-candy-company-to-shutter-factory.mp3) ## [Kate's Sunday Journal 2 August 26: Sharing a secret I've been keeping a while...](https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/kates-sunday-journal-2-august-26-sharing-a-secret-ive-been-keeping-a-while-) _2026-08-02 · Make it British Podcast_ Register for Make it British Live! here Save the date 12 & 13 January 2027 [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aad414e9-9bfb-4bec-994c-eb2ca3b76824.mp3) ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qTEj8zexaGgv) _2026-08-02 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [EP 192: The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Industrialized Housing](https://soundcloud.com/component-connection/ep-192) _2026-07-30 · Component Connection_ In this episode of Component Connection, SBCA’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sean Shields, is joined by Chris Rausch, an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and Director of the Enabling Technologies for Housing Innovation Center (ETHIC). They discuss the recent Industrialized Housing Summit and the challenges and opportunities facing the industrialized housing… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2371970600-component-connection-ep-192.mp3) ## [How the Fast 41 Program Speeds Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Permitting (IndustryWeek)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/how-the-fast-41-program-speeds-critical-minerals-and-manufacturing-permitting-industryweek/) _2026-07-30 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek's Laura Putre speaks with Emily Domenech about efforts to streamline federal permitting for large manufacturing and critical minerals projects. They discuss how the Fast-41 program coordinates agencies to reduce project delays, improve transparency, and accelerate approvals while maintaining environmental and safety… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ybktdd5nizqzjifw/GQ-IW-260730-Fast-41-Executive-Director-Emily-Domenech.mp3) ## [Editor's Product Picks: 4 New Manufacturing Products (New Equipment Digest)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/editors-product-picks-4-new-manufacturing-products-new-equipment-digest/) _2026-07-28 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ On this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, New Equipment Digest Editor-in-Chief Laura Davis rounds up four new products worth a closer look: a passive exoskeleton that eases shoulder strain during overhead work an AI-powered device that keeps forklift-based inventory tracking accurate in real time a connected ultrasound platform built for multisite reliability programs, a new… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qcivzj8s9f7kwydd/NED_Pod_July_267wc5j.mp3) ## [EP 191: Behind the Innovation with Cadynce Software](https://soundcloud.com/component-connection/ep-191-behind-the-innovation) _2026-07-23 · Component Connection_ In this episode of Component Connection, Abby Langenberg, Director of Business Development & Member Engagement at SBCA, sits down with Kenneth Sewell, Co-Founder and CEO of Cadynce Software, to discuss the AI-powered innovation that earned Cadynce a spot as one of the recipients of the 2026 SBCA Innovation Grant. Together, they explore how Cadynce is helping component manufacturers streamline the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2366637899-component-connection-ep-191-behind-the-innovation.mp3) ## [Employee Engagement Is Key to a Successful Safety Culture (Talking EHS)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/employee-engagement-is-key-to-a-successful-safety-culture-talking-ehs/) _2026-07-21 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Jennifer Ferdinand-Stong, corporate safety manager at construction firm Gaylor Electric and recently named Health and Safety Professional of the Year by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for 2026, shares her thoughts on how to create a realistic and sustainable safety culture. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nj7996rvhqxuv34b/Talking_EHS_Episode_39_mixdown67sz7.mp3) ## Washington’s Changing Landscape: Sen. Graham’s Legacy, Reconciliation and Trump’s Regulatory Agenda _2026-07-20 · NTMA & PMA · Talking with One Voice_ Join hosts Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Omar Nashashibi as they discuss the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, his legacy, and his unique ability to be one of the few lawmakers who consistently had the president’s ear. The team also examines Republican efforts to advance Reconciliation 3.0 and breaks down key items in the White House’s latest regulatory agenda affecting… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/61ff2d48771408b72662a8b90ef07116aec12fb6253c1c86fa0309eeb6910443/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4ZjBlNGYzOS02NTJkLTQ3NTEtYmEzMi1hZWY0MzBiMGM5YTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlMDQ3ODA4MC03OWYzLTQzODctOTUzOS05MzlkNzEyMjg4NjgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MDRhNTM5ZWYwY2E3ZDAwMDMxNWU4NTYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1ZTVjZWY3ZmE1ZTllZmVhZGUyYzJiL3RhbGtpbmctd2l0aC1vbmUtdm9pY2UtLS0yMDI2LXBvZGNhc3QtcmVjb3JkaW5ncy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMjBfXzE5LTM3LTUxLm1wMyJ9.mp3) ## [EP 190: Your BCMC 2026 Supplier Education Preview](https://soundcloud.com/component-connection/ep-190) _2026-07-16 · Component Connection_ In this episode, SBCA Director of Education, Ashley Baker, shines a spotlight on the six supplier-led education sessions selected for BCMC 2026. Through an in-depth preview of each session, Ashley explores the topics, presenters, and practical takeaways attendees can expect - from artificial intelligence and robotics to building code updates, leadership, mass timber, and operational excellence.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2362165040-component-connection-ep-190.mp3) ## [Solving Manufacturing Labor Shortages with Puerto Rico's Skilled Workforce (IndustryWeek)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/solving-manufacturing-labor-shortages-with-puerto-ricos-skilled-workforce-industryweek/) _2026-07-16 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek's Anna Smith speaks with Clay Martin, CEO and founder of Isla Talent, about innovative approaches to solving manufacturing workforce shortages by recruiting skilled workers from Puerto Rico. They discuss strategies for expanding talent pipelines, supporting employee relocation, and improving retention through communication,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jtxhmcx6bvccr484/Great_Question_Clay_Martin_Podcast_Final7kq44.mp3) ## [Fact or Fiction? The Truth About Reliability and What Plant Managers Get Wrong (Ask A Plant Manager)](https://thetoolbelt.podbean.com/e/fact-or-fiction-the-truth-about-reliability-and-what-plant-managers-get-wrong-ask-a-plant-manager/) _2026-07-09 · Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast_ Joe Kuhn , CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today’s Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel , which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/v8rg25t68v77hi2c/GQ-PS-AAPM-34-myth-or-reality-2.mp3) ## [EP 189: Behind the Innovation with Crowdbuild](https://soundcloud.com/component-connection/ep-189) _2026-07-08 · Component Connection_ In the second episode of our four-part SBCA Innovation Grant Recipient Spotlight Series, Abby Langenberg, Director of Business Development & Member Engagement for SBCA, sits down with another 2026 Grant Recipient, Nouran Ghaly of Crowdbuild, to discuss the company's 4D and 5D AI model and how it's helping advance innovation in the structural building components industry. Crowdbuild shares how its… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2355889964-component-connection-ep-189.mp3) ## [Kate's Sunday Journal 5 July 2026: Save the Date](https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/kates-sunday-journal-5-june-2026-save-the-date) _2026-07-04 · Make it British Podcast_ Subscribe to the mailing list to get Make it British Live! event updates. Follow @makeitbritish on Instagram 🚀 Ready to create a British-made product business that's built to last? Without faffing about, wasting wads of cash, or struggling with unreliable factories. Apply for the British Brand Accelerator: makeitbritish.co.uk/apply [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4598b4a0-787a-4b5f-b588-a5eb563ce561.mp3) ## Congress Stalls, Tariffs Rise & Incumbents Feel the Heat _2026-07-02 · NTMA & PMA · Talking with One Voice_ In this episode, hosts Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Omar Nashashibi break down the legislative gridlock stalling action in Congress and what it means for manufacturers and the policy agenda ahead. They examine a pivotal month for U.S. trade policy, including the future of USMCA and a wave of potential new tariffs. They also discuss the rise of anti-establishment candidates in both parties… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/47ea8690ebc23e009dbee656f8ccd7597799881fc813169b49a0af84b2628493/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhNzE2YzAxMS1jNThjLTQ1ZjAtOThiZi04OGVhODYwYTA5M2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlMDQ3ODA4MC03OWYzLTQzODctOTUzOS05MzlkNzEyMjg4NjgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MDRhNTM5ZWYwY2E3ZDAwMDMxNWU4NTYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0NjllZWZhNjg2OTgxNDY1YjIwMDczL3RhbGtpbmctd2l0aC1vbmUtdm9pY2UtLS0yMDI2LXBvZGNhc3QtcmVjb3JkaW5ncy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMl9fMTktMjUtMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3) ## [EP 188: Lumber Insights](https://soundcloud.com/component-connection/ep-188) _2026-07-02 · Component Connection_ In this episode, Molly Butz is joined by Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) who provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Six months of increases, growing forest fire concerns, mill-side constraints, and limited Canadian fiber continue to put pressure on supply. Meanwhile transportation remains challenging and a few products, including some MSR… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2351929436-component-connection-ep-188.mp3) ## [Kate’s Sunday Journal 28 June 26: Update on my goal to visit 100 manufacturers in 2026](https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/kates-sunday-journal-28-june-26-update-on-my-goal-to-visit-100-manufacturers-in-2026) _2026-06-27 · Make it British Podcast_ Subscribe to Kate's Sunday Journal 🧡 Follow @makeitbritish on Instagram 🚀 Ready to create a British-made product business that's built to last? Without faffing about, wasting wads of cash, or struggling with unreliable factories. Apply for the British Brand Accelerator: makeitbritish.co.uk/apply [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6a883a35-7fba-47f9-9e79-51d1ee07d8e3.mp3) ## [EP 187: Behind the Innovation with Shelfmark](https://soundcloud.com/component-connection/ep-187) _2026-06-25 · Component Connection_ As part of SBCA's Innovation Grant Spotlight Series, Abby Langenberg, Director of Business Development & Member Engagement at SBCA, sits down with Pat O'Donnell to discuss Shelfmark's innovative solution and its selection as a 2026 SBCA Innovation Grant recipient. Pat shares the inspiration behind the technology, the industry challenges it addresses, and why Shelfmark chose to participate in the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2346822836-component-connection-ep-187.mp3) ## [Kate's Sunday Journal 21 June 26: Scottish Textiles Tour](https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/kates-sunday-journal-21-june-26-scottish-textiles-tour) _2026-06-20 · Make it British Podcast_ Subscribe to Kate's Sunday Journal 🧡 🚀 Ready to create a British-made product business that's built to last? Without faffing about, wasting wads of cash, or struggling with unreliable factories. Apply for the British Brand Accelerator: makeitbritish.co.uk/apply Manufacturers Mentioned: woolkind.com caledoniahosiery.com johnstonsofelgin.com halleystevensons.co.uk kcmanufacturing.co.uk… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f7a82b8e-3086-451e-a0ce-7d0d8897ca1c.mp3) ## Changes to 232 Tariffs, More Trade Uncertainty and Congressional To Do List _2026-06-18 · NTMA & PMA · Talking with One Voice_ In this episode of Talking with One Voice, hosts Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Omar Nashashibi explain the latest changes to the steel/aluminum/copper Section 232 tariffs, new 301 tariffs, prospects for USMCA’s survival and other trade issues. They also dive into how internal divisions, primary losses, and election pressures are creating challenges to Senate and House leaders in passing… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/20ddefb7418d255ff852f3f904ee745596735d042a841c3ccdff58b6652564d9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZWZlZTA0Ny04YmRmLTRhNWYtOWVlYS1kZmQ4NmUyMTJkNTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlMDQ3ODA4MC03OWYzLTQzODctOTUzOS05MzlkNzEyMjg4NjgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MDRhNTM5ZWYwY2E3ZDAwMDMxNWU4NTYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzNDMyYTU5ZjhlNTQzN2JkYTc3ZGUzL3RhbGtpbmctd2l0aC1vbmUtdm9pY2UtLS0yMDI2LXBvZGNhc3QtcmVjb3JkaW5ncy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMThfXzIwLTItMTMubXAzIn0=.mp3) ## [EP 186: Bellevue OQM Buzz - Stories, Insights, and Highlights](https://soundcloud.com/component-connection/ep-186) _2026-06-18 · Component Connection_ In this episode, the SBCA team is back from Bellevue, Washington, and sharing their biggest takeaways from the June Open Quarterly Meeting (OQM). Hear reflections on the education sessions, plant tours, networking opportunities, key announcements, and conversations that had attendees buzzing. Whether you were in attendance or couldn't make the trip, this episode offers a quick look at the ideas,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2341991756-component-connection-ep-186.mp3) ## [Kate’s Sunday Journal 14th June 26 – Marketing with zero budget](https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/kates-sunday-journal-marketing-with-zero-budget) _2026-06-13 · Make it British Podcast_ Apply to come to the next free Q&A Subscribe to Kate's Sunday Journal 🧡 🚀 Ready to create a British-made product business that's built to last? Without faffing about, wasting wads of cash, or struggling with unreliable factories. Apply for the British Brand Accelerator: makeitbritish.co.uk/apply [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7376eace-415c-4590-a081-fa4089113a68.mp3) ## [From Burberry to British Wool with Frankie Davies, Charl Knitwear](https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/from-burberry-to-british-wool-with-frankie-davies-charl-knitwear) _2026-06-11 · Make it British Podcast_ Hello and welcome to episode 323 of the Make it British Podcast. I'm back with another episode in my Women in Wool series, this time chatting to knitwear designer Frankie Davies from Charl Knitwear. Frankie spent years designing knitwear for Burberry and Benetton and has spent much of her career inside knitwear factories, so it was only ever a matter of time before she founded her own brand. In… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/06ac72ad-1fcc-4223-bb0f-dcadf09aceed.mp3)