The Manufacturing Executive

We've all heard of Injection Molding and Additive Manufacturing, but what about Additive Molding? Our guest today is pioneering a business for high-volume production using molding. Riley Reese is the Co-Founder and CEO of ARRIS, a technology company enabling the design and manufacture of the highest-performance products. In this episode, Riley talks about Arris's Additive Molding™ technology and how they are discovering new ways to manufacture composite parts at scale in ways that weren't previously possible. Join us as we discuss:What is additive molding, and how it worksSpecific applications that would make sense to use additive molding versus a more traditional processWhat has Riley excited about the future of manufacturing

Rather than our typical interview, in this episode, we syndicated an episode from our second podcast, The Manufacturing Marketer, a show focused on marketing for B2B companies inside the manufacturing ecosystem.In this episode, our team of strategists at Gorilla answer questions that they have received from our recurring live event, Industrial Marketing Live, from marketing folks working inside manufacturing companies. Join us as we discuss:Trade show strategy and how trade shows can be used to build a communityDigital advertising for manufacturers Using data and interviews to formalize customer personas

Some of the most famous and successful entrepreneurs fall on the autism spectrum. Autism is a highly stigmatized disorder, but our guest today will share his insights on why people on the spectrum can be some of the most brilliant thinkers around. Peter Mann is the Founder and CEO of Oransi, a leading manufacturer of air filtration and ventilation products. A United States Military Veteran, Peter served 4 years in the Navy, including a tour in the Red Sea during the first gulf war. Peter is late diagnosed autistic and, in this episode, talks about his journey of being an entrepreneur with autism. Join us as we discuss:Peter’s background and how he discovered he was autistic How Peter’s early entrepreneurial experiences shaped the path he is on nowHow the pandemic affected the market for air filtration and purificationPeter’s perspective on why autism is so stigmatizedWhat business leaders can do to make the workplace more inclusive for people on the spectrum

Our guest today has his eyes set on how we can pull together our resources to revitalize American manufacturing and take steps towards creating vibrant opportunities in the next decade. Doug Berger is the Founder and Team Leader of Industry Reimagined 2030, a non-profit with a mission to bring a generational sea-change in US industry and to transform 50,000 companies into world class over the next 10 years. Listen in as Doug explains how Industry Reimagined is the catalyst for national associations and institutes to collaborate and speak with a unified, compelling voice for this vibrant future.Join us as we discuss:The 4 components of the Industry Reimagined missionShifting the narrative from inevitable decline to vibrant opportunity in manufacturingThe seven nonlinear emerging categories in manufacturing that are going through exponential growth

We’re at the threshold of an information revolution around cloud-based hardware, and our guest today will explain why moving to the cloud can save your business.Michael Corr is the Founder and CEO of Duro Labs, a cloud SaaS PLM platform enabling the utilization of hardware development for the next generation of hardware teams. Listen in as Michael explains the need for cloud based hardware in your manufacturing business. Join us as we discuss:Some of the biggest problems caused by manual processes around transferring dataThe pushback that Michael sees around hesitancy to move things to the cloudWhy security is now a commodity for dataWhy the most prudent managers protect themselves from financial ups and downs by investing in processes and technologyThe business opportunity of using the cloud to find suppliers

Sometimes it's easier to follow the status quo than switch things up, especially when running a second or third-generation family-owned business. Listen in as Michelle Acosta, Vice President of Operations and Marketing at Acosta Sheet Metal shares her experiences as well as her vision for leading this family business into the future. Join us as we discuss: Things that commodity-driven businesses can do to make it about more than just price when talking to prospects and customersTaking a proactive approach to looking for process efficiencies in the businessThe impact that modernizing Acosta's technology stack has had on the business

What do manufacturing organizations need to consider on the marketing front as we head into the new year? In this solo episode, I’ll take you through the marketing playbook we use for our manufacturing clients at Gorilla. Join us as we discuss: Becoming the expert resource for your audienceCapturing existing demand and creating new demandThe 4 pieces of our marketing framework: the Road Map, the messaging strategy, the content and the campaignsHow do you quantify the effectiveness of your marketing efforts

During a time when finding labor is challenging, there are some things the manufacturing sector can learn from the “gig economy.” Our guest today provides his insights on sourcing and upskilling the manufacturing workforce.Jason Radisson is the Founder and CEO of Shift One, a platform that is helping solve the global shortage of skilled front-line workers, with more than 300,000 users, from nurses to solar technicians. Since becoming an entrepreneur, Jason has worked with more than a dozen first-tier VCs, and today, more than 20 venture-backed Founders are alumni of his earlier teams. In this episode, Jason talks about the unique perspectives that Shift One brings to the staffing industry.Join us as we discuss:How the staffing industry has been trying to solve the problem of worker shortagesThe essential learnings Jason has taken from the gig economy that are relevant to the labor market in manufacturing todayHow the labor market will evolve over the coming years

In the business realm, the encompassing term ‘supply chain’ is relatively new, and the roles within it, including procurement, are even more contemporary. Having only been around since the 80s, organizations are still finding ways to streamline their procurement processes and enable teams to elevate organizational success.According to our latest guest, Rob Pakalski, CEO & Co-Founder of Datum, many organizations make the mistake of treating procurement as an administrative role. In fact, when an organization empowers procurement to get involved across many processes, starting with design, the team can play a vital role in building a competitive edge.Join us as we discuss:Enabling procurement as a strategic roleReplacing tribal knowledge with data-informed practicesThe shifting paradigm of supplier relationshipsBest practices for OEM interactions as a supplier

What was once a manufacturing process reserved for low-volume prototyping has found its home in various production applications. Our guest today breaks down post-print processes and lets us in on what he refers to as the dirty little secret of additive manufacturing. Jeff Mize is the CEO of PostProcess Technologies, the international leader in automated post-printing solutions for additive manufacturing. He has a proven track record of scaling startups in new markets and driving growth. In this episode, Jeff talks about pioneering connectivity of the post-print step for industrial 3D printing. Join us as we discuss:How additive manufacturing has evolved and is being used in new waysHow to integrate additive into manufacturing processes that are already being used The barriers to using additive manufacturing at scale How automation fits into additive manufacturing Additive manufacturing’s role in helping to future-proof businesses from labor and supply chain challenges