

Manufacturing Talk Radio
Manufacturing Talk Radio
Your Everything Manufacturing Podcast. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the industry, we’ve got something for you!
Manufacturing Talk Radio is led by two dynamic hosts, Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus, who bring expertise and fresh perspectives to the industry. Lewis, with five decades of hands-on experience, simplifies complex manufacturing challenges, offering actionable insights on technology, workforce strategies, and industry transformation. Amy brings an engaging approach, exploring the real-world impact of innovations in technology, logistics, and workforce dynamics. Together, they create a compelling and insightful podcast that keeps professionals informed, inspired, and ready for the future of manufacturing.
Manufacturing Talk Radio is led by two dynamic hosts, Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus, who bring expertise and fresh perspectives to the industry. Lewis, with five decades of hands-on experience, simplifies complex manufacturing challenges, offering actionable insights on technology, workforce strategies, and industry transformation. Amy brings an engaging approach, exploring the real-world impact of innovations in technology, logistics, and workforce dynamics. Together, they create a compelling and insightful podcast that keeps professionals informed, inspired, and ready for the future of manufacturing.
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Jan 12, 2016 • 57min
Training That Works
The skills gap has spurred a revival of apprentice programs, a trend supported by help from Federal, state and local programs. Listen in to learn how enterprise and education are working together when Raymond Vacarri, Director of NJ Advanced Manufacturing Talent Network, Ian Trammell, Exercutive Director of MechaForce, Michael Marchetti, Manager of “Dream it Do it” and Joerg Klisch, VP Opersations for MTU America, a product brand of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, join co-hosts Tim Grady and Lew Weiss to discuss how companies can custom-build a workforce prepared for the digital, dynamic, and diversified manufacturing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 2015 • 10min
Lew Weiss as interviewed on 1450AM WCTC in New Jersey
Lew Weiss discussing the vanishing middle class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2015 • 1h 8min
US Industrial Outlook, plus Marketing for Manufacturers
With us today are Daniel J. Meckstroth, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Economist for MAPI Foundation, the research affiliate of the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation and Bruce McDuffee, Executive Director of the Manufacturing Marketing Institute. We open with Dan Meckstroth, who discusses the latest MAPI quarterly economic forecast for manufacturing sectors. Hear how the next three months could roll out and what the key take-aways are for manufacturers in the US and around the globe. Then at 1:30pm we discuss why marketing matters for manufacturers with Bruce McDuffee. How can manufacturers effectively address the unique challenges they face? Learn about strategies, tactics and skills that will move your marketing efforts from cost to value, enabling engagement with your customers at every stage of the buying cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2015 • 58min
Tax Credit for Business, PLUS ISM’s 2016 Business Forecast
Your business CAN qualify for the R&D Tax Credit. Leading voices from Black Line Group Scott Schmidt, Principal and Founder and Rachel Bishop, Director of R&D Tax Credit Services unpack the R&D tax code for small to mid-sized manufacturers. Then it’s a deep dive into the Institute for Supply Management’s 2016 Business Forecast with Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair of the ISM's Manufacturing Report on Business and Tony Nieves, Committee Chair of the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2015 • 60min
November 2015 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®
To see the full report and listen to this episode, visit http://wp.me/p425LM-1ic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2015 • 1h 2min
S5-E10 Fibernomics and Industry 4.0
Fiber laser technology has become a real game changer in the Fabrication industry. Listen in as Frank Arteaga, head of product marketing, market region NAFTA, at BystronicUSA helps us gain a better understanding of the principles behind Fibernomics and the impact fiber lasers are having within the industry, both up and downstream. Learn how bringing real-time data to the forefront of manufacturing; not only for machine to machine communications, but also for real-time decision making and training needs, has changed the manufacturing landscape and is helping the industry address today’s most pressing challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2015 • 6min
The Republican debate from a manufacturer's point of view.
Lew talks about the Republican debate from a manufacturer's point of view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2015 • 21min
Lewis Weiss talks to Terry Moore of CFAX radio Canada
Lewis talks about manufacturing and climate change with Terry Moore on his program on CFAX 1070AM radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2015 • 19min
Host Lewis Weiss on KERN radio
Host Lewis Weiss talks climate change and it's effect on manufacturing on The Moneywise Guys, KERN 96.1 Bakersfield, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2015 • 32min
FABTECH 2015 Wrap-up
Manufacturing Talk Radio was pleased to broadcast from FABTECH 2015 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, the premier industry trade show for metal fabrication, precision machining, welding, cutting and manufacturing engineering. This show is a 30 minute overview of the interviews and demonstrations conducted over four days at this fascinating event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


