Τα καλύτερα Machinery podcast (2024)

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Remembering Robert Schad 6:26

2d ago6:26

6:26

Robert Schad, founder of Husky and Athena Automation/Niigon, left an indelible mark on the plastics industry and a legacy of philanthropy. He died July 11 at age 95. Editor Ron Shinn looks back on his encounters with Schad over the years, his colorful personality and his drive for perfection.Από τον Endeavor Business Media

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Extruder makers implement Industry 4.0 11:33

9d ago11:33

11:33

Artificial intelligence, process monitoring and other digital technologies were a major theme at NPE2024. Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman talked with three extruder makers -- Colines, Reifenhäuser and Collin -- to learn about the benefits of their Industry 4.0 technologies.Από τον Endeavor Business Media

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Sales staff know where economic winds are blowing 7:18

16d ago7:18

7:18

If you want to know the state of the plastics machinery business, don't look to pundits or economists; ask a salesperson. Good ones listen closely to their customers and often defy conventional wisdom, says Editor Ron Shinn, and we are wise to listen to what they had to say recently.Από τον Endeavor Business Media

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Five things to know in July 5:24

23d ago5:24

5:24

Editor Ron Shinn rounds up five top stories from Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, including a look at Industry 4.0 technology in injection molding, comments from OEMs on the state of the economy and their businesses, and equipment debuts from Dri-Air, Conair and Athena.Από τον Endeavor Business Media

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The promise and perils of AI for plastics processors 8:26

30d ago8:26

8:26

Artificial intelligence can be hard to define, but it's coming to plastics processing. Doug Anger, engineering manager for training provider RJG Inc., says processors should look beyond the headlines and buzzwords and start viewing AI as another innovation to add to their toolboxes. Part quality, efficiency and profit margins can be improved by tec…

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Injection molding embraces Industry 4.0 at NPE2024 11:47

1M ago11:47

11:47

From trimming cycle times to optimizing the use of recycled materials, the ability to collect data and tweak production based on it offers molders many benefits, said representatives of injection molding machine makers — and molders are beginning to embrace Industry 4.0. In this episode of PMM Insight, Senior Reporter Karen Hanna shares what she le…

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NPE2024: A view from the show floor 8:37

1M ago8:37

8:37

PMM Managing Editor Lynne Sherwin attended NPE2024 as a first-timer. Editor Ron Shinn talks with her about her experiences, what she and other PMM staffers heard from participants, and what it might foretell for plastics machinery makers and processors.Από τον Endeavor Business Media

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Industry 5.0 incorporates a human touch: Commentary 6:18

2M ago6:18

6:18

When we think of the factory of the future, we often picture a fully automated facility with few workers. But manufacturing gurus are beginning to talk about Industry 5.0, a human-centric, sustainable and resilient approach, in which robots and humans do what they do best in tandem, rather than having machines replace people. PMM Editor Ron Shinn e…

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Jake Bryce – Co-Founder of Machinery Scope 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

Machinery Pete talks with Jake Bryce, Co-Founder of Machinery Scope (www.MachineryScope.com) in Alexandria, MN about the new partnership between Machinery Pete and Machinery Scope and also about Machinery Scope’s growth over the past 11 years since founding in 2013. Family owned business. Bryce brings his deep farming roots along with extensive exp…

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What's ahead for the Global Plastics Treaty? 8:33

2M ago8:33

8:33

The recently concluded fourth round of UN talks on a global plastics treaty made some progress in narrowing down the issues still facing delegates, according to Stewart Harris, senior director for global plastics policy in the plastics division of the American Chemistry Council. But there is still crucial work to be done before the fifth and final …

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Get smarter, or get left behind 12:33

2M ago12:33

12:33

Processors who reject smart manufacturing technologies are putting their future at risk, says industry expert Alaa Elwany of Texas A&M. The government is mulling ways to help manufacturers unlock Industry 4.0 innovations, while surveys indicate growing interest among manufacturers. Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman looks at the state of smart manufac…

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Industry 4.0: Start small, but think big 7:21

3M ago7:21

7:21

Manufacturing technologies are evolving quickly, and those who don’t implement Industry 4.0 risk being left behind. Start small, but in a way that allows your company to scale up, says Editor Ron Shinn.Από τον Endeavor Business Media

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How Industry 4.0 will improve manufacturing: Mo Abuali, Wipfli 21:37

3M ago21:37

21:37

A survey of more than 300 manufacturers found that 99 percent say they plan to increase spending in technology and Industry 4.0 in 2024. At the same time, the cost of sensors, hardware and computing services are coming down. In this episode of PMM Insight, Mo Abuali, digital director for manufacturing, retail and distribution at Wipfli LLP, told Ed…

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10 innovations to check out at NPE: PMM Insight 8:47

3M ago8:47

8:47

PMM Editor Ron Shinn has been to every NPE since 1991. In this episode of PMM Insight, he chooses 10 of the 111 Product Innovations featured in our April show preview issue that he's most excited to see.Από τον Endeavor Business Media

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Why you need to go to NPE2024: Commentary 5:46

4M ago5:46

5:46

Editor Ron Shinn, a veteran of dozens of plastics trade shows, looks forward to NPE2024 in May. It's been six years since the last one, and at the rate technology is advancing, there'll be many revelations to enjoy on the show floor.Από τον Endeavor Business Media

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Smart technology for auxiliary equipment 26:22

4M ago26:22

26:22

Auxiliary plastics processing equipment such as blenders, dryers and feeders can now collect and analyze data, make production adjustments on the fly, predict maintenance and more. These intelligent upgrades also help processors manage the lack of skilled labor in their plants. Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman spoke with representatives of several m…

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Competing interests threaten Global Plastics Treaty: Commentary 5:47

4M ago5:47

5:47

The need to address the plastics pollution problem is universally acknowledged, but progress has been slow and parties are often working at cross-purposes. PMM Editor Ron Shinn gives his perspective on the struggle to find common ground for the sake of the earth.Από τον Endeavor Business Media

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Kansas Farmer to Nationwide Restauranteur – Jason Ingermanson of Solomon, KS 1:18:16

5M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Machinery Pete chats with Jason Ingermanson of Solomon, KS whose beautiful line of farm equipment, including a ’22 John Deere X9 1100 combine with only 107 sep. hours, is selling on March 20, 2024 online auction by www.PurpleWave.com. Beyond the auction, we learn of the amazing growing restaurant biz Ingermanson has built since 2011, with 100 locat…

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How private equity is changing the plastics industry, with John Hart, PMCF: PMM In Person 33:51

5M ago33:51

33:51

Private equity investors are having an impact on the plastics industry. The results are bigger, more sophisticated plastics companies with deeper pockets that are willing to invest in technology to accelerate growth. John Hart, managing director of P&M Corporate Finance, speaks with PMM Editor Ron Shinn about the trend.…

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Hiring slows, but labor shortage in plastics persists: PMM Perspective 17:29

5M ago17:29

17:29

Inflation, high interest rates and supply chain disruptions have created uncertainty throughout the economy, but whatever the short-term outlook, one constant is clear: Finding workers will remain a challenge. Senior reporter Karen Hanna looks at the employment outlook for the plastics industry in this episode of PMM Perspective.…

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Leveraging your data with Kate Brown of Wipfli: PMM In Person 17:04

5M ago17:04

17:04

Your manufacturing data is a valuable asset. Find out how to use this information to increase productivity and serve your customers better.Από τον Endeavor Business Media

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Rodney Miller – Founder/Host of “Small Town Big Deal” TV Show and Big IHC Collector 1:19:15

6M ago1:19:15

1:19:15

Machinery Pete chats with Rodney Miller, host of the well-loved TV show “Small Town Big Deal” on RFD-TV and 300 other TV stations across the country. Rodney has deep farming and farm equipment roots, being from Benton, IL where he still has a farming operation. He was also a force behind the growth of Montana Tractors from $3M in annual revenue to …

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Do we need standards for recyclable bales? PMM Commentary 5:24

6M ago5:24

5:24

Every recycler has horror stories about contaminated bales of recyclable materials, and knowing what's in a bale is essential to meet standards for recycled pellets or flake. Transparency in the marketplace would benefit everyone, but there are problems with the model that might actually discourage use of PCR, according to one industry expert. Edit…

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Processors and equipment OEMs look ahead to 2024: PMM Perspective 28:41

6M ago28:41

28:41

Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing recently conducted its fifth annual survey of machinery investment plans for the upcoming year. The results, and follow-up interviews with processors, equipment OEMs and plastics industry experts, make the case for "cautious optimism" in 2024. In this episode of PMM Perspective, we look into the crystal ball to se…

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Plastics plant leaders must embrace sustainability: PMM Commentary 6:39

6M ago6:39

6:39

Emissions that come from the manufacturing and transport of plastic parts can and should be controlled. When plastics processors commitment to greener practices, it benefits the environment, customers, workers and the business. Explore the use of digital technology to monitor processes, and sustainable energy sources. Hear more in this commentary f…

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Arlene Davis on educational opportunities at NPE2024: PMM In Person 26:53

7M ago26:53

26:53

Arlene Davis, director of NPE content and experience for the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), talks with Editor Ron Shinn about the extensive conference and educational programs that will be available at NPE2024 in May, significantly enhancing the NPE experience.Από τον Endeavor Business Media

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Growing leaders from within your workforce: PMM Insight 12:47

7M ago12:47

12:47

How companies handle promotions and professional development can go a long way toward easing challenges they might otherwise face filling job openings. While employers might have once been able to rely on trade schools and a deep labor pool to fill roles ranging from entry-level to supervisory positions, human-resources (HR) experts say that’s no l…

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Laurie Harbour, manufacturing consultant, Harbour Results: PMM In Person 17:19

8M ago17:19

17:19

Wages and other costs for the new contract won by the United Auto Workers will trickle down to Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 auto suppliers, including plastics processors, according to industry analyst Laurie Harbour. The automotive supply chain was already vulnerable before the UAW strike because of COVID, labor shortages and lower automotive volumes.…

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How artificial intelligence can help plastics processors: PMM Perspective 9:50

8M ago9:50

9:50

From plant design to part quality, artificial intelligence offers manufacturers efficiency advantages. Jimmy Asher, managing director and Smart Factory CTO, Deloitte Consulting LLP, detailed the ways AI is applicable to the plastics industry in this article by Bruce Geiselman. Read more about AI:IMM makers integrate artificial intelligence to impro…

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Conversation with Aaron McKee – Founder/CEO Purplewave.com 1:03:00

8M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Machinery Pete talks fast-moving changes in the auction industry with recent notable consolidations and rapid technological advances. Pete chats with Aaron McKee, Founder/CEO of Purplewave.com, a long time leader in the online only auction space, about their big news last month (Oct. ’23) of a new partnership with Copart, Inc., a worldwide leader i…

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Tim Shestek and Robert Simon, American Chemistry Council: PMM In Person 13:52

9M ago13:52

13:52

Representatives from the American Chemistry Council discuss two issues of growing importance to plastics processors — extended producer responsibility programs, commonly referred to as EPR programs, and polyfluorinated substances, or PFAS. Tim Shestek, senior director for state affairs in the Western Region, and Robert Simon, vice president for Che…

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Training your workforce for the future: PMM Perspective 10:06

9M ago10:06

10:06

Plastics processors are facing challenges in their workforces as experienced operators retire and new employees need to level up their skills. Senior Staff Reporter Karen Hanna details the efforts of OEMs, training programs and companies to educate their staffs and prepare them for the future. Read more from our package, on how training can be tail…

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Matt Seaholm, Plastics Industry Association: PMM In Person 13:09

9M ago13:09

13:09

PMM Editor Ron Shinn speaks with Matt Seaholm, CEO of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), about the global effort to solve the problem of plastics in the environment, and the organization's role in those initiatives.Από τον Endeavor Business Media

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How to assess your cybersecurity risk and take action: PMM Perspective 19:39

9M ago19:39

19:39

Every plastics processor should take the threat of cybercrime seriously. Senior Staff Reporter Bruce Geiselman details steps you can take to make sure your data is safe, your employees are aware and your company has a plan if the worst happens. Read more stories from our report, about cyber insurance and about ransomware.…

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Lean manufacturing for plastics processors: PMM Perspective 16:31

9M ago16:31

16:31

Consultants, company leaders and employees tout lean manufacturing as an approach that empowers employees while helping companies run more productively. Senior Staff Reporter Karen Hanna relates how two processors, Comco and Mercury Plastics, have improved their operations. Read more from our series on lean manufacturing here.…

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Tractor Collector Market Trends with Kurt Aumann 53:42

9M ago53:42

53:42

Machinery Pete catches up with Kurt Aumann, owner of Aumann Vintage Power in Nokomis, IL. Kurt has been one of the foremost auctioneers in the vintage tractor, farm memorabilia, pedal tractors, toy tractors and farm signs space for decades. Kurt and Pete talk about Aumann Vintage Power 5-Day Annual Fall Auction Oct. 22-26 plus the 14 collector auct…

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Introducing PMM Insight 2:24

10M ago2:24

2:24

From Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing and plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com, we bring you our podcast! Each month we will provide interviews with plastics industry professionals; these episodes are referred to as PMM in Person. Each month we also deliver an audio article, referred to as PMM Perspective.…

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Black Star – New Way to Sell, Find and Appraise Heavy Equipment 45:59

12M ago45:59

45:59

Machinery Pete talks about the heavy construction equipment market with Andrew and Mike LeMaster with Black Star, an emerging company with a growing footprint across the U.S. helping folks sell, find and appraise all types of heavy construction equipment. The company aims for a more personal touch in the buying/selling process and utilizes innovati…

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What's at Cereals 2023: Episode 3 32:41

1y ago32:41

32:41

In the latest edition of Machinery Matters and Arable Chat, Matthew Tilt and John Swire speak to exhibitors and key people behind the scenes of this year's Cereals Event, including Jill Hewitt from the NAAC, LSPB and Bayer, and Weaving Machinery Go to www.cerealsevent.com for more information and to book tickets. Use promo code: FCLSFCE23QE for 50%…

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What's at Cereals 2023: Episode 2 43:33

1y ago43:33

43:33

In the latest edition of Machinery Matters and Arable Chat, Matthew Tilt and John Swire speak to exhibitors and key people behind the scenes of this year's Cereals Event, including KWS, QLF, Garford Farm Machinery, AgAnalyst and more. Go to www.cerealsevent.com for more information and to book tickets. Use promo code: FCLSFCE23QE for 50% pre-booked…

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Morton Buildings – Repair & Renovation with Jeremiah Fairbanks 49:48

1y ago49:48

49:48

Antique tractors aren’t the only thing being restored on the farm today. Machinery Pete talks with Jeremiah Fairbanks, General Manager of Repair & Renovation with Morton Buildings about the company’s storied 120-year history dating back to 1903, how it transitioned a few years to a 100% employee-owned company and specifically about the company’s st…

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What's at Cereals 2023 36:46

1y ago36:46

36:46

In the first of four special joint editions of Machinery Matters and Arable Chat, Matthew Tilt and John Swire speak to exhibitors and key people behind the scenes of this year's Cereals Event, including Amazone UK, Sencrop, the Multiple Systems Atrophy Trust, Sumo, and Merit Inspections Ltd. Go to www.cerealsevent.com for more information and to bo…

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Looking to the future of farming 54:46

1+ y ago54:46

54:46

In this episode, host Matt Tilt is talking with Kevin Holtzclaw of Climate Spheres, looking at how farmers can deal with the impacts of climate change as well as Paul Quinn of Mastek Ltd, slurry specialists based in Ireland.

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Jess Settles – Winfield, IA Farmer and College Basketball Legend 1:05:06

1+ y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

With March Madness coming to a head with the NCAA Final Four this week, Machinery Pete talks with Jess Settles – farmer from Winfield, IA and Iowa Hawkeye basketball legend, also TV college basketball analyst on ESPN, Big Ten Network and Fox Sports. Settles talks about growing up on the farm in Winfield, IA, his family’s deep farming roots, his bas…

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Machinery Pete Advice to Young Farmers + News of New Auction Company – Merit Auctions 2:26:29

1+ y ago2:26:29

2:26:29

Machinery Pete looks back over his 33+ year career and pulls together his best tips and advice to young farmers. Pete also talks with Zach Hiner, Jim Huff and John Probasco with the new auction firm Merit Auctions of Fort Madison, IA. Hiner, Huff and Probasco have over 100 years experience in the auction biz. They already have 10 auctions on the bo…

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What's happening at Cereals 2023? - Part 2 49:29

1+ y ago49:29

49:29

Join host Matt Tilt for this second episode featuring the Cereals 2023 agronomy and crop exhibitors this time featuring: - Olivia Potter of KWS - Simon Fox & Wilson Boardman of OptiYield - Richard Phillips of AminoA - Gregor Pierrepont partner at Thoresby Estate - Karen Walker of the Multiple System Atrophy Trust - Malcolm Macaulay of the James Hut…

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What's happening at Cereals 2023? - Part 1 23:46

1+ y ago23:46

23:46

In this episode, join host Matt Tilt down at the site of Cereals 2023 in Nottinghamshire to chat with several of the crop and chemical suppliers who are exhibiting at the event. In Part 1 we speak to Ben Robinson of Syngenta, Becky Howard of PGRO, William Davis of Ceres Rural , Steve Mowbray of BioNature UK and James Clarke of Rothamsted Research. …

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North Prairie Butchery in Faulkton, SD – The Dream Becoming Reality 39:02

1+ y ago39:02

39:02

The story of North Prairie Butchery in Faulkton, SD, the dream project coming into reality of Troy Hadrick, a 5th generation cattle rancher in northeast South Dakota. Hadrick recently received a $2.2M grant from the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program to build a 25/day head beef/pork/bison processing facility in Faulkton, SD to help expan…

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Keeping track of your assets with LSBUD and Nav Tech 46:47

1+ y ago46:47

46:47

Get to grips with the latest location technology in agriculture including the benefits of searching for utility networks before undertaking any ground work as well as the latest in radar technology for locating autonomous vehicles in this episode of Machinery Matters. With guests, Richard Broom from Line Search Before U Dig and Sam Wood of Nav Tech…

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Gary & Julie Peterson of Beresford, SD Reflect on Farming Career and Upcoming Auction Nov. 26 41:55

1+ y ago41:55

41:55

Machinery Pete visits with Gary and Julie Peterson in their farm shop in Beresford, SD in advance of their upcoming, highly-anticipated John Deere collector tractor auction November 26, 2022 in Lennox, SD by Westra Auction Land & Realty featuring the Peterson’s (6) rare open station 40 and 50 Series John Deere tractors. Gary and Julie share the sto…

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