He Walked Into a “Modern” Factory… and Found Whiteboards Running Production
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Most People Think Manufacturing Is High-Tech. Sometimes, It Isn’t.
We like to talk about smart factories, automation, and AI. The narrative around manufacturing today is filled with images of robots, real-time dashboards, and highly optimized systems running with precision and speed. From the outside, it feels like the industry has already fully evolved into something futuristic.
But when Kyle …
Why Most Manufacturers Struggle to Scale (And It’s Not What You Think)
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You’re Not Solving the Problem You Think You Are
Most people look at manufacturing and assume the challenge is making something.
Can you produce the part? Can you meet demand? Can you get it out the door?
That’s the visible layer of the problem. It’s also the easy part to understand.
But after talking with Jeff Buck …
Before We Talk Industry 5.0… Let’s Finish 4.0” — Lessons from Travis Cox (Inductive Automation)
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If you’ve scrolled past a dozen posts about Industry 5.0, you’re not alone. My conversation with Travis Cox, Chief Technology Evangelist at Inductive Automation (makers of Ignition), starts with a reality check:
“We’re not even close to really fulfilling Industry 4.0… I don’t even know if everybody’s still on Industry 3.”
That line landed. Because …
How Automation Is Reinventing Urban Parking—and Slashing Emissions by 83%
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What happens when you ask engineers to solve municipal problems instead of pouring more concrete? You don’t just build bigger garages—you build smarter ones.
That’s exactly what AutoParkIt did.
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5 Things Real-Time Robotics Taught Me About Speed in Manufacturing
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The Boldest Factories Win: 5 Things Real-Time Robotics Taught Me About Speed in Manufacturing
I just discovered a niche in manufacturing I never knew existed — and it could save companies billions.
I’ve spent over 20 years working in technology for manufacturers, but it wasn’t until I started this podcast that I realized how much I didn’t …
The Family Business Behind the Machines That Run the World – Adam Gordon of Tendon Manufacturing
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What do vending machines, medical devices, and power storage units have in common? Chances are, they all rely on parts made by Tendon Manufacturing—a Cleveland-based, family-owned job shop quietly powering the world behind the scenes.
In this episode, Justin sits down with Adam Gordon, second-generation leader at Tendon, to talk about how …