Leaders from iconic manufacturing brands (Harley-Davidson, Kohler, Generac, Plexus and Greenheck) discuss their Industry 4.0 investments.
In this episode, we’re talking with Gentex President and CEO Steve Downing about what it takes to build a culture of innovation, and the kinds of career opportunities in a technology company.
Building a Culture of Future-Forward Innovation Episode Details »
A fascinating conversation about on-road and off-road self-driving car research being done at Texas A&M with Srikanth Saripalli. Listen now!
On Road vs. Off Road Self-Driving Car Research Episode Details »
What skills do today’s students need to be successful in tomorrow’s advanced manufacturing workforce? Listen to this podcast…
The Emerging Workforce of Advanced Manufacturing Episode Details »
1 in 8 working-age men in the United States are spending their most productive years out of the workforce. What do we do about it?
The 1-in-8 Workforce Dilemma Episode Details »
David Noyce and UW-Madison are truly driving smart transportation research. Listen & learn about innovation in transportation tech!
Driving Smart Transportation Research Episode Details »
“The Education Governor” Tony Evers talks all about education and workforce development on this episode of The TechEd Podcast!
Governor Tony Evers Episode Details »
Joshua Johnson (Jobs for the Future) talks about the life-changing power fo apprenticeship, and how to build DEIA into these programs.
The Power of DEIA in Apprenticeships Episode Details »
LEO Director Susan Corbin talks with us about Michigan’s Sixty by 30 goal to get more degrees and credentials in the workforce.
Sixty by 30: Reskilling Michigan’s Workforce Episode Details »
Damen Provost, Managing Director of the U-M Robotics Institute to talks about the exciting field of robotics in Michigan.
Turning Students Into Full Stack Roboticists Episode Details »
Robert Cordova, Chief Technology & Strategy Officer of the Milwaukee Bucks, talks about how technology powered the team to win an NBA Championship
The Technology That Powered An NBA Championship Run Episode Details »
Aaron Jagdfeld led Generac to 50% YoY growth in 2021. We talk about how they’re automating, reskilling and preparing for more growth.
Leading Through Massive Growth in Manufacturing Episode Details »
Aaron Jagdfeld, CEO of Generac, shares insights into the future of energy, power and smart home technology.
The Future of Energy, Power and Smart Homes Episode Details »
Scott MacKenzie, host of Industrial Talk, is a manufacturing marketing guru who shares the secret to creating buzz around manufacturing.
Industrial Entertainment: How to Create Buzz Around Manufacturing Episode Details »
Dave Campbell, Superintendent of KRESA, explains why Career and Technical Education achieves the 1-2-7 rule for career readiness.
The 1-2-7 Rule for Career Readiness Episode Details »
New technologies, opportunities for education, trends to follow…this is everything you need to know for 2022.
15 Predictions for 2022 Episode Details »
Small to midsized manufacturers are struggling to find workers. Tim Sullivan of the Bucyrus Foundation tell us why, and he shares a solution.
Why Manufacturers Can’t Find Workers Episode Details »
Students who gain hard skills through their Tech Ed program make excellent entrepreneurs and business owners, says Governor Scott Walker.
Tech Ed: A Path to Entrepreneurship Episode Details »
Tim Hood, President of Mid-Michigan College, shares his unique ideas for how education can become more agile and accessible.
Flexible, Nimble, Entrepreneurial Episode Details »
In an episode all about career readiness, Dr. Joe Gothard shares his unconventional idea of the 12-hour school day.
The 12-Hour School Day Episode Details »
Dr. Joe Gothard talks about about what needs to be done to build systemic equity into our urban education system.
Building Systemic Equity in Urban Education Episode Details »
This episode with Dr. Jay Allen has great practical advice for technical and community colleges to get students ready for the STEM workforce.
Practical Tips for How Colleges Can Prepare Students for STEM Careers Episode Details »
Dr. Jay Allen, President of Itawamba Community College, shows us all the unique and unexpected ways community colleges improve our lives.
Why Community Colleges are Every State’s Richest Resource Episode Details »
Missy Hughes, Secretary of the WEDC, helps us understand how economic development strategies must be collaborative and comprehensive.
How to Build a Comprehensive Approach to Economic Development Episode Details »
Listen as Matt Kirchner shares 11 ways artificial intelligence will transform manufacturing, and what employers should do about it.
11 Predictions: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Manufacturing Episode Details »
Don Korfhage, President of iGear, discusses how Squeaks software enables the connected worker to access real-time manufacturing data
The Connected Worker: How to Leverage Real-Time Data on the Factory Floor Episode Details »
In part 2 with Dr. Michael Lovell, we talk about finding the right balance between STEM and the humanities at Marquette University
STEM or Humanities? We Need Both Episode Details »
Marquette President Dr. Michael Lovell joins us on the podcast to talk collaboration, innovation and research
Cross-Disciplinary Teams Can Solve the World’s Problems Episode Details »
John Pfeifer, Oshkosh CEO, explains how the company is leveraging connected smart manufacturing to innovate and build vehicles and equipment.
How Oshkosh Uses Smart Manufacturing to Build the World’s Toughest Equipment Episode Details »
Husco’s CEO Austin Ramirez shares the main things every manufacturer should focus on as they lead their companies into the future.
Where Forward-Thinking Manufacturers Invest Their Resources Episode Details »