
Welcome to Manufacturing Happy Hour, the podcast where we get real about the latest trends and technologies impacting modern manufacturers. Hosted by industry veteran Chris Luecke, each week, we interview makers, founders, and other manufacturing leaders that are at the top of their game and give you the tools, tactics, and strategies you need to take your career and your business to the next leve... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 371 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Manufacturing has been collecting skills for centuries, and the list keeps growing.
Chris takes Manufacturing Happy Hour to Revere Electric’s Executive Forum at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) for a live conversation about what the facto... more
Manufacturing has a lot to gain from AI, and a lot to lose by waiting.
Recorded at mHUB in Chicago’s West Loop during IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show), Chris sits down with Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of QAD Redzone, to talk about what A... more
RVs are homes that go 60 miles an hour. That changes everything about what goes inside them.
Chris sits down with Sean Petterson, CEO of Supersede, a company combining recycling and manufacturing in an unexpected way - turning recycled plastic into ... more
There's a lot more coming out of Iowa than corn.
Chris heads to Des Moines for a live conversation with four guests who each know Iowa manufacturing a little differently.
Dominique Hain and Cami Schaefer share how Women in Manufacturing Iowa grew t... more
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if you’re a manufacturing professional or business owner, treat this podcast as a masterclass- love the interviewing style of Chris with some of the best guests out there
Chris always brings great guests. Each of them delivers so much to help our manufacturing sector.
Really enjoyed the content and guests so far in my experience. Not many manufacturing podcasts out there but this one is very entertaining and informative. I really enjoyed the May 30, 2023 bonus content on “Content Strategies”. Will be using some of the tips from the episode to help create content for my family’s manufacturing company that will hopefully prove informative to our customer base and potential audience and employees. Thanks to Chris for your efforts in creating a one-of-a-kind podc... more
Just caught a vintage episode with the CEO from Folsom Ski. Chris does a fantastic job bringing out manufacturing as well as business building insights. A must-listen show!
Chris Leuke is the real deal as both an engineer-educated and industry-immersed manufacturing creator. His skills as a host both online and off at his MFG Happy Hour events at trade shows and manufacturing-focused destinations allow his audiences to not only tune-in but to create connections that make an impact on people, businesses, and the manufacturing community.
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A practical, industry-focused show that brings together manufacturing leaders, founders, and technology practitioners to discuss real-world applications, strategies, and challenges in modern manufacturing. Episodes frequently cover topics like digital transformation, automation, AI and data-driven decision making, workforce development, and the business impact of technology on throughput, quality, and supply chains. Notable strengths include a diversity of guest perspectives—from operators and engineers to C-suite and ecosystem partners—and an approachable, story-driven format that pairs technical insight with actionable takeaways. The show often highlights how innovations translate into measurable outcomes, making it valuable for listeners... more
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Recent guests on Manufacturing Happy Hour include:
1. Sanjay Brahmawar
2. Sean Petterson
3. Dominique Hain
4. Cami Schaefer
5. Denny Williams
6. Denise Hill
7. Ashley Watkins
8. Brett Lister
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