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Manufacturing Happy Hour

Chris Luecke
Manufacturing
Automation
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Digital Transformation
Sustainability
Cybersecurity
Industry 4.0
Entrepreneurship
Leadership In Manufacturing
Workforce Development
Innovation
Automation Industry
Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Humanoid Robots
Industrial Automation
Craft Beer
AI Agents
Leadership

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

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Your frontline team can only perform as well as the processes they're handed.

So why are so many leaders still blaming the wrong people instead of listening to the ones closest to the problem?

In this weeks’ episode Chris sits down with Jason Woo... more

Growing your own machinists and orchestrating robots across four continents, is this what the future of manufacturing looks like?

This live episode from Hapa's Brewing in the Bay Area features two panels of people who have built careers at the int... more

What if the biggest efficiency problem in your factory isn't your machines, it's the dead time you waste before you even get to one.

Workers queuing at ADP and ERP terminals every morning. A wing rib scrapped at the cost of $18,000 because the wrong... more

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Jason Woodard
CEO of Geislinger Corporation
Geislinger Corporation
Episode: 293: Manufacturing Leadership That Works with Author and Geislinger CEO Jason Woodard
Vinod Anandarajah
Founder, Kanavu Automation
Kanavu Automation
Episode: 292: What Manufacturers Can Learn from Silicon Valley: Mechatronics, Startups, and More (LIVE from San Jose, CA)
Adam Soder
Mechatronics Engineering Manager, Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Episode: 292: What Manufacturers Can Learn from Silicon Valley: Mechatronics, Startups, and More (LIVE from San Jose, CA)
Kevin Toomer
Product Manager for Mechatronics, Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Episode: 292: What Manufacturers Can Learn from Silicon Valley: Mechatronics, Startups, and More (LIVE from San Jose, CA)
Glenn Reed
Co-founder, Beluga Navigation Systems
Beluga Navigation Systems
Episode: 292: What Manufacturers Can Learn from Silicon Valley: Mechatronics, Startups, and More (LIVE from San Jose, CA)
Kim Losey
Founder & CEO, NextLine Group (formerly CEO at Rapid Robotics)
NextLine Group
Episode: 292: What Manufacturers Can Learn from Silicon Valley: Mechatronics, Startups, and More (LIVE from San Jose, CA)
Nick Haas
Co-founder, MaintainX
MaintainX
Episode: 292: What Manufacturers Can Learn from Silicon Valley: Mechatronics, Startups, and More (LIVE from San Jose, CA)
Florian Pistone
Co-founder & CEO, InOrbit
InOrbit
Episode: 292: What Manufacturers Can Learn from Silicon Valley: Mechatronics, Startups, and More (LIVE from San Jose, CA)
David Caputo
Co-founder of Harmoni
Harmoni
Episode: BONUS: Factory Orchestration: The Next Frontier of Manufacturing Operations with Harmoni Co-Founder David Caputo

Host

Chris Luecke
Host of Manufacturing Happy Hour; focuses on real-world manufacturing trends, leadership, and practical strategies

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • Awesome Listening

    Chris always brings great guests. Each of them delivers so much to help our manufacturing sector.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Cianciosa
    United States2 years ago
  • Entertaining and informative!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jkIUswim
    United States3 years ago
  • Love, love, love!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JHL from MN
    United States3 years ago
  • Cheers🍻 to Manufacturing

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hotttmami
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome podcast, solid guests

    I really enjoy the versatility of this podcast and every guest has something unique to offer. Loved the episode with Mike from Folsom Skis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    margieparty320
    United States4 years ago

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Shows strong sense of community and diverse perspectives from across the industry.
Guests consistently bring high-caliber expertise and actionable insights for manufacturers.
The host keeps conversations engaging with clear, practical takeaways.

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#223
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Apple Podcasts
#35
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Apple Podcasts
#146
Denmark/Technology

Talking Points

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BONUS: What Manufacturers Can Learn from Central Wisconsin's Workforce Strategy (LIVE from Wausau, WI)
Q: What's a best practice within your companies or CWIMA that manufacturing leaders listening could apply to their own ecosystems?
Strengthen cross-sector collaboration, align goals across manufacturers, educators, and community partners, and invest in early exposure programs like K-12 tours and youth apprenticeships to build a steady talent pipeline.
BONUS: Factory Orchestration: The Next Frontier of Manufacturing Operations with Harmoni Co-Founder David Caputo
Q: David, what is Harmoni and how does it differ from traditional factory software?
Harmoni is a factory orchestration platform that sits across the ISA-95 stack, providing guardrails around human interactions to close the loop that SCADA-like automation would handle in fully automated plants. It integrates a simple, plug-and-play HMI at each work center, supports RFID-based worker and job identification, and links instructions, programs, and check sheets to parts and revisions to prevent outdated or incorrect data from driving work.
288: Inside the Sisterhood of Trades: Why Women Are Choosing Skilled Trades Careers
Q: What best practices would you share for effective community management in manufacturing spaces?
Have a dedicated team of moderators, listen to members, translate feedback into visible actions, and maintain trust through consistent, actionable posts and updates.
288: Inside the Sisterhood of Trades: Why Women Are Choosing Skilled Trades Careers
Q: What is the origin story of the Sisterhood of Trades and how many trades are represented?
The initiative started in late 2024, evolving from a Snapchat group into a Discord community with over 50 trades represented, ranging from welding to ship fitting and beyond.
288: Inside the Sisterhood of Trades: Why Women Are Choosing Skilled Trades Careers
Q: How do you describe the mission of the Sisterhood of Trades and what you each do for the organization?
Nush explains the mission to empower the next generation of women in the skilled trades, while Brooke emphasizes community-building and engagement across diverse trades, supported by a strong Discord structure.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manufacturing Happy Hour

What is Manufacturing Happy Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, industry-focused show that brings in leaders from manufacturing, automation, and regional ecosystem development to discuss real-world strategies, case studies, and tools for improving productivity, workforce, and innovation. Episodes frequently center on topics like reshoring, smart manufacturing, AI and data interoperability, and regional collaboration, often featuring live-event panels, university partnerships, and vendor perspectives. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-impact guests (CEOs, technologists, policy and program leaders) and actionable takeaways that listeners can adapt to their own plants or organizations. The format blends technical depth with accessible storytelling, making it valuable for engine... more

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Recent guests on Manufacturing Happy Hour include:

1. Jason Woodard
2. Vinod Anandarajah
3. Adam Soder
4. Kevin Toomer
5. Glenn Reed
6. Kim Losey
7. Nick Haas
8. Florian Pistone

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