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Manufacturing Happy Hour

Chris Luecke
Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence
Automation
Robotics
Digital Transformation
Sustainability
Cybersecurity
Industry 4.0
Entrepreneurship
Leadership In Manufacturing
Workforce Development
Innovation
Ai Agents
Automation Industry
Logistics
Humanoid Robots
Supply Chain Management
Industrial Automation
Craft Beer
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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Fine tuning manufacturing like a guitar - that's the kind of parallel you can expect from this episode.

This week Chris sits down with Rush LaSelle, CEO at Fathom, recorded on site at their Hartland, Wisconsin facility over a Spotted Cow beer. Rush... more

Two worlds that have never previously spoken the same language are now building the same machine.

This week Chris sits down with David Nichols, CEO, Co-Founder and Engineer at Loupe, an alum of the show making his return. We are also joined by Krist... more

What does it take to build something well, on purpose, in a world that keeps pushing you to move faster?

This week Chris sits down with Tyler Mincey, Co-Founder and General Partner at Baukunst, a San Francisco and Boston based collective of creative... more

What happens when a former SpaceX engineer decides manufacturing software needs to be completely reimagined?

In this special live episode of the podcast, recorded at Arts District Brewing in Los Angeles as the final stop on the Golden State Takeover... more

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Recent Guests

Tyler Mincey
Co-founder and general partner at Baukunst
Baukunst
Episode: 296: The Art of Building in the Age of AI with Baukunst Co-Founder Tyler Mincey
Karan Talati
CEO and co-founder of First Resonance
First Resonance
Episode: 295: Reindustrialization, AI Agents, and the Future of Manufacturing with First Resonance CEO Karan Talati
Joseph June
Divisional Vice President and GM of ServiceMax and head of AI Strategy at PTC
PTC
Episode: BONUS: AI in Manufacturing: What’s Broken, What’s Working, and How Manufacturers Can Succeed with AI featuring PTC's Joseph June
Andres Naranjo
CEO of Software Toolbox
Software Toolbox
Episode: BONUS: From a Sabbatical to Building the First Full-Stack Industrial AI Company with Andres Naranjo, CEO of Software Toolbox
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)

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 176 ratings
  • Practical stuff

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shivang555
    Indiaa month ago
  • 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

Listeners Say

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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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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#201
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Apple Podcasts
#48
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#100
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BONUS: AI in Manufacturing: What’s Broken, What’s Working, and How Manufacturers Can Succeed with AI featuring PTC's Joseph June
Q: Why is it important for agents to work together across a lifecycle, and why is that a big deal for manufacturers?
Because a coordinated set of agents can cover end-to-end workflows, enabling more complex, cross-functional outcomes and greater productivity across design, production, and service.
BONUS: AI in Manufacturing: What’s Broken, What’s Working, and How Manufacturers Can Succeed with AI featuring PTC's Joseph June
Q: What is next in the vision for AI in manufacturing, and how might PTC orbit tie into this?
Advancing AI toward holistic decision-making and scalable agent ecosystems; leveraging platforms like PTC orbit to connect data, applications, and AI capabilities across the lifecycle.
BONUS: AI in Manufacturing: What’s Broken, What’s Working, and How Manufacturers Can Succeed with AI featuring PTC's Joseph June
Q: What does production data foundation mean, and why is the type of data more important than just having a lot of data?
Production data foundation means data that represents individual decisions and actions toward a goal; this kind of data lets AI learn decision-making patterns and support reasoning across data.
BONUS: AI in Manufacturing: What’s Broken, What’s Working, and How Manufacturers Can Succeed with AI featuring PTC's Joseph June
Q: What are some common mistakes manufacturers make with AI today, and how should they approach piloting AI to avoid being stuck in pilot purgatory?
Focus on deep, narrow use cases rather than trying to automate broadly; prove value with a single strong use case, build structured data around it, and plan to connect insights across data rather than just automating a task.
296: The Art of Building in the Age of AI with Baukunst Co-Founder Tyler Mincey
Q: What does artful building look like today in 2026?
Artful building today blends human-centric design with AI-enabled tools, focusing on practical, scalable collaboration between technologists and manufacturers, and prioritizing environments where deep partnerships help navigate complex, iterative product development.

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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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1. Tyler Mincey
2. Karan Talati
3. Joseph June
4. Andres Naranjo
5. Jason Woodard
6. Vinod Anandarajah
7. Adam Soder
8. Kevin Toomer

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