
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 | Weekly | Episodes | 340 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyCareersBusiness | |||

How do you know when your current setup has stopped working, and what to do with it when it does?
In this bonus episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, Chris sits down with Shane Dubbelman, Head of Partnerships at MRPeasy, and Sara Duff, Managing Direc... more
Kwadwo Som-Pimpong started making furniture in 2015 because he bought a house with no furniture and decided to build his own.
A decade later, he runs Crafted Glory, a small-batch luxury furniture brand blending West African artistry with Scandinav... more
Running out of warehouse space doesn’t always mean you need more of it. For Sumitomo Drive Technologies, it meant rethinking the whole operation from the ground up.
In this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, Chris sits down remotely with Tony Barl... more
AI-powered predictive maintenance has been on the radar for years, but for most facilities, it still hasn’t fully landed.
Chris sits down remotely with Colin Morris, Senior Director of Solution Consulting at MaintainX, the AI-powered maintenance and... more
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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.
I really enjoy the versatility of this podcast and every guest has something unique to offer. Loved the episode with Mike from Folsom Skis!
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The show centers on real-world manufacturing trends, technologies, and leadership insights, with a mix of guests from automation, AI, heavy equipment, investment, and policy angles. Episodes commonly explore how digitalization, workforce development, onshoring, and innovative business models are transforming modern manufacturing, often featuring case studies, practical applications, and leadership lessons aimed at operators, engineers, and executives alike. A standout trait is the blend of practical manufacturing know-how with forward-looking discussions, including AI copilots in CAM tools, automation strategies, and the evolving role of operators into higher-skill roles. This makes it valuable for listeners seeking actionable ideas to boos... more
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Recent guests on Manufacturing Happy Hour include:
1. Kwadwo Som-Pimpong
2. Shawn Lambert
3. Tony Barlett
4. Colin Morris
5. Matt Bogoshian
6. Mike O'Sullivan
7. Andrew J. Coate
8. Kyle Mahan
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