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In a special episode of The Gunn Show, Andrew Crowe, known as “The MFG”, joins Tony to co-host in a 4 episode series where guests share their stories of trial, tribulation, lockup, hope, and growth! Part 1 of this 4 part episode features Ryan Ward and you DO NOT want to miss it!
In Episode 65 of The Gunn Show, so many friends come together to share a piece of their passion! From Women in Manufacturing to IMTS success to Mavens of Manufacturing to The New American Manufacturing Renaissance…this podcast has it all!
In episode 64 of The Gunn Show, George and Kai join Tony to discuss what it takes to launch a machine shop, superior filtration systems, and the ultimate change of consuming the hottest pepper on the planet! Filmed LIVE at IMTS 2022, this is a must watch, must listen episode!
Over the years, Cardinal Manufacturing has grown from one teacher’s idea to an exemplary program that is revolutionizing manufacturing education. Cardinal Manufacturing is a company within a school, where students learn about manufacturing and gain firsthand experience. Learn more in Episode 63 of The Gunn Show!
Yes, automation is the key to addressing the labor shortage, continuing the reshoring initiative, and staying globally competitive, but what if we could make these ideas more than just a theory. Well, in episode 62 of The Gunn Show, Tyler from Flexxbotics and Greg from Datanomix join Tony to discuss a partnership that turns this potential into reality! With automation being on the front of everyone’s mind, this is a MUST LISTEN episode!
When you hear the name Blum-Novotest, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Join Tony in Episode 61 of The Gunn Show to learn from National Sales Manager, Casey Walters! There’s definitely more than meets the eye here!
In episode 60 of The Gunn Show, we head out to the Midwest to discuss business, opportunity, and growth with Jeff DeLaughter, President at Machine Tool Specialties. Join Tony as we get to learn more about Jeff’s humble beginnings and his continued admiration for the people who work in the world of engineering and manufacturing!
We made it to Episode 59 of The Gunn Show and Rick Bauer join Tony to discuss the world of bar feeders. Bar Feeders are often consider the least expensive and most cost effective way to jump into automation! Find out why!
As MTDCNC continues to expand across the globe, it’s important that we highlight some key players along the way. In episode 58 of The Gunn Show, Tony sits down to talk with MTDCNC”s Managing Director of India, Ashutosh Arora, to discuss business, life, marketing, and how each country has unique pleasure and pain points.
These are some of the words to describe Kathy Walker, a woman creating change, inspiring growth, and rebuilding lives in her community which is inspiring a ripple effect around the country! Learn more about Kathy’s journey in episode 57 of The Gunn Show!
In episode 56 of The Gunn Show, Fernanda Melendez joins Tony in Episode 1 of “Get to Know Your MTDCNC Team”! Fernanda talks about her accidental journey into the manufacturing world, her love for Disney, and how she became the face of the MTDCNC Spanish Channel!
In episode 55 of The Gunn Show, Sean Zimmer, Plant Manager at Amphenol Aerospace joins Tony to discuss his journey into manufacturing…and into one of the worlds leading aerospace companies!
In Episode 54 of The Gunn Show, Zack Selway joins Tony to share his adventures around SoCal, NoCal, and how he ended up in the position he’s in today! The Selway name is legendary within the manufacturing community…and today we get to learn more about one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet!
Would someone who plays video games be gifted in the world of automation? Learn more about this creative topic in Episode 53 of The Gunn Show featuring Steven Courchane…otherwise known as the CNC Samurai!
Episode 52 highlights an inspiring father, husband, podcast host, brand ambassador, and all around good human! Learn more about the layers that make up the awesomeness known as “Eddie Saunders Jr” in THE GUNN SHOW!
In episode 51 of The Gunn Show, Associated Metalcast shares their hesitation, journey, and success implementing automation into their shop with the help of Morris Group South. A must listen!
Lauren LaDell is many things in the manufacturing industry…the face of Motor City, a smiling optimist, and a trending social guru. But there’s more to her than meets the eye! Learn more about Lauren’s journey in episode 50 of The Gunn Show!
In episode 49 of The Gunn Show, we jump halfway across the world to discuss manufacturing and business with Wei Hong! A young business man who’s father has run the Haas Malaysia location since before his birth!
In episode 48 of The Gunn Show, the Executive Director of EMAG, Michael Rose, stops by to talk with Tony about machine tools, automation systems, digitalization, service, and support on a global scale! An episode you don’t want to miss!
In episode 47 of The Gunn Show, Co-Founders of Datanomix, John Joseph and Greg McHale join Tony to discuss production intelligence for industrial manufactures…and why the movie “Cars” from Disney might be the most perfect comparison ever made!
In episode 47 of The Gunn Show, we are revisited by Andrew and Peter from SW, so we can talk Automation! Automation is an important piece of manufacturing…and with the SW machines, automation sits front and center! Peter and Andrew discuss integrated robots, TopRob, overhead gantry robots, benefits for the labor market, full turnkey, and more! Looking to get into automation? You do not want to miss this episode of THE GUNN SHOW!
In episode 46 of The Gunn Show, Andrew and Peter from SW, join Tony to discuss “what’s new” in the world of SW machining! From multi-spindle machines, the EV industry, loading parallel’s, machining time, and speed with a linear drive! And yes, Andrew and Peter even share a bit about their personal lives! Let’s get human while learning in episode 46 of THE GUNN SHOW!
In episode 45 of The Gunn Show, Tom Houle, Director of Lumex at Matsuura Machinery, joins Tony to discuss addive manufacturing and 3D printing. Join in on the fun and see what the future of 3D printing looks like!
In episode 44 of The Gunn Show, Brendt Holden, President of Haimer USA, swings by to share his adventure through manufacturing with the world! Such an incredible story and person! This is not an episode you want to miss!
In episode 43 of The Gunn Show, Jack Russell, owner of Rolar Products, joins Tony to discuss buying a machine shop at the age of 60, the commitment to quality, and the success created through utilizing Datanomix!
In episode 42 of The Gunn Show, new owner of JD Hanson & Associates, Billy Blalock joins Tony to talk distribution, manufacturing Reps, and partnerships.
In episode 41 of The Gunn Show, legendary snowboarder and creative genius, Greg Moores, joins Tony to share his manufacturing journey! From son of a machine shop owner to marketing manager at CR Onsrud, Greg elaborates on his adventure in and out of the office.
In episode 40 of The Gunn Show, Justin Small, Co-Owner of CSP Machine, shares his story about starting a business at the same time that Covid was taking businesses down. Learn more in this fascinating epilogue of events with Justin and Tony!
In episode 39 of The Gunn Show, coolant expert Jermey Parker swings by to discuss all things coolant. Ever wonder how important coolant might be towards your overall machining process? This is the episode for you!
In episode 38 of The Gunn Show, Roz Lowe joins Tony to discuss her journey as a Woman in Manufacturing! Roz discusses what it was like growing up in a machine shop, owning a machine shop, and now working with the sophistication of a material like Beryllium! Tune in now for another incredible story on The Gunn Show!
In episode 37 of The Gunn Show, Thinker and Founder of Gorilla 76 and The Manufacturing Executive Podcast, Joe Sullivan, joins Tony to discuss his leap of faith as an entrepreneur launching a business, as well as, discussing his passion for manufacture. Joe also offers a bit of his marketing wisdom with our audience in this fantastic holiday special!
In episode 36 of The Gunn Show, President of Modig Machine Tool, David Modig, joins Tony to talk shop! David describes what it was like running around the factory as a kid, his excitement for machine tools, and his commitment to providing the highest quality solutions to Modig customers! Listen now and join in on the conversation with Scandinavias ONLY machine tool builder!
Universal Robots Channel Development Manager, Michael DeGrace, joins Tony in episode 35 of The Gunn Show. Michael opens up about his love for volunteering and being a Special Olympics swim coach. Then he discuss the transition and growth going from a BS in Chemical and Biological Engineering to Channel Development Manager at UR! Tony and Michael also go into detail about the automation world and how beneficial it has become. Tune in!
In episode 34 of The Gunn Show, Jeremy Nelc and Erik Johnson, the creators of the famous book, “The 5E Effect”, joins Tony to discuss the book release, the meaning behind The 5E Effect, and High Performance Leadership! What is the 5E Effect? Well, it’s a guide for any company to communicate, cultivate, and create a community of employees who run the company as if it’s their own.
Starrag Regional Sales Manager, Jim Stolo joins Tony in episode 33 of The Gunn Show. Jim shares his journey and evolution, from machinist to engineer…engineer into sales…and sales into Sales Manager! He also shares some key experiences that have helped him become the type of person that companies love to work with!
From Russia to Canada, Logistics to Business Management, Erik Goglidze, the Director of Business Development at Aeroex Technologies, joins Tony to discuss all things filtration. As the leaders in air purification systems, Erik goes into the details of what set Aeroex apart from other filtration systems out there. If you’re a believer in a clean working environment and like showing your lungs gratitude, episode 32 of The Gunn Show is a MUST listen event!
In episode 31 of The Gunn Show, Tony sits down with Tom Wood from Norgren to discuss the new Adaptix soft jaw. Adaptix is a revolutionary new technology that’s transforming the way we think about workholding! This is a must listen to story about an adaptive technology that could reduce the collection of soft jaws at your company and save you loads of time and money!
In episode 30 of The Gunn Show, CEO of Allied Tool and Die Company, Bill Jordan, join Tony to discuss multimillion dollar, manufacturing operations and executive leadership. Bill speaks 3 languages and is constantly thinking up new business ideas and creating success. Learn more in this week’s podcast with Tony and Bill.
In episode 29 of The Gunn Show, Caitlin DeVore, Marketing Manager at KRC Machine Tool Solutions, joins Tony and shares her journey through the manufacturing industry. As a graduate from Louisville University, Caitlin offers a piece of her expertise in both Sales and Marketing. Learn more in this incredible episode!
In episode 28 of The Gunn Show, Bryan Bannister, OEM Manager at Rego-Fix joins Tony to discuss is love for wrestling, his personal growth from Production Supervisor to Technical Sales Engineer. Bryan opens up about his relationship as a wrestling coach and how the same strength, courage, and determination has been applied to his business life. Bryan also discusses the great capabilities of many of the Rego-Fix products and how they can help support our success.
In episode 27 of The Gunn Show, Founder and CEO of Fulcram, Yu Sunny Han joins Tony to discuss manufacturing, business, and ERP. Sunny is also a 2021 40 under 40! But it’s not ALL business here! We get to learn a bit more about who Sunny is, where he comes from, and what inspired him to become the incredible person he is today!
In episode 26 of The Gunn Show, Greg McHale joins Tony and helps us all understand what “Production Intelligence” really means. Greg explains where machine data can really help us improve our overall production, up time, and all the hidden benefits we may not calculate on a daily basis.
In Episode 25 of The Gunn Show, Misa and Tony sit down and talk about all things robotics and automation. Ever heard of “insurance” for your robots, cobots, or automation cell? Weary of investing in automation? This is a MUST listen to podcast for those hoping to get into automation, but need a little support to get them started!
In episode 24 of The Gunn Show, Keith Lopez, President of Modig Machine Tool for North America joins Tony to discuss his manufacturing journey, all things aerospace, and the exciting movements being made in the US market by Modig! Join us as we dive into the wisdom of the incredible Keith Lopez!
In episode 23 of The Gunn Show, Amanda Bakun joins us to discuss all things marketing! Amanda has a Master’s of Science degree in Marketing Research from Michigan State University and shares some of her vast wisdom with us. Get excited, get informed, get educated in this weeks episode of The Gunn Show!
In Episode 22 of The Gunn Show, learn more about the man from Australia, Arthur Alexiou! From sales floor to business owner, let’s walk through Arthur’s business journey, struggle, growth, and accomplishments. Along the way, let’s learn a little bit about how business is done in the “Land Down Under” and expand our business knowledge to a global scale, one country at a time!
In episode 21 of The Gunn Show, Julius Skulstad joins us directly from Norway and teaches us a bit more about automation! There are so many ways to implement automation into your company and Smartshift Robotics just might be the way that fits your company best! Tune in to another fantastic podcast and see if Smartshift is the solution you’re looking for!
In episode 20 of The Gunn Show, we are joined by Tyler Bonde, Regional Product Manger at Matsuura USA! Tyler shares his story of working in the world of medical molds, while running his own business at the same time. Tyler also shares his passion for the manufacturing industry and how it’s helped him grow into the person he’s become today. And lastly, we are graced with a bit of wisdom and a powerful message is shared to the world of manufacturing and engineering.
In this episode of The Gunn Show, Tony sits down with Arthur Field from Thomas Skinner & Son, to learn what inspires Arthur to continue learning, growing, and teaching. Arthur believes that through engineering and manufacturing, he is helping put food on people’s tables and support families. Learn more about Arthur in this authentic podcast presented by MTD CNC.
Bob Bechtold explains how his entire company is built around sustainable manufacturing. In this episode of The Gunn Show, Bob Bechtold goes into great detail about how he’s dedicated decades of research into sustainable manufacturing. Harbec has been a “Carbon Neutral” company since 2013 and is a US DOE “Better Plants Challenge Partner”. This is a must-listen episode like nothing you’ve heard before!
President of CAD-CAM Solutions, Mike Robinson joins The Gunn Show to talk about leaving the UK and Rolls Royce to launch his own business in south Florida. He also shares his ups, downs, and many of his passions for the industry. Join Tony as we learn more about Mike’s incredible journey.
In this episode of The Gunn Show, Peter Bowman shares his story with Tony. He expresses gratitude for Vincennes University, his family, and the life created through engineering and manufacturing.
Rupak Das, PhD. takes his knowledge from over 20 years of alternative and renewable energy and joins Tony to discuss fossil fuels, Alternative energy options, and the Micro Grid. Rupak has also patented for than 34 ideas and is directly involved in 7 inventions.
In this episode of The Gunn Show, Tony sits down with manufacturing maven, Meaghan Ziemba, as they discuss the importance of women being a focus towards reducing the skills gap in manufacturing. Meaghan also discusses her journey into the world of manufacturing and offers brilliant advice to anyone out there looking to become an engineer.
In this episode of the “The Gunn Show”, marketing Guru and owner of the Chris fox.com, Chris Fox shares his experience and expertise with the industry. Focusing on content strategy that tells a real story, Chris has developed a successful way to convey powerful messages through words and expressive content.
Cody Berg, creator of the famous Incredible Hulk, The Thinking Man, and the Mandalorian helmet, shares his stories with Tony on this episode of The Gunn Show. Cody also shares his own experiences as a business owner and a podcast host. A man of many talents, Cody I’d definitely full of wisdom and entertaining stories
In this episode of The Gunn Show, John Walsh from Trident Machine Tools, talk about his journey within the world of engineering and manufacturing. John has a Bachelor of Science focused in Mechanical Engineering and has skills in everything from programming to Capital Machine Sales and everything in between!
In this episode of The Gunn Show, Tony has the pleasure of learning a bit more about Rob’s childhood, how he got into engineering, and the success created over the years with some of the most innovative products on the market! Stick around to the end and you might even receive some advice that can be applied to your life, coming from one of my mentors in this industry.
Even while the fire alarms are going off, Tony Gunn and Don Grandt are able to sit down and discuss life, business, tooling, Harvey Tool, and the possibility of inspiring a brand new podcast dedicated to “Mother’s for Manufacturing”! Interested in improving your cutting tool knowledge? Don Grandt is your guy!
From machine punch cards in 1973 to the state of the art robotic systems ITI brings value to customers in many ways. Custom machines to sophisticated work holding, ITI shares stories and thoughts on making manufacturing exciting for millennials and using technology to make all companies competitive and profitable.
In this episode of The Gunn Show, Tony sits down with the guys at Allendale Machinery Systems in New Jersey and discusses how they got into manufacturing and engineering, some of the highs and lows of the journey, and divulges a little wisdom and advice to the next generation of engineers looking to jump into the industry
In this episode of The Gunn Show, Dan Donaworth, owner of Dan’s Custom Machining, shares the ups and downs of starting a machine shop. Dan also shares some personal advice to the industry and where he sees the future of his company.
In this episode of The Gunn Show, Tony jumps over to India to speak with Gavin Price, owner and operator of Aaron1 Engineering. Gavin talks about his journey and decisions behind moving to India and starting a business there. He then goes into detail about some of the adaptations he’s made during the current economic situation.
Hainbuch workholding is German made, but does that mean it comes with a higher price? Does higher quality always mean deeper pockets? In this episode of The Gunn Show, Tony sits down with Tom and Jim to discuss the flexibility, quality, and misconceptions of the Hainbuch product line.
Tracy LaLonde, author of the world-renowned book, “The Joychiever Journey”, explains how we can all find joy in our lives from balancing our work and life, getting enough rest, and spending less time worrying. Tony and Tracy sit down for a heart to heart discussion about stress in the work-life and how to find balance. Tracy is a business development coach and professional speaker with 28 years of experience. Tracy helps people harness their authentic confidence to be effective in both business and life. Learn more about Tracy and her journey at www.joychiever.com
In episode 3 of “The Gunn Show”, Tony talks with James Shortway, from Methods Machine Tools. James discusses his decisions for joining the military, his experience overseas, the creation of DV Farms, and how he’s evolved as a machinist over time. James also reviews the “state of the art” precision machining center in Acton, Massachusetts. The only one of it’s kind in North America.
In episode 2 of “The Gunn Show” Tony has the amazing opportunity to sit down with Andwele Grant, a Manufacturing Process Researcher at CCAM – The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing. Andwele talks about his time growing up on the “wrong side of the tracks”, his perseverance towards education, and some of the creative secrets supporting Rolls Royce at CCAM. Andwele opens up to Tony and discusses what it was like growing up in a school system that lacked adequate resources and finding a way to remain determined. Taking him to Virginia State University, which is ranked 5th in the
In the very first episode of “The Gunn Show”, Tony sits down with the Director of Advanced Manufacturing at The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, Troy Simpson. They discuss the need for reshoring manufacturing in the USA and how to accomplish this goal through education in order to stay competitive. Troy also discusses how we can support returning military veterans with support programs in the field of manufacturing. We also get the unique opportunity to receive insight from where Troy laid roots, family history, and business goals moving forward.
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