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All-AxisThe Aerospace and Manufacturing Industries: A Global DiscussionWe took a different approach with this episode – not 1, not 2, but 4 guests join our host, Michael Thiessen. The guests, Tebis experts from Italy, France, Portugal and the United Kingdom, engage in an informative discussion about the aerospace and manufacturing industries in their country. Everything is on the table – automotive vs. aerospace, manufacturing and impact on the economy, investments in technology, getting the necessary experience to be competitive, digital twins, AI and more! Don’t miss the fascinating discussion about the similarities and differences the aerospace and manufacturing industries are seeing across the globe. Thanks to our gues...2025-05-2058 min
All-AxisTaking Flight – the North American Aerospace IndustryWe’re taking to the skies in North America as our host, Michael Thiessen, Sales Manager at Tebis Americas, is joined by Mike Stengel, Partner at AeroDynamic Advisory, a boutique aerospace consulting firm. No stranger to the skies (he’s been flying since before he could drive), Mike shares his insights on the North American aerospace industry, touching on toipcs from the state of the industry, supply chain challenges, electrification, getting involved, and much more! Aerospace is a growing industry, and manufacturing within it is growing as well. If you’ve thought about dipping your toes in it, thi...2025-04-2446 min
All-AxisThe U.S. Auto Industry: 2025 OutlookHe’s baaaack! Joe McCabe, President and CEO of AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) makes his annual appearance, sharing automotive industry insights on the past year and what to look forward to in 2025. Highlights of the discussion with host Michael Thiessen include:Tariffs, specifically on USMCA partners (to date) and short- and long-term response by manufacturersThe inevitable entry of China in the U.S. auto market and what to expectA look at Stellantis, where it’s going and what’s happening with the Chrysler brandThe “almost” merger of Honda and Nissan – could it still happen?The U.S. used-car market and its futu...2025-03-2434 min
All-AxisNext-gen Workforce: Perspective and Insight from EducatorsThis is a regular topic for us, but in past episodes, we’ve only discussed from an industry perspective. Today, we look at manufacturing’s next-gen workforce from those on the front lines – educators. Our host, Michael Thiessen is joined by deans from two Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC), David Wyatt and Paul Galbenski. The group discusses everything from how OTSC works with local school districts to provide students with technical curriculum to what programs are the most popular, as well as the benefits and opportunities these schools and programs provide to students – those who may or may not be on an...2025-03-1146 min
All-AxisToday's Aerospace Industry - with Tony Vernaci from AIAMWe’re taking to the skies for this episode. Our host, Michael Thiessen is once again joined by Tony Vernaci, president/founder of the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM). It's been just over a year since Tony was on The All-Axis Podcast, so he and Michael talk about the current aerospace industry (in general and in Michigan), including: Opportunities aerospace offers MichiganSimilarities (e.g., technology changes, talent challenges) and differences (e.g., OEM/supplier relationships) with the automotive industry Recent challenges experienced by BoeingAIAM and the AeroOne event in 2025CybersecurityOutlook for 2025 and beyondAnd more! To learn more...2024-12-0545 min
Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMAPMA Destiny Mfg EP 0719 - David Klotz - PMAPMA Destiny Mfg EP 0719 - David Klotz - PMA PMA Support www.pma.org David C. Klotz, President, Precision Metalforming Association. An active PMA member for 25 years, Klotz is already well known within the association. He comes to PMA after serving as president and as Executive vice president of sales and marketing for Tebis America Senior manager of Plex (formerly Plex Systems, Inc.) Automotive & Industrial Mid-Market eight years Manager at Dallas Industries, Inc., for 12 years. Klotz has served as a member of PMA’s Board of Direc...2024-09-0532 min
All-AxisAll Things IMTS 2024Michael Thiessen, our host, is joined by John Kowalczyk, President of Tebis America, to talk about the big show coming up – IMTS 2024! John has been attending the show for decades and shares his insights on how it has evolved, like technology itself, over the years. The two also talk about what they expect to see at this year’s show (hint: AI), highlighting what visitors can expect to find in the Tebis booth, including access to Tebis experts, CAD/CAM and MES solutions, automation, digitalization (i.e., virtual environment), as well as a very special guitar project that...2024-09-0333 min
All-AxisManufacturing Technology and IMTS 2024Get ready for a high-energy discussion about manufacturing technology and IMTS 2024. Our host, Michael Thiessen, is joined by Stephen LaMarca, senior technology analyst at the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), the group behind IMTS. As expected, they talk about why you should attend IMTS 2024, including some of the unexpected companies you’ll see there (e.g., Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon Web Services). Outside of that, Michael and Steve talk about:Automation:Progression since 2018Various usesCurrent and future impact on manufacturing Building blocks to the future: automation, AI, digital twinsTheir role in manufacturing (hint: it's NOT to replace workers)Their imp...2024-08-1355 min
All-AxisA Look at Today's Auto IndustryWe’re thrilled to welcome back Joe McCabe from AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) to The All-Axis Podcast. Once again, Joe lends his expert insight into the automotive industry. He and Michael Thiessen cover a number of topics, including OEMs approach to trim levels and subscriptions, how they have and should react to the slow adoption of EVs, the future labor force, China’s desire to have a NA footprint and what that means for suppliers and manufacturing in general, and how the market conditions, not government mandates, drive what gets built. And Joe provides advice to anyone in auto manufacturing – be pro...2024-05-2840 min
All-AxisState of the Manufacturing, Tooling IndustriesWe’re thrilled to have Laurie Harbour of Harbour Results, Inc. join us once again. In this episode, she and Michael talk about key issues related to the manufacturing and tooling industries. Topics include where we’re at, where we’re going and what needs to be done to get there, as well as automation, expanding into new industries, EVs and hydrogen powertrains. Tell us what you think - send us a text message!Thanks for listening! Contact us at info@tebisusa.com Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: Tebis X: @TebisUSA Instagram: tebisamerica YouTube...2023-12-1940 min
All-AxisMES Software: Keeping You Ahead in the Manufacturing GameAs a follow up to a January 2023 episode, Michael Thiessen and Marty Chaput take a deeper dive into MES software, including why manufacturers’ interest in it is growing, the biggest utilization of it within manufacturing operations, how it brings the shop floor to a digital environment (along with the benefits of doing so) and what they believe the future holds. Tell us what you think - send us a text message!Thanks for listening! Contact us at info@tebisusa.com Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: Tebis X: @TebisUSA Instagram: tebisamerica You...2023-12-0538 min
All-AxisModernizing Machine ShopsIf you have a small- to mid-sized job shop, you don’t want to miss this episode. Michael sits down with Brent Donaldson, editor-in-chief of Modern Machine Shop Magazine for an informative discussion about the trends machine shops are facing, including:Workforce challenges, education/training, attracting employees, antiquated perceptions of manufacturing and moreAutomation, its impact on the workforce and company culture, the role data plays and integrated vs. piece-meal approachBusiness strategiesAI“Made in the US” supply chainAnd more!Tell us what you think - send us a text message!Thanks for listening! Contact us at inf...2023-10-0247 min
All-Axis5-Axis Machining with Hermle USAIf you are in machining, you don’t want to miss this episode! Michael is joined by Cullen Morrison from Hermle USA Inc. for a discussion on all things machining, including getting the perfect part and automation. They also talk about Hermle machines and the company’s 5-Axis Summit (Oct. 3-5, 2023) featuring 5-axis demos, in-person and virtual seminars and networking with industry experts. Tell us what you think - send us a text message!Thanks for listening! Contact us at info@tebisusa.com Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: Tebis X: @TebisUSA Instag...2023-09-1938 min