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Manufacturing MavericksBest of 2024 with Greg McHaleIn this special year-end episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we reflect on the fantastic guests we’ve had on the show in 2024 and recap some of their best moments. This episode recaps insightful discussions with shop leaders and industry pioneers who have shared their experiences, challenges, and wisdom with Greg McHale. Join Greg as he revisits conversations featuring some of the most influential and inspiring voices in precision manufacturing. They discuss navigating manufacturing automation and technology, building a thriving workplace culture, and becoming CMMC 2.0 compliant.And don’t forget to check out the full...2024-12-3130 minManufacturing MavericksFrom Hog Shed to Top Shop—The Evolution of a Family Business with Kylan HastreiterGreg McHale interviews Kylan Hastreiter, Vice President of Hastreiter Industries, located in Marshfield, WI. Kylan’s parents started the shop in the late 1980s in a hog shed with one Makino LeBlond lathe. Today, they specialize in complex parts for the aerospace industry and are a driving force in introducing young people in Wisconsin to manufacturing—even creating a makerspace for students at their facility. Every kid has a machine shop in their basement, right? ( 5:11)Turning over the reins to the next generation & rebranding the business (8:13)Introducing kids to STEM as part of the long game to build up a...2024-01-3146 min