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People B4 Machines, powered by EclipseIs the real factory bottleneck human or digital? Or are humans the weakest link in Industry 4.0In this episode of People B4 Machines, Amanda Cupido explores the root causes of factory bottlenecks with Industry 4.0 expert Mike Nager, Solutions Center Director at Festo Didactic. Together, they discuss whether humans or digital systems are to blame, emphasizing the importance of integrating technology with a skilled and adaptable workforce. Mike shares insights on upskilling, the evolving role of soft (or "durable") skills, and the future of manufacturing in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on balancing innovation with humanity in the age of smart manufacturing.For more bold questions and sharp...
2025-12-0225 min
Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow Mike Nager is Closing the Awareness Gap with Kid's Books on Manufacturing, 452We're always looking for ways to build greater awareness of manufacturing, and we believe the conversation needs to start at an earlier age. That's why we're excited to speak with people like Michael (Mike) Nager, who shares our passion for bridging the gap. Mike is a passionate advocate for raising awareness about manufacturing through children's literature. As a long-time industry professional, Mike saw a gap in how manufacturing is presented to younger generations. In response, he created engaging, educational books that introduce kids to the exciting world of manufacturing, from automation to smart technologies. Mike...
2025-02-2430 min
Manufacturing TomorrowMike Nager, Industrial Insights / Festo DidacticMike Nager is a renowned author and influencer in Smart Manufacturing, consistently recognized among the Top 10 and Top 100 Influencers for Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
As a Business Development Executive at Festo Didactic, Mike co-founded the Solution Center, partnering with colleges to develop Smart Learning Factories that deliver hands-on manufacturing education. He also serves as Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Industrial Insights, where he focuses on bridging the manufacturing awareness gap through education, outreach, and workforce development efforts.
With firsthand experience visiting more than 500 manufacturing facilities across the Americas and...
2024-12-3026 min
The IT/OT Insider Podcast - Pioneers & PathfindersInspiring the Next Generation for Manufacturing Careers with Mike NagerManufacturing has long been the backbone of global economies, yet the industry often remains hidden in plain sight, tucked away in industrial parks and misunderstood by the public. In this episode David was joined by Mike Nager.Mike Nager is a passionate advocate for Smart Manufacturing, with a career that began in electrical engineering, where he worked closely with manufacturers to automate and optimize their production processes. Over time, he visited hundreds of plants—ranging from automotive and pharmaceuticals to paper mills and tire factories—each with its own unique challenges and stories. From the carbon-black-coated environments of t...
2024-12-1739 min
The Loyal Littles Podcast352. "I can't get lost" - Mike MulvihillChuck and Roxy are back with 3rd wheel Ritz on this special anniversary episode! They open the show trying to figure out which anniversary it actually is and then talk about Ritz's takes on The Toy Hall of Fame and grammar rules his mother taught him!
Next it's time to "Meet the Littles" as our hosts welcome Mike Mulvihill to the podcast! Because of his work we get to talk all about popular board games and how he ventured out to one of Chuck's favorite cities! (21:30) EMAIL: mike.mulvihill@ravensburger.com WEBSITE: https://www.ravensburger.us/en-US
2024-11-211h 06
Smidgen of ProofEp4: All About Smart Manufacturing with Guest Mike NagerJoin us as I interview Mike Nager about his published books in the smart manufacturing space. We discuss the future of the industry, the role people will play in the future, and why we should remain optimistic about the next industrial evolution.
2024-10-0839 min
Slightly Offensive with Elijah SchafferUSA is UNDERWATER.. Let’s Send 16 BILLION To FOREIGN Countries | Guest: Megan NagerThe worst of Hurricane Helene has already passed, but now the southeastern states are dealing with the aftermath of the Category 4 storm. Good thing is, we have the federal government to come in and help the people out.. right? Well, you may be surprised how much support Biden is handing out.. TO OTHER, FOREIGN COUNTRIES. MEGAN NAGER is BACK with us on NIGHTLY OFFENSIVE!__ ⇩SUPPORT THE SHOW⇩➤ JOIN CENSORED TV: Watch this FULL EPISODE ad free + EXCLUSIVE content at https://censored.tv/ promo code “OFFENSIVE” for 20% - Keep free speech media alive!➤ JOIN THE PRIVATE LI...
2024-10-011h 45
Heizer Render Munson OM PodcastOM Podcast #19 (5/3/24): US Manufacturing & the Awareness GapIn our most recent podcast, Barry speaks with Mike Nager, Business Development Manager at Festo Didactic, and advocate for US Manufacturing careers. Barry and Mike discuss the awareness gap around US manufacturing, which is alive and well, and offering lucrative, technology-driven careers.
Download a transcript of this podcast at heizerrenderom.wpcomstaging.com/
2024-05-0412 min
Make It. Move It. Sell It.Why Education and Training Are Key to Growing Manufacturing in the USMike Nager, Manager of Services at Festo Didactic joins the show to talk about his experience working with universities overseas and what it would take to see real change in US manufacturing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-2325 min
Airgy: Revolutionizing Pneumatics and Compressed AirMyths of Industry 4.0 about pneumatics🎙This Week on Airgymovement: Exploring Smart Manufacturing with Mike NagerIn this groundbreaking episode of Airgymovement, we sit down with the distinguished Mike Nager, a luminary in the field of Smart Manufacturing and a pivotal figure in education within Industry 4.0. With a rich background in pneumatics and a passion for forward-thinking industrial practices, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to our listeners.👨🏫 Educator, Author, InnovatorMike Nager isn't just any expert; he's a dedicated educator at Festo Didactics and an accomplished author who has made it his mission to demystify the industrial...
2024-02-1923 min
Workforce 4.0Manufacturing Is An Industry For All Generations (with Mike Nager, Festo Didactic)Episode Notes:This week on Workforce 4.0, we are extremely honored to be hosting Mike Nager, with the Solution Center of Festo Didactic. Mike is not only a 3x published author but a 4x Top IIOT and Industry 4.0 Influencer and has some solid experience in leading the way when it comes to Digital Transformation and smart manufacturing. A champion of workforce development, Mike has long been advocating for diversity in the manufacturing workforce and finding solutions to overcome the impending skills gap.In This Episode:-Mike shares his own experiences working within a multigenerational...
2024-01-1100 min
The Dam Snack Bar: A Percy Jackson Podcast153. NOW Let's Talk About THAT PercySeries TrailerMOA. BONUS. NOW Let’s Talk About THAT PercySeries Trailer.
Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN15 Episode 1, where we discuss every PercySeries trailer in the lead up to the release of Season 1. Apologies for this episode coming out a few days late, but isn’t it just more fun that it’s coming out on our third birthday instead?? Let’s pretend that it was on purpose and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!! We are now a toddler who has passed the terrible twos and is becoming a three-nager, SLAY. We hope...
2023-12-2751 min
The Manufacturing IT PodcastPodcast Interview With Mike Nager, Business Development Manager at FestoGet ready to be inspired because on today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with a true champion of Smart Manufacturing, Mike Nager. Mike is not just an advocate for this exciting industry, he's a force to be reckoned with! He helps educators and students alike to understand the immense opportunities that lie ahead in the manufacturing sector for the next generation of workers.
With over 20 years of experience in industrial automation and controls, Mike has been instrumental in helping hundreds of manufacturers in the US to become more efficient, profitable, and competitive...
2023-07-2731 min
The Kula RingManufacturing Jobs for Manufacturing CompaniesEveryone wants that new thing. What we need however, is someone to build the new thing. That is what keeps Mike Nager of Festo Didactic up at night, making sure the manufacturing workforce of tomorrow is bolstered. Mike is on the show this week discussing how he is trying to ensure that manufacturing jobs stay relevant, in a world of so much competition. You may be surprised to find out that the marketing department could and should play a big role in this.
2023-03-2837 min
Keepin' The Lights OnChildren's Book Author Mike Nager - All About Smart ManufacturingThe technical and trades skills gap is well known among manufacturing and construction. There are many ideas and solutions out there, including a scholarship sponsored by Graybar focused on all trades. However, in my research, I ran across a unique approach recently when I met, Mike Nager, author of All About Smart Manufacturing, a children’s book focused on showing kids the opportunities available to them in the new world of smart manufacturing. Thank you for listening and please take a moment to rate and review our show on your favorite app. To get a hold of...
2023-01-0633 minThe Kula RingManufacturing the Next Generation of Workforce SkillsAs online education becomes the norm and companies like Google no longer require a degree as a job prerequisite, what will educating the manufacturing workforce look like beyond 2020? In this episode of The Kula Ring, Mike Nager, Business Development Manager for the Festo Didactic Solution Center, talks about the role of niche technical education in providing hands-on training for manufacturing technologies and how Festo Didactic is adapting its strategy into the digital space after the pandemic.
2022-04-1928 min
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2022-04-1237 min
The Manufacturing ExecutiveThe Learning Factory: Closing the Skill Gap Starts with Education w/ Mike NagerThere’s no shortage of orders for most manufacturers out there —The problem is finding the talent to help fill them.How do we finally close the manufacturing skill gap?Mike Nager, Founding Member of the Solution Center within Festo Didactic, which helps students learn hands-on manufacturing skills through its innovative Learning Factory, believes it all starts with education — and manufacturers need to do a better job educating.In this episode, we discuss:- The root of the skills gap- The 3 paths to a career in manufacturing- How Festo Didactic is helpin...
2021-11-1621 min
The Means of Production from Pashi#i40 Changemakers: A recent history of manufacturing, the tenets of Industry 4.0, building an education pipeline for manufacturing, and imagining the sleek, silent, and thriving futuristic factory.Mike Nager, Subject Matter Expert of Workforce Training and Development at Festo Didactic talks about his journey from being a writer drafting operator manuals in a factory in the late 80s to pioneering workforce transformations for Industry 4.0, how iPads are going to transform the factory floor, and why manufacturing needs an education pipeline to meet its enormous potential to rejuvenate industry in middle America.
2021-09-0337 min
WBSRocks: Scaling Growth with AI, Enterprise Software, and Digital TransformationWBSP072: Grow Your Business by Optimizing Your Facility’s Energy Consumption w/ Mike NagerSend us a textEnergy has always been one of the heaviest line items on a P&L for manufacturers. While manufacturing executives are acutely aware of the energy costs, they have struggled to enforce energy-saving procedures. In fact, the push for quality and productivity could have counterproductive effects on energy consumption. To find the cost-saving opportunities available through energy, the executives need to consider comprehensive approaches, including factoring energy costs into product costs and performance metrics like product quality and quantity. They also need to adopt industry 4.0 technologies to provide historical data to capitalize on cost...
2021-05-1034 min
Phound TimeJustin Nager - Phound Time Podcast #12Returning to the Phound Time Podcast before the release of his new Kanye inspired album, "Leave Of Absence," is the talented producer behind JNAG Productions, Justin Nager. We talk with Justin about the embroidered wearable cover art we made with him for the album, the legacy of funny Mike Tyson clips, and our dream live musical performances.
Phound Time is recording in the time between design, and printing apparel for people, businesses, and brands in the Philadelphia area.
2020-12-161h 47
Somewhat Frank#0022 - Celebrating Tony Hsieh, The Great Migration, and Vaccine on the WayOn this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (@FrankGruber) and John Guidos (@JohnGuidos) talk about the new COVID-19 vaccine that is getting rolled out to address the ongoing pandemic that has taken 300,000+ lives in the US alone. To put that in perspective, WWII took over 400,000 lives, so this vaccine may go down as one of the most important medical breakthroughs in our lifetime. Frank and John also chat about a few ridiculously large IPOs in the tech sector and the trend of migration from big cities. Frank also shares some stories and remembers the life of his good...
2020-12-1548 min
DJ KRIIS#JTAIMEBIEN!vol.III- TRACKLIST - #JTAIME BIEN! Vol.III
1 - DJ KRiiS - Intro (JTAIMEBIEN!Vol.3)
2 - Franglish - Que Rico
3 - AM - Histoire De
4 - Fababy - Comme D’Habitude
5 - Black M - Tout Ce Qu’il Faut (ft.Gradur, Alonzo & Abou Debeing)
6 - Maitre Gims - Tout Donner
7 - Kaaris - Poussière
8 - Franglish - C’est Plus L’Heure
9 - BFBC - WTF
10 - DJ Babs - Envoi L’Addition (ft.Los Grumos)
11 - DJ Deedir - Kouma
12 - Lyna Mahyem - Yéké
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2017-01-111h 02
derivativeTKJ Prodcast: Ain't Gonna Change A ThingThis week's episode features six new jingles sandwiched between a long rant about the podcast delay and a mailbag of tweets and iTunes Reviews. In the TK Trivia segment, fellow Little Chris Hill answers the age-old question, "Who Is Junior?" This episode features jingles by Brad Weiss, John Fitzpatrick, Hampton Nager, choeface, Curt Murphey, and Joe Aro! There's also a little bonus content sprinkled in a with a new parody of Alanis Morissette, an unaired jingle by Mike in Burke/Michelle Negrelli, and a special tribute to MAD Magazine.
2014-09-1534 min
TK Jingles Weekly ProdcastSeptember 15, 2014: Ain't Gonna Change A ThingThis week's episode features six new jingles sandwiched between a long rant about the podcast delay and a mailbag of tweets and iTunes Reviews. In the TK Trivia segment, fellow Little Chris Hill answers the age-old question, "Who Is Junior?" This episode features jingles by Brad Weiss, John Fitzpatrick, Hampton Nager, choeface, Curt Murphey, and Joe Aro! There's also a little bonus content sprinkled in a with a new parody of Alanis Morissette, an unaired jingle by Mike in Burke/Michelle Negrelli, and a special tribute to MAD Magazine.
2014-09-1500 min
State Of The GameState of the Game Episode 2Could the USGA be preparing to take on golf's major manufacturers over distance? New USGA President Glen Nager was talking tough on the issue at last week's USGA annual meeting and Geoff Shackelford was there. Join Shackelford and host Rod Morri as they dissect what looks to be a brave new era for the game's govrning body in the US. Also this week a John Huggan interview with player manager Andrew "Chubby" Chandler discussing the new US Tour Q School proposal and it's potential effects on world golf.
2012-02-0852 min