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Manufacturing Mavericks
From the Shop Floor to the National Stage
What does PMPA leadership in modern manufacturing really look like? In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we sit down with Brian Adams, President of the Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA), for a candid and wide-ranging conversation, recorded live at Datanomix HQ in Nashua, NH.Brian shares his personal journey from sweeping the shop floor at his family business to eventually leading PMPA at the national level. One handwritten letter to his uncle set the course for a lifelong career in precision manufacturing, and Brian has carried that legacy forward with humility, heart, and a focus on...
2025-10-29
25 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s Annual Meeting 2025 Primer with Renee Merker and Joe Jackson
Send us a textDavid Wynn and Renee Merker, and Joe Jackson give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas!For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2025-09-30
22 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
brassTECH.25: Get The Lead Out
HORN USA, Franconia Industries and INDEX group join PMPA's Speaking of Suppliers Podcast to discuss their Better Together brassTEC.25 event where they will hold live demonstrations on the machining performance of eZeebrass, a trailblazing lead-free alloy. This hands-on experience will be enriched by technical presentations from each partner, offering valuable insights and optimization opportunities for your operations.For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2025-07-30
16 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Interview with PMPA’s New Executive Director Emily Riley
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn put PMPA’s new Executive Director Emily Riley in the interviewee chair to talk about her journey to becoming PMPA’s Executive Director, her takeaways from her first week on the job and moving PMPA forward. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2025-06-30
14 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Live from the 2025 PMPA PMTS Booth (Part 3)
Send us a textPart 3 of Miles Free being joined by a wide array of various industry leaders as PMPA went live from the PMTS 2025 show floor. Great discussions were had that involved key takeaways from the show, latest advancements and trends, and words of wisdom for all.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2025-04-21
48 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Live from the 2025 PMPA PMTS Booth (Part 2)
Send us a textPart 2 of Miles Free being joined by a wide array of various industry leaders as PMPA went live from the PMTS 2025 show floor. Great discussions were had that involved key takeaways from the show, latest advancements and trends, and words of wisdom for all.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2025-04-14
47 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Live from the 2025 PMPA PMTS Booth (Part 1)
Send us a textPart 1 of Miles Free being joined by a wide array of various industry leaders as PMPA went live from the PMTS 2025 show floor. Great discussions were had that involved key takeaways from the show, latest advancements and trends, and words of wisdom for all.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2025-04-07
50 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Preview of the 2025 Mastery Program
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn give our listeners a peek into at what to expect on PMPA’s upcoming Mastery Program including five PMPA member shops, two stainless steel mills, two toolmakers, one machine tool builder, one steel mill, one bronze foundry, one brass mill, and the Precision Machining Technology Show! Registration is currently open and seating is limited! To learn more visit pmpa.org/mastery-program
2025-02-17
25 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s National Technical Conference 2025 - Maximize Potential
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn take a deep dive on the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference in Cleveland, Ohio! Please visit pmpa.org/techconf for more details!For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2025-02-10
31 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s Management Update Conference 2025 Primer with Renee Merker
Send us a textMiles Free, David Wynn, and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Management Update Conference in Orlando, Florida, February 6 - 8th!For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2025-01-16
24 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Update on PMPA Government Affairs Activity
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss what PMPA has been working on in the area of regulatory and government affairs that could potentially impact our precision machining shops.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2024-11-25
20 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s Annual Meeting 2024 Primer with Renee Merker
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, David Wynn and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Annual Meeting in Dana Point, California!For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2024-09-16
27 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Interview with CorpInfoTech
CMMC compliance is not just IT- it has broad Operational component as well. Listen as Lawrence Cruciana and Miles Free explore how this process will impact and change your practices across your shop.For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2024-07-10
37 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
2024 PMPA National Technical Conference Wrap Up
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review the recent 2024 PMPA National Technical Conference in Cincinatti, Ohio and the positivity it showed us about precision machining!For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2024-06-10
27 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s Business Trends: March 2024 Review
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the PMPA March 2024 Business Trends Report and examine the historical context to see what’s behind the data and what it could mean going forward.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2024-05-27
18 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s National Technical Conference 2024 - Collaborating For a Better Future
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn take a deep dive on the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio! Please visit pmpa.org/techconf for more details!
2024-04-10
35 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s Business Trends: December 2023 Review
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the PMPA December 2023 Business Trends Report and examine the details behind the record performance in our precision machining businesses and what it might mean going forward.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2024-02-26
16 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s Management Update Conference 2024 Primer with Renee Merker
Send us a textMiles Free, David Wynn, and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Management Update Conference in Austin, Texas, February 29 - March 2nd!For More information on Management Update Conference visit www.pmpa.org/updateFor More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2024-02-05
39 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA's 2023 Top 5
Send us a textWhat was the number one podcast? Article? Final Cut video? Knowledge Center topic? Who was the most engaged on our new ListServe Communities? Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn reveal PMPA’s 2023 top 5 of these and more!For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2024-01-08
20 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Building Quality and Cleanliness in Over 700 High Nickel Grades
Interview with Denis Benetti and Ray Schnell of Valbruna Stainless Inc.For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-10-25
31 min
Tribo Concursos
DESAFIO PÓS-EDITAL PMPA | Legislação Institucional
Concurso: Polícia Militar de Pará Aula: Legislação institucional Professor: Jean Wallney ➡️ Clique aqui e faça parte do INTENSIVÃO PREMIUM PMPA Com aulas ao vivo e gravadas ministradas por especialistas, conteúdos sempre atualizados, vade mecum, edital verticalizado e atualizações pós-edital ➡️ Assine o OBJETIVOPLAY por apenas 12x R$ 79.90 mensal e seja acompanhado de domingo a domingo. ➡️ Programas de Técnicas de Estudo e Planner diário com Lucas Neto (APROVAÇÃO METEÓRICA + ORÁCULO) ➡️ Nos acompanhe no INSTAGRAM para mais conteúdos. ➡️ Faça parte da nossa comunidade no TELEGRAM. ➡...
2023-10-19
1h 44
Tribo Concursos
Em Ritmo de Edital PMPA | Estatuto do desarmamento
Concurso: Polícia Militar de Pará Aula: Legislação Extravagante Professor: Klysmani Alves ➡️ Clique aqui e faça parte do INTENSIVÃO PREMIUM PMPA Com aulas ao vivo e gravadas ministradas por especialistas, conteúdos sempre atualizados, vade mecum, edital verticalizado e atualizações pós-edital ➡️ Assine o OBJETIVOPLAY por apenas 12x R$ 79.90 mensal e seja acompanhado de domingo a domingo. ➡️ Programas de Técnicas de Estudo e Planner diário com Lucas Neto (APROVAÇÃO METEÓRICA + ORÁCULO) ➡️ Nos acompanhe no INSTAGRAM para mais conteúdos. ➡️ Faça parte da nossa comunidade no TELEGRAM. ➡...
2023-10-06
40 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
The 2023 Mastery Program New England Tour Experience
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn talk about their mind-blowing experiences on the most recent tour for PMPA’s Mastery Program where the cohort visited TEN PMPA member shops and suppliers in the New England area.For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-10-02
39 min
Tribo Concursos
Balanço 81 dias PMPA
Concurso: Polícia Militar de Pará Professores: Lucas Neto, Klysmani Alves e Lourival Kerlon. ➡️ Clique aqui e faça parte do INTENSIVÃO PREMIUM PMPA Com aulas ao vivo e gravadas ministradas por especialistas, conteúdos sempre atualizados, vade mecum, edital verticalizado e atualizações pós-edital. ➡️ Assine o OBJETIVOPLAY por apenas 12x R$ 79.90 mensal e seja acompanhado de domingo a domingo. ➡️ Programas de Técnicas de Estudo e Planner diário com Lucas Neto (APROVAÇÃO METEÓRICA + ORÁCULO) ➡️ Nos acompanhe no INSTAGRAM para mais conteúdos. ➡️ Faça parte da...
2023-09-29
2h 40
Tribo Concursos
SAIU O EDITAL PMPA | Raio-X COMPLETO. Saiba tudo!!!
Concurso: Polícia Militar de Pará Professor: Lucas Neto ➡️ Clique aqui e faça parte do INTENSIVÃO PREMIUM PMPA Com aulas ao vivo e gravadas ministradas por especialistas, conteúdos sempre atualizados, vade mecum, edital verticalizado e atualizações pós-edital. ➡️ Assine o OBJETIVOPLAY por apenas 12x R$ 79.90 mensal e seja acompanhado de domingo a domingo. ➡️ Programas de Técnicas de Estudo e Planner diário com Lucas Neto (APROVAÇÃO METEÓRICA + ORÁCULO) ➡️ Nos acompanhe no INSTAGRAM para mais conteúdos. ➡️ Faça parte da nossa comunidade no TELEGRAM.
2023-09-21
1h 24
Tribo Concursos
Esquenta edital PMPA | Concurso de Pessoas
Concurso: Polícia Militar de Pará Aula: Direito Penal Professor: Bruno Freitas 🔴 Clique aqui e faça parte do INTENSIVÃO PREMIUM PMPA Com aulas ao vivo e gravadas ministradas por especialistas, conteúdos sempre atualizados, vade mecum, edital verticalizado e atualizações pós-edital ➡️ Assine o OBJETIVOPLAY por apenas 12x R$ 59.90 mensal e seja acompanhado de domingo a domingo. ➡️ Programas de Técnicas de Estudo e Planner diário com Lucas Neto (APROVAÇÃO METEÓRICA + ORÁCULO) ➡️ Nos acompanhe no INSTAGRAM para mais conteúdos. ➡️ Faça parte da nossa comunidade no ...
2023-09-14
51 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Producing Parts at the Speed of Demand
Miles speaks with Ryan Bavineau and John Henderson of Davenport Machine about dropping complex parts complete at lightening fast speeds. Index times at .4 seconds saves literal hours of time over millions of pieces. They also talk about their Hybrid machine that mixes cam and modern CNC technology. Davenport keeps the benefits of cam while adding value with CNC controls to expand the capabilities of a Davenport machine even further. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-08-09
44 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
The 2023 Mastery Program Cincinnati Tour Experience
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn talk about their mind-blowing experiences on the most recent tour for PMPA’s Mastery Program where the cohort visited eight PMPA member shops and suppliers in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-08-07
35 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Interview with Paul Van Metre of ProShop ERP
Paul Van Metre from ProShop ERP joins us to explain how paperless can be a reality in our production shops and the role your shop’s software architecture plays in the upcoming CMMC requirements.For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-07-26
43 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Taking Advantage of PMPA’s Updated ListServe Communities
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn introduce the updated benefits of the new ListServe Communities and what makes them even more powerful! For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-07-24
21 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
All About Copper
Miles Free and Chip Libengood, Vice President of Sales for Aviva Metals discuss the importance of copper based alloy segregation to the infinite recyclability of copper.For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-07-12
29 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
The Origins of Swiss Machining in the US
The origins of Swiss Machining in the US are not what you think. We look at it through the family history of Stefan Brusky, several PMPA member companies that were involved, then move into a look at Tornos’ role in that history and the latest technical developments available in Swiss machining today. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-06-29
32 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
How Culture is the Key of Precision Ground Stock
Miles Free discusses culture with Laurent Cros of Boston Centerless a Shigeo Shingo Award winning company. The discussions digs into how Boston Centerless uses BC vision to run their business. The importance of internal customers in manufacturing. Laurent ties culture back to quality in there BC system. A great discussion about culture, grinding, processes, and much more. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-06-14
32 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Preview of the 2023 Mastery Program
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn give our listeners a peek into at what to expect on PMPA’s upcoming Mastery Program including five PMPA member shops, four machine tool/equipment builders, two toolmakers, one steel mill, one bar grinder, one machine monitoring company, one CAD CAM company, one industry media company, one electroplater and one metalworking fluid compounder. Registration is currently open and seating is limited! To learn more visit pmpa.org/mastery-program
2023-05-29
24 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
2023 PMPA National Technical Conference Wrap Up
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller review the recent 2023 PMPA National Technical Conference in Cleveland, Ohio and the positivity it showed us about precision machining!For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-05-08
39 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Live from the PMPA PMTS Booth
Send us a textPMPA took the podcast on the road to PMTS in Cleveland, Ohio! Listen as a wide variety of guests drop by the PMPA booth.For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-05-01
1h 07
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
There is More to Tsugami than just Swiss
Interview with Derek Briggs of Tsugami America For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-03-22
42 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Refocus. Reinvent. Refine. PMPA’s National Technical Conference 2023
Send us a textMiles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn take a deep dive on the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference in Cleveland, Ohio! Please visit pmpa.org/techconf for more details!
2023-03-13
39 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Long-term Sustainability in the Brass Market
Interview with Jack Horner of Wieland Chase For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-03-08
42 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Getting to know your PMPA Podcast Team
Send us a textMiles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller welcome David Wynn to the PMPA podcast team while the team shares stories of their journey into manufacturing, hobbies, education, and much more. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-03-06
26 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Tool Grinders and Multi-Spindle All from One Company
Interview with Jeff Reinert of Schutte USA For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-02-22
33 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Leading Cause of Supply Chain Disruption is Factory Fires
Interview with Shannon Nelson of Firetrace International For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-02-08
30 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
From Box to Line Cleanliness Requirements
Interview with Olaf Tessarzyk of JCOM Import For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-01-25
38 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Maximize Your Metal Removal Rates and Pay for Your Tools
Interview with Steven Baier of Haimer USA For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-01-11
37 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s Management Update Conference 2023 Primer with Renee Merker
Send us a textMiles Free and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Management Update Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, February 23-26th!For More information on Management Update Conference visit www.pmpa.org/updateFor More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2023-01-09
28 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
A New Way to Monitor Your Shop
Interview with Akshat Thirani of Amper Technologies, Inc. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-12-28
34 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Speaking of Precision: Season 3 Finale (Blooper Reel)
Send us a textPMPA’s Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller had another wonderful year recording the third season of Speaking of Precision throughout 2022. Maybe too much? Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Season 4 starts January 2nd! For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-12-22
09 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
From Fuel to Cutting Fluids
Interview with Mike Grivna of R.D. Holder Co. Inc.For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-12-14
36 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Family Business, Machines and Media All-in-One
Interview with Lloyd & Noah Graff of Graff - PinkertFor More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsTimestamps: 1:00 – Advantages of having a family business/working with family 7:00 – The team at Graff - Pinkert11:00 – The history of Graff – Pinkert20:00 – Keys to seeing hidden value in used equipment28:00 – Having a unique look at who is coming into the machining business34:00 - Graff – Pinkert’s content production 39:00 – Machining shops going up for sale43:00 – Thoughts on the future economic impact and workforce for machining businesses
2022-11-30
58 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Regulatory Heartburn
Send us a textMiles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the latest regulatory information that came across Miles’ desk this week and How PMPA helps members deal with surprise regulatory requests.For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-11-21
19 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Collect Data From your Shop to Bring you Forward
Interview with John Joseph of Datanomix For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-11-16
35 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Interview with Dave Seabrook of Micron Manufacturing
Send us a textMiles Free puts Dave Seabrook in the interview chair as they discuss Dave’s path to IT Manager, his involvement in PMPA and much more. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-11-14
40 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Thread Rolling Solutions with Support and Delivery
Thread Rolling - Interview with CJWinter For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-11-02
18 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
50 Year-old Software Company Discusses How Software Can Help You Succeed
Interview with Dusty Alexander of Global Shop Solutions For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-10-19
29 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
The Largest Continuous Caster in North America Talks Red and Yellow Metals
Interview with Martin Little of Concast Metal Products For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-10-05
29 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s Annual Meeting Primer with Renee Merker
Send us a textMiles Free and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Annual Meeting in Tucson, Arizona!For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-09-26
22 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
3rd Generation Family Owned Steel Company Provides Supply Chain Solutions
Interview with Dan Anderson of Eaton Steel Bar Company
2022-09-21
28 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Precision Cleaning Solutions for the Next Generation of Parts
Parts Cleaning - Interview with Jay Nawani & Jimmy Williams of JAYCO Cleaning Technologies For more information on the Speaking of Suppliers Podcast please visit pmpa.org/podcast
2022-09-07
29 min
Speaking of Suppliers Podcast
Specialty Cutting Tools to Make you More Productive
Interview with Johnny Freeze of GWS Tool Group
2022-08-19
34 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Golden Nuggets from Miles Blog
Send us a textPMPA Knowledge Centers are Growing! Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss three blogs about problem-solving and safety that will be sure to help your precision machining shop! Visit https://www.pmpa.org/knowledge-tools/ for more information!For More Information on the Speaking of Precision Podcast visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-08-15
24 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Interview with Johnny Freeze of GWS Tool Group, formerly Peterson Tool
Send us a textMiles Free puts Johnny Freeze in the interview chair as they discuss Johnny’s unique path to being a design engineer, his involvement in PMPA, GWS Tool Group’s acquisition of Peterson Tool and much more. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-08-01
41 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Miles Free on his Testimony at the USITC on Section 232 Tariffs
Send us a textMiles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss Miles testimony at the USITC on section 232 tariffs and the implications that these issues have on the precision machining industry and PMPA Members. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-07-25
33 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Federal Government Spring 2022 Regulatory Agenda Part 2
Send us a textMiles Free selects 10 of 20 very important issues in the Federal Government's Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda and shares with Carli Kistler-Miller and listeners the potential impact these issues have on the precision machining industry and PMPA Members.For More Information & Show Notes visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-07-18
25 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Federal Government Spring 2022 Regulatory Agenda Part 1
Send us a textMiles Free selects 10 of 20 very important issues in the Federal Government's Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda and shares with Carli Kistler-Miller and listeners the potential impact these issues have on the precision machining industry and PMPA Members. For More Information & Show Notes visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-07-11
34 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
How PMPA Helps Members Deal with Their Current Material Challenges
Send us a textMiles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller examine the various tools that PMPA provides to help members deal with their material challenges. For More Information: pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-06-20
15 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
2022 NTC & Mastery Program Review
Send us a text Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller take a deep dive on the 2022 PMPA National Technical Conference and Mastery Program. For More Information: pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-05-23
23 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Business Trends March 2022: Parabolic Edition
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the PMPA March 2022 Business Trends Report and examine the details behind the record high performance in our precision machining businesses. For More Information: pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-05-16
13 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Mastery Program Tour #2 Overview
Send us a textMiles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller give our listeners a peek into the most recent tour for PMPA’s Mastery Program that had them visiting PMPA member shops such as Eaton Steel Bar Company, Vanamatic, Wieland Chase, and much more.For More Information: pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-04-11
25 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Thriving with YOU in 2022: PMPA National Technical Conference
Send us a textMiles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller take a deep dive on the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference in Milwaukee! Please visit https://www.pmpa.org/events-education/national-events/national-technical-conference-late-spring/ to register and for more details!
2022-04-04
25 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Interview with Jeff Ohlemacher, CEO of EMC Precision
Send us a textMiles Free puts EMC Precision’s Jeff Ohlemacher in the interview chair as Jeff dives into his company’s culture, lighting, his early days in the PMPA and much more!For More Information: pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-03-14
42 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA's January 2022 Business Trends Report
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the PMPA January 2022 Business Trends Report and examine the details behind the record high performance in our Precision Machining Businesses. For More Information: pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-03-07
14 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s 2021 Business Trends Review
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss PMPA’s Business Trends report from the past year and what it means going forward in 2022. For More Information: pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-02-07
17 min
Rádio Arquitetura
03-02-2022 - Programa De Carona na História
Programa De Carona na HistóriaTema: Programa de Regeneração Urbana do 4º DistritoApresentação: Verônica Di Benedetti | ArquitetaConvidados: Vaneska Paiva Henrique | Arquiteta e Coord. de Planej. Urbano SMAMUS-PMPA e Guilherme Silveira Castanheira | Arquiteto da SMAMUS PMPA💎 Patrocinadores Masters Rádio Arquitetura:SET ExperienceAV GroupPlena Madeira DesignAlmadê Esquadrias.Acompanhe ao vivo:Site: www.radioarquitetura.com.brAplicativo: RadiosNetFacebook: www.facebook.com/radioarquiteturaYouTube...
2022-02-04
37 min
Rádio Arquitetura
20-01-2022 - Programa De carona na História
Programa De carona na HistóriaTema: Programa de Reabilitação do Centro Histórico de Porto AlegreApresentação: Verônica Di Benedetti (Arquiteta e Urbanista)Convidada: Patrícia Tschoepke | Diretora de Planejamento Urbano - SMAMUS/PMPA e Vaneska Paiva Henrique | Coordenadora de Planejamento Urbano - SMAMUS/PMPA.Patrocinadores Masters Rádio Arquitetura:SET Experience, AV Group, Plena Madeira Design e Almadê Esquadrias. .Produção e Realização: Rádio ArquiteturaAcompanhe em:Site: www...
2022-01-24
34 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s Management Update Conference Primer with Renee Merker
Send us a textMiles Free and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Management Update Conference in New Orleans!For More Information visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-01-10
26 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Interview with PMPA President, Aneesa Muthana of Pioneer Service Inc.
Send us a textIT IS OUR 100th EPISODE! For this momentous occasion, PMPA’s President, Aneesa Muthana, joins Miles Free for a candid conversation. You don’t want to miss this! For More Information visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2022-01-03
46 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Speaking Of Precision: Season 2 Finale (Blooper Reel)
Send us a textPMPA’s Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller had a great time recording the second season of Speaking of Precision. Maybe too much? You be the judge! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Season 3 starts January 3rd with our 100th episode special. Tune in to find out who joins us!For More Information visit pmpa.org/podcasts
2021-12-20
16 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
All the Excitement Around the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Regarding the Vaccinations and Mask Mandates
Send us a textMiles Free & PMPA’s Executive Director Cate Smith discuss all the ways the new the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccinations and Mask Mandates affects our shops! For More Information: https://bit.ly/podcast-PMPA
2021-11-22
34 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
New - PMPA’s Market Insights
Send us a textMiles Free takes Joe Jackson from behind the audio mixer and in front of the mic to talk about Joe’s Market Insight column in Production Machining magazine. They discuss the different data and processes that go into creating this valuable deliverable. For More Information: https://bit.ly/podcast-PMPA
2021-11-08
15 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Current Events, Issues & PMPA Responses
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the current events, concerns of our shops, and how PMPA is working on finding solutions to these issues. For More Information: https://bit.ly/podcast-PMPA
2021-11-01
24 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Appreciation – Brought to you by PMPA’s August Business Trends Report
Send us a textMiles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the PMPA’s August Business Trends Report Trends Report and resulting appreciation. For More Information: https://bit.ly/PMPA-Podcasts
2021-10-04
09 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Immersive Precision Machining Experience in Cleveland
Send us a textMiles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller take a deep dive on the PMPA’s National Technical Conference, Mastery Program and PMTS and all the details that created an immersive precision machining experience in Cleveland Ohio! For More Information: https://bit.ly/PMPA-Podcasts
2021-08-30
21 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Hierarchy of PMPA
Send us a textMiles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller provide a in-depth breakdown PMPA’s Hierarchy as well as the many benefits of being apart of the PMPA. For More Information: https://bit.ly/PMPA-Podcasts
2021-08-16
21 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Interview with PMPA’s Digital Marketing Intern Deb Feiler
Send us a textMiles Free puts PMPA’s Digital Marketing Intern Deb Feiler in the interview chair to talk about her work here at PMPA, her new found appreciation for manufacturing, her voyage into a brand new career and much more! For More Information: https://bit.ly/PMPA-Podcasts
2021-08-09
14 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Interview With Ron Herrera
Send us a textMiles Free puts Ron Herrera in the interview chair as they discuss Ron’s career path, the lessons he has learned throughout all of his involvement of PMPA as well as what to expect at the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference in Cleveland, OH.For More Information: https://bit.ly/PMPAPodcasts
2021-07-12
17 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s National Technical Conference 2021 Preview
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the myriad of speakers and topics available at PMPA National Technical Conference, August 8-10, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.For More Information: https://bit.ly/PMPAPodcasts
2021-05-24
26 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
What is PMPA’s New Mastery Program?
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the upcoming PMPA Mastery Program, how it came to fruition, what is all included and why it is important to attend. For More Information: https://bit.ly/PMPAPodcasts
2021-05-10
20 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s March 2021 Business Trends Report
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the PMPA March 2021 Business Trends Report and examine the details behind the record high performance in our Precision Machining Businesses. For More Information: https://bit.ly/PMPAPodcasts
2021-05-03
24 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Are you Turning the Lights Out on Profitability?
Send us a textMiles Free and PMPA’s Marketing & Event Assistant Joe Jackson share some personal experiences as it relates to profitability and business success. They also explore some examples why you shouldn’t sacrifice your shops earning power on the altar of time justification. For Episode Show Notes Visit PMPA's Podcast Page
2021-02-15
13 min
The Job Shop Show
Episode 51: Miles Free Director of Industry Affairs at Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA)
A champion of American manufacturing, Miles is the director of industry affairs at Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA). PMPA has a goal of keeping North American precision machining companies globally competitive through the use of best available information and technology on opportunities. They also assist members with regulatory and government issues. Additionally, Miles hosts his own Podcast: Precision Monday.
2021-02-09
58 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
What Does Your Monthly Sales Number Really Mean?
Send us a textMiles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller go over what your monthly sales number really means and how it relates to PMPA’s Business Trends Report. They also peel back the curtain and explain how this data is gathered, explains some of the details that go into the report and why this report provides clarity and insight into your shop. For Episode Show Notes Visit PMPA's Podcast Page
2021-02-08
10 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Interview with PMPA’s Executive Director Cate Smith
Send us a textMiles Free puts PMPA’s Executive Director Cate Smith in the interviewee chair to talk about her journey to becoming PMPA’s Executive Director, her takeaways from her first year on the job and some of her thoughts on 2021. For Episode Show Notes Visit PMPA's Podcast Page
2021-01-11
32 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Speaking Of Precision: Season 1 Finale (Blooper Reel)
Send us a textPMPA’s Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller had a great time recording Speaking of Precision’s first season. Maybe a little too much fun. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Season 2 starts January 4, 2021!For Episode Show Notes Visit PMPA's Podcast Page
2020-12-28
06 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PMPA’s Annual Meeting 2020 Recap
Send us a textMiles Free & Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a behind the scenes peek at the planning of PMPA’s Annual Meeting and the ah-ha moments from the actual event held at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale Missouri.For Episode Show Notes Visit PMPA's Podcast Page
2020-11-16
19 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
How to Fix American Manufacturing
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss PMPA's latest article in the July's issue of Production Machining on Fixing American Manufacturing & Creating Value Within. For Episode Show Notes Visit PMPA's Podcast Page
2020-07-20
11 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Federal Government Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda Part 2 (DOL & OSHA)
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller extensively discuss the importance of the Federal Government's Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda and how it related to our industry and PMPA Members. Part two contains information on the Department of Labor and OSHA sections of the agenda.For Information on the NRLB and EPA sections of the agenda please refer to Part 1 of this podcast.For Episode Show Notes Visit PMPA's Podcast Page
2020-07-13
15 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Federal Government Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda Part 1 (NRLB & EPA)
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller extensively discuss the importance of the Federal Government's Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda and how it related to our industry and PMPA Members. Part one contains information on the NRLB and EPA sections of the agenda. For Episode Show Notes Visit PMPA's Podcast Page
2020-07-13
12 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Business Trend Indicators Proves Postive Economic Outlook
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss PMPA's latest Business Trends report and what it means for manufacturing growth going forward.For Episode Show Notes Visit PMPA's Podcast Page
2020-07-06
15 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
PPPP: Paycheck Protection Plan Podcast
Send us a textMiles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the need to know information regarding the Paycheck Protection Plan that so many of our member shops are dealing with. This podcast was recorded on May 21, 2020 so please refer to our PMPA PPP Loan page for all updated information.For Episode Show Notes Visit PMPA's Podcast Page
2020-05-25
15 min
Speaking of Precision Podcast
Effective Associating- Ventilator Parts for COVID19
Send us a textPMPA Members have been working hard to make necessary ventilator parts in these times of crisis. How did this all come together? Miles Free explains the details on this weeks episode of Speaking of Precision: Monday With Miles! For Episode Show Notes Visit PMPA's Podcast Page
2020-05-04
10 min