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Data Driven Manufacturing#8 Rupert BlackstoneIn this episode of Data Driven Manufacturing, I sat down with Rupert Blackstone, Managing Director of Wattcraft, to unpack something a bit different—but just as crucial to the world of manufacturing: carbon impact. We kicked things off with a quiz that really made me stop and think—what actually has a bigger carbon footprint, cycling to work or driving? Rupert challenged some of my assumptions right out of the gate.From there, we dug into the surprising carbon costs of everyday habits—leaving lights on, sending emails, and even what we eat. One standout moment was a...2025-08-011h 03
Data Driven Manufacturing#7 - Tom SmithIn this episode of Data Driven Manufacturing, host Rowan Easter-Robinson from TrackMyMachines welcomes Tom Smith, an experienced engineer with a background spanning CloudNC, Arrival, Fictive, and now Saeki. Recorded on-site at XY Engineering, the conversation dives into Tom’s third-generation roots in engineering and his mission to digitize tribal shopfloor knowledge to create scalable, repeatable manufacturing systems.Tom discusses the transformative power of software in manufacturing—highlighting how AI, machine learning, and ERP systems can reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enable rapid replication across sites. They explore how platforms like CloudNC and Fictive are democratizing access to a...2025-07-011h 37
Data Driven Manufacturing#6 - Steve ThompsonIn this episode of Data Driven Manufacturing Steve Thompson, Engineering lead for HEXMON low cost industrial factory air quality measurement sensors talks about the importance of CNC coolant management and the impact on air quality in machine shops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-2845 min
Data Driven Manufacturing#5 Carl ParryIn this episode of Data Driven Manufacturing, we talk to well-known and excellent Manufacturing Engineer, Carl Parry. He's been working on production optimisation and new projects at Gardner Denver in Bradford for over 11 years. Having successfully lead a huge number of optimisation projects and with an exciting new capital investment for the site on the way, we're really happy to be talking to Carl.He was also one of the first TrackMyMachines customers, having started using it to measure the site's productivity over 3 years ago.Today's discussion is around what a Manufacturing Engineer's...2025-02-0925 min
Data Driven Manufacturing#4 Erdem OzturkIn this episode of Data Driven Manufacturing, Rowan Robinson speaks with Erdem Öztürk, founder and CEO of Productive Machines. Öztürk shares his journey from building a CNC drilling machine as a student to pioneering advancements in machining dynamics. He discusses the challenges of bridging the gap between academic research and industry applications, his work at the AMRC, and how these experiences led to the creation of his startup Productive Machines. We explore innovative solutions for optimizing machining processes, minimizing inefficiencies, and leveraging advanced modeling techniques to transform manufacturing.You can check out the...2025-01-0142 min
Data Driven Manufacturing#3 Gareth EvansIn this episode, I chat with Gareth Evans, a health and safety expert with a fascinating career in respiratory disease research and manufacturing safety. We explore:Health risks in machine shops.Contaminated lubricants and workplace aerosols.Using low-cost sensors to improve safety.📺 Watch now: https://youtu.be/KexJ4yGW6nk🎧 Stream future episodes:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10Vr4IwcHb8lDp3PtZVdHyAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/05199362-6b1b-4401-ba94-3f5953c60869/data-driven-manufacturingApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/data-driven-manufacturing/id1773992910...2024-12-0456 minData Driven Manufacturing#2 - Andrew Sherlock: Custom CAD databases, Model change tracking, CoLab at NMISThis episode explores how data science, AI, and machine learning are used to improve manufacturing competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability. It highlights ShapeSpace's technology, which optimizes CAD model management and identifies component duplication in sectors such as aerospace and automotive. The discussion also covers the Data Driven Design and Manufacturing CoLab (D3M CoLab), an initiative that equips company staff with skills to bridge the gap between data science and manufacturing. Additionally, the episode addresses the challenges that SMEs face when adopting data-driven technologies, such as deciding between off-the-shelf solutions, customization, or in-house development. Emphasis is placed on the need for...2024-10-1524 minData Driven Manufacturing#1 Conor Mac Fadden: Machine connectivity, making best use of data, ColabConor Mac Fadden is a Manufacturing Engineer at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). He's been working on manufacturing projects with the Universtity of Strathclyde for over 5 years to date. Recently he's been interested in connecting CNC machinery up to monitor their productivity. Having organised a Data in Manufacturing event at NMIS, Rowan managed to collar him to discuss in detail about how manufacturers can connect and monitor their machinery, why they'd want to do it and other concerns in this field like security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1536 min
MTDCNC Podcast - Manufacturing TechnologyFabricated - Or is this just made up? | MTD PodcastFabrication, particularly tube bending is a process that is not widely known about. But not any more if you listen to MTD’s latest podcast. In this episode Rowan Easter-Robinson talks with Andre...2024-05-2024 minMTDCNC Podcast - Manufacturing TechnologyMTDCNC Podcast - Get traceability with Colchester Machine Tools | MTD PodcastOn this weeks MTDCNC Podcast Rowan Easter-Robinson talks with Paul Buckley from Colchester Machine tools. Talking in depth about laser systems with Colchester Machine tools new laser engraver mach...2024-05-1321 minMTDCNC Podcast - Manufacturing TechnologyWhat is your most important asset? | MTD PodcastIn this weeks podcast Rowan Easter-Robinson talks with Victoria Allnutt and Paul Smithson, from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, about the benefit of upskilling your workforce. Should you invest...2023-04-1336 min
The Living Church PodcastEaster Basket: Poetry and Prose from Across the CommunionHe is risen!
Today we've got an Easter gift for you. Every so often we have an episode of the podcast we call "Classic Texts," kind of like a mini audiobook, in which a special guest comes on and reads an excerpt from a good book, usually a spiritual classic, for us to enjoy.
Today there are several special guests, and several kinds of goodies in the Easter basket. Today we'll hear fiction, sermons, theology, and lots of poetry. If ever there was a Christian season for poetry, it is Easter, amen?
Give...2021-04-0830 min
ArdenTo Thine Own SelfWith access to their primary source cut off, Bea and Brenda start tugging at loose ends and discover something that changes the Dan Hamill case forever. Also: a blizzard! Just in time for Easter!CONTENT WARNING: This episode features adult language, loud noises, discussion of medical abuse, discussions of death and murder, and emotional and psychological abuse.Written by Emily St. James and Mara Woods-RobinsonDirected by Emily St. JamesRecording Engineer: Ernesto HurtadoEditor and Sound Designer: Christopher DoleComposer: Christopher Hatfield2020-11-231h 04