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The Coffee with Crainer ShowForged from Vision: The Story Behind Nox Metalsβ Rise - Live with Zane HengspergerThis week on Coffee with Crainer, we explore the remarkable rise of Nox Metals. A story forged from vision, perseverance, and purpose. Discover how a bold idea transformed into a thriving business redefining standards in the metal fabrication industry.
2025-10-2922 min
TBPNNVIDIA Invests $100B in OpenAI, Roblox Secrets Uncovered | Edward Woodford, CarriedNoInterest, Ryan Anderson, Katherine Boyle, Ash Egan, Mahyar Raissi, Nick Gomez, Lorenz Meier, Zane Hengsperger(01:18) - NVIDIA Invests $100B in OpenAI
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(50:53) - Edward Woodford, co-founder and CEO of Zero Hash, discusses the company's recent $104 million Series D2 funding round led by Interactive Brokers, with participation from Morgan Stanley, SoFi, and Apollo Global Management, elevating Zero Hash to unicorn status. He highlights the significance of these strategic investors, many entering the crypto space for the first time, as a testament to the maturity of the crypto and stablecoin landscape. Woodford also emphasizes Zero Hash's role in powering Interactive Brokers' crypto product and mentions upcoming collaborations with Morgan Stanley and SoFi to int...
2025-09-233h 08
The Hard Part with Evan McCannZane Hengsperger from Nox MetalsZane Hengsperger is the Founder and CEO of Nox Metals.Nox Metals is the modern factory for fast, low-cost metals.Chapters00:00 Inspiration Behind Metal Fabrication05:42 Current Landscape of Metal Processing08:20 Sourcing and Quoting in Metal Fabrication11:08 Geographical Considerations in Metal Supply13:47 Venture Capital and Manufacturing16:42 Navigating the Re-Industrialization Movement19:06 Automation and Operational Efficiency22:03 Building a Diverse Team for Manufacturing24:52 Scaling Physical Space in Manufacturing27:34 Custom Software Solutions in Metal...
2025-08-0639 min
Bring It HomeHow to get into steel manufacturing w/ Zane HengspergerZane Hengsperger of NOX Metals / Delta22 tells JP Hampstead about going from tech to steel manufacturing and the rich heritage of automotive manufacturing in Windsor, Detroit, and the Great Lakes region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-07-1737 min
FreightCastsBring It Home EP20 How to get into steel manufacturing w/ Zane HengspergerZane Hengsperger of NOX Metals / Delta22 tells JP Hampstead about going from tech to steel manufacturing and the rich heritage of automotive manufacturing in Windsor, Detroit, and the Great Lakes region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-07-1738 min
TOOL or DIE Podcast - Reindustrialize, Rebuild, or RetireEp. 04 - Zane Hengsperger, Delta 70 Racking SystemsποΈ Zane Hengsperger shares his journey from tech to manufacturing, discussing the acquisition of Delta 70, a custom industrial racking manufacturer, and insights on revitalizing small North American manufacturing businesses.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction00:42 Growing up in Windsor, Ontario02:00 Early career and path to manufacturing14:31 Delta 70 operations and team20:42 Business card marketing strategy29:20 Manufacturing challenges and opportunities34:31 Future growth plansKey Topics:* Transition from software to manufacturing business ownership* Current state of small manufacturing businesses* Challenges in modernizing legacy operations* Role of young entrepreneurs in manufacturing* Custom industrial racking manuf...
2025-02-1037 min
Machining: Beyond The CraftβIs AI the Savior or the Killer of Machine Shops?βIn this episode, Const (DigiFabster) interviews Zane Hengsperger, the new General Manager at Delta 70, discussing his journey into manufacturing, the concept of factories as products, the role of automation and AI in the industry, and the importance of training and upskilling the workforce. Zane shares insights on quoting strategies, the significance of marketing in manufacturing, and his approach to learning in his new role. In this conversation, Zane Hengsperger and Const discuss the importance of leveraging AI for business processes, the significance of customer relationships, and strategies for small manufacturers to thrive in a competitive landscape. They explore the...
2025-01-171h 04
The Industrial Real Estate PodcastManufacturing & Industrial Real EstateIn this week's episode I was honored to be joined by Zane Hengsperger as we talked about all things manufacturing.
Here's what we chatted about:
0:00 β Introduction
2:59 β Whatβs interesting in manufacturing?
4:41 β Can we de-throne China as the Worldβs Factory?
9:21 β Automation vs manual labor
12:32 β Software integration
13:37 β Anduril
17:42 β What industries are interesting?
19:45 β Solving labor shortages
23:15 β Reindustrialize
24:08 β Make Manufacturing Cool
28:08 β Site selection
29:38 β Evaluating a business and the real estate
34:29 β What makes or...
2024-11-1849 min