Lights Out: Automation 101 with Chris Luecke Manufacturing Happy Hour, 356

Automation continues to be a popular and divisive topic in the manufacturing world. Automation is important for attracting and retaining young talent and growing your business. So we’ve been working hard to highlight the importance of automation—and where you can dive in—with our Lights Out series.  Chris Luecke—the host of Manufacturing Happy Hour—has a similar goal. We’re using our platforms to squash the rumors, lessen fears, and highlight how automation can and will benefit your business. Because if you’re not automating, you’re not making enough chips, and you’re missing out on money. BAM! Segments [0:20] The lean setup guide [2:26] When we embraced automation (and why) [4:03] Manufacturing News: NAM CEO Interview [7:33] Chris’s thoughts on our pre-show banter [10:38] How Chris got started in Manufacturing [19:53] Chris’s advice to sales management about new projects [22:38] Why automation has become a popular topic [26:07] Is the allure that automation has become more affordable?  [31:00] Automation 101: Where do you start? [34;21] Automation doesn’t take people’s jobs away [36:40] IT/OT convergence and why it’s important [43:25] Chris’s assessment of cybersecurity in automation  Resources mentioned on this episode NAM CEO talks on AI, banking, manufacturing, trade relationships, labor market The Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

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Manufacturing is challenging, but if you are connected to a community of leaders, you can elevate your skills, solve your problems and grow your business! MakingChips was launched in 2014 to equip and inspire the metalworking nation. Hundreds of episodes and a million downloads later, it’s an industry-leading source of information, inspiration, and entertainment for manufacturing leaders of all types. It’s hosted by Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, and Paul Van Metre. They’re joined by a rotating panel of expert guests – including Titan Gilroy (TITANS of CNC), John Saunders (NYC CNC), Mark TerryBerry (Haas Automation), and many more. Join us as we tackle the topics that keep you up at night - leadership, operations, technology, growth, workforce development and culture.