Bre Pettis, Owner of Bantam Tools

In this podcast episode, Harold King, President of the Council of Industry, sits down with Bre Pettis, Owner of Bantam Tools.Bre shares exciting developments at Bantam Tools, including their latest product line—the Bantam Tools NextDraw. These cutting-edge drawing and handwriting machines are designed to make computer-controlled technology accessible to a wider audience, from artists and educators to real estate agents. Bre dives into the origins of the NextDraw, inspired by a project for the Whitney Museum of American Art and the work of pioneering artist Harold Cohen. He discusses the intersection of art and technology, the production challenges, and how Bantam Tools' machines are transforming education by providing hands-on learning experiences that engage kinesthetic learners and foster creativity. The conversation also explores the evolution of Bantam Tools’ offerings, from their CNC machines to their new line of art plotters, and how these tools are impacting various industries. Bre offers insights into the manufacturing process, the role of economies of scale, and the benefits of integrating technology from other industries. Join us as Bre Pettis reveals how Bantam Tools is making a difference in the world of art, education, and beyond, and learn how their machines are empowering the next generation of innovators.For more information about Bantam Tools, check out their website at www.bantamtools.com.--The Council of Industry has been the manufacturer’s association of the Hudson Valley since 1910. We are a privately funded not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the success of our member firms and their employees, and through them contribute to the success of the Hudson Valley Community. For more information about the Council of Industry visit our website at councilofindustry.org.

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Meet the people behind the products. For more than a century The Council of Industry has been supporting Hudson Valley manufacturers. Through training, advocacy, networking, information, workforce development and more The Council of Industry helps its member grow and prosper in and increasingly complicated global marketplace. From semi-conductors to Jet engine turbines – from apple pie filling to smoked salmon – from cosmetics to high definition micro displays – Council members make the products that make the world run.Through our podcast we introduce listeners to the people who own, work in, and support these businesses, businesses that together are the Council of Industry. We learn about their products and career paths. We learn about their leadership styles and their passion for their work. We learn about their challenges and their opportunities. In the process we learn more about manufacturing and why it is such a vital sector of our economy- vital to our region’s prosperity, our security and our future.We hope you enjoy listening and getting to know the people behind the products. If you have suggestions for people who are part of the Hudson Valley manufacturing community who you would like to know more about or think our listeners would enjoy hearing from please let us know by emailing jhansen@councilofindustry.org.