On this episode of Okuma's Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson and Okuma business development specialist Mike Hampton talk about the relationship between connectivity and maintenance and how utilizing both hand-in-hand can make your manufacturing operations more efficient and profitable.

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Shop Matters - Ep. 26 The Dynamic Duo of Connectivity and Maintenance

On this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson sits down with Ben Bailey of Mayfran International to discuss how proper material handling and scrap removal can improve your efficiency and profitability.

Shop Matters - Ep. 25 Okuma & Mayfran: Clean Machines Make Efficient Machining

On this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is hitting the road to visit BIG KAISER Tooling, one of Okuma’s Partners in THINC. Listen now and explore the partnership between BIG KAISER and Okuma and the importance of high-performance tooling.

Shop Matters - Ep. 24 BIG KAISER and the Importance of High-Performance Tooling

On this episode, host Wade Anderson is joined by Jim King, President of Okuma America, to talk about surviving a changing manufacturing landscape in 2020 and how to move forward with confidence.

Shop Matters - Ep. 23 The Way Forward

On this episode, host Wade Anderson is joined by John Tuohy of FANUC America and Dave Baldetti of Gosiger Automation as they discuss their collective experience with automation systems and how automation can work for manufacturers, from small-scale job shops to large manufacturers.

Ep. 22 Robotics: Importance of Experience and How We Can Automate from Simple to Complex

On this episode, host Wade Anderson is joined by Nick Spurrett, Vice President of CAMBRIO, to discuss digital manufacturing and developing digital programs that make machining processes efficient.

Ep. 21: Digital Manufacturing

On this episode, Wade talks with Okuma business development specialist Mike Hampton and Andy Henderson, CTO of Praemo, as they discuss the differences between preventative and predictive maintenance and the importance of both. 

Ep. 20 Okuma & Praemo: Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Join host Wade Anderson and guest, Bob Baldizzi, as they discuss Fastems, maximizing machine use and FMS systems.

Ep. 19 Okuma & Fastems: Maximizing Machine Use

Shop Matters is a podcast designed to talk about the world of machining and manufacturing with your host, Wade Anderson. Sponsored by Okuma America. Join host Wade Anderson and Nick Goellner of Goellner, Inc. and Advanced Machining & Engineering (AME) as they discuss the creative minds and talented machinists it takes to take risks and create innovative machines. 

Ep. 18 Goellner: Finding Your Passion

Join host Wade Anderson and guest, Allan Logan, as they discuss SCHUNK and automation.

Ep. 17 SCHUNK & Automation

Join host, Wade Anderson, as he sits down with Velocity's General Manager, Jeff Estes, to discuss the benefits of the partnership between Okuma and Velocity, as well as the importance of lights-out operations.

Ep. 16 Okuma & Velocity: A Quality Relationship

Join host Wade Anderson as he discusses all things robotics with FANUC Senior Account Manager, John Tuohy.

Ep. 15 FANUC Robotics – Automation, New Features & Misconceptions

Host Wade Anderson sits down with AMT's Michelle Edmonson to discuss IMTS 2020, and what you can expect from their new, virtual experience.

Ep. 14 What to Expect from a Virtual IMTS 2020

On our first socially-distant podcast, host Wade Anderson talks with members of the MP Systems community - Kermit Wright (National Sales Manager), Mike Sayers (Founder & General Manager),  and engineers, Kyle Quintin, and Brian Jalbert - about working at MP Systems, and recent changes they've made due to Coronavirus. 

Ep. 13 Life at MP Systems

Join host Wade Anderson as he discusses the top unused OSP control features with Okuma experts Chris Davala & Ron Raniszewski.

Ep. 12 Top Unused OSP Control Features

A podcast designed to talk about the world of machining and manufacturing with your host Wade Anderson. Sponsored by Okuma America.

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