The All-Axis Podcast
Technology is rapidly reshaping the manufacturing landscape. As factories embrace automation, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0, shop floors need a sharper focus on quality, operational efficiency, and scalable growth.
The All-Axis Podcast, hosted by Tebis America's Michael Thiessen, explores the critical technologies, strategies, and industry shifts driving modern manufacturing forward. Each episode breaks down real-world applications across CAD/CAM software, CNC machining, digital twin technology, unattended "lights-out" machining, artificial intelligence on the shop floor, and workforce development across automotive, aerospace, and precision tooling sectors.
Brought to you by the experts at Tebis, provider of advanced CAD/CAM and MES software solutions that help manufacturers optimize processes, drive precision, and build better products.
To learn more, visit www.tebis.com.
Episodes
39 episodes
The Reality of AI Adoption in Manufacturing
Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines, but moving beyond browser-based sandboxes to achieve real-world productivity on the shop floor requires technical AI governance and deliberate strategy.In this episode, host Michael Thiess...
Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation and the Future of Digital Manufacturing
Bringing a pioneer technology into an established market requires breaking conventional norms, proving workshop reliability, and building deep relationships that evolve alongside industrial shifts.In this celebratory episode, host Michae...
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Demystifying AI on the Shop Floor
While artificial intelligence is transforming modern industry, separating practical shop-floor applications from speculative buzzwords is essential for manufacturers seeking measurable productivity gains.In this episode, host Michael Thi...
The Automotive Industry Reset and Navigating the Shift to Hybridization
The automotive sector is navigating a major strategic recalibration as global OEMs adjust production targets, balance EV adoption realities, and lean heavily into hybrid powertrain strategies.In this episode, host Michael Thiessen welcom...
Empowering the Next Generation of Women Engineers
While women currently represent only 15% of the manufacturing workforce, female technical leaders are breaking barriers and driving critical engineering advancements across modern CAD/CAM and production environments.In this episode, host...
A Look Back at 2025 Episodes
As digital manufacturing rapidly evolves, reflecting on key industry breakthroughs, technological shifts, and operational challenges helps precision manufacturers prepare for the year ahead.In this special end-of-year episode, host Micha...
Navigating Trade Disruptions and Government Relations
Trade policies, shifting tariff structures, and supply chain realignments are creating unprecedented operational headwinds for precision manufacturers across North America.In this episode, host Michael Thiessen sits down with Terry Szmag...
How AI is Revolutionizing Quality Inspection in Manufacturing
Quality control in modern precision manufacturing is rapidly shifting from subjective, manual visual inspection to automated, high-speed computer vision powered by artificial intelligence.In this episode, host Michael Thiessen sits down ...
Navigating the Future of Manufacturing: Insights from Industry Experts
Capturing the true innovation driving modern manufacturing requires moving beyond traditional marketing to showcase real machine shop stories, cutting-edge technology, and digital transformation in action.In this episode,, host Michael T...
Manufacturing Economics Decoded
Making sound capital investment decisions in precision manufacturing requires looking beyond immediate market headlines to leverage reliable macroeconomic data and leading economic indicators.In this episode, host Michael Thiessen welcom...
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The Aerospace and Manufacturing Industries: A Global Discussion
Precision manufacturing is a global enterprise, yet regional shifts in automotive demand, defense investments, and aerospace expansion shape the industry differently across international borders.In this special panel episode, host Michae...
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Taking Flight – the North American Aerospace Industry
North America's aerospace sector is taking off, but navigating market growth alongside persistent supply chain bottlenecks requires clear strategic foresight from precision manufacturers.In this episode, host Michael Thiessen is joined b...
The U.S. Auto Industry: 2025 Outlook
He's back! As global automotive OEMs recalibrate production strategies, understanding shifting market drivers, tariff impacts, and powertrain transitions is essential for precision suppliers.In this episode, host Michael Thiessen welcome...
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Next-gen Workforce: Perspective and Insight from Educators
Bridging the manufacturing skills gap requires looking beyond traditional industry training to collaborate directly with the educators on the front lines of career and technical education.In this episode, host Michael Thiessen welcomes D...
Today's Aerospace Industry - with Tony Vernaci from AIAM
We’re taking to the skies for this episode. Our host, Michael Thiessen is once again joined by Tony Vernaci, president/founder of the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM). It's been just over a year since Tony was on The All-Axis P...
All Things IMTS 2024
Michael Thiessen, our host, is joined by John Kowalczyk, President of Tebis America, to talk about the big show coming up – IMTS 2024! John has been attending the show for decades and shares his insights on how it has evolved, like technology i...
Manufacturing Technology and IMTS 2024
Get ready for a high-energy discussion about manufacturing technology and IMTS 2024. Our host, Michael Thiessen, is joined by Stephen LaMarca, senior technology analyst at the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), the group behind IMT...
A Look at Today's Auto Industry
We’re thrilled to welcome back Joe McCabe from AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) to The All-Axis Podcast. Once again, Joe lends his expert insight into the automotive industry. He and Michael Thiessen cover a number of topics, including OEMs approac...
State of the Manufacturing, Tooling Industries
We’re thrilled to have Laurie Harbour of Harbour Results, Inc. join us once again. In this episode, she and Michael talk about key issues related to the manufacturing and tooling industries. Topics include where we’re at, where we’re going and ...
MES Software: Keeping You Ahead in the Manufacturing Game
As a follow up to a January 2023 episode, Michael Thiessen and Marty Chaput take a deeper dive into MES software, including why manufacturers’ interest in it is growing, the biggest utilization of it within manufacturing operations, how it brin...
Modernizing Machine Shops
If you have a small- to mid-sized job shop, you don’t want to miss this episode. Michael sits down with Brent Donaldson, editor-in-chief of Modern Machine Shop Magazine for an informative discussion about the trends machine shops are facing, in...
5-Axis Machining with Hermle USA
If you are in machining, you don’t want to miss this episode! Michael is joined by Cullen Morrison from Hermle USA Inc. for a discussion on all things machining, including getting the perfect part and automation. They also talk about Hermle mac...
A look at the Aerospace Industry with Tony Vernaci from AIAM
In this episode, Michael is joined by Tony Vernaci, president/founder of the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) to talk everything aerospace. The duo touch on the aerospace industry (e.g., various segments, growth), the similarit...
An In-Depth Look at the Mold-Making Industry with Christina Fuges of MoldMaking Technology Magazine
Change is all around us - and who better to talk about the changes in the mold making industry than someone who has been engrained in it for 25 years! In this episode, Michael is joined by Christina Fuges, editorial director of MoldMaking Techn...
