All-Axis
Technology is evolving in every industry, including manufacturing. This evolution toward automation, IoT and Industry 4.0 mean manufacturers need an even stronger focus on quality, value and operational efficiency. The All-Axis podcast will address the topics, technology and solutions that are critical for manufacturers to successfully evolve their business with the changing industry. It is brought to you by the experts at Tebis, provider of technology solutions that improve efficiency, drive quality and produce better products for the manufacturing industry. To learn more, visit www.tebis.com.
Episodes
24 episodes
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...
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33:56
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...
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55:46
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...
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40:59
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 ...
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40:38
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...
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38:30
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...
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47:15
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...
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38:31
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...
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44:36
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...
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53:29
Attracting, Retaining Talent in Manufacturing
In this episode, Michael is joined by Marion Wells, Founder and Managing Partner of Human Asset Management, to talk about a topic relevant to everyone - talent. What worked in the past to attract and retain talent, probably won't work tod...
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32:53
Marketing in Manufacturing
Marketing is the name of the game for this episode. Michael is joined by Shelly Otenbaker, President of WayPoint Marketing Communications. In this valuable conversation for any manufacturer, Michael and Shelly cover a range of topics, inc...
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43:17
MES Software - Real-time Info at Your Fingertips
Our host, Michael Thiessen is joined by Tebis team member, Marty Chaput to talk about Pro-LeiS MES, which enables manufacturing companies to improve their processes and increase production capacity. They discuss everything from what it do...
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39:43
A Look at the Tooling Industry with Laurie Harbour
In this not-to-be-missed episode, Michael is joined by Laurie Harbour of Harbour Results, Inc. Laurie shares her valued and respected thoughts and insights on manufacturing for automotive tooling shops. Michael and Laurie take a look at what ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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42:33
A Look at IMTS 2022
In this bonus episode, Michael Thiessen talks about the upcoming IMTS show in Chicago. In addition to why you should go and what you’ll see there, Michael highlights what you can see and experience in the Tebis booth (#133230). If you are plann...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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16:14
What's In Store for the Auto Industry?
Michael Thiessen is joined by Joe McCabe from AutoForecast Solutions. With more than 25 years of automotive industry experience, Joe has his fingers (and data) on the pulse of the industry and where it’s going. Michael and Joe have an interesti...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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52:03
A look inside the Tebis AG Open House
In June, Tebis AG hosted an Open House for suppliers, customers and industry colleagues. The key themes around presentations and exhibits focused on automation, digitalization and the skilled labor shortage. In this special podcast episode, Mic...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:03
Successful Selling in Manufacturing
In this episode, Michael Thiessen is joined by Ken Seawell from Sandler Training by EAM Consulting Group to talk about selling in this competitive market. The two have an informative and fun discussion about everything from balancing your...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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40:53
How Industry Memberships Benefit You, Your Company
As the Tebis team prepares to attend the American Mold Builders Association's (AMBA) conference May 11-13, 2022, Michael takes the opportunity to talk about the importance and benefits of industry organizations and associations. When you combin...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:00
Government and Manufacturing
In his role at the Franklin Partnership, Omar Nashashibi provides updates to the current administration on the real status and challenges manufacturers face and works with Congress and the White House on a variety of topics. He joins Michael to...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:35
Workforce Challenges in Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is facing a labor shortage. In this episode, Michael is joined by Julian Odeh, team manager of international consulting at Tebis AG, who has worked with companies in several companies to bring an interesting perspecti...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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45:19
Manufacturing and the Economy - Where We Are, Where We're Going (and how to get there)
In this episode, recorded in November 2021, Michael talks with Cara Walton, director at Harbour Results, Inc., about the economy – recent past, present and future. Cara and Michael touch on topics including demand and its impact on spending, la...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:19
Industry 4.0
In this episode, we are joined by James Ricci, a 25-year manufacturing industry veteran to talk about Industry 4.0 and why you need to start implementing more automation in your company now. The discussion includes the future workforce, what In...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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47:25
The Future of CAD/CAM
In our first full-length episode, we take a look at the future of CAD/CAM software. In this discussion, Michael Thiessen, sales manager at Tebis Americas is joined by Gerardo Mueller, international director of sales at Tebis AG. They share insi...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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48:20