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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.

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The All-Axis Podcast

The Aerospace and Manufacturing Industries: A Global Discussion

May 20, 2025 • Michael Thiessen, Pedro Nunes, Guillaume Bansard, Giancarlo Grinza, Paul Scally

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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 Michael Thiessen takes a global perspective, bringing together four international Tebis technical experts: Pedro Nunes (Portugal), Guillaume Bansard (France), Giancarlo Grinza (Italy), and Paul Scally (United Kingdom). Together, they compare notes on how European manufacturing centers are navigating the shift between traditional automotive tooling and high-precision aerospace production. The panel breaks down cross-border trends in digital twin adoption, industrial AI integration, workforce skill requirements, and national technology investments driving global competitiveness.

Whether you are a global manufacturing executive, precision machine shop owner, or CAD/CAM manager, this episode offers a rare, multi-country view of the challenges and opportunities defining modern industrial manufacturing.

In this episode:
00:00 - Introduction: A Global Perspective on Modern Manufacturing
05:15 - Comparing European Markets: Automotive vs. Aerospace Dynamics
14:30 - Capital Investments & National Support for Advanced Manufacturing
23:40 - Adopting Digital Twins & AI Across International Shop Floors
32:10 - Bridging the Global Skills Gap & Developing Technical Expertise
42:05 - Regional Takeaways: Key Drivers for Competitiveness in 2025 and Beyond

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Michael Thiessen

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