Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast

Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast offers news and information for the people who make, store and move things and those who manage and maintain the facilities where that work gets done. Manufacturers from chemical producers to automakers to machine shops can listen for critical insights into the technologies, economic conditions and best practices that can influence how to best run facilities to reach operational excellence.

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Corbel’s Le'ora Lichtenstein shares how AI and embedded financing are transforming industrial equipment buying journeys.
Feb. 24, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, learn how ERP and machine monitoring can transform shop-floor visibility.
Dec. 8, 2025
In this episode of Great Question, IFS Loops CEO Somya Kapoor breaks down how agentic AI workers automate high-volume industrial workflows.
Nov. 24, 2025
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, explore how plants can use predictive maintenance tech without losing the human insight needed to solve real problems...
Nov. 17, 2025
In this episode of Great Question, RMC Global's Trae Mazza shares what testing Siemens' RuggedCom devices revealed about OT security gaps
Oct. 24, 2025
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, hear how David Brown, CTO at TE Connectivity, breaks down the real steps to make AI useful—from speeding up design ...
July 15, 2025
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Cody Kaufmann, business development manager at SEPCO, discusses the company's first-of-its-kind air sealing solution that helps plastics manufacturers reduce scrap and improve...
June 4, 2025
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, learn how automation can help your manufacturing business stay resilient and efficient during economic downturns.
May 14, 2025
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Podcast: The Practical Guide to AI on the Factory Floor
Cut through the hype and understand the differences between Generative and Agentic AI and what their distinct capabilities mean for your factory's future in this episode of Great...
April 8, 2025
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Podcast: How to Avoid Digital Transformation Pitfalls
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, hear Critical Manufacturing CEO Francisco Almada Lobo detail why manufacturers must first streamline processes and ...
March 28, 2025
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In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Vera Nieuwland of Kaufman Rossin outlines a strategic approach for mid-market manufacturers to adopt digital commerce...
March 25, 2025
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, explore the importance of IP67 ratings for industrial networking, gaining practical guidance for choosing the right...
March 12, 2025
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, discover the promise of time-sensitive networking and how to overcome its challenges when integrating it into existing...
Feb. 11, 2025
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, our expert panel discusses what manufacturers should do to prepare for the upcoming tariff changes and how they may...
Nov. 25, 2024
Discover how effective data management during shift changeovers can boost plant uptime and safety in the latest episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, featuring IFS...
Nov. 21, 2024
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, learn how to streamline your next plant turnaround with seven proven steps from an industry expert.
Nov. 12, 2024
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Mark Harris from HeroWear explores how exosuits impact worker well-being and retention.
Oct. 22, 2024
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Amatrium's Andrew Halonen explains why AI is a must-have and how to apply it to solve real problems in manufacturing...
Oct. 22, 2024
Robert Brooks examines AI's hype and its impact on big data in this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast.
Oct. 15, 2024
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Trane's Trevor Joelson discusses how manufacturers are saving energy and money through electrification.
Oct. 10, 2024
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Ryan Kuhlenbeck and Greg Whitt share how small and mid-sized manufactures are embracing digital strategies, starting...
Oct. 8, 2024
Vikki Young from Sherwin-Williams explores the unique challenges of flooring in EV battery facilities and how to protect them in this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing...
Sept. 19, 2024
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, dive into the world of robotics research and explore some fascinating new developments that are shaping our future....
Sept. 17, 2024
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, our editors come to you live from the IMTS 2024 show floor, sharing insights and impressions of the event.
Sept. 11, 2024