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S5E45 Andy Wells | Touching Lives Through Engineering (Rerun)

Being an Engineer · 8 Nov 2024 · 1h 00m · Episode 45

What this episode covers

Andy Wells, founder and CEO of Wells Technology, shares his journey from a poverty-stricken upbringing to building a successful manufacturing business in Minnesota. He discusses the early challenges of starting Wells Tech with only $1,300, the pivot to pneumatic tools, and the critical importance of design for manufacturability (DFM) and tolerance management in CNC machining. Wells also details his social engineering initiative, which trains individuals with felonies or from disadvantaged backgrounds, transforming them into skilled technicians and loyal employees.

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companies scaling up

Topics

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Companies
Wells Technology, Polaris Industries, Pipeline Design & Engineering
Products
pneumatic shears
Tools
CNC machine

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