# 156: "Clash of the Grinders: Student Edition" and the Future of Skilled Trades, presented by 3M

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2023-10-12
- Length: 59m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-10-12-156-clash-of-the-grinders-student-edition-and-the-future-of-skilled-trades-prese
- Listen: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com

## Summary

Chris Luecke interviews five guests about 3M's 'Clash of the Grinders: Student Edition' competition and the future of skilled trades. Students Ryan Spivey and Eduardo Rodriguez discuss their career pivots into welding, while instructor Todd Bridegum explains how curricula are evolving to include automation and soft skills. Roger Teddyesky of NC3 details industry-recognized certifications, and Scott Barnett of 3M describes how robotics and vision systems are automating abrasive processes.

## Chapters

- [0:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-10-12-156-clash-of-the-grinders-student-edition-and-the-future-of-skilled-trades-prese#t=50) Introduction: Clash of the Grinders and Episode Overview
- [4:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-10-12-156-clash-of-the-grinders-student-edition-and-the-future-of-skilled-trades-prese#t=246) Ryan Spivey: From Firefighter to Welding Student
- [16:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-10-12-156-clash-of-the-grinders-student-edition-and-the-future-of-skilled-trades-prese#t=996) Todd Bridegum: Evolving Curriculum and Soft Skills
- [27:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-10-12-156-clash-of-the-grinders-student-edition-and-the-future-of-skilled-trades-prese#t=1646) Eduardo Rodriguez: Career Pivot and Meditative Welding
- [33:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-10-12-156-clash-of-the-grinders-student-edition-and-the-future-of-skilled-trades-prese#t=2015) Roger Teddyesky: NC3 Certifications and Emerging Skills
- [46:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-10-12-156-clash-of-the-grinders-student-edition-and-the-future-of-skilled-trades-prese#t=2761) Scott Barnett: 3M Robotics and Automation Technology

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- 3M (company)
- Clash of the Grinders: Student Edition (product)
- FANUC (company)
- Gateway Technical College (company)
- Minneapolis College (company)
- Richard Daly College (company)
- NC3 (company)
- Snap-on Tools (company)
- Starrett (company)
- Kobota (company)
- Apple (company)
- FabTech (other)

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- [Make the Right Chips, Do the Right Work, Ep #12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lights-out/2025-02-05-make-the-right-chips-do-the-right-work-ep-12) (Lights Out)
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