Manufacturing Happy Hour · 20 Jun 2025 · 15m
Host Chris Luecke and Jake Hall preview Automatica 2025, the major automation and robotics trade show in Munich, Germany, scheduled for June 24–27. They discuss the significance of German manufacturing, its vocational training model, and the unique scale of European trade show culture compared to US events. The hosts also highlight specific companies like Siemens, Kuka, and Zimmer Group that they plan to visit, while sharing personal anecdotes about Munich's food and beer culture.
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This episode is a promotional announcement for the PDX 2025 Product Development Expo, scheduled for October 21–22 in Phoenix, Arizona. The event is described as a two-day hands-on training experience for engineers, featuring over 50 sessions and 35+ exhibitors. Topics covered include GD&T, DFM, automation, additive manufacturing, and motion control, with real-time consulting available to attendees.
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