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BONUS: How is the Manufacturing Industry Doing Halfway through 2025? Recorded at Hexagon LIVE 2025

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 19 Aug 2025 · 28m

What this episode covers

Host Chris Luecke moderates a panel of industry podcasters—Jim Mayer of The Manufacturing Connector, Nikki Gonzalez of Automation Ladies, Mike Payne of Hill Manufacturing & Fabrication, and Nick Goellner of Hennig—at Hexagon LIVE 2025 to assess the manufacturing industry's health halfway through 2025. The group discusses standout technologies from the event, including 3D-printed medical implants and ocean-trash surfboards, before pivoting to a mid-year check-in where they identify access to capital and geopolitical uncertainty as primary concerns. Despite these challenges, the panelists express optimism about the industry's resilience, advising manufacturers to invest in internal processes, team training, and strong vendor relationships during periods of operational lulls.

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Hexagon, The Manufacturing Connector, Hennig, Weintek USA, Hill Manufacturing & Fabrication
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Automation Ladies, MakingChips, Manufacturing Culture Podcast

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