Podcasts by Shop Matters

Shop Matters - Ep. 54 Collective Efforts That Continue to Benefit Your Shop Floor from 2023-09-22T14:34:49

Wade Anderson is joined by Okuma's own Mike Hampton and Brandon Glenn to discuss how partnerships allow Okuma to provide the highest level of customer support available. From collaborative p...

Shop Matters - Ep. 53 Always a Step Ahead from 2023-09-01T13:15:39

On this episode of Shop Matters, Okuma's Wade Anderson and Mike Hampton sit down with Larry Robbins of SMW Autoblok. Larry shares his company's drive to create premium technologies and p...

Shop Matters - Bonus Episode: From Shop Floors to BBQ Pits from 2023-08-18T14:11:06

On this mouth-watering episode of Shop Matters, grill masters Wade Anderson of Okuma and Chris Kozell of Mastercam are cooking up all things barbecue! From exploring various barbecue techniques ...

Shop Matters - Ep. 52 Everyone Wants to Be At IMTS from 2023-01-06T17:42:59

IMTS never sleeps…seriously! According to Doug Woods and Michelle Edmonson of AMT, preparation for IMTS 2024 is already underway. This last episode of our IMTS series previews what's in store fo...

Shop Matters - Ep. 51 From Zero to Aerospace from 2022-12-29T18:34:50

Mach Machine is on the mic. Originally manufacturing novices, Dan and Angela Olsen get into the details of high-volume part production. Hear why they confidently rely on Okuma's MB-5000HII for r...

Shop Matters - Ep. 50 Sewing Machines and Sales from 2022-12-23T14:19:08

What inspired Julia McDonough to pursue a career in manufacturing? Wade Anderson gets the answer, and more, in the latest episode of Shop Matters. Julia reflects on her very first IMTS experienc...

Shop Matters - Ep. 49 Staying Sharp with Squid Industries from 2022-12-16T21:24:51

We're flipping out over this episode. Straight from the Owner and President himself, hear from Lucas Cao about the inception of Squid Industries and making the switch from a competitor's machine...

Shop Matters - Ep. 48 Tightening Tolerances & Challenging the Mind from 2022-12-09T16:26:02

Automation, hot industries, and digitalization. Craig Cottrell is in the Shop Matters podcast booth at IMTS! The SVP of Strategic Accounts for Morris Group, Inc. explains his own perception of m...

Shop Matters - Ep. 47 There's No Place Like IMTS from 2022-12-02T19:22:14

Meghan Summers-West, President & CEO of Mastercam, reflects on partnerships, Mastercam's tech-first focus, and selling relationships instead of products. Grateful to be back at IMTS 2022 aft...

Shop Matters - Ep. 46 The Right Data at the Right Time from 2022-11-25T17:12:34

MetalQuest's Scott Harms and Scott Volk are the latest guests to join Wade Anderson in the Shop Matters podcast booth at IMTS 2022. These industry experts explain how the connectivity of data br...

Shop Matters - Ep. 45 Horizontal Machining Centers: Hidden Gems from 2022-11-18T19:30:18

John Saunders and Wade Anderson celebrate the benefits of horizontal machining centers, including lights-out manufacturing and the increasing popularity of industry training programs. Insights f...

Shop Matters - Ep. 44 How Do You Automate Your Operations? from 2022-11-11T17:58:39

James Cooper from FANUC America Corporation brings 40 years of automation experience to the Shop Matters podcast booth at IMTS 2022. Joining our host Wade Anderson to discuss pre-engineered auto...

Shop Matters - Ep. 43 Winning Races with Okuma Machines from 2022-11-04T12:30:57

Rocky Helms of Richard Childress Racing (RCR) meets Wade Anderson in the Shop Matters podcast booth! In this exclusive episode recorded at IMTS 2022, Rocky Helms explains how Okuma machines and ...

Shop Matters - Ep. 42 Service and Support Since the 1980s from 2022-10-28T13:46:30

Greg Hartwig, Vice President of Sales at Hartwig, Inc., joins the booth for Shop Matters' exclusive IMTS podcast series. In this episode, Wade Anderson and Greg Hartwig discuss the importance of...

Shop Matters - Ep. 41 It Takes More Than One Company to Make a Part from 2022-10-21T08:52:23

Host Wade Anderson sits down with Nick Goellner of AME and Hennig to reflect on the importance of their partnerships with best-in-class machinists, manufacturers, and producers when working thro...

Shop Matters - Ep. 40 On the Cutting Edge with Equipment and Technology from 2022-10-14T14:05:25

Live from IMTS, Wade Anderson and Nicole Wolter discuss the simple beginnings of HM Manufacturing in her grandparents' basement, and how it evolved into the flourishing business it is today. Wit...

Shop Matters - Ep. 39 State of the Global Machine Tool Industry from 2022-10-04T19:21:30

In this episode from the special IMTS 2022 series of our Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is joined by Okuma America CEO Tad Yamamoto. Listen as they discuss recent global manufacturing ...

Shop Matters - Ep. 38 Magnetic Workholding, 5-Axis Vices, and Constant Improvements from 2022-07-29T12:53:13

In this episode of Shop Matters, Okuma's Wade Anderson and Michael Gaunce of SCHUNK discuss machining innovations with magnetic workholdings and 5-axis vices, as well as the value of customer fe...

Shop Matters - Ep. 37 Institutions Collaborating to Improve Manufacturing from 2022-07-15T16:57:02

On this episode of Shop Matters, Wade Anderson sits down with manufacturing experts from OPEN MIND and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to discuss the latest innovations in hybrid manufacturing and...

Shop Matters - Ep. 36 The Latest in Cutting Tools and Digitization from 2022-07-01T15:28:09

Learn great insights from Sandvik Coromant’s John Winter as he discusses the current marvels of cutting tools and ways to extend your tool life. Also, discover how Industry 4.0 and data pla...

Shop Matters - Ep. 35 Racing and Machining from 2022-06-17T16:56:27

On this episode of Shop Matters, host Wade Anderson discusses the relationship between racing and machining with Rocky Helms of Richard Childress Racing and Okuma's own Tom O'Toole. Hear how man...

Shop Matters - Ep. 34 Lathe Functions to Set Your Process Apart from 2022-06-03T16:15:05

The Okuma lathe product line boasts of many features that have been greatly enhanced over the decades. In this Shop Matters podcast episode, our experts dive into standard lathe technologies tha...

Shop Matters - Ep. 33 HAINBUCH Workholding: Innovations that Inspire from 2022-05-20T12:53:41

Join as Al Dopf from HAINBUCH shares his company’s passion for workholding and how their solutions can be used for various machining applications from ID/OD clamping to 5-axis machining. Also, l...

Shop Matters - Ep. 32 Overcoming Skilled Labor Shortage from 2022-05-06T14:52:51

In this episode of Shop Matters, hear what Craig Lamb, Vice President of Corporate and Continuing Education at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, says are the keys to attracting and retainin...

Shop Matters - Ep. 31 Enhancing Your Machine Tool with Data from 2022-04-22T18:26:44

On this episode of Shop Matters, Wade Anderson talks with Rob Caron of Caron Engineering and John Joseph of Datanomix. Discover how the combined data analytics technologies of these companies ca...

Shop Matters - Ep. 30 HM Manufacturing: From Surviving to Thriving from 2021-12-03T18:12:43

On this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is joined by Nicole Wolter, President of HM Manufacturing, to discuss HM Manufacturing's transformation over the years and the...

Shop Matters - Ep. 29: Newman M2M: Technology to Help Improve Manufacturing from 2021-11-19T18:21:13

On this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is joined by Bryan Newman from Newman M2M as they discuss the manufacturing innovations of Okuma partner Caron Engineering, fr...

Shop Matters - Ep. 28 Planning Workholding With Automation In Mind from 2021-11-08T14:16:08

On this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is joined by Jack Rushlander from Jergens and Arie Thompson from Gosiger Automation as they discuss the affordability of autom...

Shop Matters - Ep. 27 Embracing Technology from 2021-10-22T14:39:29

On this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is joined by Okuma applications engineer Craig Mainzinger to discuss how advanced technologies such as automation are becoming...

Shop Matters - Ep. 26 The Dynamic Duo of Connectivity and Maintenance from 2021-08-13T14:59:24

On this episode of Okuma's Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson and Okuma business development specialist Mike Hampton talk about the relationship between connectivity and maintenance a...

Shop Matters - Ep. 25 Okuma & Mayfran: Clean Machines Make Efficient Machining from 2021-07-16T15:40:41

On this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson sits down with Ben Bailey of Mayfran International to discuss how proper material handling and scrap removal can improve your ...

Shop Matters - Ep. 24 BIG KAISER and the Importance of High-Performance Tooling from 2021-07-02T14:16:27

On this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is hitting the road to visit BIG KAISER Tooling, one of Okuma’s Partners in THINC. Listen now and explore the partnership betw...

Shop Matters - Ep. 23 The Way Forward from 2021-06-18T14:26:48

On this episode, host Wade Anderson is joined by Jim King, President of Okuma America, to talk about surviving a changing manufacturing landscape in 2020 and how to move forward with confidence....

Shop Matters - Ep. 23 The New Way Forward from 2021-06-18T14:26:48

On this episode, host Wade Anderson is joined by Jim King, President of Okuma America, to talk about surviving a changing manufacturing landscape in 2020 and how to move forward with confidence....

Ep. 22 Robotics: Importance of Experience and How We Can Automate from Simple to Complex from 2021-04-09T13:22:47

On this episode, host Wade Anderson is joined by John Tuohy of FANUC America and Dave Baldetti of Gosiger Automation as they discuss their collective experience with automation systems and how a...

Ep. 21: Digital Manufacturing from 2021-03-26T13:41:06

On this episode, host Wade Anderson is joined by Nick Spurrett, Vice President of CAMBRIO, to discuss digital manufacturing and developing digital programs that make machining processes efficien...

Ep. 20 Okuma & Praemo: Preventive & Predictive Maintenance from 2021-03-12T13:59:05

On this episode, Wade talks with Okuma business development specialist Mike Hampton and Andy Henderson, CTO of Praemo, as they discuss the differences between preventative and predictive mainten...

Ep. 19 Okuma & Fastems: Maximizing Machine Use from 2020-11-13T09:00

Join host Wade Anderson and guest, Bob Baldizzi, as they discuss Fastems, maximizing machine use and FMS systems.

Ep. 18 Goellner: Finding Your Passion from 2020-10-30T09:00

Shop Matters is a podcast designed to talk about the world of machining and manufacturing with your host, Wade Anderson. Sponsored by Okuma America.

Join host Wade Anderson and Nick Goell...

Ep. 17 SCHUNK & Automation from 2020-10-16T09:00

Join host Wade Anderson and guest, Allan Logan, as they discuss SCHUNK and automation.

Ep. 16 Okuma & Velocity: A Quality Relationship from 2020-10-02T09:00

Join host, Wade Anderson, as he sits down with Velocity's General Manager, Jeff Estes, to discuss the benefits of the partnership between Okuma and Velocity, as well as the importance of lights-...

Ep. 15 FANUC Robotics – Automation, New Features & Misconceptions from 2020-09-18T09:00

Join host Wade Anderson as he discusses all things robotics with FANUC Senior Account Manager, John Tuohy.

Ep. 14 What to Expect from a Virtual IMTS 2020 from 2020-09-04T09:00

Host Wade Anderson sits down with AMT's Michelle Edmonson to discuss IMTS 2020, and what you can expect from their new, virtual experience.

Ep. 13 Life at MP Systems from 2020-06-26T08:00

On our first socially-distant podcast, host Wade Anderson talks with members of the MP Systems community - Kermit Wright (National Sales Manager), Mike Sayers (Founder & General Manager), &n...

Ep. 12 Top Unused OSP Control Features from 2020-04-17T09:00

Join host Wade Anderson as he discusses the top unused OSP control features with Okuma experts Chris Davala & Ron Raniszewski.

Ep. 11 Machine Smarter, Not Harder from 2020-04-03T10:00

Join us this week as our host Wade Anderson discusses life in a machine shop with industry experts from MasterCam and StarHagen.

Ep. 10 QualiChem & All Things Coolant from 2020-03-20T13:00

Join host, Wade Anderson, and John Wiley with QualiChem as they discuss all things coolant-related.

Ep. 9 Machine Technology & Connectivity from 2020-02-26T16:09:41

Join Wade as he discusses Okuma machine technology and connectivity with Casey, Principal Engineer for Software and FA Products,  and Brad, Controls Product Specialist.

Ep. 8 Closed Loop Machining & Partner Events from 2020-02-14T15:20:34

In this week's episode, host Wade Anderson speaks with Dan Parry with DP Technologies and Bill Cox with Renishaw about closed loop machining, as well as upcoming partner events.

Ep. 7 - High Pressure Coolant & Advanced Connectivity from 2020-01-31T17:22:47

Host Wade Anderson speaks with Ron Parker and Randy Louis from LNS, the one stop shop for machine-tool peripherals, about high pressure coolant and advanced machine connectivity.

Ep. 6 - Company Culture from 2020-01-16T20:59:53

Host Wade Anderson speaks with Okuma's COO Jim King about the need for strong company culture, especially with the lack of skilled labor in the manufacturing industry.

Ep.5 - Workholding Solutions from 2020-01-03T20:50:53

Host Wade Anderson speaks with Jason Bateman of Jergens Inc. about what's new in the workholding segment of the manufacturing industry and the aspects of Jergens' integrated approach to manufact...

Ep. 4 - Automation and Robotics from 2019-12-20T16:40:08

Host Wade Anderson speaks with Greg of Gosiger Automation Solutions about automation, robotics, and their roles in the future of manufacturing.

Ep. 3 - Gear Milling from 2019-12-09T15:52:31

Host Wade Anderson speaks with Jeff of Velocity Products and Chris of Okuma America about gear milling on non-traditional manufacturing equipment, such as multitasking machines. 

Ep. 2 - CAD/CAM Software from 2019-11-15T16:56:42

Host Wade Anderson speaks with Dan Parry and Cooper Ferguson of DP Technology, a company best known for its Esprit Software, the premiere programming software for creating NC code for CNC machin...

Ep. 1 - EMO 2019 Recap from 2019-10-23T20:25:58

Host Wade Anderson speaks with Craig Cottrell, 30-year veteran of Morris Group Incorporated, about EMO 2019, as well as what's going on in the machine industry today.