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  • Freight Forward Thinking: Moving Metal with Freight 130 | S01E04
    2025/05/09
    Freight Forward Thinking: Moving Metal with Sam Shine of Freight 130 | Metals and Advanced Manufacturing

    Join Jennifer Betts on Metals and Advanced Manufacturing as she interviews Sam Shine, director of sales at Utility Recyclers International and co-founder of Freight 130.

    With over a century of experience in metals recycling, Sam and his team at Manitoba Corporation have developed an innovative logistics management software tailored for the metals and recycling industry.

    Discover how Freight 130 helps companies streamline operations, manage logistics, and improve efficiencies with features like a visual calendar and comprehensive analytics.

    Don't miss this insightful conversation on advancing technology in the metals industry.
    00:00 Introduction to Metals and Advanced Manufacturing Podcast
    00:36 Introducing the New Series and Today's Guest
    01:30 Sam Shine's Background and Journey
    02:36 The Birth of Freight 130
    03:30 Challenges and Innovations in Logistics
    05:38 Developing and Testing Freight 130
    06:43 Key Features and User Feedback
    09:01 Adoption and Impact on the Industry
    18:32 Future Prospects and Final Thoughts
    24:31 Conclusion and Contact Information

    Produced by Magnar Metals

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelshine/
    https://freight130.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifershermanbetts/
    https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/metals-and-advanced-manufacturing--6517641
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/utility-services-of-the-americas/
    https://www.magnarmetals.com/
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    28 分
  • Six Generations of Innovation: From Traditional to Digital Manufacturing in Metal Fabrication | S01E03
    2025/03/13
    Innovating Legacy: Timothy Hofmann on Modernizing a Sixth-Generation Metal Fabrication Company

    In this episode of Metals in Advanced Manufacturing, host Jennifer Betts sits down with Timothy Hofmann, VP of Operations at Frank B. Clayton's Son Inc., a sixth-generation metal fabrication company.

    Timothy shares the rich history of the 126-year-old company, its challenges, and the innovations under his leadership, including digital transformations, lean manufacturing principles, and advanced quoting systems.

    Together, they discuss the importance of adapting to modern technologies to remain competitive in the metals industry.

    IG: @fb_claytons
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frank-b--claytons-sons-inc-/
    Website: https://sheetmetal.parts/
    Email: tim@fbclaytons.com

    00:00 Introduction to Metals in Advanced Manufacturing
    00:36 Overview of the Podcast Series
    01:20 Introducing Timothy Hofmann
    02:00 The Legacy of Frank B. Clayton's Son Inc.
    02:46 Timothy's Journey in the Family Business
    06:54 Innovations and Challenges in Metal Fabrication
    09:31 Digital Transformation and Inventory Management
    14:11 Adopting Paperless Parts for Quoting
    23:54 Streamlining the Quoting Process
    24:49 Challenges in Metal Fabrication Industry
    27:19 Innovative Inventory Management
    29:28 Digital Job Board Implementation
    32:34 Customer Portal Development
    37:24 Lessons from Miscommunication
    41:01 Future of Manufacturing Transparency
    43:25 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

    Produced by Magnar Metals
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    45 分
  • Green Steel: Shedding DeyLight on Carbon | S01E02
    2025/02/27
    Green Steel: Shedding DeyLight on Carbon with Rijuta Dey | Metals and Advanced Manufacturing Podcast

    In this episode of the Metals and Advanced Manufacturing podcast, host Jennifer Betts welcomes Rijuta Dey, a senior steel reporter at FastMarkets, to discuss the green steel movement.

    Rijuta talks about the recent launch of green steel prices in the U.S. after successful rollouts in Europe and Asia.

    She highlights the industry's struggle to define 'green steel' and the efforts to reduce carbon emissions in steel production.

    They delve into the roles of electric arc furnaces (EAFs) and blast furnace production and discuss government incentives, consumer demand for green steel, and the potential impact of the U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal.

    Tune in to explore the complexities and advancements in the decarbonization of the steel industry.

    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
    01:03 Understanding Green Steel
    02:05 Challenges in Decarbonizing Steel
    04:09 Green Steel Premiums and Market Dynamics
    08:41 Technological Differences in Steel Production
    11:12 Government Policies and Industry Impact
    16:17 Global Perspectives on Green Steel
    21:11 Future of Green Steel and Industry Innovations
    40:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    43 分
  • Breaking It Down: How the Prolerizer Built the Future | S01E01
    2025/02/12
    ⚙️ Breaking It Down: How the Prolerizer Built the Future

    In this special episode of the Metals and Advanced Manufacturing podcast, host Jennifer Betts explores the fascinating history and impact of The Prolerizer—a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized recycling in the metals industry.

    Joined by industry leaders Robin Wiener, president of the Recycled Materials Association, and Becky Proler, president of SCR Recycling, the discussion covers how The Prolerizer made recycling large-scale materials like automobiles faster and more efficient.

    The episode delves into the legacy of the Proler family, technological advancements in recycling, and the upcoming Smithsonian exhibit showcasing this pivotal innovation.

    Tune in to celebrate the past achievements and future innovations in recycling and manufacturing.

    Metals & Advanced Manufacturing Podcast
    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
    00:46 Meet the Guests: Leaders in Recycling
    02:07 The Prolerizer: A Revolutionary Invention
    05:19 The Legacy and Impact of the Prolerizer
    17:46 Technological Advancements in Recycling
    20:35 Challenges and Future Directions
    25:46 Smithsonian Recognition and Industry Celebration
    43:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Produced by Magnar Metals

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifershermanbetts/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-wiener-2049954/
    https://www.isri.org/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-proler-b30764244/
    https://scoresupply.com/
    https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/archival-collection/sova-nmah-ac-1607
    https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/metals-and-advanced-manufacturing-podcast
    https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/archival-collection/sova-nmah-ac-1607?edan_fq%5B0%5D=-date%3A%221960s%22
    https://www.magnarmetals.com/
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    46 分