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Manufacturing Runs The World

Manufacturing Runs The World

著者： Justin Schnor Flipeleven
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 Can a normal guy learn engineering — not from textbooks, but from the people who live it? That’s the challenge. I’m Justin Schnor, and I’m setting out to learn how the world is actually built — one factory, one robot, and one engineer at a time. I’m diving headfirst into the world of modern manufacturing — where technology, creativity, and human problem-solving collide. Along the way, real engineers are teaching me their craft: how to think, design, and build like they do. 👊 Because learning how the world is built might just change the way you see it.Justin Schnor, Flipeleven
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  • Wash-Line Worker to VP — His Story Changed How I See Manufacturing Forever

    Wash-Line Worker to VP — His Story Changed How I See Manufacturing Forever
    2025/11/26

    What if the American Dream never actually left — it just moved to the factory floor?

    In this episode of Manufacturing Runs The World, we're meeting with Cris of Manitowoc Tool & Manufacturing, a 300,000+ sq ft operation in Wisconsin, and I’m hit with a story that completely reframes how modern manufacturing really works.

    Cris Muchowski started here straight out of high school.

    No degree.

    No network.

    No shortcuts.

    His first job? Wash line. Cleaning parts. Entry-level. Bottom of the org chart.

    Today?

    He’s Vice President of a massive, multi-facility manufacturing company with more than 275 employees, millions of parts shipped annually, and one of the strongest tool & die + stamping operations in the Midwest.You will not hear many career arcs like this — not in corporate America, not in tech, not in finance.But you will find them in U.S. manufacturing.This is why I’m doing this series.

    This is why I’m teaching myself engineering by talking to people who built their careers with their hands, brains, discipline, and grit.

    🔧 Inside a 300,000+ sq ft Tool, Die & Stamping Operation

    MTM started in 1965 and has grown steadily for decades — not through hype, not through tech buzzwords, but through:

    • Excellence in tool & die
    • Real partnerships with OEMs
    • Skilled trades talent they trained internally
    • Operational discipline

    And a philosophy:

    “The reward for good work is more work.”

    The building Cris talks about began as 25,000 sq ft. As demand grew, they added another section… then another… then another.

    Today it spans 300,000+ sq ft across multiple operations, including a brand-new 100,000 sq ft distribution center.This is the quiet power of midwestern manufacturing — no press releases, no noise, just real capabilities and real results.

    🏭 The Career Path Schools Never Mention

    Cris’s story is the exact counterexample to every narrative young people are told today:“You need a college degree.”“Trades are a dead-end.”“Manufacturing is dying.”“You can’t build a career starting at the bottom.”

    Meanwhile…Cris went from:Wash line → Quality lab tech → Quality engineer → Quality manager → Production plant manager → VP of a 300,000 sq ft manufacturing companyThis isn’t a one-off anomaly — this is what happens when a company invests in its people and the industry values skill over paperwork.

    When people ask “Where did the middle class go?” — it’s here.🇺🇸 Why U.S. Manufacturing Is Growing AgainPost-COVID onshoring completely reshaped MTM’s customer mix.Companies are shifting from 50/50 offshore → 75/25 domestic because:

    • Container shipping doesn’t work for heavy stamped components
    • Lead times matter
    • Quality control is critical
    • Tariffs make offshore risky
    • OEMs need suppliers who can respond fast

    MTM is winning because they’ve built the capabilities before the reshoring wave hit.🧠 What I Learned in This Episode (Teach Myself Engineering Journey)From Cris, I learned:

    • Engineering knowledge lives on the shop floor — not in textbooks
    • Manufacturing careers are built through repetition, discipline, accountability
    • Toolmaking and stamping require generational skill and patience
    • Leadership comes from doing the work, not skipping steps
    • Modern manufacturing is advanced, data-driven, and deeply human
    • The best engineers often started as operators or technicians


    If you’re following my journey to “teach myself engineering by talking to real engineers,” this is one of the most important episodes so far.🚀 Subscribe & Follow the Story: @ManufacturingRunsTheWorld If you want stories that actually show what manufacturing careers look like — and not the outdated stereotypes — hit subscribe.
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    12 分
  • Inside Smart Factories And How Machines Talk

    Inside Smart Factories And How Machines Talk
    2025/10/27
    If your coffee maker can be “smart,” imagine what an entire factory can do.In this episode of Manufacturing Runs The World, host Justin Schnor sits down with Travis Cox, Chief Technology Evangelist at Inductive Automation, to reveal how the systems behind modern manufacturing actually think, move, and learn.Travis helped build Ignition, the platform used by thousands of factories—and yes, even theme-park dinosaurs—to bring machines to life. From buttons and sensors to data and decision-making, he explains how human creativity and machine logic are shaping the future of how things get made.🏭 What You’ll Learn (in plain English)How machines “talk”• Every machine has a remote, a brain, and a control room view.• The remote (HMI) is the touchscreen that operators use to run the machine.• The brain (PLC) reads sensors, makes decisions, and keeps things safe.• The control room view (SCADA) ties everything together so teams can see the whole factory in one glance.Why culture matters more than techA lot of factories aren’t stuck because of outdated machines—they’re stuck because of fear of change. Travis explains how leadership, small pilot wins, and teamwork between factory and office tech teams are what actually push automation forward.The new education revolutionTravis and his team help 270+ schools worldwide teach hands-on skills with free licenses and real-world projects—students building robots, wiring sensors, and designing interfaces before they even graduate. Makerspaces, community colleges, and universities are now the new talent pipeline for the next industrial era.The wildest use case everWhen an Australian company used Ignition to choreograph animatronic dinosaurs for Jurassic World and Universal Studios, Travis realized automation had officially gone cinematic. Those same control systems move robot arms, conveyors, and yes—giant mechanical raptors.What’s next for Industry 4.0 (and 5.0)Travis keeps it real: “Most factories haven’t finished Industry 3.0.” But he also points to the growing momentum—federal investment in smart manufacturing, open data standards, and a push for interoperability—that’s accelerating progress. The future isn’t about buzzwords; it’s about connecting people, processes, and purpose.💬 Why This MattersFactories aren’t cold, robotic places—they’re living systems powered by humans who think like engineers and creators.Automation doesn’t replace people; it amplifies them.It lets someone on the floor see a problem faster, solve it safer, and make the next product better.This conversation connects everyday experiences—like your smart home or the theme park animatronic you’ve seen up close—to the hidden world of industrial automation that powers nearly everything around us.⏱️ Chapters00:00 — What Industry 5.0 really means01:30 — Travis’s origin story at Inductive Automation03:00 — How factories talk: remote, brain, control room06:00 — Why education is the secret to closing the skills gap08:15 — How culture—not tech—holds manufacturers back10:00 — The animatronic dinosaur story12:30 — The push toward open standards and smart manufacturing14:00 — How to prepare for the next generation of industrial jobs🗣️ Join the ConversationWhat’s the coolest thing you’ve ever seen a machine do?Comment below—and if you’ve toured a factory or worked with automation, share your story! We feature the best replies in future shorts.🎙️ About the ShowManufacturing Runs The World uses real stories to teach how modern engineering and manufacturing shape our everyday lives. Hosted by Justin Schnor, each episode reveals the human side of the machines—from garage inventors to automation pioneers.🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube & Apple Podcasts💡 Sponsored by Ellison Technologies & GSC 3Dhttps://elliscontechnologies.comhttps://gsc-3d.com👉 Subscribe for new episodes and turn on the bell 🔔 so you don’t miss what’s next.
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    16 分
  • The Secret to Parking Twice as Many Cars in Any City

    The Secret to Parking Twice as Many Cars in Any City
    2025/10/01

    In this episode of Manufacturing Runs The World, Shawn Adams from AutoParkIt explains how welders, fabricators, and engineers are reinventing one of the oldest urban headaches: parking. Instead of pouring more concrete, AutoParkIt doubles capacity in the same footprint, cuts operating costs by 40%, and reduces vehicle emissions by up to 83%.

    From Detroit’s historic Free Press building to California stadiums and marinas, this isn’t theory—it’s manufacturing innovation in action. Imagine fully automated garages, valet service without the valet, and EV charging that slashes infrastructure costs by millions.

    This is how manufacturing doesn’t just build products—it reshapes how cities live.

    👉 Subscribe for more stories of manufacturing innovation that impact everyday life.

    Special thanks to our sponsors Ellison Technologies and GSC 3D for making these conversations possible.
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    4 分
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