That’s a wrap on Season 1 of the Manufacturing Meet Up. In this episode, hosts Alvaro Cuba and Ed Ballina share clips of their most popular segments, along with never-before-seen footage from the unaired pilot episode. There are plenty of laughs, surprises, and, most importantly, gratitude for all our listeners and subscribers. We can’t wait to meet up with you in 2025 – we’ll be back on-air with Season 2 in the spring!

To keep the conversation going:
Email us: mmu@augury.com
Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com

Download the full podcast here:
Apple
Spotify
Amazon Music
iHeart Radio
YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)

With 2024 almost in the rearview mirror, Ed and Alvaro take a look back at the stories and trends that shaped this year in manufacturing. Then, they practice their fortune-telling skills, predicting what they think 2025 will bring to the industry. From AI to plant floor culture, they’ve got an opinion on pretty much everything–and they want to hear your thoughts, too.

To keep the conversation going:
Email us: mmu@augury.com
Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com

Download the full podcast here:
Apple
Spotify
Amazon Music
iHeart Radio
YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)

In this episode of the Manufacturing Meet Up, Ed Ballina and Alvaro Cuba discuss the evolving role of AI in manufacturing, emphasizing its potential as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement for human workers. They cover creative (or kind of crazy) machine and process fixes on the shop floor and drive home the importance of mentorship in professional growth.

Takeaways include:

• Collaboration between humans and machines is key.

• Simplicity in solutions can lead to significant improvements.

• Owning your work leads to greater satisfaction and success.

To keep the conversation going:
Email us: mmu@augury.com
Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com

Download the full podcast here:
Apple
Spotify
Amazon Music
iHeart Radio
YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)

Digital transformation and artificial intelligence are reshaping the manufacturing industry. In this episode, Ed and Alvaro discuss the current state of AI adoption and the challenges and strategies for successful implementation. Ultimately, it’s about integrating people, processes, and technology and finding new metrics to measure success.

To read the article referenced in this episode, click here:
AI in Manufacturing Market to Soar to USD 156.1 Billion by 2033

To keep the conversation going:
Email us: mmu@augury.com
Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com

Download the full podcast here:
Apple
Spotify
Amazon Music
iHeart Radio
YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15) in the U.S., and Ed Ballina and Alvaro Cuba are celebrating with two special guests. They welcome Nathalie Hernandez (TECO) and Mike Ortega (PepsiCo) to the show, with a focus on this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme: “Pioneers of Change, Shaping the Future Together.” The four discuss:

• Career trajectory

• Biggest challenges to overcome

• Advice for other Hispanics pursuing a career in manufacturing

To keep the conversation going:
Email us: mmu@augury.com
Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com

Download the full podcast here:
Apple

Spotify
Amazon Music
iHeart Radio
YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)

In this episode of the Manufacturing Meet Up podcast, Ed Ballina and Alvaro Cuba are taking listener questions in an Ask Me Anything format.

They discuss:

• Strategies to avoid pilot purgatory when implementing new technologies

• Crazy stories about the unexpected root causes of machine failures (squirrels play a role)

• Their personal journeys into the manufacturing industry

To keep the conversation going:
Email us: mmu@augury.com
Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com

Download the full podcast here:
Apple
Spotify
Amazon Music
iHeart Radio
YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)

Ed and Alvaro welcome their first-ever guest to the show: David Ballina!

David is a 15+ year veteran of manufacturing, and his resume includes roles with PepsiCo, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and PCA. He is currently the general manager of Operational Excellence Consulting.

Ed and Alvaro kick off the episode by covering the creative ways businesses are reducing waste and contributing to the circular economy. Then, they interview David to hear his insights and learn about his experiences rolling out TPM and 5S on the plant floor.

To keep the conversation going:
Email us: mmu@augury.com
Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com

Download the full podcast here:
Apple
Spotify
Amazon Music
iHeart Radio
YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)

Ed and Alvaro answer listener questions:

• Where should you look for savings when you implement machine health?

• What should I have learned in trade school to help me succeed and grow in my career?

Alvaro also complains to the dean of his university, and Ed discusses how machine health can actually make us better corporate citizens.

To keep the conversation going:
Email us: mmu@augury.com
Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com

Download the full podcast here:

Apple
Spotify
Amazon Music
iHeart Radio
YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)