Rapid Fire Manufacturing
Rapid Fire Manufacturing
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Rapid Fire Manufacturing on Spotify
Welcome to Rapid Fire Manufacturing, the podcast where we spotlight the people, processes, and innovations driving the manufacturing industry forward. Hosted by David Turner, this show is all about quick, engaging conversations with industry leaders, machinists, and experts who make the manufacturing world turn.
Each episode dives into topics like cutting-edge technology, workforce challenges, and the stories behind the tools and techniques shaping modern production.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics related to manufacturing, including technology advancements, workforce challenges, and educational practices. For example, episodes discuss the importance of mentorship in attracting younger talent to manufacturing careers, the role of automation in productivity, and strategies for effective marketing in the manufacturing sector.
Rapid Fire Manufacturing on Spotify
Welcome to Rapid Fire Manufacturing, the podcast where we spotlight the people, processes, and innovations driving the manufacturing industry forward. Hosted by David Turner, this show is all about quick, engaging conversations with industry leaders, machinists, and experts who make the manufacturing world turn.
Each episode dives into topics like cutting-edge technology, workforce challenges, and the stories behind the tools and techniques shaping modern production.
In this episode of Rapid Fire Manufacturing, David Turner sits down with Tim Ridderbos, Vice President of Circular Business Development at Shapiro Metals, to explore the future of sustainable manufacturing.
Tim shares his journey from swinging hammers in construction to leading circular business initiatives that help manufacturers recover materials and drive profit with purpose. He explains how recycling is shifting from “scrap” to recycled materials, why culture and training matter on the shop floor, and how innovation and process improvement are reshaping manufacturing across aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
This conversation dives into the business case for sustainability, the importance of employee engagement, and how every manufacturer can find hidden value in what’s leaving the back door.
00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Manufacturing
05:02 The Journey into Manufacturing
10:16 The Mission Behind Recycling
16:51 Innovations in Recycling Technology
21:04 The Future of Recycled Materials
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