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This is the final part of the 2006 speech given by Rockwell Collins CEO, Clay Jones. I worked at Rockwell Collins from 1999-2017, and was heavily involved in the Lean Electronics program. In this clip, he answers audience questions: 1) How to immerse Lean into the culture? 2) How is he going after employee healthcare costs? (asked by George Koenigsaecker) 3) What are the biggest barriers he is concerned about? In his answers, he mentions the importance of coaching and mentoring, but also discusses the classroom and virtual training courses, knowledge management and the Communities of Practice program. He also shares some of the work that Rockwell Collins has done to drive Lean into healthcare (including a grant program I worked on). Finally, he stressed the importance of not being complacent, always looking for waste and reducing cost of nonconformance, and the strive for continuous improvement. I also share my thoughts on what happened to the Lean program when Kelly Ortberg (now the Boeing CEO and President) took over for Clay in 2013. You can watch the entire video at http://techtv.mit.edu/videos/16101-leading-rockwell-collins-lean-transformation Additional Links Clay Jones Wikipedia page Kelly Ortberg Wikipedia page George Koenigsaecker If you're interested in taking a Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt course, consider these self-paced affordable courses from OpEx Training: https://www.leansixsigmadefinition.com/shop/ Need help in your organization, or want to discuss your current work situation? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call Podcast Sponsor: Creative Safety Supply is a great resource for free guides, infographics, and continuous improvement tools. I recommend starting with their 5S guide. It includes breakdowns of the five pillars, ways to begin implementing 5S, and even organization tips and color charts. From red tags to floor marking; it's all there. Download it for free at creativesafetysupply.com/5S BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Podcasters.Spotify.com
This is part 5 of the 2006 speech given by Rockwell Collins CEO, Clay Jones. I worked at Rockwell Collins from 1999-2017, and was heavily involved in the Lean Electronics program. In this clip, you'll hear him discuss the 5 lessons learned from the first 8 years of the Lean journey at Rockwell Collins (1998 to 2006). Senior Leadership alignment Managing change and resistance Course correction when needed Implement Value Stream Mapping first Ask for help "If leadership isn't driving your Lean transformation, don't even start. It's like teaching a pig to talk. You're wasting your time, and you're annoying the pig" - Clay Jones He shares some impressive results that were partly due to Lean implementation. Stock price increase of 260%, return on investment capital from 21% to 38%, sales almost doubled from $1.8B to $3.5B, net income over 80%, both business units over 18% operating margin, along with the traditional improvements to on-time delivery, customer acceptance (quality) and sales per employee. You can watch the entire video at http://techtv.mit.edu/videos/16101-leading-rockwell-collins-lean-transformation If you're interested in taking a Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt course, consider these self-paced affordable courses from OpEx Training: https://www.leansixsigmadefinition.com/shop/ Need help in your organization, or want to discuss your current work situation? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call Podcast Sponsor: Creative Safety Supply is a great resource for free guides, infographics, and continuous improvement tools. I recommend starting with their 5S guide. It includes breakdowns of the five pillars, ways to begin implementing 5S, and even organization tips and color charts. From red tags to floor marking; it's all there. Download it for free at creativesafetysupply.com/5S BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Podcasters.Spotify.com
This is part 4 of the 2006 speech given by Rockwell Collins CEO, Clay Jones. I worked at Rockwell Collins from 1999-2017, and was heavily involved in the Lean Electronics program. In this clip, you'll hear him discuss how they expanded on the Core Process Optimization efforts to move to Lifecycle Value Stream Management. This allowed them to address the wastes in the handoffs between major processes. The VSM roles required them to change their roles, metrics, behaviors and cost allocations. "Lean is a journey, not a destination" - Clay Jones He also shares how they expanded Lean into innovation and creative processes like Engineering, Design and Development and Research. This broke the stereotype that Lean was only for manufacturing. The standardization of these major processes helped bring some consistency and efficiency to how a product was proposed, funded, managed, designed, transitioned and supported. He also reiterated the importance of knowledge management in capture information and disseminating it across the organizations and value streams. You can watch the entire video at http://techtv.mit.edu/videos/16101-leading-rockwell-collins-lean-transformation If you're interested in taking a Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt course, consider these self-paced affordable courses from OpEx Training: https://www.leansixsigmadefinition.com/shop/ Need help in your organization, or want to discuss your current work situation? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call Podcast Sponsor: Creative Safety Supply is a great resource for free guides, infographics, and continuous improvement tools. I recommend starting with their 5S guide. It includes breakdowns of the five pillars, ways to begin implementing 5S, and even organization tips and color charts. From red tags to floor marking; it's all there. Download it for free at creativesafetysupply.com/5S BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Podcasters.Spotify.com
Digital twins captured by aircraft, the new Boeing CEO is named, the airline fee disclosure rule hits a roadblock, the NGAD fighter is paused, the FAA approves BVLOS flights, Wheels Up continues to lose money, and the cause of the fatal CV-22 Osprey accident. Guest Ron Chapple is the VP of Global Strategic Solutions Digital Twins at NV5 Geospatial. He leads a team that works with clients worldwide to acquire, process, and analyze high-resolution lidar and imaging data to create digital twins for various industries and applications. The team uses leading-edge technologies and sensors to capture and visualize data. The digital twins created by NV5 are virtual representations of physical objects, processes, or systems that can be used for real-time monitoring, analysis, and simulation. Digital twins can have applications for many industries, including aviation, energy, education, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and transportation. Organizations can also use them for training and emergency planning and response. Ron describes how geospatially correct digital twins are created using LiDAR, optical, and other sensors, typically with helicopters or drones, and sometimes with fixed-wing aircraft. We learn how multiple sensor data is combined for the digital twins and the requirement for precise piloting. Ron also illustrates aviation applications for digital twins by explaining some of the airport projects undertaken by NV5. These applications include obstruction analysis, real-time monitoring of ground traffic, and operations simulation. Ron has more than 10 years of experience in lidar and imaging. He founded GEO1, a company that specialized in electric utility, oil and gas, archaeology, and coastal and highway corridor acquisition projects. GEO1 was acquired by NV5 Geospatial in June 2022 and has expanded in scope to include virtual reality, virtual production, and digital twin creation. Ron got his start in aerial cinematography. He worked with USA Today and National Geographic on projects that won a Pulitzer Prize and several EMMY awards and traveled to remote and challenging locations, such as Patagonia, the Arctic Circle, Mt. Everest, Colombia, and Hawaii, to collect and document data that can help preserve and protect natural and cultural heritage. To learn more about digital twins, see Your Guide to Geospatial Digital Twins to request a free ebook. Aviation News Boeing Board Names Kelly Ortberg President and CEO The Boeing board of directors selected Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg as the company's next president and CEO, succeeding Dave Calhoun, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg began his career as an engineer at Texas Instruments, then joined Rockwell Collins as a program manager, eventually becoming its president and CEO. He steered the company's integration with United Technologies which then became RTX after merging with Raytheon. Ortberg served on the RTX Board of Directors and is the former Chair of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Board of Governors. U.S. appeals court blocks airline fee disclosure rule The U.S. Transportation Department's new rule requiring airlines and ticket agents to disclose service fees along with airfare has been temporarily blocked by a U.S. appeals court. The industry asked the court for a temporary block and the three-judge panel said the rule "likely exceeds DOT's authority and will irreparably harm airlines." The suit was brought by United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Airlines for America, and the International Air Transport Association. See also A4A, U.S. Airlines Sue DOT Over Fee Disclosure Rule. Air Force ‘taking a pause' on NGAD next-gen fighter The US Air Force pauses the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) stealth fighter program while taking a “hard look” at the jet's design. Boeing and Lockheed Martin are believed to be the primes competing for the NGAD contract. At the same time,
*) Israel's war on Gaza reaches 300 days with about 39,500 Palestinians killed Israel's war on Gaza has reached 300 days, with over 39,445 Palestinians killed and 91,000 wounded. Gaza faces a severe blockade, leading to dire shortages of food, water, and medicine. The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to halt its military invasion in Rafah. Assassinations in Lebanon and Iran by Israel have heightened regional tensions, risking further escalation. *) UN says jailed Palestinians abused, blindfolded, fed alcohol by Israel The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has released a report detailing severe abuses faced by Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons since October 2023. The report highlights inhumane treatment, including extreme physical abuse, prolonged blindfolding, and deprivation of basic needs. Disturbing accounts also reveal the use of attack dogs, electric shocks, and sexual violence against detainees. OHCHR criticises the lack of legal justification for many detentions and the denial of access to legal representation for detainees. *) Netanyahu says ready for 'every scenario' after murdering Haniyeh in Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared his country is ready for any scenario after assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. He stated that recent operations targeted Hamas' and Hezbollah's senior figures, emphasising Israel's readiness for future threats. *) Algeria, China, Russia blast Israel at UNSC over Haniyeh assassination The UN Security Council condemned the Israeli assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. China and Algeria denounced the attack, calling it a violation of international law. Russia warned the incident could provoke widespread conflict in the Middle East. Separately, Türkiye strongly condemned the assassination, with top Turkish diplomat Hakan Fidan saying that Israel has also killed peace. *) Boeing appoints veteran new CEO amid company turmoil Boeing appointed Robert "Kelly" Ortberg as its new CEO, following David Calhoun's retirement. Ortberg, former CEO of avionics and information technology company Rockwell Collins, aims to tackle Boeing's legal, regulatory, and production issues. Boeing also reported a $1.4 billion loss in Q2, with both its commercial and defence units underperforming. The company's reputation suffers amid ongoing safety investigations and production challenges.
Noticias Económicas y Financieras En un gran impulso a la comunidad de criptomonedas, el expresidente Donald Trump hizo una aparición en la Conferencia Bitcoin 2024 en Nashville durante el fin de semana. Cabe señalar que es temporada electoral, cuando los contendientes refuerzan el apoyo necesario de sectores de la población, pero Trump también describió su nuevo amor desde un punto de vista estratégico y geopolítico. "Si no lo adoptamos [la tecnología criptográfica y bitcoin], China y otros lo harán. Mi visión es la de una América que domine el futuro". Al modificar el perfil de vencimiento de su emisión de deuda, el Departamento del Tesoro está dirigiendo las condiciones financieras y, por extensión, la economía en general. Esto puede invadir el papel fundamental que desempeña la Reserva Federal, según un nuevo estudio de Hudson Bay Capital, debido a que las emisiones descomunales de letras del Tesoro interfieren en la capacidad del banco central para contener la inflación. La novedosa herramienta -denominada "emisión activista de bonos del Tesoro"- ha sido un "impulsor importante del mercado durante el año pasado" y también se espera que "siga desempeñando un papel significativo en el año que viene". Según se informa, el exdirector de Rockwell Collins, Kelly Ortberg, está siendo considerado para el puesto de director ejecutivo de Boeing $BA para suceder a Dave Calhoun. Este último dejará el cargo a finales de año en medio de desafíos operativos y preocupaciones de seguridad. Ortberg, un veterano de la industria aeroespacial, se desempeñó como asesor del director ejecutivo de RTX y dirigió Rockwell Collins y sus entidades sucesoras durante unos ocho años mientras atravesaba fusiones y reestructuraciones. Otros candidatos potenciales para el puesto principal en Boeing incluyen a los insiders Stephanie Pope y Steve Mollenkopf, así como al director ejecutivo de Spirit AeroSystems $SPR, Pat Shanahan. Venezuela se prepara para más agitación política, ya que tanto el partido gobernante como la oposición se adjudicaron la victoria en las últimas elecciones presidenciales. Las elecciones se producen en medio de una crisis económica paralizante y sanciones que han obligado a millones de personas a abandonar el país en los últimos años. "Tenemos serias preocupaciones de que el resultado anunciado no refleje la voluntad ni los votos del pueblo venezolano", dijo el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Antony Blinken, en un comunicado. "Es fundamental que los funcionarios electorales compartan de inmediato la información con la oposición y los observadores electorales sin demora y que las autoridades electorales publiquen un recuento detallado de los votos".
This is part 3 of the 2006 speech given by Rockwell Collins CEO, Clay Jones. I worked at Rockwell Collins from 1999-2017, and was heavily involved in the Lean Electronics program. In this clip, you'll hear him discuss why they brought in some external consultants like John Shook and Denny Mead to try and figure out why all the improvements were not showing an impact on the bottom-line results or other key metrics. The RC Scorecard was developed to give a balanced view across the company, and it included a critical metric, called Cost of Nonconformance (CONC), which I was heavily involved with. He also discusses how leadership needed to become more engaged in value stream mapping to help drive the right improvements in the right areas by following the new "Lean Roadmap." You can watch the entire video at http://techtv.mit.edu/videos/16101-leading-rockwell-collins-lean-transformation If you're interested in taking a Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt course, consider these self-paced affordable courses from OpEx Training: https://www.leansixsigmadefinition.com/shop/ Need help in your organization, or want to discuss your current work situation? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call Podcast Sponsor: Creative Safety Supply is a great resource for free guides, infographics, and continuous improvement tools. I recommend starting with their 5S guide. It includes breakdowns of the five pillars, ways to begin implementing 5S, and even organization tips and color charts. From red tags to floor marking; it's all there. Download it for free at creativesafetysupply.com/5S BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Podcasters.Spotify.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leansixsigmabursts/message
Next up onThe Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder about her presentation that will focus on taking your home automation to the next level. How standards like Matter and Thread are improving compatibility with the smart home device universe will be a key aspect of the talk, along with integrating new smart home tools. Visit Macstock Conference and Expo and use Kirschen's discount code, FREERANGECODER, or the MacVoices discount code MACVOICES to save $30 on your registration fee. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Macstock01:12 Discussing Macstock presentations and coding projects02:05 Leveling Up Home Automation04:36 Exploring Integration of Different Smart Home Platforms07:22 Smart Home Devices and Integration10:23 Demystifying Home Automation Shortcuts12:39 Coordinating Presentations with Jeff Gamet14:17 Saving $30 on Macstock Attendance15:33 Excitement for Macstock Conference and Expo Guests: Kirschen Seah's background is Computer Sciences with interests in Software Engineering, User Experience, and Mac OS X / iPhone OS development. "I started programming with BASIC in 1978 on an Apple ][ and have over 30 years of experience in the field. I worked on OPENSTEP (precursor to Mac OS X Cocoa) graphical prototyping applications initially when I joined Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace) in 1999. I was a Senior Principal Systems Engineer in the Flight Management Systems department focussed on the user interface for pilot interaction. Prior to joining Rockwell Collins I worked at Acuity (formerly ichat) developing interactive user interfaces for live chat customer service agents. As I'm retired, there's now more time to share technical insights on my blog, develop useful scripts (Python, shell), and write Shortcuts. I'm really motivated to share my experience to help fellow software practitioners develop better skills – be that in good design, implementation, or computer science fundamentals. As much as I can, I try to share the delight in discovering how iOS and macOS applications for productivity and creativity have helped me do better in my personal and (former) work life." Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Next up on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder about her presentation that will focus on taking your home automation to the next level. How standards like Matter and Thread are improving compatibility with the smart home device universe will be a key aspect of the talk, along with integrating new smart home tools. Visit Macstock Conference and Expo and use Kirschen's discount code, FREERANGECODER, or the MacVoices discount code MACVOICES to save $30 on your registration fee. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Macstock 01:12 Discussing Macstock presentations and coding projects 02:05 Leveling Up Home Automation 04:36 Exploring Integration of Different Smart Home Platforms 07:22 Smart Home Devices and Integration 10:23 Demystifying Home Automation Shortcuts 12:39 Coordinating Presentations with Jeff Gamet 14:17 Saving $30 on Macstock Attendance 15:33 Excitement for Macstock Conference and Expo Guests: Kirschen Seah's background is Computer Sciences with interests in Software Engineering, User Experience, and Mac OS X / iPhone OS development. "I started programming with BASIC in 1978 on an Apple ][ and have over 30 years of experience in the field. I worked on OPENSTEP (precursor to Mac OS X Cocoa) graphical prototyping applications initially when I joined Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace) in 1999. I was a Senior Principal Systems Engineer in the Flight Management Systems department focussed on the user interface for pilot interaction. Prior to joining Rockwell Collins I worked at Acuity (formerly ichat) developing interactive user interfaces for live chat customer service agents. As I'm retired, there's now more time to share technical insights on my blog, develop useful scripts (Python, shell), and write Shortcuts. I'm really motivated to share my experience to help fellow software practitioners develop better skills – be that in good design, implementation, or computer science fundamentals. As much as I can, I try to share the delight in discovering how iOS and macOS applications for productivity and creativity have helped me do better in my personal and (former) work life." Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
This is part 2 of the 2006 speech given by Rockwell Collins CEO, Clay Jones. I worked at Rockwell Collins from 1999-2017, and was heavily involved in the Lean Electronics program. In this clip, you'll hear him discuss how they created and rolled out Lean Electronics program across both manufacturing and the office, and selected Decorah (Iowa) as the pilot site. In the first few years (1998-2000), they achieved lots of successes (conducting over 600 kaizen events a year with reductions of 20-40%), but something was missing. Enterprise Value Stream Mapping was added through an initiative called Core Process Optimization (CPO) to look at major pieces of the customer journey, from Sales and Marketing, Design and Development, Build (Manufacturing) and Sales and Support. You can watch the entire video at http://techtv.mit.edu/videos/16101-leading-rockwell-collins-lean-transformation If you're interested in taking a Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt course, consider these self-paced affordable courses from OpEx Training: https://www.leansixsigmadefinition.com/shop/ Need help in your organization, or want to discuss your current work situation? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call Podcast Sponsor: Creative Safety Supply is a great resource for free guides, infographics, and continuous improvement tools. I recommend starting with their 5S guide. It includes breakdowns of the five pillars, ways to begin implementing 5S, and even organization tips and color charts. From red tags to floor marking; it's all there. Download it for free at creativesafetysupply.com/5S BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Podcasters.Spotify.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leansixsigmabursts/message
Dawnlough Precision is a subcontract manufacturing business that has travelled a relentless journey of growth since it started manufacturing tooling for the aerospace and medical industries back at the start of the millennium. The ascension to success has arrived through an aggressive growth strategy and investment in high-end machine tools. Part of this high-level investment journey has included the arrival of two Bumotec 191neo turn/mill centres from Starrag. By Rhys Williams Initially founded in 1987, the turn of the millennium has seen the Galway manufacturer gain accreditation to ISO: 9001, ISO: 13485 and AS: 9100D, establish a design department and increase its manufacturing facility to 50,000sq/ft. Underpinning this growth is the adoption of advanced production tools such as FMEA, PPAP and SPC. To maintain its growth trajectory, Dawnlough has invested in the most flexible, capable and productive machine tools – and this is why it has recently taken delivery of two Bumotec 191neo machines. The world-class production facility on the West Ireland coast has more than 54 CNC machine tools that provide premium manufacturing solutions. Recently acquired by the Acrotec Group, the 110-employee business is still run by longstanding Managing Director and previous owner Brian McKeon. Looking at the path the business is taking, Keith Kennedy, Aerospace Production Manager at Dawnlough says: “We manufacture high precision components for the Aerospace and Robotic Assisted Surgical Industries as well as tooling and production aids for the medical device sector. When I started in 2006, tooling was the main business focus, but as the aerospace and medical device industries have expanded locally this presented many opportunities. Our aerospace work started with seating components for Rockwell Collins, which led us to 5-axis machining. We then progressed to flight-critical components for the likes of Spirit Aero Systems and Pratt & Whitney. Similarly, we progressed from manufacturing medical tooling and instruments to producing complete assemblies.” Discussing the expansion in the medical industry, Keith continues: “Our core business has predominantly focused on vascular work and from this, we have expanded our offering. We now produce an array of components for our RAS customers as well as consumable instruments. The First Bumotec on the Emerald Isle It is here that the search for a suitable machine led Dawnlough to purchase a Bumotec 191neo FTL-R in June 2022. Discussing the acquisition, Keith recalls: “We had several components we initially targeted for this type of machine.” “We needed a machine with very high levels of accuracy, short cycle times and incredible efficiency because it's a very competitive market. We visited many companies, reviewing high-accuracy machines, but it's only as you look closer and purchase one of these machines for this type of work - you really see the ‘value-add' they bring. We were looking for repeatability, flexibility, high spindle speeds, the ability to machine hard material and 2-3µm precision on production runs. We had very specific requirements and we were not sure if it was going to be achievable.” “Some of our initial trial parts were 46HRc and we are using tools from 0.1 to 0.5mm. We needed repeatability of 2 to 3µm, but we needed to hold that overnight. Some of the functions of the Bumotec machine such as the software for monitoring the machine, the cutting load, the contact cutting time and the large 90 tool ATC in the machine are incredible.” “It was a huge investment and an unknown risk, but the Bumotec ticked all of our boxes. The big thing about Bumotec was the flexibility. It offered everything we wanted. It's an exceptional machine with accuracy that takes our business to a different level.” As well as machining 46HRc parts, there was also a need for specific RAS parts that were a key driver to the first Bumotec installation, Keith says: “We were machining these parts in batches of 200-off up to six times a year and there are 6 different parts in the family with a projected ramp-up of 200-300% a year. So, we wouldn't have been able to support the customer with our existing method. There was also a fallout due to accuracy, as we couldn't 100% meet the GDT accuracy.” “We needed to put a bar diameter in the machine up to 1.5 inches whilst also running high precision production runs of small instrumentation parts. The Bumotec also had the sub-spindle and a robotic unit which was important, as we need traceability for every part we make. We took demonstration parts to Bumotec in Switzerland in April 2022 and we received the machine in June. Success Brings Machine Number 2… Following the success of the Bumotec 191neo with FTL-R configuration, the Galway company then added a second Bumotec 191neo in March 2023. Supplied with an FTL-PRM configuration, the second Bumotec 191neo was introduced with complete automation and a 20-position pallet station for lights-out production. As Keith continues: “What they offered us with the second machine was a complete turnkey solution for our instrumentation components. We had given them a target for extreme levels of precision and production volume with the flexibility to produce families of parts.” “We needed to machine materials from 46 to 52HRc such as 17-4 and 420 stainless steel as well as titanium. The instrument parts for use in invasive robotic surgery include tools like grippers, cutting instruments and scissors. We are producing the parts in medium to high volume runs across two different parts in various quantities per month.” Some of the parts had very long cycle times on the 5-axis machines and this needed to be reduced to below 30 minutes with 48HRc material. Not only was the cycle time a challenge, but Dawnlough had to attain precision levels in a production environment with the flexibility to produce upwards of 30 different components. Initially machining 20 to 50 parts a month, the schedule was set to rise rapidly to 200 parts per month before reaching production volumes – numbers not possible on a 5-axis machining centre. “With the second machine, we knew exactly what Bumotec could offer, so we worked with them remotely. What Bumotec offer is exceptional and way beyond anything we had anticipated. With the original Bumotec 191neo FTL-R, we had the sub-spindle, but with the next set of parts we needed the Bumotec 191neo FTL-PRM. With this machine, we had the option of the vice, a 3m bar feed and also a robot loader. We needed the robot loader for traceability. It also expanded the capacity of the machine where we could go from 50mm barfed stock to 80mm billet loading.” “The sub-spindle option we had on the FTL-R wasn't feasible for the parts we needed, whereas the FTL-PRM gave us two vices. Without the vices, we would have needed to undertake secondary machining, so to be able to pick up the component in the vice and conduct the second operation in a single cycle was key to finishing the parts.” Contributing to the conversation, Dawnlough's General Manager, Mr Eddie McHugh adds: “We were machining parts on our 5-axis machining centres and we needed to increase output by 400%. We were machining around 400 parts a month on two different products with a cycle time of 45 minutes. This was tying up two machines and one man permanently every month. On second and third shifts with fewer staff, we had concerns about machine tolerance drift, so output was reduced and it also made inspection labour intensive.” Looking at additional savings with the arrival of the Bumotec 191neo FTL-PRM, Eddie adds: “There is a labour saving with one man running two machines around the clock. Additionally, with the pallet loader, the parts are loaded into the machine and back to the pallet loader in a specific order which made huge savings on inspection. We have also made considerable savings on tool costs and changeovers and this is a credit to the 40,000rpm spindle.” With machine tools from 10 different manufacturers, Dawnlough has one machine alongside the two Bumotec 191neo that is commonly used in the medical industry. Comparing this machine to the Bumotec, Keith continues: “In comparison, the Bumotec has increased capacity, it has a larger tool library, higher spindle speeds, a larger diameter bar capacity and a lot of other features that just offers so much more flexibility. It's not only a better and more flexible option, it's a more robust machine.” The Future Looking to the future, Dawnlough has plans for more Bumotec machines and continued expansion, which will certainly continue with the ambition of the Acrotec Group. “The machines are extremely flexible and this means we can just change the programmes over, the jaws and collets and it is ready to go in less than 2 hours. For our high-precision mid to high volumes with a high mix of complexity – the Bumotec is the perfect machine for our business.” Service Dawnlough is well positioned to serve its customers – but machine tool suppliers have not always served Dawnlough with a level of customer support that a leading manufacturer would expect. Referring to the service and support from Bumotec, Keith concludes: “The service is exceptional. There is absolutely no comparison to some of our other machine suppliers. Starrag is a brand with a limited footprint in Ireland and I believe our Bumotec was their first machine in Ireland. Despite other brands having a larger footprint in the area, the Bumotec support is second to none.” Eddie concurs by adding: “The service from Bumotec is probably the best we have had. If you need engineering support they are there straightaway, whether it's engineering support, post-processors, technical queries or anything else. The support has been fantastic.”
We've discussed the silver tsunami on the show numerous times, the unprecedented rate of which employees are retiring. When engineers and other employees retire from companies, they take with them more than a set of gold cufflinks or an engraved plaque. In many cases, they also take with them wisdom and knowledge. Perhaps this is never truer than in the case of Mike Konrad's guest today. And who is that? Doug Pauls. Pauls holds a B.A. in chemistry and physics from Carthage College, and a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He worked nine years for the Navy, eight years as technical director of Contamination Studies Labs, and more than 20 years at Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace), in the Advanced Operations Engineering group where he is a technical fellow and, a principal materials and process engineer. He was awarded the Rockwell Collins Arthur A. Collins Engineer of the Year Award in 2004 as well as numerous other awards. Paul is a longtime (well over 30 years) IPC chairman and was awarded the IPC's Hall of Fame Award in 2017. Most notably, he is known for his expertise in surface insulation resistance testing, cleaning and cleanliness assessment, conformal coatings, and how to investigate and qualify manufacturing processes. He has been a U.S. representative to ISO and IEC working groups on SIR, electromigration, and cleanliness reliability standards. He has participated in numerous national and international consortia on electronics manufacturing materials and processes. He recently led a team of SMEs to redefine the cleanliness provisions of J-STD-001, culminating in what is presently J-STD-001H. To take liberties with a famous Mark Twain quote “rumors of my retirement have been greatly exaggerated”. For several years now, I've heard rumors of Pauls' retirement. Well, that day has finally come. Konrad talks with Pauls about his long career within the electronics assembly industry: his triumphs and challenges, and his journey in this ever-changing, dynamic, and challenging industry. If you're new to this industry, stick around listen to Doug's advice to young people entering our world, the world of electronics assembly. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Doug Pauls' Career in the Electronic Assembly Industry 00:02:57 - Reliability Matters Podcast Introduction 00:06:04 - Sharing wisdom with early career individuals 00:09:34 - Hobbies Outside of Work 00:12:44 - The Minions and World Domination 00:16:23 - Overcoming Shyness through Theater and Public Speaking Lessons 00:19:41 - Lessons Learned from Skilled Trades People 00:23:03 - Working in the Department of the Navy 00:26:21 - Learning from Asking Questions and Trying New Things 00:29:38 - Learning from the Old Guys 00:33:05 - Participating in Standards Development 00:36:32 - The Power of Networking and Technical Committees 00:40:01 - The Value of Leadership Skills in Collaborative Industries 00:43:15 - Collaboration in the Electronics Industry 00:46:18 - Developing Valuable Skills in Problem-Solving 00:49:39 - Transitioning to Rockwell Collins 00:52:59 - The Four Pillars of Career Advancement at Collins Aerospace 00:56:32 - Finding Resources for Personal Growth 01:00:01 - Industry Updates and Resources 01:03:26 - The Value of Old Guy Stories 01:06:46 - The Importance of Understanding How Things are Made 01:10:08 - Retirement Plans, Consulting, and the Future 01:13:10 - An Unconventional Industry Presentation 01:15:59 - Thank You for Listening to the Reliability Matters Podcast
For the next few podcasts, I'll be sharing clips from a 2006 speech given by Rockwell Collins CEO, Clay Jones. I worked at Rockwell Collins from 1999-2017, and was heavily involved in the Lean Electronics program. I credit Clay and the "Lean Electronics" program for giving me the skills and experience to make this my passion, allowing me to eventually open up my consulting business, BPI. In this video, you'll hear him discuss how he first learned about Lean from Boeing, and what the customers were telling him about their products and services and what needed to improve. You can watch the entire video at http://techtv.mit.edu/videos/16101-leading-rockwell-collins-lean-transformation If you're interested in taking a Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt course, consider these self-paced affordable courses from OpEx Training: https://www.leansixsigmadefinition.com/shop/ Need help in your organization, or want to discuss your current work situation? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call Podcast Sponsor: Creative Safety Supply is a great resource for free guides, infographics, and continuous improvement tools. I recommend starting with their 5S guide. It includes breakdowns of the five pillars, ways to begin implementing 5S, and even organization tips and color charts. From red tags to floor marking; it's all there. Download it for free at creativesafetysupply.com/5S BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Podcasters.Spotify.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leansixsigmabursts/message
We've discussed the silver tsunami on the show numerous times, the unprecedented rate of which employees are retiring. When engineers and other employees retire from companies, they take with them more than a set of gold cufflinks or an engraved plaque. In many cases, they also take with them wisdom and knowledge.Perhaps this is never more true than in the case of my guest today. And who is that? My friend and colleague Doug Pauls.Doug Pauls holds a B.A. in chemistry and physics from Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He worked nine years for the Navy, eight years as technical director of Contamination Studies Labs, and more than 20 years at Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace), in the Advanced Operations Engineering group where he is a technical fellow and, a principal materials and process engineer. Doug was awarded the Rockwell Collins Arthur A. Collins Engineer of the Year Award in 2004 as well as numerous other awards.Doug is a long-time (and when I say long time I mean well over 30 years) IPC chairman and was awarded the IPC's Hall of Fame Award in 2017. Most notably, he is known for his expertise in surface insulation resistance testing, cleaning and cleanliness assessment, conformal coatings, and how to investigate and qualify manufacturing processes. He has been a U.S. representative to ISO and IEC working groups on SIR, electromigration, and cleanliness reliability standards. He has participated in numerous national and international consortia on electronics manufacturing materials and processes. He recently led a team of SMEs to redefine the cleanliness provisions of J-STD-001, culminating in what is presently J-STD-001H.To take liberties with a famous Mark Twain quote “rumors of my retirement have been greatly exaggerated”. For several years now, I've heard rumors of Doug Pauls retirement. Well, that day has finally come. I'll talk with Doug about his Long career within the electronic assembly industry. We'll talk about his triumphs and challenges, and his journey in this ever changing, dynamic, and challenging industry.If you're new to this industry, stick around because I plan on asking Doug for his advice to young people entering our world, the world of electronic assembly.
In our latest episode of "Echoes of Valor," we're treated to an engaging, often compelling, conversation that bridges the historical and the contemporary aspects of military aviation as Masters of the Air winds down. Hosted by Colonel Tom Rendall in partnership with The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force and The World War II Foundation, this episode features two great United States Air Force leaders: Brigadier General Paul W. Tibbets IV (USAF Ret.) and Lieutenant Colonel Fred Swan (USAF Ret.). This episode is especially compelling because it carries the legacy of the Mighty Eighth Army Air Forces during World War II, through to the evolution of airpower, and the impact of these experiences on future generations of airmen. Brigadier General Tibbets, with a lineage deeply rooted in our nation's military history, shared insights from his illustrious career, which includes over 4,000 flying hours in B-1 and B-2 bombers. As the grandson of Paul W. Tibbets Jr., the pilot of the Enola Gay during the Hiroshima bombing, General Tibbets carries forward a legacy of critical importance in the realm of nuclear deterrence and strike readiness. Beyond his military career, Tibbets also serves as the President of the 8th Air Force Historical Society. Lieutenant Colonel Fred Swan discusses his experiences drawn from his 20-year service in the Air Force, including a critical mission during Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a weapons systems officer aboard a B-1B Lancer, Swan played a key role in a precision strike aimed at decapitating the Iraqi leadership. Now, as a Senior Systems Engineer for Military Flight Simulation at Rockwell Collins, Colonel Swan contributes to the advancement of today's Air Force pilots, ensuring they are equipped to meet modern warfare's demands. In an October, 1998 file photo, retired Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets Jr., left, and his grandson, then-Capt. Paul Tibbets IV, fly the last flyable B-29 Superfortress, ‘Fifi,' in Midland, Texas. (Photo courtesy DoD) General Tibbets shared how his grandfather's legacy shaped his approach to leadership within the Air Force, while Swan reflected on how his leadership roles prepared him for high-stakes missions around the world. The preservation of our nation's military history and legacy was another focal point. Both guests discussed their roles in ensuring that the history of the Eighth Air Force and military aviation's technological advancements are shared with new generations. This episode of "Echoes of Valor" serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of military aviation and its vital role in shaping our past, present, and future.
This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for Friday, July 14.There will be another day with a chance for rain, although a lot is uncertain. According to the National Weather Service it will be partly sunny in the Cedar Rapids area on Friday. There will be a 50 percent chance of showers all day. The amount of predicted rain will be less than a quarter inch in total, except in areas where thunderstorms develop.The city of Cedar Rapids will soon launch its process of refreshing the master plan guiding development of the approximately 130-acre greenway along the west side of the Cedar River — providing a vision for enhancements and recreational amenities alongside flood protection.The Cedar Rapids City Council this week signed off on a contract with Brooklyn, New York-based Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. to update the greenway parks plan for $262,800.The greenway plan will cover three areas: the Time Check neighborhood running north; the central riverfront in Kingston Village; and Czech Village in the south.The greenway project will be coordinated to work with other city renovation and flood control projects as the city seeks to continue to improve the spaces that were heavily hit by flooding 15 years ago and by a derecho in 2020.There will be some new local flight options available to Florida, just as the temperatures start to get colder here.American Airlines on Thursday announced it will add a direct flight to Miami from Cedar Rapids, starting in November,The Saturday-only seasonal service will run November through March.The announcement came the same week that Allegiant announced that, also starting in November, it will offer nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport — marking the airline's ninth nonstop flight route out of the Cedar Rapids airport.The new flight will fly twice a week. Allegiant announced introductory fares would start at $60, for one-way flights. Initial plans called for the new Cedar Rapids flight to be offered year-round, but Allegiant considers all of its routes to be seasonal because its business model is built on offering low-cost airfare during vacation seasons.Mike and the late Esther Wilson of Cedar Rapids have given $1 million toward the renovation of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch.The Hoover Presidential Foundation said the gift has pushed the “Timeless Values | Modern Experience” fundraising campaign to roughly 65 percent of its $20 million goal.Esther Wilson, who died in July 2022, was an active volunteer with RSVP, assisting Erskine Elementary students with mathematics and providing bookkeeping support to older women.Mike Wilson, now 97, was an engineer at Rockwell Collins, who had limited time for other activities while working but embraced volunteer work after he retired, assisting student robotics teams and serving on his church's board of trustees.An area in the museum dedicated to standards and regulations, a topic in which Hoover, an engineer, played a pivotal role while U.S. secretary of commerce, will be named in Wilson's honor.
This Road to Macstock conversation is with Kirschen Seah, a returning presenter at the conference. Kirshen shares her expertise on shortcuts, demonstrating their functionalities and how third-party apps enhance their capabilities. We discuss integrating HomeKit devices, provide simple examples, and highlight the practicality and usefulness of shortcuts. Her goal will be to inspire viewers to explore shortcuts and unlock their potential benefits. Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It's Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:12 Interview with Kirshen Sia about her presentation at Macstock0:02:36 Kirschen Seah''s topic: Getting started with shortcuts and its benefits0:05:01 Exploring the capabilities of shortcuts on different Apple devices0:06:04 Unique shortcuts for Apple Watch and retirement countdown example0:07:08 Integrating third-party applications into shortcuts0:08:44 Simple examples of shortcuts and live demo planned0:09:48 Overview of resources for developing shortcuts0:12:57 Using shortcuts as recipes for automation0:14:30 Demystifying the power and usefulness of shortcuts0:15:51 Fear of shortcuts diminishes with practice and experience0:16:53 Recognizing repetitive tasks as opportunities for automation0:17:55 Converting calendar invites to text with QR codes and shortcuts0:19:51 Introduction to Shortcuts and External Sources Guests: Kirschen Seah brings with her a background in Software Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, and macOS / iOS development and over the course of her 30 year career, she has been awarded 22 US patents for her contributions to engineering. She started programming with BASIC in 1978 on an Apple ][ and worked on OPENSTEP (precursor to Mac OS X Cocoa) graphical prototyping applications when she joined Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace) in 1999.Kirschen is a Principal Systems Engineer in the Flight Management Systems department focused on the user interface for pilot interaction. Prior to joining Rockwell Collins she worked at Acuity (formerly ichat) developing interactive user interfaces for live chat customer service agents.In her remaining spare time (infinite of course!), she works on her blog at http://www.freerangecoder.com and develops macOS and iOS apps. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
In this epic 2 part conversation with Jeff Turner, TNW founder and former Spirit Aerosystems President and CEO, we cover a broad range of thoughts on leadership. Jeff shares with Don and Ebony the lessons he's learned and how he has grown over the years. From that he shares his philosophy and principles on leadership in our community. On this episode we discuss: Are there enough resources for small business owners in Wichita? The Wright Brothers v. Langley Invention, commercialization and growth The five aspect of leadership that Jeff focuses on When the tornado hit the Spirit plant Putting the right person in the right seat Being daring in business The constant preparation for what is coming The Global Leadership Summit value to leaders and business owners Who Jeff has learned from at the Global Leadership Summit Learn more about Jeff Turner:Jeffrey “Jeff” L. Turner retired April 5, 2013 as President and CEO of Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a position he had held since June 2005, upon the divestiture of the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Wichita Division. As CEO, he successfully led the transition from Boeing Division to independent company completing the company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) in November, 2006. Spirit AeroSystems is now listed (SPR) on the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Turner was a member of Spirit AeroSystems' Board of Directors from 2005-2014. Mr. Turner is a partner in the Turner Nichols Williams Group which focuses on developing and growing small businesses in the Wichita, KS area. He serves on the Board of Directors of Rockwell Collins and INTRUST Bank. He is also very involved in the local community having served on a number of boards and currently Co-Chairs the community Leadership Council, as well as the Board of Directors for “Doc's Friends”, a non-profit organization leading the effort to restore one of the last remaining B-29 aircraft to flying condition.Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy. To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network. For more information visit ictpod.net
This Road to Macstock conversation is with Kirschen Seah, a returning presenter at the conference. Kirshen shares her expertise on shortcuts, demonstrating their functionalities and how third-party apps enhance their capabilities. We discuss integrating HomeKit devices, provide simple examples, and highlight the practicality and usefulness of shortcuts. Her goal will be to inspire viewers to explore shortcuts and unlock their potential benefits. Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It's Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Guests: Kirschen Seah brings with her a background in Software Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, and macOS / iOS development and over the course of her 30 year career, she has been awarded 22 US patents for her contributions to engineering. She started programming with BASIC in 1978 on an Apple ][ and worked on OPENSTEP (precursor to Mac OS X Cocoa) graphical prototyping applications when she joined Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace) in 1999.Kirschen is a Principal Systems Engineer in the Flight Management Systems department focused on the user interface for pilot interaction. Prior to joining Rockwell Collins she worked at Acuity (formerly ichat) developing interactive user interfaces for live chat customer service agents.In her remaining spare time (infinite of course!), she works on her blog at http://www.freerangecoder.com and develops macOS and iOS apps. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
In this epic 2 part conversation with Jeff Turner, TNW founder and former Spirit Aerosystems President and CEO, we cover a broad range of thoughts on leadership. Jeff shares with Don and Ebony the lessons he's learned and how he has grown over the years. From that he shares his philosophy and principles on leadership in our community. On this episode we discuss: Being a grandfather How TNW was started and it's goals to help business owners Fostering an entrepreneurial environment Loving business and people The value of the individual outside of business The origins of Spirit Aerosystems Being at the center of the business strategy I love it when a plan comes together Learn more about Jeff Turner:Jeffrey “Jeff” L. Turner retired April 5, 2013 as President and CEO of Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a position he had held since June 2005, upon the divestiture of the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Wichita Division. As CEO, he successfully led the transition from Boeing Division to independent company completing the company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) in November, 2006. Spirit AeroSystems is now listed (SPR) on the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Turner was a member of Spirit AeroSystems' Board of Directors from 2005-2014. Mr. Turner is a partner in the Turner Nichols Williams Group which focuses on developing and growing small businesses in the Wichita, KS area. He serves on the Board of Directors of Rockwell Collins and INTRUST Bank. He is also very involved in the local community having served on a number of boards and currently Co-Chairs the community Leadership Council, as well as the Board of Directors for “Doc's Friends”, a non-profit organization leading the effort to restore one of the last remaining B-29 aircraft to flying condition.Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy. To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network. For more information visit ictpod.net
Episode Notes Lieutenant Colonel Mark Hasara is a former United States Air Force KC-135 instructor pilot and veteran of four wars. As Deputy Commander of the cadre tasked with building the world's only TOPGUN-style school for the Air Force KC-135 fleet, Mark and the cadre developed the 509th Weapons Squadron, the only PhD-level school on global air refueling operations. Eight days after 9/11, Mark began a series of deployments to the Middle East planning and executing air refueling operations for all six coalition nations as Chief of the Air Refueling Control Team from an allied Air Operations Center near Riyadh Saudi Arabia. In twenty-six days, this team of 30 US and International airmen planned and executed operations transferring enough fuel to allow a Ford F-150 truck to make 2685 round trips to the moon. Mark was selected as a curriculum director at National Defense University's Joint and Combined Warfighter School, training US and international officers in the campaign and military operations. Leaving the Air Force in 2007, Mark led a Systems Engineering team designing cockpits for military aircraft working for Rockwell Collins. His autobiographical book Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit was published by Simon & Schuster in November 2017. Mark began hosting the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast in October 2021, educating and entertaining his audience with flying stories but more importantly what did aviators learn from those extreme and extraordinary events in the air? A gifted stage speaker, Mark instructs audiences on the three words every pilot uses to get through any bad situation: Aviate, Navigate, and Communicate. His website is markhasara.com He and his wife Valerie live in Salt Lake City Utah and are parents to five children.
Kert joins Brian again to talk about Kanban Kanban is a pull system of working where work is ‘pulled’ in based on a team’s capacity. Whether it’s a card from a backlog, or a bin of items on a manufacturing floor, the concept of pulling in work is common to both kanban and scrum. It supports the idea of being agile because whenever you’re pulling work in, you’re basing it on the latest feedback and emergent needs so that you can focus on delivering the most value. Listen now for an overview of Kanban as well as common mistakes to avoid. Listen now to discover: 00:48 - The origin of Kanban’s meaning 04:34 - How the principles of Kanban are expressed in Scrum 07:00 - Common misconceptions people have about Kanban 09:00 - The five pillars of Kanban 12:58 - How to get started 19:41 - How to improve your current Kanban process Listen next time when we’ll be discussing… I’ll be joined by Lance Dacy as we talk about cross-functional teams. References and resources mentioned in the show Kanban University The Official Guide to the Kanban Method Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. ● Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. ● Got an agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He’s passionate about making a difference in people’s day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Kert began his professional career as a Software Engineer in NASA's Space Shuttle program, affording him practical insights into the daily challenges faced by engineers, designers, and testers. Driven by the belief that learning unlocks potential, Kert has pioneered educational programs for Dell, Rockwell Collins, Amazon.com, and Capital One Financial. Kert is one of the few trainers world-wide to be actively credentialed as both a Scrum and Kanban trainer by Scrum Alliance and Kanban University, respectively. Show edited by Rhett Gill.
Kert joins Brian again to talk about Kanban Kanban is a pull system of working where work is ‘pulled’ in based on a team’s capacity. Whether it’s a card from a backlog, or a bin of items on a manufacturing floor, the concept of pulling in work is common to both kanban and scrum. It supports the idea of being agile because whenever you’re pulling work in, you’re basing it on the latest feedback and emergent needs so that you can focus on delivering the most value. Listen now for an overview of Kanban as well as common mistakes to avoid. Listen now to discover: 00:48 - The origin of Kanban’s meaning 04:34 - How the principles of Kanban are expressed in Scrum 07:00 - Common misconceptions people have about Kanban 09:00 - The five pillars of Kanban 12:58 - How to get started 19:41 - How to improve your current Kanban process Listen next time when we’ll be discussing… I’ll be joined by Lance Dacy as we talk about cross-functional teams. References and resources mentioned in the show Kanban University The Official Guide to the Kanban Method Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. ● Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. ● Got an agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He’s passionate about making a difference in people’s day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Kert began his professional career as a Software Engineer in NASA's Space Shuttle program, affording him practical insights into the daily challenges faced by engineers, designers, and testers. Driven by the belief that learning unlocks potential, Kert has pioneered educational programs for Dell, Rockwell Collins, Amazon.com, and Capital One Financial. Kert is one of the few trainers world-wide to be actively credentialed as both a Scrum and Kanban trainer by Scrum Alliance and Kanban University, respectively. Show edited by Rhett Gill.
Brian and Kert talk about the final component of the Scrum Framework - Artifacts. Overview The term “artifact” seems a bit strange, doesn’t it? Why would the authors of Scrum include this as a component of the framework? What are the main artifacts that Scrum prescribes? And what are some of the other artifacts that are not required but many teams see as helpful to the running of a Scrum team? In this episode, Brian and Kert will discuss this final component of the Scrum framework in the Scrum Framework series and give you pointers on how to make the most out of the Scrum artifacts. Listen now to discover: 3:45 - hear Kert and Brian talk about the roots of this term 6:15 - Kert talks about his experience with documentation working at NASA 9:15 - Kert talks about the two backlogs in Scrum 12:30 - Brian and Kert talk about what level of detail is needed in backlog items 16:12 - Who is the therapist on a Scrum team? 19:00 Is tasking out everything required for Sprint Planning? 23:41 - Kert talks about how Ken Schwaber called Scrum, “The Art of the Possible” 31:27 Brian and Kert talk about the Definition of Done 33:24 Brian talks about a tool to facilitate the creation of a Definition of Done Listen next time when we’ll be discussing… Mike Cohn returns to discuss User Stories with Brian. Mike has literally written the book on User Stories (User Stories Applied) and shares his wealth of experience and knowledge on the subject. References and resources mentioned in the show Married at First Site - Lifetime TV Network Larry Maccherone talks about Kanban Metrics David A. Koontz’s exercise for creating a Definition of Done Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. ● Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. ● Got an agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He’s passionate about making a difference in people’s day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Kert began his professional career as a Software Engineer in NASA's Space Shuttle program, affording him practical insights into the daily challenges faced by engineers, designers, and testers. Driven by the belief that learning unlocks potential, Kert has pioneered educational programs for Dell, Rockwell Collins, Amazon.com, and Capital One Financial. Kert is one of the few trainers world-wide to be actively credentialed as both a Scrum and Kanban trainer by Scrum Alliance and Kanban University, respectively.
Brian and Kert talk about the final component of the Scrum Framework - Artifacts. Overview The term “artifact” seems a bit strange, doesn’t it? Why would the authors of Scrum include this as a component of the framework? What are the main artifacts that Scrum prescribes? And what are some of the other artifacts that are not required but many teams see as helpful to the running of a Scrum team? In this episode, Brian and Kert will discuss this final component of the Scrum framework in the Scrum Framework series and give you pointers on how to make the most out of the Scrum artifacts. Listen now to discover: 3:45 - hear Kert and Brian talk about the roots of this term 6:15 - Kert talks about his experience with documentation working at NASA 9:15 - Kert talks about the two backlogs in Scrum 12:30 - Brian and Kert talk about what level of detail is needed in backlog items 16:12 - Who is the therapist on a Scrum team? 19:00 Is tasking out everything required for Sprint Planning? 23:41 - Kert talks about how Ken Schwaber called Scrum, “The Art of the Possible” 31:27 Brian and Kert talk about the Definition of Done 33:24 Brian talks about a tool to facilitate the creation of a Definition of Done Listen next time when we’ll be discussing… Mike Cohn returns to discuss User Stories with Brian. Mike has literally written the book on User Stories (User Stories Applied) and shares his wealth of experience and knowledge on the subject. References and resources mentioned in the show Married at First Site - Lifetime TV Network Larry Maccherone talks about Kanban Metrics David A. Koontz’s exercise for creating a Definition of Done Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. ● Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. ● Got an agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He’s passionate about making a difference in people’s day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Kert began his professional career as a Software Engineer in NASA's Space Shuttle program, affording him practical insights into the daily challenges faced by engineers, designers, and testers. Driven by the belief that learning unlocks potential, Kert has pioneered educational programs for Dell, Rockwell Collins, Amazon.com, and Capital One Financial. Kert is one of the few trainers world-wide to be actively credentialed as both a Scrum and Kanban trainer by Scrum Alliance and Kanban University, respectively.
The Bacon Podcast with Brian Basilico | CURE Your Sales & Marketing with Ideas That Make It SIZZLE!
Dr. Jim Barry is the author of Social Content Marketing for Entrepreneurs, a textbook used in the instruction of MBA courses. He has served as Professor of Marketing at NSU since August, 2004 where he teaches courses in social media marketing, consumer behavior, and integrated marketing communication. He won the 2019 President's Distinguished Faculty Award and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi earlier this year. After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, Jim completed an MBA in Marketing at DePaul University. He then received his doctorate from NSU. Jim's publications have appeared in many leading marketing journals primarily about social media marketing, content marketing, humor, storytelling, cross-cultural relational marketing and emerging markets. He serves on the editorial review boards of top journals like the European Journal of Marketing and the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing. He joined NSU after a 25-year career in executive marketing positions with AT&T Bell Labs, Gould Electronics, GE Aerospace, BFGoodrich Aerospace, Rockwell Collins and two start-up firms. His primary responsibilities as a director of marketing and strategic planner included mergers and acquisitions, business development and global marketing development for high tech electronics firms. He and his wife, Claudia, reside in Delray Beach where they serve as pastors for Trinity Church International and facilitate a number of classes on biblical world views. Read the Thought Leadership Social Marketing Research Report - CLICK HERE
The Host, Rick Staael, is interviewed by his Co-host Doug Kierstein. Rick tells his story of overcoming roadblocks in his life to become an engineer. Part 2 will continue the interview into the Real Estate endeavors. He has two associate degrees in electronics, an undergrad in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Systems Engineering. On my way to get to a decent tech job, I worked at grocery stores, pizza place, painting and fixing consumer electronics. I worked 5 years at Rockwell Collins before going back to NDSU for my EE. After school, I worked 10 years at Ball Aerospace. For the last 15 years I have been working at a big engineering conglomerate that has been a great adventure. Secrets to his Success God has had his hand on me and directing my path. Staying focused on your goal and prioritize them. Education Learning from life experiences. Having permission to fail, well, to give it my best shot and possibly fail, and then address the issue. My favorite books are "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and "The richest man in Babylon" and my favorite podcasts are "Bigger Pockets" and "The Double Comma Club". A book not referenced but has changed my mind about sending kids, especially boys, to school as early as possible is "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell. He gave example after example about how the oldest kids in the class have a greater chance of success than the youngest. It took years of my adult life to overcome that sense of being always behind, so my son is one of the oldest in his class.
Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Clay Jones who was the CEO of Rockwell Collins, a fortune 500 aerospace company, for over a decade. Learn about the path that led Clay to become CEO and the many lessons on leadership and life he has experienced. Executive Producer and Host: Devin Wilkinson Producers: Nicholas Brodeur and Brayden White Contributors: Morgan Louis, Haley Bratton, John Turner, and Cliff Herring Design and Graphics: Kayleigh Johnson Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message
Episode 60: A Conversation with Rockwell Collins' Dave Hillman about Solder VoidingSolder voiding has been with us longer than we know. Modern X-ray inspection technology has allowed assemblers to see and quantify voiding. Metallurgical expert Dave Hillman from Rockwell Collins explains the causes and possible remedies for solder voiding. Dave Hillman is a Metallurgical Engineer in the Advanced Operations Engineering Department of Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He serves as a consultant to manufacturing on material and processing problems. He served as a Subject Matter Expert for the Lead-free Manhattan Project in 2009. He has published numerous technical papers and was presented with the 2008 SMTA International Conference on Soldering & Reliability “Best of Conference” award and was the recipient of the SMTA “Member of Technical Distinction” Award. Dave was awarded the Da Vinci medal as a Rockwell Engineer of the Year. He serves as the Chairman of the IPC JSTD-002 Solderability committee. He’s also a member of the SMTA where he serves on the SMTA Journal and Soldering & Surface Mount Technology Journal Technical Paper Review committees. He’s a member of the American Society for Metals, the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, and IPC.If you’re in the electronics assembly industry, you’ve probably seen Dave at numerous technical conferences, imparting wisdom with a style unique to Dave. Dave Hillman may be reached here:david.hillman@collins.com
I discuss the internal Lean Six Sigma certification program I helped develop and implement at Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace), and why I think it's a good model for other organizations to consider if you want to offer certifications. Links BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leansixsigmabursts/message
Tiffany O'Donnell talks with Tatum Buse who is the chief financial officer at Collins Aerospace. In this role, she leads financial reporting, planning & analysis and compliance and controls at Collins. Tatum is passionate about the development and advancement of women in leadership roles. In 2007, she co-founded the Women’s Employee Resource Group at Rockwell Collins, and in October 2019, she was named the executive sponsor for the Raytheon Technologies Corporation Finance Women’s Forum.On today's episode, Tatum talks about the Imposter Syndrome, work-life integration and much more. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7V9VAGJQC2YLA&source=url)
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Dr. Jim Barry is the author of Social Content Marketing for Entrepreneurs, a textbook used in the instruction of MBA courses. He has served as Professor of Marketing at NSU since August, 2004 where he teaches courses in social media marketing, consumer behavior, and integrated marketing communication. He won the 2019 President's Distinguished Faculty Award and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi earlier this year. After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, Jim completed an MBA in Marketing at DePaul University. He then received his doctorate from NSU. Jim's publications have appeared in many leading marketing journals primarily about social media marketing, content marketing, humor, storytelling, cross-cultural relational marketing and emerging markets. He serves on the editorial review boards of top journals like the European Journal of Marketing and the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing. He joined NSU after a 25-year career in executive marketing positions with AT&T Bell Labs, Gould Electronics, GE Aerospace, BFGoodrich Aerospace, Rockwell Collins and two start-up firms. His primary responsibilities as a director of marketing and strategic planner included mergers and acquisitions, business development and global marketing development for high tech electronics firms. He and his wife, Claudia, reside in Delray Beach where they serve as pastors for Trinity Church International and facilitate a number of classes on biblical world views. Read the Thought Leadership Social Marketing Research Report - CLICK HERE
Today the workplace is more dynamic and diverse than it’s ever been, however, new challenges in the workplace are growing each and every day. This podcast brings corporate leaders to you sharing solutions and strategies to enhance your company culture and bring your people together. All of the solutions to your problems start with the people. Today's Guest: Brenda Calle LeGault – The Director of Client Service for ISC Resources. She is a staffing veteran that is passionate about helping people re-enter the workforce or change directions in their career. Brenda start her career as a technical recruiter working in Aerospace then branched out to Automotive and Medical Device. Brenda had the pleasure of running Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace) contract labor and MSP on the West Coast for 5 years. Brenda also implemented Raytheon’s MSP and had the pleasure of overseeing all of Raytheon’s contract labor for 7 years. At ISC she currently works to help companies find solutions for the Instructional Design and Learning and Development departments to retain the workforce and develop their employees. ______________________ Thank you again for joining us today! If you know anybody that would benefit from this episode please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and motivation. Don’t forget to show your support for the Rise Up For You Podcast by writing a review on iTunes. Your feedback helps the success of our show and pushes us to continuously be better! Check out www.riseupforyou.com for more podcast episodes, webinars, events, and more to help you get to the next level in your personal and professional life. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Youtube @riseupforyou
Our guest today is ELIZABETH McCORMICK, a decorated US Army Black Hawk Pilot, who flew air assault, command & control, top-secret intelligence missions and transported high-level government VIP’s.THOUGHT:First, Lead YourselfCONNECT:Website: PilotSpeaker.comBook: The P.I.L.O.T. MethodBook: Bookability FactorBook: Soar 2 Success SeriesLinkedIn: Elizabeth McCormick, CSPFacebook: @Soar2SuccessInstagram: @PilotSpeakerTwitter: @PilotSpeakerYouTube: Elizabeth McCormick Black Hawk Pilot SpeakerBRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:Phil Gerbyshak - PhilGerbyshak.comBurger King - BK.comMarvel - Marvel.comWomen's lacrosse - WikipediaSuzy's Swirl - SuzysSwirl.comBlack Hawk Helicopter - Military.comDemi Lovato - DemiLovato.comKeith Overton - LinkedInNavy S.E.A.L.S. - Navy.comBig Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.comHard Rock International – HardRock.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.comCannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.orgKeppler Speakers - KepplerSpeakers.comCertified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.comThoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT KeelELIZABETH McCORMICK'S BIO:As a decorated former US Army Black Hawk Helicopter pilot, Elizabeth flew command and control, air assault, rappelling, top-secret intelligence missions, and also transported high level government VIPs including the Secretary of Defense. These stories keep attendees on the edges of their seats, and the stories are turned into relatable lessons that any audience can put into immediate action.She has received many awards in the army, and supported United Nations peacekeeping operations in Kosovo, receiving the Meritorious Service Medal for her excellence in service. In 2011, Elizabeth was awarded the US Congressional Veteran Commendation for her commitment to serving her country and community as a disabled veteran.An authority on Leadership and Veterans Issues with the media, Elizabeth has been seen on ABC, CBS, FOX, CW, MSNBC, and been featured in the Wall Street Journal, and more. A best-selling author, her personal development book, The P.I.L.O.T. Method; the 5 Elemental Truths to Leading Yourself in Life, has sold more than 35,000 copies and is available for bulk purchase for your event attendees! Elizabeth also has more than 19 total books out; with her series of small format business success tip books: Soar 2 Success in a variety of Leadership, Culture, and Entrepreneurial topics.Elizabeth has consistently booked 100+ engagements per year, and has spoken to a variety of audiences at some of the world’s leading brands including Coca-Cola, Sherwin Williams, Boston Scientific, Rockwell Collins, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Intuit, Oracle, Hitachi Vantara, Pharmacyclics, Celgene, Prudential, Mass Mutual, Charles Schwab, and more for their Leadership, Sales and Safety related functions. As well as a many Associations’ conferences in the USA and internationally, including male dominated industries such as RETA (Refrigeration Engineers & Technicians Conference), IAAI (International Association of Arson Investigators, and ESICA (Eastern States Insulation Contractors Association).As an in-demand renowned motivational business success speaker, Elizabeth inspires audiences with her pioneering aviation experiences and shares her lessons learned in a dramatically memorable keynote presentation. As a premier leadership trainer and top performing founding member of the John Maxwell Team of speakers, she is a dynamic and energizing entertainer sought after for events around the world.
Today’s guest Amber Hanlon has been a Govcon Giant for many years advocating on behalf of small businesses as the SBLO for what was formerly known as Rockwell Collins. In that role, Amber has responsibility for building Rockwell Collins’ participation in the Department of Defense Mentor/Protégé Program, leading Rockwell Collins’ Small Business Executive Steering Team, training internal employees on opportunities for small businesses and assisting small business suppliers in expanding their reach. In today’s episode we common mistakes that small businesses make when attending seminars and events. Experiences of small firms working with Rockwell Collins, and the process that she uses to bring firms into the fabric of the organization.
Sam Mehta, President of Collins Aerospace Mechanical Systems, shares how the Rockwell Collins and UTAS integration is helping the industry soar. A few points he delivers upon in this fantastic 30-minute podcast: Driving a customer-centric approach How companies will make money in the aftermarket Industry recruiting and next generation of required skills Playing a leading role in developing technology While the aerospace industry is undergoing a lot of changes, the important thing to remember is that the industry itself is going nowhere. We need to change our approaches somewhat to be more internationally relevant, and we need to keep introducing new people into the industry. The aerospace industry needs to become much more inclusive. Guest Bio Sam Mehta is the head of the strategic business unit at Collins Aerospace's Mechanical Systems. With a desire to keep the aerospace industry moving forward, he is passionate about introducing integrated and diverse approaches to existing products. To learn more about Sam, head to: https://www.collinsaerospace.com/en/who-we-are/leadership/samir-mehta Learn More About Your Host: Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior level leadership, sales and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well known aircraft OEM's, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity, and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.
Richard Jones, host of Vanguard Radio talks with Johnathon (Lee) Obst, President and Managing Director, Rockwell Collins Canada, a Collins Aerospace Company, of the capabilities of the newly formed company. Lee joined Collins Aerospace (formerly Rockwell Collins) in 2000 as a Program Manager in the Government Systems Airborne Solutions portfolio and shortly afterwards transitioned in to a business development role. Since 2000, Lee has held a variety of business development leadership roles in the Airborne Solutions portfolio with increasing responsibilities. In 2010, Lee was appointed as the Senior Director, Marketing for Collins Aerospace Government Systems. In 2011, Lee was appointed as the President and Managing Director of Collins Aerospace based in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the Canadian operations and production facilities in Ottawa and providing shared services for the Montreal operations. Prior to joining Collins Aerospace, Lee served for 21 years as a test pilot and fighter pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Hear more about Collins Aerospace, which was created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, the plans for growth in Canada, programs that Collins Aerospace has the capabilities for, training, and what to expect from Collins Aerospace at CANSEC. Visit Collins Aerospace at booth 1103 at CANSEC to learn more. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. In addition to being a pioneer in the development of world class avionics, aircraft interiors, aerostructures, power and controls as well as mechanical and mission systems – which are delivered by 70,000 employees worldwide – Collins also has a renowned global service and support capability. This is demonstrated locally with our longstanding relationships with many of the world's airlines, aircraft manufacturers and national defence organizations, including the Canadian Armed Forces.
The aerospace and aviation industries are changing as result of consolidation. Driven by need and the demands of large OEM's, Rockwell Collins, UTC, B/E Aerospace, Esterline, Embraer and Bombardier and others have taken some dramatic steps to ensure shareholder value. Where does this leave the little guy? Is he sunk, or is there room for entrepreneurial spirit? How does he compete if he's, defacto, competing against his customer? In a quick 20 minutes, my good friend Matt Johnson and I discuss the coming changes that smaller players will face. If Boeing succeeds, it will change the industry. –Craig Picken Takeaways Boeing's move into “Global Services” means they are now competing against their former suppliers. But $60 Billion is a BIG number. If successful, Boeing will transform an entire industry. Innovation in the industry is alive and well. And, it's coming from smaller, more versatile players with quick reaction times. Don't ignore them. Smaller companies need to find strong players who can multi-task. The successful “big company” executive doesn't necessarily bring the right skills to a start-up. Learn More About Your Host: Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior level leadership, sales and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well known aircraft OEM's, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity, and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.
Topics: -Prime Minister Theresa May's latest Brexit deal before Parliament -Airbus' product roadmap -Germany's Tornado replacement -Australian submarines -China's decision to approve the merger between Rockwell Collins and United Technologies -A look at the week ahead
In what I consider to be one of the best interviews thus far on According to Sources, Jason and I do a deep-dive into the situation between DVMT, VMW and Carl Icahn. What are the downside risks? Has Carl Icahn lost a step in recent years? What could a Rockwell Collins block from China mean for the entire merger-arb space? Does Dan Loeb stand ANY chance of winning the CPB board? We discuss these issues and much more.
After a career of almost over 18 years at Rockwell Collins, with much of that time in the role of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Brion Hurley founded Business Performance Improvement – an organization committed to helping for-profit and non-profit organizations alike become sustainable. And that by that, he means that they achieve “Triple Bottom Line” result. This Triple Line = People, Planet, and Profit. On today's episode, Brion and host Steven Wilson discuss Brion's book, Lean Six Sigma for Good, his passion for helping non-profit organizations through the use of Lean and Six Sigma, as well as how individuals can begin to insure that their companies improvement efforts see the value of adding the environment and planet to the list of stakeholders. Be sure to download a digital or audio copy for free or order the paperback.
In this episode, J. Richard Jones talks with Lee Obst, President and Managing Director of Rockwell Collins in Canada. Since 2011, Lee has been serving in his current role in overseeing the Canadian operations and production facilities. Prior to joining Rockwell Collins in 2000, Lee served for 21 years as a test pilot and fighter pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and three years as a program manager/business director with Spar Aerospace, Canada. In this Vanguard Radio podcast, hear about the future growth strategy of Rockwell Collins in Canada and what they are doing to align investment with the mandates of the new Defence Procurement Strategy. Learn about Wideband HF and the role the Canadian subsidiary of Rockwell Collins played in its development. Also, Rockwell Collins Canada will be at CANSEC this year. Hear more about their ‘Made in Canada' NSS offering and how it will be represented at CANSEC, and other capabilities that they will be exhibiting at the event. Rockwell Collins Canada will be exhibiting at Booth 1103 at CANSEC 2018 at the EY Centre in Ottawa on May 30-31. Thanks for listening.
The Rockwell Collins CNPC-1000 UAS command and control data link, DOT procedures for obtaining operator exemption to hold economic authority, New Zealand police ask the public not to shoot down drones, autonomous air ambulances, battlefield deliveries by drone, the CBP drone program comes under fire, Intel wants to play a major role in processing drone sensor data.
What’s new in the world of the Aircraft Interiors Expo? RGN’s Mary Kirby and John Walton are in conversation about AIX 2018, talking new slimline economy seats, business suites, inflight entertainment, connectivity, and more from the busiest interiors show in quite some time! How do these new slimline seats work? Do they really give you more room than previously? What’s the difference between the models from Geven, Recaro, Rockwell Collins, Pitch, Mirus and others? Is that really the Skyrider saddle seat making a reappearance? Why are so many seatmakers bringing business class suites with doors to the show? What’s new in the world of inflight entertainment, and what new systems are on the market? And in a turbulent time for connectivity, what’s the latest from the show floor? Can we also include the subscription link? Something like: Listen here, or every episode of In Conversation is also available on iTunes.
On this week’s episode of the Defense & Aerospace Business Report podcast, sponsored by Bell, we discuss continuing congressional debate over President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall, the United Technologies Corporation’s tentative offer to split itself into multiple companies following its acquisition of Rockwell Collins, and more. This week’s guests include Ron Epstein, PhD, of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Steven Grundman of the Atlantic Council, former Pentagon comptroller Bob Hale, who now advises Booz Allen Hamilton (his thoughts are his own), Todd Harrison of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Sash Tusa of Agency Partners.
"It's impossible, but if it were possible, how could it be done?" With that question, Rockwell Collins engineer Tom Vinson threw his hat into the Amelia Earhart disappearance case. Working with Nauticos and alongside his fellow Rockwell Collins engineers, Tom has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking engineering work that the Amelia Earhart disappearance case has ever seen. In episode twenty - eight of the Chasing Earhart podcast, Tom sits down with us and reflects on his work with Rockwell Collins, Nauticos, and Amelia Earhart's legacy. Giving perhaps the most emotional and impactful answer to the question "Why does the world still care about Amelia Earhart?" Tom's expertise, passion, and words will touch you in a way that few people have.
NATO's Chiefs of Defence meeting and new sanctions against North Korea In this episode, NATO's Chiefs of Defence held their first meeting of year, Canada does not have much room to introduce new sanctions against North Korea and Cascade Aerospace to upgrade C-130 aircraft for the Mexican Air Force. NATO Chiefs of Defence At the 178th Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session held at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on the Jan 16th and 17th, the Allied Chiefs of Defence focused political and military priorities. At the session, the topics of military contribution to security and stabilization in Europe's southern neighborhood, the NATO Command Structure (NCS) adaptation, the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan and the Global Coalition against ISIS and NATO's role in Iraq were all discussed. New sanctions against North Korea Canada may almost be out of options when it comes to developing new sanctions against North Korea. This is something that came out of the recent summit in Vancouver. Delegates from 20 countries left the summit pledging to consider new measures against Kim Jong-un's regime. But the way it looks, Canada may not have much room to introduce new sanctions because it already has significant independent measures in place, according to the CBC. A government official told CBC News that Ottawa will always evaluate its options, but what is in place now is already very strong. Canada has a wide-ranging ban on trade, financial interactions and weapons with North Korea. The plan includes a few exceptions for humanitarian support. When new sanctions were put in place last year by the United Nations Security Council, some of those measures were in line with regulations Canada already had in place. At the summit, participants agreed to "consider and take steps to impose unilateral sanctions and further diplomatic actions that go beyond those required by UN Security Council resolutions." But what those efforts could look like, were not disclosed. Cascade Aerospace C-130 Hercules aircraft Cascade Aerospace has been contracted to perform avionics modernisation of one (FAM) L-100 (C-130) Hercules aircraft for the Mexican Air Force. The program is contracted through the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the governments of Canada and Mexico in November 2013. Under the terms of the new contract, the company will be responsible for the installation and integration of Rockwell Collins' advanced Flight2 digital avionics suite. Cascade Aerospace will also be responsible for delivering operational and technical training for the Mexican Air Force personnel at the company's facility and headquarters in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Ed Hammond talks to Bloomberg Gadfly's Brooke Sutherland and Gillian Tan about United Technologies' $30 billion takeover of Rockwell Collins and takes a look at the reasons so many deals leak before their announcements.
Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Joel Levington Senior Analyst:US Credit Bloomberg Intelligence Discussing United Technologies Corp. agreeing to buy Rockwell Collins Inc. for about $23 billion, creating an aerospace behemoth that can outfit jetliners and warplanes from tip to tail. Ed Hammond, Bloomberg News Deal Reporter, also participates in the discussion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Joel Levington Senior Analyst:US Credit Bloomberg Intelligence Discussing United Technologies Corp. agreeing to buy Rockwell Collins Inc. for about $23 billion, creating an aerospace behemoth that can outfit jetliners and warplanes from tip to tail. Ed Hammond, Bloomberg News Deal Reporter, also participates in the discussion.
The combination of UTX and Rockwell Collins creates an aerospace-supplier giant, Bloomberg Intelligence's Doug Rothacker says. Tom Hainlin, a global investment strategist at Ascent Private Capital Management, says the U.S. consumer supports a bull market for stocks. Finally, Dr. Robert Pape, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, says without China and Russia's support, the U.S. needs to restart Big 6 talks with North Korea.
On this week's episode of the Defense & Aerospace Business Report podcast, sponsored by Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, we discuss United Technologies' acquisition of Rockwell Collins, North Korea's latest suspected nuclear test, the impact of a weakening US dollar on the defense industry, the potential defense impacts of Tropical Storm Harvey and more. This week's guests include Nora Bensahel of American University's School of International Service and the Atlantic Council, Byron Callan of Capital Alpha Partners, Ron Epstein of Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Sash Tusa of Agency Partners.
Simon interviews Cedar Rapids Mayor, Ron Corbett!
E260 - Hour 2 - Flood Insurance Options | Rockwell Collins has SOLD for $30 Billion
Chris Keith, Senior Vice President at Adviser Investments, has Tuesday's Market Analysis.
Bloomberg Intelligence's Joel Levington and Douglas Rothacker discuss the structural and strategic implications for a $40 billion United Technology-Rockwell Collins deal. Paul Sweeney, the U.S. director of research and senior media and Internet analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, previews big media earnings this week from CBS, Disney and Fox. Tara Lachapelle, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering deals, talks about Berkshire-Hathaway's disappointing earnings and why the company needs to work some deal magic with its excess cash. Finally, Alex Sherman, a deals reporter at Bloomberg, discusses news that Sprint is said to resume early talks on a merger with T-Mobile and gives an outlook for SoftBank-Charter.
(Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg Markets with Cory Johnson and Guest Host Dani Burgeru0010u0010Joel Levington, Director:Credit Research, Bloomberg Intelligence, and Douglas Rothackeru0010Defense Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence, Will discuss the potential acquisition of Rockwell Collins for United Technologies.
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Ready For Takeoff - Turn Your Aviation Passion Into A Career
For twenty-four years Mark Hasara operated one of the Air Force’s oldest airplanes, the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker. His career started during the Reagan Administration, carrying out Strategic Air Command's nuclear deterrent mission. Moving to Okinawa Japan in August 1990, he flew missions throughout the Pacific Rim and Southeast Asia. His first combat missions were in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. As a Duty Officer in the Tanker Airlift Control Center, he planned and ran five hundred airlift and air refueling missions a month. Upon retirement from the Air Force, Mark spent seven years at Rockwell Collins in engineering, designing and developing military fixed and rotary wing aircraft cockpits. Mark became a full-time author and defense industry consultant in 2014.
In this show, you'll hear from Lee Obst, President and Managing Director at Rockwell Collins Canada. Terri Pavelic, Editor-in-Chief of Vanguard spoke with Lee a few days ago during their open house event in Ottawa. Rockwell Collins is multinational company headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa providing avionics and information technology systems and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers. Seen as a leader in aviation and high-integrity solutions for commercial and military customers around the world, Rockwell Collins provides flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, cabin interiors, information management, mission communications, and simulation and training products and services.
In This Episode Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Austin, Forensic Meteorologist, President and Founder of WeatherExtreme, Ltd. and Author, Treading on Thin Air. Lightning Round: Name That TV Tune The team discusses the general public’s understanding of their local geography when it comes to weather forecasts and storm warnings Weather Fools: We share what some people are doing in severe weather situations WxResources: We provide some great sites, apps and equipment Listener Questions and Comments Upcoming scheduled guests for 2017 Storm Front Freaks RAW – Unedited video of our podcast shows with all the behind the scenes footage during our breaks (PG-13 for possible language) WINNER of our holiday shopping giveaway: Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kit and Weather Radio goes to Twitter account @Matt8126 - Congratulations! Our Guest Dr. Elizabeth Austin, Forensic Meteorologist, President and Founder of WeatherExtreme, Ltd., and Author of Treading on Thin AirDr. Elizabeth Austin is a world-renowned atmospheric physicist and the founder and president of WeatherExtreme Ltd. She is one of the foremost experts on the worldwide impact of weather and extreme weather. She is also regarded as one of the world’s leading forensic meteorologists, Elizabeth’s expert witness experience includes civil and criminal cases – state and Federal actions in the U.S. and Worldwide. She has worked and counseled on well over 1,500 cases –ranging from aviation, wildfires, auto accidents, agriculture, kite surfing, boating, avalanches, skiing accidents and tornadoes and hurricanes. Elizabeth has acted as personal advisor and climate & weather expert for such distinguished clients as NASA, Federal Express, Air France, Rockwell Collins, Time Warner, Southern California Edison, The United Nations and the Department of Justice to mention a few. WeatherExtreme, Ltd. Website: http://weatherextreme.com Elizabeth Austin Website: http://www.drelizabethaustin.tv/ Knowing Your Geography for Weather Forecasts and Storm Warnings NWS Birmingham Facebook Post James Spann Medium.com blog Weather Fools Links Phil: Portland, Oregon Snowstorm Traffic & DriversMJ: UK Weatherman Points Out Phallic Looking Snowstorm WxResources Links Phil: Waze Smartphone GPSJen: Drought MonitorMJ: CDC Natural Disasters and Severe Weather Site Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Imagine that you get your dream job out of college, and later as part of that job, your employer wants you to solve a riddle that will take years or never to complete. For Tom Vinson, NY0V, that dream job for a ham was with the Collins Radio Company, later Rockwell Collins, and the riddle was to find the wreckage of Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Electra aircraft somewhere in the South Pacific. He could use the technology and human resources of the company to solve this riddle. Tom recounts this story with Eric, 4Z1UG, in this QSO Today.
Quick, name an avionics manufacturer. Many pilots would name Garmin, Bendix-King, or maybe Rockwell Collins and Honeywell. After listening to the show, you might add another name to that list. Al and Marc talked to Ryan Paul of Avidyne on tonight's show. While Avidyne no longer OEM's their equipment to Cirrus and Piper, they've found exciting growth in their IFD 440/540/550 Nav/Comm GPS solutions. Focused on reducing pilot workload, Avidyne provides a "lower" cost and highly functional solution to today's general aviation pilot. Also of interest, was Ryan's path to achieving his dream job in aviation. After listening to Ryan, you'll understand how he made it happen. Amazing what a positive attitude and a contagious enthusiasm can do for a person!
(Bloomberg) -- Taking Stock with Kathleen Hays and Pimm Fox. GUEST: Jeff Morris, Head of US Equities at Standard Life Investments, on US Equities, focusing on banking, industrial, and aerospace/defense stocks.
Package delivery by autonomous drone, drone company management changes, making interfering with firefighters illegal, drone service on demand, North Dakota innovation hub, drone photography contest results, USAF addresses pilot shortage, and accidents increase in Netherlands. News Swiss Postal Service, Air Cargo Carrier Begin Drone Testing Freight carrier Swiss WorldCargo announced on July 7 that testing had begun using the Matternet ONE drone for small package delivery. The quadcopter operates autonomously and can carry one kilogram up to 10 kilometers on a single battery charge. Matternet says the drone uses “secure routes that adapt to weather, terrain and airspace [and] allow Matternet ONE to fly autonomously beyond line of sight, without the need for a human pilot.” The cloud-based routing system … ”guides the Matternet ONE along a secure route at low altitude – between 50-100 meters above ground – adjusting for inclement weather, avoiding tall buildings, mountains and restricted airspace.” Chinese Manufacturer DJI Hires Prominent 'Drone Lawyer' Brendan Schulman, who defended Pirker against the FAA, has left law firm Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel where he was head of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems practice. Now Schulman is Vice President of Policy and Legal Affairs at drone maker DJI. Other movements in the industry include: Amazon hired former Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) counsel Ben Gielow in September as its senior manager of public policy. Amazon appointed Sean Cassidy, a former Alaska Airlines pilot and first vice president of the Air Line Pilots Association, as director of partner relationships in March. Last August, Google hired David Vos, a technology entrepreneur and former Rockwell Collins senior director, to lead its Project Wing effort to deliver packages. In April, Francis “Chip” Sheller, the former Aerospace Industries Association vice president of communications and research, became vice president of communications and public affairs for Aurora Flight Sciences. Former deputy director of the FAA's flight standards service, John McGraw, acted as a consultant to video production companies applying for an FAA sUAS exemption. After drone diverts fire-fighting planes, lawmakers want fines and jail time California representative Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) introduced H.R. 3025 to the House of Representatives, which would make it a criminal offense to interfere with firefighting efforts on federal land. Fly4Me gets FAA approval, launches ‘Uber for drones' Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Fly4Me received a Section 333 exemption to “conduct community training workshops, research and development, and aerial inspections of buildings and land within the United States.” Now the company wants to establish a marketplace where customers book flights and pilots bid on projects. Customers are able to interact with the pilot during the flight and stream FPV. A beta version of the platform was released June 17, 2015. Is the Silicon Valley of Drones in North Dakota? North Dakota wants to be an innovation hub for drones. Grand Sky Development Park is set to open this summer at Grand Forks Air Force Base as a UAS Business and Aviation Park. The facility features 1.2 million square feet of hangar and office space, and a runway for drones. The state invested $5 million in infrastructure and $7.5 million more in grants for runway improvements. The 2015 Drone Aerial Photography Contest Dronestagram announced the winners of its second annual photo competition. The contest was judged by National Geographic and Dronestagram CEO and founder Eric Dupin. Nine photographs are depicted from the more than 5,000 entries submitted. Contest sponsors included National Geographic, Kodak, Parrot, Go Pro, Hexo+, Picanova, Hobbico, and Adobe. AF rolls out details to improve RPA mission The U.S Air Force has a plan to address the RPA pilot shortage that includes a Critica...
Research on new technologies to help security analysts defend networks and systems from attacks has unique challenges --- the ad-hoc nature of attacks and their mitigation makes formal modeling elusive; the diverse threat scenarios of organizations makes a one-size-fit-all solution unlikely; and the lack of data and production deployment to test research prototypes makes evaluation extremely difficult. In this talk I will describe the unique approaches we have been taking to address this problem. Since algorithms and tools that arise from this research are intended to help the tasks performed by human analysts, it becomes a pre-requisite for researchers to first understand how analysts do their jobs, and identify the key obstacles and bottlenecks for performance. I will explain how we designed/built the SnIPS system for intrusion analysis by eliciting expert knowledge through ad-hoc interviews, and the formulation of a customized Dempster-Shafer theory to capture how humans deal with the inherent uncertainty in this reasoning process. I then explain how this led us to eventually adopt an anthropological approach to address this research challenge.Anthropology is a social science well known for its long-term participant observation method in which researchers spend substantial amounts of time living/working together with the subjects of study, as participant observers who take part in the daily lives and challenges of those they study, giving them a more empathic perspective understanding of their views, practices, and challenges. I will use the examples in my past eight years' research to explain why this type of ethnographic fieldwork is crucial and could be a very effective method to extract the "tacit knowledge" embodied in the practices of security analysts. Joining the "community of practice" of security operations will enable researchers to access the tacit knowledge, make it explicit, subject it to systematic analysis and modeling, and yield algorithms that execute the knowledge in an automated fashion. I will also talk about "unexpected findings" we are still deriving from on-going anthropological fieldwork at multiple security operations centers. About the speaker: Dr. Xinming (Simon) Ou is an associate professor of Computer Science and the Peggy and Gary Edwards Chair in Engineering at Kansas State University. He received his PhD from Princeton University in 2005. Before joining Kansas State University in 2006, he was a post-doctoral research associate at Purdue University's Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS), and a research associate at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Dr. Ou's research is primarily in cyber defense technologies, with focuses on intrusion/forensics analysis, cloud security and moving-target defense, mobile system security, and cyber physical system security. Dr. Ou's research has been funded by National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), HP Labs, and Rockwell Collins. He is a recipient of 2010 NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, a three-time winner of HP Labs Innovation Research Program (IRP) award, and 2013 K-State College of Engineering Frankenhoff Outstanding Research Award.
This session presents examples of A3 planning and uses an accounts payable case study from Rockwell Collins for a in-class planning exercise.
Nagi Gebraeel, associate professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, conducts research in the area of detecting and preventing failure in engineering systems as they degrade over time. The goal is to avoid both expensive downtime and unnecessary maintenance costs. "We could be talking about a fleet of airlines, trucks, trains, ships -- or a manufacturing system," Gebraeel said. "In any of these cases, it's extremely useful for a number of reasons to be able to accurately estimate the remaining useful lifetime of the system or its components." In one project, Gebraeel and his team worked with Rockwell Collins -- a Cedar Rapid, Iowa, maker of avionics and electronics -- to monitor and diagnose the performance of circuit boards that control vital aircraft communications systems. Since the exact time of component failure is unknown, airlines are forced to anticipate when replacements are needed. Scheduled maintenance can result in replacement of parts that still have usable life. Using circuit boards until parts actually fail will resulted in unplanned and expensive downtime. As Gebraeel methodically exposes an avionics component to heat and vibration, he employs a network of computers and sensors to record and analyze data on the degradation rate of the part he is testing. If he can reliably predict the failure rate of a component , he can help airlines replace parts at the most cost effective time. In another effort, Gebraeel has developed an adaptive prognostics system (APS), a custom research tool that allows him to investigate how quickly components degrade under vibration and other stresses. Gebraeel and his team can use the APS to can test a complex system -- such as a gearbox -- by using multiple sensors in a triangulated pattern to detect the frequency signals coming from individual components. Gebraeel is currently in talks with a major airline to use APS to analyze critical engine components. The aim to be able to predict engine wear rates in ways that will help optimize aircraft maintenance procedures. "There's a real need for information about the remaining life of components, so that users can find the economical middle ground between the cost of scheduled replacements and the cost of failure," he said. "Think of the everyday problem of whether we really need to replace vehicle engine oil at 3,000 miles. If we replace it early we sacrifice some useful time, but if we replace it later we risk engine damage. It's very useful to have detailed information about degradation in a system over time."
Podcast #68 is a discussion with Benjamin G. Harrison, President & CEO of Kaysun, a privately-held manufacturer that, for over 60 years, has designed and manufactured complex, high-tolerance plastic injection molded products and assemblies. In his role as CEO, Ben is the champion for Kaysun's lean strategy and efforts and we discuss his support for lean in this episode. Kaysun was just named Lean Initiative and Plastics Supplier of the Year by Rockwell Collins, so congratulations to them for that award. For earlier episodes, visit the main Podcast page at www.leanpodcast.org, which includes information on how to subscribe via RSS or via Apple iTunes. If you have feedback on the podcast, or any questions for me or my guests, you can email me at leanpodcast@gmail.com or you can call and leave a voicemail by calling the "Lean Line" at (817) 776-LEAN (817-776-5326) or contact me via Skype id "mgraban". Please give your location and your first name. Any comments (email or voicemail) might be used in follow ups to the podcast.
Ira Mehlman from FAIR says the amnesty lobby is using a military appropriation bill to grant amnesty for illegals. Rockwell-Collins fires a Christian employee because he won't embrace homosexuality. Microsoft wants Yahoo so they can compete with Google. Randy Skoglund from ATL says it's a good idea for the consumers. Pundit Greg Jackson says, "No, the California courts didn't legalize gay marriage....the whole thing is a legal fiction." Jack Martin audits the costs of illegals to Iowa's taxpayers. Worse than you think.
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