Podcasts about Tooling

Alexander Lichter joins the podcast to talk about Rolldown, a bundler built in Rust by Void Zero that aims to replace Rollup and ESBuild with faster builds and better enterprise scalability. He dives into the power of OXC and Oxlint, the push toward a unified JavaScript toolchain, and previews what to expect at ViteConf 2024. Links X: https://x.com/TheAlexLichter Website: https://www.lichter.io Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@manniL GitHub: https://github.com/manniL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlexLichter Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/TheAlexLichter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderlichter Resources Rolldown: How Vite Bundles at the Speed of Rust: https://squiggleconf.com/2025/sessions#rolldown-how-vite-bundles-at-the-speed-of-rust Rolldown: https://rolldown.rs Rolldown-vite migration: https://vite.dev/guide/rolldown Oxlint Type Aware linting (preview) announcement: https://oxc.rs/blog/2025-08-17-oxlint-type-aware.html ViteConf: https://viteconf.amsterda Benchmarks: Minifier: https://github.com/privatenumber/minification-benchmarks Linter: https://github.com/oxc-project/bench-javascript-linter Parser: https://github.com/oxc-project/bench-javascript-parser-written-in-rust Transformer: https://github.com/oxc-project/bench-transformer/ Bundler: https://github.com/rolldown/benchmarks Chapters We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Em, at emily.kochanek@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanek@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Alexander Lichter.

In July, we discussed our visit to the Hexagon event at Mills CNC, where Hexagon's Nexus platform was shown. The event also alluded to how Pro Plan AI demonstrated 70 to 75% programming productivity improvements. With such impressive statistics and other products on show, we wanted to dig a little deeper into the production intelligence solutions. By Rhys Williams Real-Time Production Intelligence with Datanomics Zoltan Tomoga, Product Manager for Hexagon's Production Software Business Unit, detailed Datanomics' comprehensive approach to production monitoring, emphasising its zero-operator-input design that sets it apart from competing solutions. “Most machine monitoring solutions require the operator to tell the solution why the machine is stuck. The problem is, if you've got a big list of reasons, operators will often select the first one, always a broken tool, as opposed to the coolant or whatever. Whereas Datanomics is completely no operator input.” The system's connectivity architecture enables comprehensive data collection without disrupting workflow. “Each machine has an Ethernet port that will connect to a network, and then you can pull information off of it, as well as push information to it. With our CAM software, we typically push the program through the Ethernet,” Zoltan noted. Datanomics serves three distinct user categories with targeted interfaces designed for specific operational needs. For management, ‘you are mainly interested in OEE. You want to see how much of your shop is utilised.' The primary focus targets shop floor managers who require intelligence: “Every morning at six, we send out the coffee cup report, so when they arrive, the night shift is still there. They can open a report, see what's happened and talk to relevant operators.” The Factory Mate AI enhancement offers instant problem diagnosis capabilities, enabling immediate corrective action. “A shop floor manager just arrived at the factory. There was one machine which didn't perform very well. They hit the factory mate icon, and it will give them the top three downtime events. In this case, we were waiting for an operator. That was the second one as well, and the machine was stuck,” Zoltan demonstrated. For process engineers requiring deeper analysis, Datanomics offers comprehensive historical data capabilities that facilitate continuous improvement initiatives. “In EdgeCAM, if I generate an NC code, I can put what EdgeCAM says is going to be the cycle time. However, if the feed override, or the rapid wasn't set to 100%, it might start to differ. The target for one part was 56 minutes, but we are actually running on 59 minutes recently. However, Datanomics thinks we could run that part in 45 minutes and improve on efficiency,” Zoltan explained, demonstrating how the system identifies specific optimisation opportunities. Tooling insights provide strategic procurement intelligence. “You will see which tool you use the most, and make a decision if you want to adjust speeds and feeds on that tool.” Benchmarking Progress: Quantifying Industry Digital Maturity The benchmarking initiative previously discussed in MTD May Issue with Jason Walker, Hexagon's VP of General Manufacturing, has collected substantial industry data over twelve months, revealing concerning gaps in digital adoption across manufacturing operations. The results confirmed extensive manual processes that create competitive disadvantages. “More than half of manufacturers are still using a manual process, which typically involves whiteboards and Excel spreadsheets and a lot of manual planning,” Walker revealed. Most of the upstream processes for winning work, like quoting and planning, are very much done manually.” Production intelligence gaps create significant profitability challenges for manufacturers who are unable to track actual versus planned performance. “Understanding the utilisation of the machines on the shop floor probably comes all the way back to the quoting process and understanding the profitability of your business, because if you're quoting that a part is going to take two hours to machine, and you have no traceability to see who did that part or whether that batch of 1000 parts did actually take two hours each. Or did they run at two hours and five minutes, which makes a large difference over the batch,” Walker explained. The competitive implications of slow processes are significant for business sustainability. “Ultimately, many of these companies, when they are winning the work, it's because they've under-quoted on a job which further erodes their profitability,” Walker observed. External pressures are accelerating transformation requirements. “Lockheed Martin has a model-based enterprise playbook for suppliers. Lockheed are actively saying to their supply chain, if you aren't going to adopt these new technologies that are going to allow you to manage the digital thread through the digital models that we're going to provide you with, then ultimately, you will be losing out on work in the future,” Walker shared, demonstrating how OEMs are making digital transformation mandatory. Quantifying Digital Transformation Benefits The event demonstrated how digital manufacturing solutions deliver measurable business improvements across multiple operational areas that justify investment through concrete returns. The integration of solutions presented in Part One—Nexus connectivity, Pro Plan AI programming acceleration, and Paperless Parts quoting automation—creates compounded benefits when combined with real-time production intelligence from Datanomics. Pro Plan AI's 70 to 75% reduction in programming time enables manufacturers to complete days of work in mere minutes while capturing institutional knowledge from experienced programmers. This capability, combined with Mills CNC's DNX 2100 launch aimed at reducing setup time, exemplifies an industry-wide shift towards efficiency optimisation. Paperless Parts transforms quote-to-cash cycles from week-long manual processes into 24 to 48 hour automated workflows, enabling customers to secure 25% more business through quicker response times. The platform removes resource constraints by alleviating quoting burdens from owners and managers. Datanomics provides real-time production intelligence without requiring operator input. This enables shop floor managers to identify and resolve issues through immediate problem diagnosis and historical trend analysis. The system's ability to compare target and actual cycle times reveals optimisation opportunities, such as identifying potential efficiency improvements. The benchmarking data reveals that over half of manufacturers still rely on manual processes for critical business functions. Looking Forward: Measuring Manufacturing's Digital Future The convergence of AI-driven programming, automated quoting systems, and real-time production intelligence generates combined benefits that surpass the capabilities of individual solutions. Manufacturers adopting comprehensive digital workflows can realise simultaneous enhancements in quote win rates, programming productivity, and production efficiency while tackling workforce challenges through knowledge capture and skills augmentation. Hexagon's platform approach allows manufacturers to implement digital transformation incrementally, measuring benefits at each stage while working towards comprehensive integration. The partnership with Mills CNC illustrates how technology providers and equipment manufacturers can collaborate to achieve measurable business outcomes that justify digital investment through quantifiable improvements in productivity and profitability. Concrete business metrics will measure success in this digital transformation: quicker quote turnaround, higher win rates, reduced programming time, improved production efficiency, and enhanced workforce productivity. Manufacturers achieving these measurable improvements—through solutions like those demonstrated at the Mills CNC Technology Campus—will define the competitive landscape for the next decade of industrial production. Meanwhile, those failing to adapt risk losing business to more digitally capable competitors as customer requirements continue to evolve towards integrated digita

Willard and Dibs continue to debate if the 49ers are closer to a Super Bowl or to a complete re-tooling and discuss where Brock Purdy fits into this whole equation.

Web development is constantly evolving, and so are the tools we use to build. In this episode, Amy and Brad chat with the organizers of Squiggle Conf about the future of web dev tooling, how conferences shape the developer experience, and why community matters just as much as code.Chapters0:00 - Intro0:34 - Meet the Guests: Squiggle Conf OrganizersSquiggle Conf1:19 - What Makes Squiggle Conf Unique3:19 - Tooling and Developer Experience3:30 - Penguins, IMAX, and the Conference Venue4:18 - Who Should Attend Squiggle Conf5:31 - How Talks Are Selected and Curated6:51 - Social and Community Aspects of the Conference12:19 - Behind the Scenes of Organizing a Conference17:46 - Lessons Learned from Running Events23:30 - The Role of Tooling in Modern Development27:21 - Browser-Based Tools and Their Impact28:51 - Shoutout to Astro and Other FrameworksAstroStarlight - Astro's template for documentation33:51 - Comparing Different Conference Experiences38:55 - Building Momentum in the Developer Community40:45 - Looking Ahead: The Future of Squiggle Conf42:02 - Final Thoughts from the Organizers43:43 - Picks and PlugsAre the Types Wrong? — a package & CLI tool by Andrew Branch from the TypeScript teamThe Harry Potter movie seriesCloudflareOne Switch - Mac Menu Bar AppRedwoodSDK

Episode 289: Adrian is joined again by our head of New Product Development, Paul Adams, to explore the complexity of plastic injection mold tooling and what it takes to go from tooling design to mass production of plastic parts. They explore the full journey, from DFM and tool design through trial runs (T0, T1, T2) to final sign-off and mass production. Along the way, they highlight common pitfalls, golden samples, and why rushing into production can be a costly mistake. You'll love this episode if you're developing plastic products, as it will help you to avoid surprises and manage expectations in the new product introduction (NPI) process.   Episode Sections: (00:00:03) Introduction to episode 289 (00:00:13) Adrian welcomes back Paul Adams (00:00:35) Today's topic: plastic injection mold tooling and its complexity (00:01:11) From DFM to mass production – the journey explained (00:02:01) Why tooling is expensive and misunderstood (00:02:48) The role of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) in tooling (00:05:13) Customer involvement and asking the right questions (00:05:19) Tooling design: bolster set vs. core and cavity (00:06:21) Material procurement and standard vs. custom components (00:09:01) Machining the tool: CNC, EDM, wire cutting, polishing (00:11:12) Metal safe condition and first fitting (00:11:59) The T0 trial run explained (00:13:42) First look at molded parts and making big adjustments (00:15:09) The T1 trial run with virgin polymer (00:15:57) Inspection reports and customer sign-off (00:18:00) Surface texturing between T1 and T2 (00:18:14) T2 trial – final tuning and sign-off preparation (00:19:02) Phase gates link: tooling to mass production (00:20:19) Golden samples and color consistency checks (00:22:02) Why being on the ground in China helps with sign-off (00:23:23) Limit samples and customer approval process (00:23:55) The importance of T0–T2 for expectation management (00:24:58) Why not to rush into mass production (00:25:02) Links to prototypes and phase gate methodology (00:26:05) Don't sign off tooling until everything is consistent (00:26:59) Moving into mass production and ongoing monitoring (00:28:28) Tool lifespan and long-term considerations (00:28:48) Wrapping up: intricacies of tooling complexity (00:29:16) Sofeast NPI guide and related video resources (00:30:16) Looking ahead: polymers and material selection (00:30:45) Closing remarks and call to action   Related content... How We Work With You On New Product Development & Manufacturing Projects - Agilian NPI Process Tooling Management for Plastic Injection Molds in China 7 Key NPI Tasks Before Production The Conundrum of Investing in Tooling Before a Final Prototype Inside the Tooling: Common Plastic Injection Mold Components Explained Understanding Plastic Injection Mold Tooling Complexity, from DFM to T1, When Manufacturing in China (Video) Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

In this episode, Jenna interviews Anant Bhardwaj, CEO and founder of Instabase, about what factors to consider before purchasing an AI tool.They discuss:Why it's important to start with the problem you have and work backwardsMaking sure agentic AI fits in with the rest of the existing systemsPlanning for long-term use

Inventory and materials management may not sound glamorous, but for us—and for any thriving shop—it's the difference between healthy cashflow and a financial chokehold. In this Machine Shop MBA conversation, we break down how smart inventory practices—both physical and digital—can free up space, cut costs, and improve delivery performance. From raw materials and finished goods to WIP and cutting tools, we share the financial, operational, and workflow implications of what you keep on the shelf (and what you shouldn't). You'll hear real-world examples of vendor-managed material programs, strategies for keeping traceability without burying yourself in admin work, and ways we've turned “dead” stock into real cash. We also dig into why inventory accuracy matters beyond just making parts—touching on tax implications, property valuations, and how inventory missteps can kill the value of your business in a sale. And if you've ever lost hours hunting for the right cutter or fixture, our storage and tracking advice might change the way you think about tooling forever. This episode isn't about counting nuts and bolts—it's about building an inventory strategy that supports your cashflow, your team's efficiency, and your long-term profitability. Segments (0:24) Paperless Parts: Quoting made simple, profitable, and powerful (3:09) Why inventory is “sneaky important” for cashflow, workflow, and profitability (4:00) Common categories: raw materials, finished goods, consumables, and workholding (6:30) “Part stock” vs. catalogued vs hybrid strategies (7:58) Calculating the real cost of capital when buying material in bulk (10:45) Consolidating material sizes to reduce stock complexity (13:07) Physical storage, traceability, and avoiding costly scrap from lost certs (15:07) Labeling and marking best practices—from PO numbers to color codes (19:05) Storage layouts that save space and speed up retrieval (22:28) FIFO, LIFO, and how inventory accounting can impact your taxes (24:07) Why you need to check out the SMW Autoblok Catalogue  (24:50) Why WIP can matter for accurate financials and business valuation (29:24) Cycle counting vs. painful year-end full inventory counts (33:26) Real-world wins from knowing exactly what's on your shelves (36:10) Avoiding the trap of overbuilding and obsolete finished goods (39:09) Using contracts and order commitments to protect yourself from rev changes (42:02) Inventory strategies for cutting tools—your most critical shop consumable (45:11) The value of having the right tool at the right time vs. lowest cost (49:45) Why random storage beats “organized” by type for cutting tools (52:19) Fixture storage, location tracking, and purging rarely used setups (54:39) How reviewing inventory can generate sales and free up cash (57:35) Key takeaways for building a smart, profitable inventory strategy  (58:42) Grow your top and bottom line with CLA Resources mentioned on this episode Tooling and the Demon of Chaos Unlocking Tax Savings: Essential Strategies You Can Implement Immediately Paperless Parts: Quoting made simple, profitable, and powerful Why you need to check out the SMW Autoblok Catalogue  Grow your top and bottom line with CLA Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

In this episode, Jason, Wesley, and Mary share some of our favorite tools of the trade—from live streaming setups and demo-building tricks to the software and hardware we rely on for recording videos and tracking metrics. Join us for a practical, behind-the-scenes look at the gear and workflows that help us connect with developers and communities every day. Categories Building & Managing Websites Hugo (https://gohugo.io/) Astro (https://astro.build/) Form Bricks (https://formbricks.com/) Local Recall (https://github.com/mudler/LocalRecall) SquareSpace (https://www.squarespace.com/) Eleventy (https://www.11ty.dev/) Data, metrics, and knowledge sharing Airtable (https://airtable.com/) Common Room (https://www.commonroom.io/) Metabase (https://www.metabase.com/) Scheduling meetings Cal.com (https://cal.com/) Fantastical (https://flexibits.com/fantastical) LiveStreaming & video recording and editing Streamyard (https://streamyard.com/) Riverside.fm (http://riverside.fm/) OBS (https://obsproject.com/) OpenShot (https://www.openshot.org/) Audacity (https://www.audacityteam.org/) VLC (https://www.videolan.org/vlc/) Descript (https://www.descript.com/) Otter Meeting Agent - AI Notetaker, Transcription, Insights (http://otter.ai/) Automation tools n8n (https://n8n.io/) Zapier (https://zapier.com/) IFTTT (https://ifttt.com/) Forums Slack (https://slack.com/) Discourse (https://www.discourse.org/) Podcast hosting Fireside (https://fireside.fm/) Building demos Claude Code (https://chat.chatbot.app/claude?utm_source=GoogleAds&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign={campaign}&utm_id=22665042439&utm_term=180325682866&utm_content=767386553008&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22665042439&gbraid=0AAAAA_a6ETtwr7jtRKa-4KqypAZlQydKF&gclid=CjwKCAjw49vEBhAVEiwADnMbbDl9w_QW525TCw1W56_NGJOqgGOZDKJopNiYSH_pc_yRGVDpUoZ1CxoCL1UQAvD_BwE) Lovable (https://lovable.dev/?via=promo80&via=promo80&gad_source=1) Cursor (https://cursor.com/en) LocalAI (https://localai.io/) Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we're on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village. Photo by Todd Quackenbush on Unsplash.

Charlie Marsh returns to Pybites to introduce ty —Astral's bold new take on Python type checking. Built from the ground up for speed and developer experience, ty is both a command-line tool and language server, powered by Rust's Salsa framework. We dive into how it enables lightning-fast incremental analysis, smarter diagnostics inspired by Rust, and a reimagined type-checking workflow for modern Python projects. Charlie also shares how Astral is tackling broader ecosystem challenges alongside Meta and NVIDIA. Curious? Just run 'uv x ty' and join the future of Python type checking. For more info reach out to Charlie on socials:Notes & Blog Posts: https://notes.crmarsh.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshcharles/GitHub: https://github.com/charliermarshX: https://x.com/charliermarsh___

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Thursday's BBMS to discuss the idea that the O's are re-tooling rather than re-building. If they start trading guys like Rutschman and Holliday, then should we call it a re-build?

In this episode Bill Kennedy and Kenneth Stott discuss the evolving role of AI in organizations, emphasizing the importance of human intelligence in leveraging AI tools effectively. They explore the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI, the need for a structured data language within organizations, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI insights. Ken shares insights from his upcoming book on redefining organizational intelligence in the age of AI, highlighting strategies for effective human-AI collaboration.00:00 Introduction2:45 AI and Organizational Behavior5:30 Limitations of Generative AI11:00 Learning the AI Tooling15:00 Using AI Tools for Code20:00 Business Decisions / Analytics25:00 Trusting AI Insights 36:00 What is an AI Agent43:00 Future of Organizational Intelligence Connect with  Kenneth: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenstott/Mentioned in this Episode:Hasura: https://hasura.io/Cursor: https://cursor.com/Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-codeWant more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

I am in conversation with Tom Elliott, founder of Ocuroot and former Engineering Productivity lead at Yext, Introduction:Tom Elliott shares his career journey, starting from his early interest in computers to his current role in Dev tooling .Career Insights:Tom discusses the challenges of entering the industry during the financial crash and his transition from contract work to a full-time role at VMware .He highlights his experience at VMware, working on early-stage projects like building login pages and authentication systems .Shift to New York:Tom talks about his move to New York and his work at a small VPN startup, focusing on user-facing applications .Experience at Yext:Tom shares his journey at Yext, starting as a mobile developer and gradually moving to backend development and Dev tooling .He emphasizes the importance of being close to the users and getting immediate feedback on the tools he built .Challenges and Solutions:Tom discusses the challenges of working in large organizations, such as resolving merge conflicts and managing long-lived branches .He explains the benefits of trunk-based development and feature flags for managing multiple features and environments .Observability and Deployment:Tom highlights the importance of observability and the use of tools like open telemetry for distributed tracing .He shares insights on managing different deployment environments and ensuring consistency across regions .Quality and CI/CD Pipelines:Tom talks about the emphasis on quality and the importance of CI/CD pipelines in ensuring reliable software releases .He shares his experience of setting up CI/CD pipelines to avoid issues like broken installers .Conclusion:Tom reflects on the importance of flexibility and prototyping in software development .He shares his thoughts on the future of AI in coding and the role of human operators in leveraging AI tools .Bio:During nearly 20 years in the tech industry, Tom has worked for companies large and small on both sides of the pond and all layers of the tech stack from user-facing mobile and desktop applications to the backest of backends: DevOps. He is currently building Ocuroot, his own take on a CI/CD solution, based on his experiences scaling large numbers of environments for B2B SaaS products.Links: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/telliott1984/ * BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/telliott.me* Blog: https://thefridaydeploy.substack.com/* Ocuroot: https://www.ocuroot.com

  Blade Tooling, based in Pershore, has recently taken control of its wire-cutting EDM operations by investing in the Excetek V400G CNC wire EDM machine, supplied by Warwick Machine Tools. This decision was prompted by capacity shortfall that resulted in reliance on outsourcing for wire EDM services. Established over four decades ago, Blade Tooling began as a family-owned business specialising in lost wax pattern dies for the investment casting industry. After financial difficulties in 2011, it was acquired by Gardner Aerospace, supporting aerospace manufacturers including Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney and Siemens. However, in 2017, Gardner Aerospace's acquisition by a Chinese company created challenges. Company Director Ian Cerrone explains: “Because of what we do to support cast turbine blade production, a lot of customers walked away. They did not want their intellectual property potentially shared with China. The perceived risk was there, and our order book suffered.” Sales dropped from £6m to £3m by 2022. Following negotiations, Blade Tooling became part of GIL Investments in March 2024. “Previous customers have come back and we have signed nine new NDAs in the last 12 months. We are now UK-owned, and former concerns have been removed,” says Cerrone. With new ownership came investment. “We were spending a lot on subcontract wire eroding. I said to the new owner, ‘For what we're spending, we could buy our own machine.' The answer was, ‘Well, why haven't you then?' It was quite refreshing,” Cerrone reflects. Blade Tooling relies heavily on CNC wire erosion for core tooling, essential for creating sacrificial ceramic cores that form intricate airflow paths within cast turbine blades. The hardened tools require wire erosion to create holes for pins, apertures, slots, and slides. “We had to send work to subcontract wirers because we didn't have capacity,” Cerrone recalls. After researching Excetek machines and noting positive reviews, he contacted nearby Warwick Machine Tools in Droitwich. A demonstration at their showroom proved the Excetek V400G was perfect for Blade Tooling's requirements. With 400 by 300mm travel and ability to accommodate workpieces up to 500kg, the machine offers versatility in a compact design. The standout feature is its auto wire feed. “All reviews stated the auto wire feed was unbelievable. The machine never stops, it just keeps feeding. Our other machine is forever stopping overnight,” says Cerrone. The new machine has given Blade Tooling control over production schedules. Previously, subcontracting left them reliant on others. “We've had jobs scrapped due to delays. If the promised delivery by Monday arrived Friday, those four lost days would have put us behind on tight lead times.” Now, with doubled capacity, they control their timeline. Looking ahead, the company is expanding from 35 to 45 staff and aiming to return to £6m turnover. Cerrone concludes: “What we make relies on high-end engineering. Every person here has pride in what they do, and everything is bespoke. Our people rely on the equipment we invest in, and we are very pleased to have installed the Excetek V400G.”

In an industry where precision and timely delivery are paramount, Guhring UK stands out as a manufacturing powerhouse. The company's Birmingham facility exemplifies a vertically integrated approach to cutting tool production that sets new standards for service, quality, and responsiveness in the precision cutting tool sector. “We're very proud of the facility,” explains Chris Bush, National Sales Manager of Guhring UK. “We've got Guhring-made machines to make our Guhring tools – this ensures quality, consistency and complete process control.” This single-site integration encompasses the entire manufacturing ecosystem, from raw materials to finished products. This stretches from production to coatings and regrinding services. The Birmingham facility houses not only standard manufacturing operations but also specialised tool production and coating capabilities that significantly extend tool life. “We've got our own grinding machines. We've got our own coating facility,” Chris elaborates. “So once the customer has used our tools, they can come back here for regrinding. They're ground on the same machines that they're originally made on, coated with the same coating that they started with.” The facility's vertical integration model provides substantial benefits to customers throughout the product lifecycle. “You get the same performance from a regrind as you do from a new tool,” Chris notes, highlighting a key differentiator in Guhring's service proposition. When asked whether this comprehensive approach is standard in the industry, Chris is clear about their position: “We're unique in that. The size of the factory and the fact that we have everything you need, all in one place.”  Unmatched Inventory and Rapid Availability Perhaps most impressive is Guhring UK's commitment to product availability. “We hold so much stock here, we have £5m worth of stock on the shelf,” Chris points out. “I do think it's essential that we keep all this stock here within the UK,” Chris emphasises. “We have 45,000 standard line items, and we've just released a new catalogue, another big book, bringing everything together in one book. We have extensive rows of stock readily available for next-day delivery or same-day collection.” This inventory strategy is specifically designed to address the unpredictable nature of manufacturing operations. “People can't plan for mishaps and breakages,” explains Chris. “That's why we maintain a broad and readily available stock range. If someone needs something urgently, we can guarantee next-day delivery or even same-day collection.” This responsiveness is especially valuable in production environments where downtime incurs significant costs. By maintaining such a comprehensive local inventory, Guhring effectively serves as a strategic partner in its customers' operational continuity. Engineering Expertise in the Field Supporting this impressive manufacturing and inventory capability is Guhring UK's dedicated field engineering team. “Within the UK, we've got just under 100 people working for Guhring UK,” Chris shares. “Of those, 22 are field engineers operating across the entire UK and Ireland.” These engineers act as technical consultants, delivering expert support directly at customer sites. “This allows them to visit customers and engineering firms, where they optimise cutting data, reduce cycle times, and ensure the right tools are selected for the right applications,” Chris explains. “Ultimately, their role is to help make our customers more efficient and more profitable.” Coating Technology as Differentiator A standout aspect of Guhring's technical capability is its in-house coating department. “It's all about time,” Chris emphasises. “That's why we offer 10 different coatings here, and it's all application-specific. So, depending on the application, we'll have the right coating that goes on the tool for that process.” These specialised coatings provide significant performance enhancements: “With the coating, we can offer four times the tool life, from a bright tool to a coated one. And it's all under one roof.” By keeping coating operations in-house instead of outsourcing to third-party providers, Guhring ensures complete quality control throughout the manufacturing process. This integration also significantly reduces lead times, as tools do not have to leave the facility for coating. Agility in a Changing Market The manufacturing landscape continually evolves with new materials, tighter tolerances, and increasing production demands. When asked how Guhring addresses these changing market requirements, Chris points to the company's technical foundation: “Thanks to the facility we have and the expertise within our team, we're equipped to handle any demand that comes our way.” This confidence stems from Guhring's comprehensive approach that Chris succinctly summarises: “From the standards to the specials to the regrinds. Any application that comes our way, we've got the technology to handle it.” Industry Engagement Guhring UK maintains an open-door policy for customers interested in experiencing their operations firsthand. “We have an open door policy, so any customers who want to come along and see it firsthand are more than welcome,” Chris invites. This transparency reflects the company's confidence in its operations and its willingness to demonstrate manufacturing capabilities directly to interested parties. It also underscores Guhring's collaborative approach to customer relationships, viewing technical partnerships as essential to mutual success. In an era where global supply chains often separate manufacturing from end-users by thousands of miles and weeks of lead time, Guhring UK's Birmingham facility provides a compelling alternative. By combining extensive inventory, comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, specialised coating technology, and field engineering expertise in one location, the company offers a level of responsiveness and technical support that sets it apart. For manufacturing operations across the UK and Ireland, this vertically integrated approach results in reduced downtime, optimised productivity, and a tooling partner with the technical ability to meet virtually any cutting tool requirement.

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I'm a long time listener to the podcast. Thanks for reading and answering my question! I have over 20+ yrs experience as a manual QA and 6+ yrs experience as a SDET. I'm in a new role as a hybrid manual QA / SDET for a company that hasn't had QA for a few years. After a couple of months a new hire was added to support a new project in non-development or QA tasks. While waiting for the launch of the new project, senior leadership decided to have this new hire to help me with QA. They have no experience in QA or coding. I spent a considerable amount of time training them, and found it difficult. After a few months my manager told me the hire will transition to lead QA. They will NOT be my supervisor or manager. I will be answering directly to the manager as before. I feel sidelined since I didn't get hired on as a Sr. or Lead role. I've already been left out of numerous meetings catered to team leads only. The new hire is very vocal in meetings. They repeat my ideas as their own, and speak for me when I don't agree. It's exhausting to hold back ideas from the new hire or correct them and add context to the rest of the team when I disagree. I'm worried I'm training this new QA lead to be my replacement. What are your thoughts? I feel like the company culture is chaotic for the long term. Any thoughts what I should do in the short term and long term? Hi Dave and Jamison (as a unit would you answer to Davison?). Long time listener, first time caller. I recently joined a data-engineering team at chill 90s multi-national tech company. My boss and I are based in the UK, and two more junior engineers who do the bulk of the IC work are based in India. These two engineers seem to work hard, have far more domain knowledge and technical ability than me, and generally seem to do most of the work. There's also a senior engineer who's kind of absent. My boss is a ‘red personality' who's been at the org for at least a decade, who doesn't seem as close to the technical detail. He cares about the destination and wants to get there yesterday, but discussions about ‘ways of working' or the specifics of achieving the output seem to bore him. He characterizes such talk as risk-aversion. I'm shocked by some of the technical details. Tooling chosen specifically to bypass version control, editing Jupyter Notebooks to deploy changes to ‘production', dashboards that seem to have totally wrong data, etc. It seems like they will do the minimum required to make things ‘work' and then move on. Scalability or making things interpret-able for others just doesn't seem to weigh on their mind. It's then me as the new-joiner navigating their hacky code who inevitably wanders into all the pitfalls and gotchas. I've tried to advocate for better practices and lead by example. They nod along, but ultimately seem resistant to change. I need their help and experience with the codebase, but I also have this creeping sense that their working style is too sloppy and unprofessional. They don't report to me, and our mutual boss seems happy with the work. I feel a bit like the guy in Twilight Zone: I can see a gremlin wrecking the plane, but nobody else can see it, and my attempts to address the situation just seem a bit hysterical. What's worse, my gentle attempts at flagging the issues with my boss haven't gone down well. In my first performance review my boss mentioned something about a ‘us versus them attitude' and ‘assuming good intent'. What do you make of this situation? Am I the a-hole? Have you faced this sort of thing in the past? Is it time to consider old-reliable? Is 4 months too soon to quit a job?

Disaster Recovery with ZFS: A Practical Guide, The best interfaces we never built, Choose Tools That Make You Happy, open source has turned into two worlds, TrueNAS CORE is Dead – Long Live zVault, You should start a computer club in the place that you live, and more NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap (https://www.tarsnap.com/bsdnow) and the BSDNow Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bsdnow) Headlines Disaster Recovery with ZFS: A Practical Guide (https://klarasystems.com/articles/disaster-recovery-with-zfs-practical-guide/?utm_source=BSD%20Now&utm_medium=Podcast) The best interfaces we never built (https://www.chrbutler.com/the-best-interfaces-we-never-built) News Roundup You Can Choose Tools That Make You Happy (https://borretti.me/article/you-can-choose-tools-that-make-you-happy) I feel open source has turned into two worlds (https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/tech/OpenSourceTwoWorlds) UPDATE 2 – TrueNAS CORE is Dead – Long Live zVault (https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2024/04/20/truenas-core-versus-truenas-scale/#truenas-core-dead-long-live-zvault) You should start a computer club in the place that you live (https://startacomputer.club) Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions Brad - syslogng issue (https://github.com/BSDNow/bsdnow.tv/blob/master/episodes/618/feedback/Brad%20-%20syslogng%20issue.md) Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv (mailto:feedback@bsdnow.tv) Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel (https://t.me/bsdnow)

In dieser Episode der Agile Transformation Toolbox gehe ich einer Frage auf den Grund, die mir immer wieder gestellt wird: „Kann ein Scrum Master eine agile Transformation verantworten – oder ist das Wunschdenken?“ Du bekommst von mir eine ehrliche, differenzierte Antwort – mit Klartext, Erfahrungswerten und einer klaren Empfehlung für deine Rolle in der agilen Welt. Das erfährst du in dieser Folge: Warum der Scrum Guide mehr verspricht, als die Realität oft hergibt Was in der Praxis fehlt: Auftrag, Hierarchie, Tooling & Vertrauen Welche Voraussetzungen erfüllt sein müssen, um Transformationen wirksam zu begleiten Warum es ohne Stabsstelle und echten Auftrag kaum funktionieren kann Was du brauchst, um vom Scrum Master zum echten Transformation Manager zu werden Fazit: Scrum Master könnten viel bewirken – wenn sie den Auftrag, die Mittel und die Position dafür hätten. In den meisten Fällen fehlt es aber an genau diesen drei Dingen. Deshalb brauchst du mehr als ein Zertifikat: Du brauchst eine fundierte Ausbildung, echte Werkzeuge – und Sichtbarkeit im System. Lust auf den nächsten Schritt?

Jason Murphy´s NXC MFG (Next Chapter Manufacturing) is not a generalist service; instead, the company specializes in making tooling. Using LPBF and binder jet, the company produces some of the most complex, high-performance tooling worldwide. Jason talks to us about conformal cooling and when companies turn to Additive for their tooling needs. We also talk about manufacturing in America and workforce development. Jason is a Master Molder with extensive experience in the molding industry. So, Additive is a problem solver for him. His LPBF machines of choice will surprise you, and I think that his methods and vision for creating a business should be an inspiration for many more to develop similar businesses in other verticals.

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it's needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we'll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com.

How do you build a DePIN network with 2.7M+ devices, zero CAC, and data streams optimized for AI—without draining batteries or compromising user trust?In this episode of The Index, Alex Kehaya sits down with Jesse Adams, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Uprock, to unpack how they're building the world's first mobile-first DePIN for AI.Jesse's journey spans building an adult app store, launching an encrypted browser (Tenta, acquired), and now scaling Uprock—a decentralized physical infrastructure network designed to deliver real-time, geo-distributed data for AI/ML. Instead of relying on always-on proxies, Uprock's task-based architecture wakes mobile devices only when needed, performs lightweight actions (like scraping or uptime checks), and puts them back to sleep—keeping performance high and energy use low.We explore:Why location-specific data is critical for LLMs and autonomous agentsHow Uprock scaled to 2.7M devices with zero paid acquisitionTheir crypto micropayment model for rewarding bandwidth contributionAI-driven dev workflows for code review, QA, and marketing at speedIf you're building in DePIN, Web3 infra, or AI tooling—this convo is packed with ideas from the frontier.

Today on Talkin' Shop — the podcast where we dive into the realities of business ownership, manufacturing, and building with precision.  Today's episode we're joined by Nic Frost of Frost CNC Tooling Episode Chapters: (0:00) Intro  (0:23) Open Customer Questions / Comments:  (2:14) 1. When considering speeds and feeds, why are you not programming at maximum every time?  (4:56) 2. Does a cheap tool out of China really cut any worse than a Vortex or Frost tool?  (12:21) 3. When selecting a tool, how do I determine the right length of bit? (16:30) Who is Nic Frost of Frost CNC Tooling? (23:30) Main Topic: The Right Tooling for the Job(60:39) Motivational Quote of the Week (62:20) Outro Follow us for daily CNC content on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre X/Twitter: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/ 

AI coding agents are getting wild. Scott and Wes break down the latest tools that run in the background, write code across multiple steps, and charge you $200 a month to do it. From CLI-based primitives to full-on copilots, this episode covers the next wave of dev tools and what it takes to use them effectively. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:13 Background Agents. 04:26 Appropriate tasks for background agents. 12:46 CLI tooling. 14:17 Claude Code Pricing. 18:20 Approaches to get the most from these tools. 19:56 PRD Documents. Atlasian What's a PRD Document. 20:50 Claude Taskmaster. Langflow. 25:29 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks Scott: RingConn. Wes: Dell Projector Shameless Plugs Scott: Syntax on YouTube. Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

Developer experience is one of the areas where AI applications are showing significant return on investment, but there are significant hurdles to overcome in both changing established development patterns, as well as integrating AI tooling. Analyst Jean Atelsek and AWS vice president for developer experience Deepak Singh join host Eric Hanselman to explore the current state of AI code assistance and look at where it's headed. Auto-complete, where the next bit of a line of code is filled in for a programmer, has been evolving over a number of years, but the arrival of agents to augment code generation and task automation is being to revolutionize software development. Changing development patterns is hard, but the benefits offer strong incentives to change habits. Where early uses had AI engines generate smaller code snippets that developers integrated, that's changing to having AI tackle full functions that are then reviewed and corrected. Tooling around AI implementations are tailoring they way in which they interact with individual developers, enhancing their experience. Application modernization is an area where AI can shine, as it can assess a massive codebase whose authors are no longer available and provide not only documentation, but also prioritize recoding efforts. It's a task where the hours required for manual assessment can be daunting and error prone. Leveraging AI code generation securely requires that organizations have sufficiently secure development pipelines. Mitigating risks from confabulation and errors in AI generated code is the same process as ought to be in place for human coders, an area where some less mature organizations may have some catching up to do. More S&P Global Content: The 2025 Generative AI Outlook For S&P Global subscribers: Can generative AI modernize legacy code bases? It depends Tech Trend in Focus: Generative AI in programming Generative AI Market Monitor & Forecast Credits: Host/Author: Eric Hanselman Guests: Jean Atelsek, Deepak Singh Producer/Editor: Adam Kovalsky Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Feranmi Adeoshun, Kyra Smith

When will fully autonomous vehicles see widespread adoption? According to Applied Intuition, that future is closer than you may think. Applied Intuition's CEO, Qasar Younis, and CTO, Peter Ludwig, talk with Elad Gil about how now is the best time to both work on self-driving vehicle technology and monetize it. Qasar and Peter discuss the advantages of developing their own OS in-house for their autonomous applications, self-driving technology's potential to drive re-shoring of vehicle manufacturing to the United States, and how best to gauge the bar for safety in autonomous systems. Plus, they explore how self-driving technology may reshape the designs of not only vehicles, but cities themselves. Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com Follow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil | @qasar | @AppliedInt Chapters: 00:00 Qasar Younis and Peter Ludwig Introduction 01:28 A Primer on Applied Intuition 11:08 Applied Intuition's Customers 12:04 Impact of Chinese Vehicles Manufacturers 15:44 EV Policies in the European Market 20:49 Can Robotics and Automation Re-Shore Vehicle Manufacturing? 21:53 Training Models for Autonomous Vehicles 26:41 Gauging the Bar for Autonomous Vehicles Safety 32:03 Timeline for Large-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Adoption 36:28 Rethinking Urban Design for Autonomous Vehicles 38:47 How Applied Intuition Uses AI for Tooling and OS 42:09 Designing for User Experience 43:31 Applied Intuition's Hiring Strategy 45:01 Conclusion

This week on the podcast we examine the government's spending review and what it means for higher education. How will the £86bn R&D commitment translate into real-terms funding, and why was higher education notably absent from the Chancellor's priorities?Plus we discuss the Post-18 Project's call to fundamentally reshape HE policy away from market competition, the startling new REF rules, and the striking rise in student term-time working revealed by the latest Student Academic Experience Survey.With Stephanie Harris, Director of Policy at Universities UK, Ben Vulliamy, Executive Director at the Association of Heads of University Administration, Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe, Michael Salmon, News Editor at Wonkhe, and presented by Mark Leach, Editor-in-Chief at Wonkhe.Tooling up: Building a new economic mission for higher educationInvesting for the long term often loses out to pensioner powerWhat's in the spending review for higher educationThe student experience is beyond breaking pointHow to assess anxious, time-poor students in a mass ageREF is about institutions not individuals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging conversation, Bill Kennedy interviews Peter Kelly, VP of Engineering at Tigera, exploring his journey from early experiences with technology to his current role in the tech industry. They discuss the impact of education, sports, and family background on Peter's career path, as well as the challenges faced by young people today in navigating their futures. The conversation also delves into hiring practices and the importance of personal connections in the recruitment process.00:00 Introduction01:00 What is Peter Doing Today?O4:20 First Memory of a Computer9:30 Family Background12:00 Secondary School19:00 Passion for Soccer24:00 Interviewing and Hiring31:00 Entering University 40:30 Work Experience 54:00 AI Tooling 01:07:00 First Go Experience1:14:00 Beginning of Tigera1:37:30 Contact InfoConnect with Peter: Linkedin: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/peterkellyonlineMentioned in this Episode:Tigera: https://www.tigera.io/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

Stephen previously co-founded Modulz which created Radix UI, now used by Vercel, Linear, and Jetsi.Now he's the founder of the most influential design tool on the market — Paper.In this episode, Stephen gives us a look at how Paper is fundamentally changing the speed of traditional design flows.Some highlights:How to drive alignment as a companyHow Stephen cultivates empathy in designersHow Stephen views the traditional design roleHow Paper is paving the way for modern design toolsHow Paper is bringing creativity back to design tools through shadersa lot moreDavid Hoang Strategy is Compressing articleStephen posted on DeviantArt in early daysCreated Radix UI at ModulzPaper's Liquid logo release on Twitter

Welcome to episode 273 of the China Manufacturing Decoded podcast. Imagine validating your injection-molded parts using production-grade materials, without waiting weeks or spending tens of thousands. Adrian and Paul unpack the game-changing hybrid tooling process that combines 3D-printed soluble resin inserts with steel molds to accelerate development and reduce risk.   Show Sections 00:00 – Welcome & Context 01:00 – Hybrid Tooling Explained 02:22 – What Is Fast Iterative Tooling? 04:00 – Why Traditional Tooling Slows You Down 05:38 – Strategic Use of Soluble Resin Inserts 07:35 – Closing the Prototyping–Production Gap 09:54 – Soluble Inserts Inside Steel Tools 13:01 – Iterate Daily: A New Speed Standard 15:04 – Hybrid Tooling for Bridge Production 20:24 – Case Study: Medical Device Validation in One Week 27:04 – The True Impact: Risk and Cost Reduction 30:01 – Sustainability, Freedom to Fail, and Final Thoughts   Related content... Get help from us to power up your validation using this technology: Freeform Injection Molding Service Bureau in China Fast Iterative Tooling at Agilian plastic & Molds Do A Bridge Production Rather Than Rushing Into Mass Production   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

#updateai #customersuccess #saas #businessJosh Schachter, Co-Founder & CEO of UpdateAI, sits down with Carly Van Kirk, Head of CS at AngelList. Carly pulls back the curtain on AngelList's unique approach to supporting emerging and established GPs and shares her journey into this pivotal leadership role amidst rapid company growth and industry transformation. Join us as Carly shares how AngelList is reshaping customer segments, dealing with the challenges of scaling an increasingly complex platform, and balancing high-touch professional services with tech-driven solutions.Timestamps0:00 - Preview1:45 - Overview of AngelList2:35 - COVID-Era Growth & Rolling Fund at AngelList4:12 - Carly's Role, Team Structure & Customer Segmentation at AngelList9:30 - Hunting for a New Job13:20 - Carly's Priorities in Her First 180 Days at AngelList14:45 - Key Challenges and Initiatives Identified14:45 - Automation, Tooling, and Workflow Inefficiencies22:43 - Understanding and Improving Time to Value24:24 - AI's Current and Future Role in AngelList and CS27:36 - Customer Success as a Commercial Center___________________________

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Introduction of Panelists (2:15)Understanding Product Development (4:42)Three Stages of Product Development (7:53)Collaboration Across Teams (11:20)Understanding Customer Pain Points (12:31)Designers, Explainers, and Sustainers Framework (15:17)AI in Product Development (18:09)Using AI Responsibly (22:53)AI in Sustaining Product Development (24:57)Brand Storytelling with AI (27:40)Tooling and AI Implementation (29:29)Pressure for AI Integration (34:05)The Importance of AI in Product Development (38:28)Contextual Advantage of AI (42:52)Evolution of Prototyping (46:11)The Balance of Speed and Critical Thinking (48:16)Understanding AI in Product Development (51:08)Navigating the Messy Process of Product Development (53:14)Final thoughts and Advice (56:32)The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we'll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com.

Founder of VoidZero and founder of Vue and Vite Evan You joins us to talk about the evolution of JavaScript tooling, the success of Vite, and what's coming next with VitePlus — a unified toolchain aiming to simplify dev workflows. We also touch on Nitro, multi-runtime support, and where AI might (or might not) fit into the mix. Links https://evanyou.me https://x.com/youyuxi https://bsky.app/profile/evanyou.me https://github.com/yyx990803 We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Evan You.

Join me and Graham Reed on April 22nd for an exclusive webinar on "The Future of Product Ops with AI & Automation" where we'll dive deeper into practical strategies for leveraging AI to streamline your product operations processes and elevate your career. https://www.productboard.com/events/the-future-of-product-ops-with-ai-automation/ In this episode of Product Team Success, host Ross Webb brings together six pioneering product operations leaders who reveal their battle-tested approaches to processes and tooling that can transform how product teams work together. Guest Experts: Graham ReedJustin WoodsAnkit KumarCraig McDonaldJerry LimberHolly Holbrook Episode Highlights: Process Isn't a Dirty Word (Graham Reed) Graham explains why effective processes are crucial for product operations success: Businesses fundamentally run on processes – the key is streamlining themProcesses serve as a form of communication across the organizationCentralized tooling helps share information efficientlyWhen done right, processes save time and reduce duplicationConsider all potential audiences when designing processes The People-Process-Tools Hierarchy (Justin Woods) Justin shares his structured approach to balancing people, processes, and tools: Start with people and processes before selecting toolsCreate separate process flows for different inputs (ideas, feedback, requests, defects)Capture information from both customers and internal teamsMaintain good hygiene between processesUse centralized collection toolsEstablish regular review cadences with SLAs Standardization Creates Clarity (Ankit Kumar) Ankit takes a practical approach to creating efficiency through standardization: Define clear handoff processes between teamsCreate a RACI matrix to clarify ownershipStandardize templates for PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteriaDefine entry/exit criteria for each phase of development Balancing New Technology with Decision Speed (Craig McDonald) Craig provides insights on technology adoption in product operations: Product managers naturally gravitate toward new technologiesConsider how new tools impact decision-making velocityBalance innovation with practical implementationLook for technologies that solve genuine pain points Clear Artifacts Drive Organizational Scale (Jerry Limber) Jerry emphasizes the relationship between process and scale: As organizations grow, standardized processes become essentialFocus on artifacts that create clarity about what's being built and whyBalance standardization with space for team innovationBuild on a foundation of standardized reporting Feedback Loops Between Teams (Holly Holbrook) Holly explains how feedback enhances product operations: Create tight feedback loops between product and engineeringDevelop clear product requirement documentsUse daily standups to address questions quicklyBalance documentation with accessible communication Key Takeaways: Effective processes are communication tools that save time and reduce duplicationStart with defining processes before selecting toolsStandardize templates and handoffs to create clarity and efficiencyBalance new technology adoption with decision-making speedAs organizations scale, clear artifacts become essentialMaintain tight feedback loops between teams regardless of documentation quality Episode Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by ProductBoard, the leading product management platform trusted by customer-centric organizations like Zoom, Salesforce, and Autodesk. For over a decade, ProductBoard has helped product leaders build the right products faster by mastering the voice of customer. Resources Mentioned: ProductBoard Pulse - AI-powered voice of customer solutionUpcoming webinar with Graham Reed and Ross Webb (April 2025)

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Talos researchers Martin Lee and Thorsten Rosendahl join Hazel for the first of our dedicated episodes on the top findings from Talos' 2024 Year in Review. We discuss the vulnerabilities that attackers most targeted, how this compares with CISA's list, and how to protect network devices. Given how email lures are evolving, we spend some time chatting about how the current world news cycle may play into adversary's campaign cycles. And finally we touch on how to spot signs that your own sysadmin tools may be being used against you. For the full report, head to https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2024yearinreview/

Scott and Wes talk about the planning process for a major redesign of the Syntax.fm website. They share their thoughts on organizing tasks, choosing tech, handling styling, and the debates that come with deciding what to keep and what to change. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:36 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:48 Why we need version 3.0 of Syntax.fm. Level Up Tutorials, Travis Neilson. 04:41 Project planning and organization. 05:53 The codebase. 09:50 The CSS changes. Episode 770: Design Systems With Brad Frost. 12:27 Tooling. 15:54 Development process. 16:38 Mobile and responsiveness. 18:37 Saving VS Code extension into the repo. 19:56 Using a dev container. 20:53 AI agent rules. 21:35 Code styles. 23:42 Canadian podcast. 24:33 Content storage. Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

OpenAI's latest announcement confirms that MCP (Model Context Protocol) has become the universal standard for AI agent tooling. This shift marks the end of the agent tooling wars and sets the stage for a rapid expansion of AI-powered agents. Interested in the Disruption Incubator?Email agent@besuper.ai Brought to you by:KPMG – Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kpmg.com/ai⁠ to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlwThe Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown

In episode 128 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Joshua Palsgraf, Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they examine how cyber threat actors use cryptocurrency for financial fraud and how professionals like Joshua track this illicit activity. Here are some highlights from our episode:01:35. What a data-driven approach to CTI looks like02:47. What makes cryptocurrency useful in the digital economy, including for financial fraud06:50. How cryptocurrency-related financial crime compares to traditional forms of fraud13:20. Examples of cryptocurrency theft and its use in facilitating ransomware attacks27:24. Tooling and forensic methods that are being used to track crypto fraud/scams31:40. The need to build awareness around financial crime in the digital economyResourcesEpisode 77: Data's Value to Decision-Making in Cybersecurity2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report Released2025 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Volumes Portend Record Year as On-Chain Crime Becomes Increasingly Diverse and ProfessionalizedSuspected Lazarus subgroup behind DMM crypto heistEpisode 126: A Day in the Life of a CTI AnalystCombatting RansomwareEpisode 124: The Many Layers of a Malware Takedown OperationIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

Anthony Fu, Framework Developer at Nuxt Labs, discusses the shift to ESM-only formats in JavaScript development. He covers the controversy surrounding ESM, the advantages of moving from CJS to ESM, and what this transition means for the future of web development. Tune in to learn why now is the ideal time for this change, and how it benefits developers! Links https://antfu.me https://bsky.app/profile/antfu.me https://github.com/antfu https://x.com/antfu7 https://www.linkedin.com/in/antfu https://antfu.me/posts/move-on-to-esm-only We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Anthony Fu.

Eric Simons is the founder and CEO of StackBlitz, the company behind Bolt—the #1 web-based AI coding agent and one of the fastest-growing products in history. After nearly shutting down, StackBlitz launched Bolt on Twitter and exploded from zero to $40 million ARR and 1 million monthly active users in about five months.What you'll learn:1. How Bolt reached nearly $40M ARR and 3 million registered users in just five months with a team of only 15 to 20 people2. How Bolt leverages WebContainer technology—a browser-based operating system developed over seven years—to create a dramatically faster, more reliable AI coding experience than competitors3. Why Anthropic's 3.5 Sonnet model was the critical breakthrough that made AI-generated code production-ready and unlocked the entire text-to-app market4. Why PMs may be better positioned than engineers in the AI era5. How AI will dramatically reshape company org charts6. Eric's wild founder story (including squatting at AOL's HQ) and how scrappiness fueled his innovation—Brought to you by:• Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments• Fundrise Flagship Fund—Invest in $1.1 billion of real estate• OneSchema—Import CSV data 10x faster—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-bolt-eric-simons—Where to find Eric Simons:• X: https://x.com/ericsimons40• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-simons-a464a664/• Email: Eric@stackblitz.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Eric Simons and StackBlitz(04:46) Unprecedented growth and user adoption(10:40) Demo: Building a Spotify clone with Bolt(15:28) Expanding to native mobile apps with Expo(19:09) The journey and technology behind WebContainer(25:03) Lessons learned and future outlook(29:15) Post-launch analysis(34:15) Growing fast with a small team(41:00) Prioritization at Bolt(45:51) Tooling and PRD's(48:42) Integration and use cases of Bolt(52:24) Limitations of Bolt(54:24) The role of PMs and developers in the AI era(59:56) Skills for the future(01:14:18) Upcoming features of Bolt(01:20:17) How to get the most out of Bolt(01:23:00) Eric's journey and final thoughts—Referenced:• Bolt: https://bolt.new/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Wix: https://www.wix.com/• Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/• Dylan Field on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanfield/• Evan Wallace's website: https://madebyevan.com/• WebGL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebGL• WebAssembly: https://webassembly.org/• CloudNine: https://cloudnine.com/• Canva: https://www.canva.com/• StackBlitz: https://stackblitz.com/• Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (Y Combinator, Managing Director): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/lessons-from-1000-yc-startups• Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/• Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/• Dario Amodei on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dario-amodei-3934934/• Linear: https://linear.app/• Notion: https://www.notion.com/• Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/• Atlassian: https://www.atlassian.com/• Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• Greenfield projects: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenfield_project• Gartner: https://www.gartner.com/• OpenAI researcher on why soft skills are the future of work | Karina Nguyen (Research at OpenAI, ex-Anthropic): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/why-soft-skills-are-the-future-of-work-karina-nguyen• Albert Pai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertpai/• Bolt's post on X about “Bolt Builders”: https://x.com/boltdotnew/status/1887546089294995943• Sonnet: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/• Breaking the Rules: The Young Entrepreneur Who Squatted at AOL: https://www.inc.com/john-mcdermott/eric-simons-interview-young-entrepreneur-squatted-at-aol.html• Imagine K12: http://www.imaginek12.com/• Geoff Ralston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffralston/• AOL: https://www.aol.com/• Bolt on X: https://x.com/boltdotnew—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Lisa, the founder of Base 58 and BTC++, discusses her focus on Bitcoin education and the growth of the Bitcoin++ conference series. She highlights the importance of building a global community of Bitcoin developers and the challenges of funding open-source projects. In this conversation, Lisa and Stephan discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, focusing on decentralization in block construction, the challenges faced by small miners, and the importance of mining incentives. They explore upcoming Bitcoin conferences and their themes, innovations in privacy, and the growth of the Lightning Network. The discussion emphasizes the need for better tooling and understanding of protocol changes to foster Bitcoin adoption and maintain its decentralized nature.Takeaways

Jayendra "Jay" Jog is the Co-Founder of Sei Labs, the team behind the Sei Network, a high-performance, low-fee, general-purpose blockchain designed for the best UX for developers and users. Before Sei, Jay was a software engineer at Robinhood, an experience that inspired his decision to build a layer-1 blockchain capable of Web2 scale.In this conversation, we discuss:- L1s vs. L2s- Working at Robinhood during the Gamestop saga- T+2 settlement period is archaic and crypto solves this- Sei's origin story- Base layer blockchains- The EVM is here to stay- Solving the EVM's scalability issues- Unlocking Web2-level performance- Sei's Giga Roadmap- Stablecoin tooling- AI agents- $SEISei LabsWebsite: www.sei.ioX: @Sei_LabsTelegram: t.me/seinetworkJay JongX: @jayendra_jogLinkedIn: Jayendra Jog---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Mike and Charlie discussed the Saints' decision to hire Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as the franchise's 19th head coach. The guys interviewed Les East, a Saints reporter for Crescent City Sports, and Mike Hoss, the voice of the Saints. East shared his thoughts on Moore's resume, and Hoss praised Moore's ability to adjust his play-calling to fit the strength of his team.

Mike and Charlie discussed the Saints' decision to hire Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as the franchise's 19th head coach. The guys interviewed Les East, a Saints reporter for Crescent City Sports, and Mike Hoss, the voice of the Saints. East shared his thoughts on Moore's resume, and Hoss praised Moore's ability to adjust his play-calling to fit the strength of his team.

Are you looking for fast tools to lint your code and manage your projects? How is the Rust programming language being used to speed up Python tools? This week on the show, we speak with Charlie Marsh about his company, Astral, and their tools, uv and Ruff.

What are the principles you should consider when making decisions about which Python tools to use? What anti-patterns get in the way of making the right choices for your team? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.

(0:00) The second hour opens with some thoughts on what Cam Neely had to say on Wednesday about the Bruins trade deadline plans. (17:09) What did Charlie Jacobs have to say about Don Sweeney and the job he has done as Bruins GM? (26:43) The callers weigh in on the Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins! (34:43) 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports with Jim Murray.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

In this holiday repeat episode, Evan You, creator of Vue and Vite, discusses his new venture, void(0). He discusses the motivations behind founding void(0), the inefficiencies in JavaScript tooling, and the future of unified tooling stacks. Links https://evanyou.me https://x.com/youyuxi https://github.com/yyx990803 https://sg.linkedin.com/in/evanyou https://voidzero.dev We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Evan You.