by Chris Luecke | Jul 7, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Podcast, Smart Manufacturing
Andres Naranjo sailed a race around the world, wrote Japan’s digital agenda, and spent his sabbatical teaching himself AI from scratch. This week Chris sits down with Andres, CEO of Software Toolbox, to hear some...
by Chris Luecke | Jun 16, 2026 | Automation, Leadership, Podcast, Recruitment, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing
Growing your own machinists and orchestrating robots across four continents, is this what the future of manufacturing looks like? This live episode from Hapa’s Brewing in the Bay Area features two panels of people...
by Chris Luecke | Feb 24, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Events & Conferences, Operations, Podcasting, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Fear is expensive. In 2025, manufacturers delayed billions in capital projects because anxiety, not data, drove business decisions. But 2026 is different. Tax incentives expire mid-year, borrowing costs are down, and the hard data...
by Chris Luecke | Feb 17, 2026 | Entrepreneurship, Investment, Leadership, Podcast, Show Notes, Smart Manufacturing, Technology
There’s a commonly held belief in manufacturing: big ideas need big money, fast growth, and outside control to survive. But that playbook doesn’t work for every business or every industry. Andrew Johnson, co-founder of HeavyTech and...
by Chris Luecke | Feb 10, 2026 | Podcast, Smart Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology
What do smartphones, batteries, defense systems, and solar panels all have in common? They all depend on critical minerals like lithium, graphite, gallium, and polysilicon. Access to these resources affects how people, businesses, and...
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