Methods Machine Tools is not your average manufacturer. Founded in 1958 and still family-owned, the company has quietly shaped the arc of modern American industry. It was the first U.S. importer of Japanese CNC machines, among the earliest adopters of five-axis machining in the ’90s, and a pioneer of automation in the 2000s—at a time when the word itself sparked fear on the factory floor.

Today, with 350 employees across seven U.S. locations, Methods remains a crucial node in the ecosystem of advanced manufacturing: selling not just machines, but also the automation and engineering support that keep the supply chain humming.

At the heart of this transformation is Jon Star, Director of Marketing. Though he came from the world of enterprise technology, Star has emerged as a thoughtful voice on what it means to modernize manufacturing without losing its soul.

In this conversation with our podcast host, Dunya Jovanovic, he reflects on how Methods is navigating digital transformation, piloting internal AI tools, and helping shape the next generation of manufacturing talent.

They discuss the sector’s digital awakening, the intergenerational handoff underway in machine shops across America, and why adopting smart tech is no longer a luxury but a business imperative.

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Rising energy costs, increasing pressure on the grid, and the unpredictable pace of electrification are challenging how we think about power in our everyday lives. Utilities and customers alike are facing more complexity, uncertainty, and opportunity than ever before.

Enter Uplight, a technology company focused on helping utilities and their customers manage, optimize, and monetize distributed energy resources. On this episode, we sit down with Hannah Bascom, SVP of Growth at Uplight, to get behind the headlines:

👉 What’s driving demand on the grid?

👉 How can smarter technology and programs make energy use easier (and cheaper) for people and businesses?

👉 And what are utilities doing to adapt?

If you’re curious about how new energy tech can help you take control of your energy bill, what’s changing behind the scenes at your local utility, or how we can all play a part in the future of energy, this episode is for you.

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How do you innovate in an overlooked industry? William Gagnon, VP & COO at Excel Dryer, shares how they built a global brand with the XLERATOR hand dryer—staying U.S.-made, sustainable, and ahead of the curve. We talk product innovation, tariff resilience, and educating tough markets.

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