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Next-Gen Metal Fab

Next-Gen Metal Fab

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 The Fabricator's Tim Heston explores the evolution and future of metal fabrication and manufacturing with a rotation industry co-hosts: Caleb Chamberlain of OSH Cut, Cody Lee of Everyday Technologies, and Lance Thrailkill of All Metals Fabricating. They examine the impact of automation, software, and emerging technologies in sheet metal and tube fab shops, covering areas such as laser cutting, robotic welding, metal forming, engineering, lean manufacturing, and other processes. Next-Gen Metal Fab is a production of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and part of the FMA Podcast Network.©2024-2025 FMA Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • Understanding the impact of tariffs on metal fabrication businesses

    Understanding the impact of tariffs on metal fabrication businesses
    Mar 28 2025

    Tim Heston, Lance Thrailkill, Caleb Chamberlain, and Cody Lee discuss how the everchanging tariffs on imported metals have led to significant volatility and price increases, challenges for manufacturers, and domestic mills raising prices to match the tariffs rather than passing along the benefits.

    They explore strategies for diversifying customer bases, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging technology to streamline sales and quality processes. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability, value-added services, and forging strong partnerships with customers in the evolving manufacturing landscape.

    Email Tim at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments or questions. Learn more about the 2025 FMA Annual Meeting.
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    44 m
  • The wide spectrum of business models in sheet metal fabrication

    The wide spectrum of business models in sheet metal fabrication
    Feb 18 2025

    Cody Lee from Everyday Technologies and Lance Thrailkill from All Metals Fabricating join the Next-Gen Metal Fab and Tim Heston as new co-hosts with Caleb Chamberlain from OSH Cut. The discussion touches on the history and evolution of their businesses, the role of automation and software in improving efficiency and productivity, and the various models and trends emerging in the metal manufacturing industry.

    Tim, Caleb, Cody, and Lance also talk about the evolving landscape of the industry, including the potential for symbiotic relationships between different types of sheet metal fabrication businesses, and the shift in mindset from focusing on machine productivity to optimizing the entire production flow.

    Email Tim at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments or questions. Learn more about the 2025 FMA Annual Meeting.
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    1 h
  • Finding new ways to grow business in metal fabrication

    Finding new ways to grow business in metal fabrication
    Nov 26 2024

    In this episode, Tim Heston and Caleb Chamberlain dive into the future of custom metal fabrication, exploring what the next several years could hold for this ever-evolving industry. They discuss how technology, particularly software and AI, is reshaping the landscape, driving trends like horizontal and vertical integration and paving the way for industry consolidation in metal manufacturing.

    Email Tim at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments or questions. Learn more about the 2025 FMA Annual Meeting.
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    36 m
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