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Are you responsible for keeping machines running and production on track? If you’re a maintenance manager, tool crib manager, or shop leader at a manufacturing company, this show is for you.
Host Martin Engster sits down for conversations with people who actually work in the trenches of industry, for real talk about what’s working, what’s not, and what they're dealing with day-to-day.
From reducing unplanned downtime and managing MRO inventory to leading maintenance teams and optimizing tool crib workflows, Maintenance and Manufacturing Insights delivers practical, real-world stories you can learn from.
Whether you’re struggling with spare parts chaos, implementing a new CMMS, or just trying to get through the week without a production stop — you’ll find honest insights from peers who’ve been there.
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Why the Right Parts Matter in Spindle Repair with Martin Engster
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Oct 02, 2026 |
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Simple Fixes, Less Downtime: Maintenance Lessons with Kenneth Welch
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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Mathew Edwards: Building Maintenance Teams That Keep Manufacturing Moving
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Sep 30, 2026 |
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Varadarajan Balaraman: From Startup Chaos to a Well-Oiled Machine
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Sep 24, 2026 |
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Ivan Getov: Maintenance Is More Than Fixing Things
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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The Power of Proactive Maintenance with Reinhardt de Jager
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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Keeping Manufacturing Running: Predictive Maintenance, People & Parts with Tony Ingram
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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280 Machines, 8 Maintenance Pros: How Trevor Kennedy Keeps Production Moving
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Sean Archer: Why Today’s Maintenance Techs Have to Keep Learning
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Building Better by Hand: Lucas Richards on Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Joshua Kroll: Maintenance Leadership, AI, and Continuous Improvement
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Building Reliable Maintenance Systems: Gabe Little on Asset Management and Automation
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Inside Manufacturing Facilities with Nathan Santiago
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Helmuth Lara: Maintenance Excellence in the World's Largest Machines
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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The Hidden Side of Medical Manufacturing with Cory James
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Keeping Glass Production Running: Maintenance Lessons with Josiah Peterson
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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Small Problems, Big Profits: Lessons in Maintenance and Leadership with James Harris
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Todd Gibbs: How Small Changes Create Big Reliability Gains
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Korey Mertz: The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Machine Maintenance
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Building the Digital Reliability Engineer: Chris Skinner's Vision for Maintenance
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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James Brett: Why Maintenance Teams Must Stay Ahead of Failure
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Ian Long: Manufacturing Leadership Beyond the Machines
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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"German Marine to Business Owner: 60 Years of CNC Legacy" with Martin Engster
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May 14, 2026 |
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Martin Engster - Host Introduction
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May 13, 2026 |
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Welcome to "Maintenance & Manufacturing Insights"
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Apr 11, 2026 |