{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Manufacturing Hub","title":"Ep. 190 - Manufacturing Hub: 2024 Recap & 2025 Vision – Trends, Learnings, and What’s Next","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8dd2b89d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4752,"description":"In this special episode of Manufacturing Hub, Vlad, and Dave reflect on the major lessons, projects, and trends from 2024 while laying out ambitious plans for 2025. They discuss the evolution of automation, AI, and industrial tech, share personal insights on business growth, and preview upcoming podcast themes and trade show appearances.\nTopics include:\n✅ Key takeaways from 2024 in manufacturing, automation, and consulting\n✅ The reality of AI in industrial settings—hype vs. practical applications\n✅ Joltek’s training and upskilling initiatives + Kaplan’s focus on Ignition & automation strategy\n✅ 2025 predictions: The impact of automation, labor shortages, and investment shifts\n✅ Upcoming podcast themes and trade shows for next year\n✅ Tech deep dives: Servers, NAS, and 3D printing for industrial use\n🔗 References & Mentions:\nBooks: Main Street Millionaire by Cody Sanchez\nPodcast: My First Million by Sam Parr & Shaan Puri\n3D Printing Tech: Bamboo Labs A1\nTech Infrastructure: Dell Rack Server, Synology NAS, Ignition 8.3\nUpcoming Trade Shows: ICC, Automate, SPS, Hannover Messe, ProveIt, Realize Live\nPodcast Themes for 2025: AI, Digital Transformation, Industrial Data, Robotics, Systems Architecture, Training & Upskilling\nIf you're in manufacturing, automation, or industrial technology and want to collaborate, reach out to Vlad or Dave. Stay tuned for an exciting 2025!\n******\nConnect with Us\nVlad Romanov\nDave Griffith\nManufacturing Hub\nSolisPLC\nJoltek","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yoKAvzBXZ3YjQTekFk7KFGXeuwJ29WgXvop3dVEfhLs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3MjEzLzE2MDk0/MzA1OTgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}