Speaking of Precision Podcast
Industry expert, Miles Free III, discusses a variety of valuable topics relevant to the precision machining industry including safety, regulations, management and more!
Episodes
308 episodes
Talking Business Part 10 with special guest John Detterbeck
Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 10 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 300
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14:58
Resin Printing for the Shop
Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn Discuss resin printing and all of its practical applications and benefits in our shops.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
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Season 6
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Episode 299
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23:34
Defining and Preventing Errors
Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn continue their discussion on the relentless pursuit of eliminating all errors. This time, they focus on defining how to prevent errors, ensuring that our shops consistently ship high-quality par...
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Season 6
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Episode 298
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20:42
Washington, D.C. Update with Omar Nashashibi
David Wynn teams up with Omar Nashashibi from Inside Beltway to provide an update on the latest developments in Washington DC, PMPA government affairs, and the highly anticipated Fly-In scheduled for next month.For More Information Visit...
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Season 6
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Episode 297
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21:52
Talking Business Part 9 with special guest John Detterbeck
Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 9 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 296
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27:13
Errors of Commission vs. Omission
Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn have a conversation on the constant quest to eliminate all errors, and how understanding what the error is helps us get at the root of the problem in our shops. For More Information V...
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Season 6
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Episode 295
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16:28
FDM Printing for the Shop
Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn Discuss Fused deposition modeling (FDM) printing and all of its practical applications and benefits in our shops.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/...
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Season 6
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Episode 294
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22:54
The Gen Z Effect: Transforming Manufacturing Towards the Future
Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn have a conversation about how Gen Z is reshaping the manufacturing workforce with their values of flexibility, sustainability, technological advancement and inclusivity and how understanding this...
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Season 6
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Episode 293
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20:04
Talking Business Part 8 with special guest John Detterbeck
Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 8 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 292
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17:28
PMPA’s Annual Meeting 2025 Primer with Renee Merker and Joe Jackson
David Wynn and Renee Merker, and Joe Jackson give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas!For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
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Season 6
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Episode 291
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22:34
Understanding Type I and Type II Errors in Precision Machining
Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn explore the concepts of Type I and Type II errors, how they are the key to understanding how decisions are made and the potential consequences of those decisions in our precision machining shops.For Mo...
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Season 6
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Episode 290
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20:10
3D Printing Technology for the Shop
Carli Kistler-Millerand David Wynn do a deep dive on various 3D printing technologies and how they relate to work in our shops.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
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Season 6
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Episode 289
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30:18
Talking Business Part 7 with special guest John Detterbeck
Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 7 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 288
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16:07
Everything CMMC Part 3
Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Laura Rodgers, Director of the Cybersecurity Practice and NC-PaCE program at NC State University’s Secure Computing Institute and Lawrence Cruciana, President of Corporate Information Technologi...
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Season 6
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Episode 287
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41:20
Everything CMMC Part 2
Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Laura Rodgers, Director of the Cybersecurity Practice and NC-PaCE program at NC State University’s Secure Computing Institute and Lawrence Cruciana, President of Corporate Information Technologi...
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Season 6
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Episode 286
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41:13
Everything CMMC Part 1
Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Laura Rodgers, Director of the Cybersecurity Practice and NC-PaCE program at NC State University’s Secure Computing Institute and Lawrence Cruciana, President of Corporate Information Technologi...
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Season 6
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Episode 285
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33:24
Talking Business Part 6 with special guest John Detterbeck
Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 6 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 284
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20:21
Have You Checked Your Quote Book Recently?
Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn discuss how using your quote book is an underutilized data set that can reveal business trends and provide clarity for decision-making in our shop.For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 283
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12:18
Change Leadership versus Change Management: Why You Need Both
Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley & David Wynn discuss why change is necessary for continuous improvement and how knowing the distinction between change leadership and management can be the difference between success or failure. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 282
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23:34
Miles Free's Farewell
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn take an overarching view of Miles Free's time in the industry, what he's learned and discuss the long-lasting impact he's had on the PMPA and its members. For More Information Visit ...
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Season 6
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Episode 282
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37:18
Generating Value with Generational Values
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn Discuss Miles Free's recent sit down with Markus Horn on a recent trip to HORN Technology Days to discuss how a successful multi-generational business accounts for value.For More Informat...
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Season 6
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Episode 281
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21:48
Interview with PMPA’s New Executive Director Emily Riley
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn put PMPA’s new Executive Director Emily Riley in the interviewee chair to talk about her journey to becoming PMPA’s Executive Director, her takeaways from her first week on the job and moving PM...
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Season 6
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Episode 280
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14:38
Finding Hidden Talent
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss what to look for and what might not be apparent on that candidate’s resume. Learn how to spot hidden talent when searching for new employees.For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 279
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22:26
Tariffs, HTS Codes and Your Company’s Scope
Tariffs have become the number one item of concern and conversation in our manufacturing industry. Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss where shops can get the sensemaking they need to understand this new challenge to our bu...
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Season 6
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Episode 278
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14:48