inspirON exchange by Protolabs

Connecting industry pioneers and academic partners with the engineering community, to share their expertise on the latest industry insights, best practices, and future predictions.

inspirON exchange by Protolabs is a business podcast hosted by Protolabs, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  What Will It Take to Diversify the Engineering Field?

  Dec 9, 202431 minS0

  <p>Embracing diversity in the engineering industry is essential for fostering innovation, solving complex global challenges, and creating a collaborative work environment. Yet, despite engineering offering opportunities for all, what is causing the limited adoption of diverse employment in the sector?</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Joined by Sadie Peacock, Products Engineering Manager at Renishaw, we dive into the importance of diversity in engineering and explore how a range of perspectives can fuel innovation and create stronger, more inclusive solutions. From overcoming barriers to fostering supportive environments, our guest shares powerful stories and insights on how we can make engineering...

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  Manufacturing Apprenticeships: How can we rebuild the workforce?

  Oct 14, 202429 minS0

  <p>With nearly 25% of the current UK engineering workforce expected to retire within the next four years, combined with the ever-growing challenge of the engineering skills gap, the need for apprenticeships has never been greater.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Joined by Adam Tipper, Managing Director and Co-owner at Next Gen Makers, our host Alex Edwards seeks to explore the experiences faced by apprentices and the best practices companies can deliver to retain young talent and rebuild the engineering workforce.</p> <p>Items referenced in this episode:</p> <p> Next Gen Makers</p> <p> Next Gen Makers Insight</p> <p> Nex...

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  Women in Engineering: INWED24 Special

  Jun 17, 202425 minS2

  <p>In a recent study by The Royal Society, in partnership with EngineeringUK, they found that in school students only 16% of girls said a career in engineering is suitable for someone like them compared to almost 44% of boys. Why is there such a stark difference between STEM uptake in males and females? And how can we resolve this?</p> <p>For a special podcast episode launched to support #INWED24 and their #enhancedbyengineering campaign, our host Alex Edwards had the pleasure of being joined by Insha Shaikh, Mechanical Engineering student at University of Warwick and President of Warwick Women in Engineering...

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  Manufacturing: Changing Perceptions

  May 20, 202424 minS2

  <p>Despite the UK being the 8th largest manufacturer in the world and employing more than 2.5 million in the industry, UK manufacturing is often portrayed in a negative light. Joined by Stuart Whitehead, Founder of Jefferson and Co-founder of FactoryNOW, our host Alex Edwards aims to uncover the reasons behind this brand image, how the UK compares to other markets, and how we can proactively champion UK manufacturing. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Items referenced in this episode: </p> Jefferson FactoryNOW Networking: just a buzzword or pivotal for manufacturing success?   Protolabs⁠ Subscribe to receive inspirON exchange podcast reminders <p><br></p> <...

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  Robotics and automation: what lies ahead?

  Apr 15, 202432 minS2

  <p>The UK is the 8th largest manufacturing nation, however, the UK comes in at number 25 on the robot density league table. What are the barriers to adoption and what opportunities does robotics and automation open up? Joined by Mike Wilson from Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), our host Alex Edwards leads the conversation on the current state of robotics and automation in the UK, changing perspectives, and emerging technologies on the horizon.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Items referenced in this episode:</p> MTC Robotics MTC Robotics & Automation Conference MACH Automation & Robotics Knowledge Hub UK Automation Forum Protolabs⁠ Subscribe to re...

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