Agents of Change – Manufacturing Sustainability – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to Agents of Change, the podcast that highlights the individuals driving sustainability in manufacturing. Each episode features conversations with diverse agents of change — industry leaders and grassroots advocates — sharing their unique perspectives and experiences. Join us to discover the stories behind the movement and be inspired to be part of the change!

In this short trailer Gemma tells us about the decision to rebrand the MANSUS Twenty Minute Talks series to Agents of Change as she welcomes you to follow the series and take part in the conversation.

Join us as we launch this MANSUS Mini-Series with SM Expo. Over the coming months we will talk to exhibitors, key note speakers and the event team on the lead up to the opening of The Sustainable Manufacturing Expo (SM Expo).

In this episode Gemma sits down with Melissa Magestro, Vice President and Group Portfolio Leader at Informa Markets - Engineering. Melissa shares the story behind the launch of SM Expo, co-located with MD&M West and WestPack, set to take place in February 2025.

Melissa discusses the inspiration for creating this event. We explore her journey through event management in the manufacturing sector, the growing importance of sustainability in the industry, and how SM Expo will help manufacturers meet their environmental goals.

Key highlights include:

🌍 The role of sustainability in live manufacturing events

🎟️ What exhibitors and attendees can expect from SM Expo

🏭 Opportunities for manufacturers to engage with sustainability solutions and thought leadership 🤝 The importance of building a global community around sustainable manufacturing practices

You can follow this MANSUS Mini-Series wherever you get your podcasts and visit www.mansus.co to find out more about our mission to drive sustainable manufacturing.

Getting started with sustainability in manufacturing: A Conversation with Eddie Andrews.

Welcome to episode three of Manufacturing Sustainability Twenty Minute Talks! This week your host, Gemma, sits down with Eddie Andrews, Commercial Director at 3T Additive Manufacturing, part of the Beamit Group. They discuss the journey and future of sustainability in the industry. Eddie highlights key experiences that have shaped his understanding of the challenges and opportunities in sustainable manufacturing and explains 3TAM’s ambitious goal to achieve net zero component manufacturing by 2032.

📌 Highlights:

Eddie’s career journey and his passion for additive manufacturing

The importance of scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in achieving net zero

How 3TAM is using carbon sensors and digital integration to enhance efficiency

The three pillars of 3TAM’s sustainability strategy: internalizing the value stream, automation, and digital integration

The significance of industry-wide collaboration for sustainable progress

The future of manufacturing and 3TAM’s mission for net zero by 2032

If you want to hear how Eddie contributes to the conversation on sustainable manufacturing, this episode is worth a watch! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes with the people leading the conversation in manufacturing sustainability.

🔔 Stay Connected:

Subscribe to our channel:www.youtube.com/@MANSUSConversations

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mansusmedia/

Visit our website: https://www.manufacturing-sustainability.com

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#Sustainability #AdditiveManufacturing #3TAM #EddieAndrews #Manufacturing #Innovation #NetZero #SustainableManufacturing #TwentyMinuteTalks #MANSUS

Navigating Sustainability in Manufacturing: Interview with Mark Rushton, aPriori. Welcome to another episode of MANSUS Twenty Minute Talks!

Join your host, Gemma, as she sits down with Mark Rushton to discuss the journey and future of sustainability in the industry. In this episode, Mark takes us through his career path from design engineer to sustainability advocate, highlighting key experiences that have shaped his understanding of the challenges and opportunities in sustainable manufacturing. He introduces us to the four-phase sustainability maturity model and shares practical advice for leaders starting their sustainability journey.

Discover how companies can balance cost and sustainability, the impact of internal carbon pricing, and exciting future trends such as the "products as a service" model that promise to revolutionize the manufacturing landscape.

📌 Highlights:

Mark’s career journey and early work in sustainable design

Understanding the four-phase sustainability maturity model

Practical advice for manufacturing leaders on sustainability

Balancing cost with environmental responsibility through internal carbon pricing. Future trends in sustainable manufacturing, including the "products as a service" model

If you're want to hear how Mark contributes to the conversation of sustainable manufacturing, this episode is a must-watch! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful conversations with MANSUS Twenty Minute Talks.

🔔 Stay Connected:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MANSUSConversations

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mansusmedia

Visit our website: https://www.manufacturing-sustainability.com/

And listen, wherever you get your podcasts:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mansus-twenty-minute-talks/id1755259538

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Gf5xZqbPswdwLkr8sLZJ6?si=aMQRPlR-QRCAB65ATNbQMg

#Sustainability #Manufacturing #sustainabledesign #Innovation #engineering #futureofmanufacturing #manufacturingsustainability

Leading Sustainability in Manufacturing: Interview with Björn Hannappel | MANSUS Twenty Minute Talks.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of MANSUS Twenty Minute Talks! Join your host, Gemma, as she sits down with Björn Hannappel, the Head of Sustainability at EOS, to discuss the future of sustainable manufacturing through industrial 3D printing.

In this episode, Björn shares his journey from studying applied environmental sciences to leading sustainability initiatives at EOS. Discover how EOS is driving responsible manufacturing, the importance of having a clear company purpose, and the innovative strategies Björn employs to integrate sustainability into every facet of the business.

📌 Highlights:

Björn’s career path and early work in carbon footprint calculation

The evolution of EOS’s sustainability strategy under CEO Marie Langer

The significance of a clear mission and values in driving corporate sustainability Björn’s five "I"s for driving change: Impulse, Information, Innovation, Incentivization, and Inspiration

Future trends in additive manufacturing and the importance of industry partnerships

If you're passionate about sustainability and the future of manufacturing, this episode is a must-watch!

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful conversations with industry leaders.

🔔 Stay Connected:

Subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/@MANSUSTwentyMinuteTalks-vm3nv

Follow us on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mansusmedia

Visit our website: https://www.manufacturing-sustainability.com/

#Sustainability #Manufacturing #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #EOS #SustainableManufacturing #Industrial3DPrinting #MANSUS #TwentyMinuteTalks

Gemma introduces MANSUS Twenty Minute Talks the former name of Agents of Change. This podcast series was created to helps manufacturing leaders to gain insight and inspiration from the change-makers in manufacturing sustainability. This episode welcomes you to the series, sets expectations for the conversations to come and tells you how you can find out more about mansus.co

Critical Material Production with Plasma is a mini-series from MANSUS and 6K Inc. In this episode we talk to Rob Davies, COO of 6K Energy and Amy Carter, Enterprise HR & Talent Director at 6K Inc. They talk about:

❓What is the PlusCAM plant

🔥 What does it do?

🏭The journey from 120 sites to the final one

🔋 Why housing multiple battery chemistries is so rare

🦸🏻‍♂️ Recruiting and training for success

🌆 How important the local community is for success

⚡︎ Lightsabers!

Gemma sits down with Marion Rouzeaud, Global Head of Sustainability at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. Marion shares insights from her 11-year journey at Hexagon, focusing on how sustainability is reshaping the manufacturing sector.

Highlights:

🔄 Circular Economy & Eco-Design: Discover how Marion promotes circular principles to minimize environmental impact from the design phase.

⚙️ Advanced Technologies: Learn about the role of automation and additive manufacturing in reducing emissions and waste.

🤝 Collaboration for Change: Explore the importance of collaboration across departments, industries, and with governments to drive sustainable practices.

📊 Data-Driven Insights: Find out how Hexagon uses data to transform product lifecycles and create a sustainable future.

🔔 Stay Connected: Subscribe to our channel: / @mansusconversations

Visit our website: https://www.manufacturing-sustainability.com/

And listen, wherever you get your podcasts:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mansus-twenty-minute-talks/id1755259538

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/528gFlZBBMumLPvJJBeam8?si=986407b378794370

#Sustainability #Manufacturing #Hexagon #digitalproductpassport #CircularEconomy #MANSUS

Critical Material Production with Plasma is a Mini-Series from MANSUS and 6K Inc. In this episode we talk to Frank Roberts, President at 6K Additive and John Barnes the (amongst other things) Founder and CEO of Metal Powder Works. We discuss: 🦸🏻‍♂️ Origin stories ∂ Differences and similarities of UniMelt and Direct Powder tech 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Coopetition and the power of partnerships 🙂 Reasons to be cheerful: AM edition 🅟 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: The Perfect Place for Powder Production

If you haven't already listened to episode one it's the perfect place to start. In the episode we find out what exactly is plasma, how do 6K harness its power, the inherent sustainability of the UniMelt system. Visit www.mansus.co to see all episodes of this mini-series and more about driving sustainability in manufacturing.

Critical Material Production with Plasma is a mini-series from MANSUS and 6K Inc. In this episode we talk to Saurabh Ullal, CEO at 6K Inc; Mike Kozlowski, R&D Director at 6K Inc; and Greg Wrobel, Technical Program Manager at 6K Energy. The team talk about:

❓What exactly is plasma

🔥 How do they harness its power

♻️ The inherent sustainability of the system

🔋 The different divisions of 6K Inc

🤯 Some of the challenges and... 'learning opportunities' along the way!