Speaking of Precision Podcast

<p>Industry expert, Miles Free III, discusses a variety of valuable topics relevant to the precision machining industry including safety, regulations, management and more!</p>

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 Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

10-27
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/podcasts

10-20
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 can lead to our shops staying resilient and innovative in the industry. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

10-13
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 pmpa.org/podcasts

10-06
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

09-30
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 More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

09-15
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

09-08
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 pmpa.org/podcasts

09-01
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 Technologies, a CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP and PMPA Technical Member in a special three part series to discuss all things CMMC. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

08-25
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 Technologies, a CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP and PMPA Technical Member in a special three part series to discuss all things CMMC. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

08-18
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 Technologies, a CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP and PMPA Technical Member in a special three part series to discuss all things CMMC. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

08-11
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 pmpa.org/podcasts

08-04
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 pmpa.org/podcasts

07-28
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. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

07-21
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 pmpa.org/podcasts

07-14
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 Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

07-07
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 PMPA forward. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

06-30
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 pmpa.org/podcasts

06-23
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 business and team. Where do you go for sensemaking assistance? For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

06-16
14:48

What I Wish I Knew Then That I Know Now

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss Miles Free's manufacturing career, highlighting the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

06-09
19:33

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