The All-Axis Podcast
Technology is rapidly reshaping the manufacturing landscape. As factories embrace automation, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0, shop floors need a sharper focus on quality, operational efficiency, and scalable growth. The All-Axis Podcast, hosted by Tebis America's Michael Thiessen, explores the critical technologies, strategies, and industry shifts driving modern manufacturing forward. Each episode breaks down real-world applications across CAD/CAM software, CNC machining, digital twin technology, unattended "lights-out" machining, artificial intelligence on the shop floor, and workforce development across automotive, aerospace, and precision tooling sectors. Brought to you by the experts at Tebis, provider of advanced CAD/CAM and MES software solutions that help manufacturers optimize processes, drive precision, and build better products. To learn more, visit www.tebis.com.
Episodes
Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines, but moving beyond browser-based sandboxes to achieve real-world productivity on the shop floor requires technical AI governance and deliberate strategy.
In this episode, host Michael Thiessen sits down with Sebastian Chedal, founder and CEO of Fountain City, to separate AI hype from practical industrial application. Sebastian shares direct insights on the current state of manufacturin...
Bringing a pioneer technology into an established market requires breaking conventional norms, proving workshop reliability, and building deep relationships that evolve alongside industrial shifts.
In this celebratory episode, host Michael Thiessen is joined by Gerardo Mueller, International Sales Director at Tebis AG (and founder of Tebis America), and John Kowalczyk, President of Tebis America. Together, they reflect on three deca...
While artificial intelligence is transforming modern industry, separating practical shop-floor applications from speculative buzzwords is essential for manufacturers seeking measurable productivity gains.
In this episode, host Michael Thiessen sits down with global technology expert Chris Carter to demystify artificial intelligence (AI) in discrete manufacturing. With an extensive background spanning automotive and aerospace enginee...
The automotive sector is navigating a major strategic recalibration as global OEMs adjust production targets, balance EV adoption realities, and lean heavily into hybrid powertrain strategies.
In this episode, host Michael Thiessen welcomes back Joe McCabe, President and CEO of Auto Forecast Solutions (AFS), for his annual automotive market forecast. Drawing on over 25 years of industry intelligence, Joe breaks down the "reset mode"...
While women currently represent only 15% of the manufacturing workforce, female technical leaders are breaking barriers and driving critical engineering advancements across modern CAD/CAM and production environments.
In this episode, host Michael Thiessen is joined by two accomplished female engineers: Sarra Hmili, Application Engineer at Tebis America, and Samantha Thiessen. Together, they share their personal journeys into industr...
As digital manufacturing rapidly evolves, reflecting on key industry breakthroughs, technological shifts, and operational challenges helps precision manufacturers prepare for the year ahead.
In this special end-of-year episode, host Michael Thiessen takes listeners on a comprehensive journey through the critical topics covered throughout 2025. Michael reviews key insights from industry experts across workforce development, aerospace...
Trade policies, shifting tariff structures, and supply chain realignments are creating unprecedented operational headwinds for precision manufacturers across North America.
In this episode, host Michael Thiessen sits down with Terry Szmagala, founder of TGS Advisory and a seasoned governmental affairs expert, to break down how manufacturing leaders can proactively navigate modern trade disruptions. Terry shares practical strategies ...
Quality control in modern precision manufacturing is rapidly shifting from subjective, manual visual inspection to automated, high-speed computer vision powered by artificial intelligence.
In this episode, host Michael Thiessen sits down with Keven Wang, founder of UnitX, to explore how AI-driven vision systems are transforming shop-floor quality inspection. Keven shares how advanced machine learning algorithms analyze surface defec...
Capturing the true innovation driving modern manufacturing requires moving beyond traditional marketing to showcase real machine shop stories, cutting-edge technology, and digital transformation in action.
In this episode,, host Michael Thiessen welcomes Tom Skubala and Tony Gunn from MTDCNC for an engaging discussion on content creation and storytelling across the machining industry. Drawing on their extensive media experience cove...
Making sound capital investment decisions in precision manufacturing requires looking beyond immediate market headlines to leverage reliable macroeconomic data and leading economic indicators.
In this episode, host Michael Thiessen welcomes economic expert Michael Feuz from ITR Economics for an essential breakdown of manufacturing trends and industrial forecasts. Michael provides an objective analysis of current macroeconomic condit...
Precision manufacturing is a global enterprise, yet regional shifts in automotive demand, defense investments, and aerospace expansion shape the industry differently across international borders.
In this special panel episode, host Michael Thiessen takes a global perspective, bringing together four international Tebis technical experts: Pedro Nunes (Portugal), Guillaume Bansard (France), Giancarlo Grinza (Italy), and Paul Scally (Un...
North America's aerospace sector is taking off, but navigating market growth alongside persistent supply chain bottlenecks requires clear strategic foresight from precision manufacturers.
In this episode, host Michael Thiessen is joined by Mike Stengel, Partner at AeroDynamic Advisory and an active pilot who has been flying since before he could drive. Drawing on deep consulting expertise across commercial aviation, defense, and adv...
He's back! As global automotive OEMs recalibrate production strategies, understanding shifting market drivers, tariff impacts, and powertrain transitions is essential for precision suppliers.
In this episode, host Michael Thiessen welcomes back industry analyst Joe McCabe, President and CEO of Auto Forecast Solutions (AFS), for his annual deep dive into the North American automotive outlook. Joe provides an unfiltered assessment of ...
Bridging the manufacturing skills gap requires looking beyond traditional industry training to collaborate directly with the educators on the front lines of career and technical education.
In this episode, host Michael Thiessen welcomes David Wyatt and Paul Galbenski, deans from Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC), for a vital conversation on developing manufacturing's next-generation workforce. The group explores how technica...
We’re taking to the skies for this episode. Our host, Michael Thiessen is once again joined by Tony Vernaci, president/founder of the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM). It's been just over a year since Tony was on The All-Axis Podcast, so he and Michael talk about the current aerospace industry (in general and in Michigan), including:
- Opportunities aerospace offers Michigan
- Similarities (e.g., technolo...
Michael Thiessen, our host, is joined by John Kowalczyk, President of Tebis America, to talk about the big show coming up – IMTS 2024! John has been attending the show for decades and shares his insights on how it has evolved, like technology itself, over the years.
The two also talk about what they expect to see at this year’s show (hint: AI), highlighting what visitors can expect to find in the Tebis boot...
Get ready for a high-energy discussion about manufacturing technology and IMTS 2024. Our host, Michael Thiessen, is joined by Stephen LaMarca, senior technology analyst at the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), the group behind IMTS. As expected, they talk about why you should attend IMTS 2024, including some of the unexpected companies you’ll see there (e.g., Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon Web Services). Outside of t...
We’re thrilled to welcome back Joe McCabe from AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) to The All-Axis Podcast. Once again, Joe lends his expert insight into the automotive industry. He and Michael Thiessen cover a number of topics, including OEMs approach to trim levels and subscriptions, how they have and should react to the slow adoption of EVs, the future labor force, China’s desire to have a NA footprint and what that means f...
We’re thrilled to have Laurie Harbour of Harbour Results, Inc. join us once again. In this episode, she and Michael talk about key issues related to the manufacturing and tooling industries. Topics include where we’re at, where we’re going and what needs to be done to get there, as well as automation, expanding into new industries, EVs and hydrogen powertrains.
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As a follow up to a January 2023 episode, Michael Thiessen and Marty Chaput take a deeper dive into MES software, including why manufacturers’ interest in it is growing, the biggest utilization of it within manufacturing operations, how it brings the shop floor to a digital environment (along with the benefits of doing so) and what they believe the future holds.
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