Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast

Ctrl+Alt+Manufacturing, from WTWH Media, explores the technologies and people driving smart manufacturing. Hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil discuss automation, AI, and digital transformation shaping the industry’s next era.

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February 03, 2026 00:34:01
Ep. 9: When cyberattacks go physical, with Ian Bramson of Black & Veatch

Ep. 9: When cyberattacks go physical, with Ian Bramson of Black & Veatch

Cybersecurity threats are no longer confined to IT systems. They’re now crossing into the physical world, with real consequences for manufacturing, supply chains and...

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January 20, 2026 00:31:30
Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 8: Inside the 2026 State of Automation Report, with Mark Hoske, Control Engineering

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 8: Inside the 2026 State of Automation Report, with Mark Hoske, Control Engineering

Automation is no longer optional, but where should manufacturers invest to see real returns? In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Mfg, we’re joined by Mark Hoske,...

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January 06, 2026 00:37:44
Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 7: Digital twins explained — how virtual plants are transforming manufacturing with Matt Wise and Cole Switzer, E Tech Group

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 7: Digital twins explained — how virtual plants are transforming manufacturing with Matt Wise and Cole Switzer, E Tech Group

What if you could test changes to your manufacturing process without risking downtime, scrap or costly mistakes? In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Mfg, hosts Gary...

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December 16, 2025 00:47:59
Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 6: Digital Transformation - Hype, Reality & What’s Next With Mike Ouellette, Engineering.com

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 6: Digital Transformation - Hype, Reality & What’s Next With Mike Ouellette, Engineering.com

As 2025 winds down, Ctrl+Alt+Mfg is taking stock of what actually mattered in manufacturing this year. In this year-end special, hosts Gary Cohen and...

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December 02, 2025 00:35:33
Ctrl+Alt+Mfg: Ep. 5: Reducing MES Project Risk With Ryan Crownover, Vertech

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg: Ep. 5: Reducing MES Project Risk With Ryan Crownover, Vertech

Why do so many MES and industrial software projects fail and how can manufacturers finally fix the problem? In this episode, Gary Cohen and...

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November 18, 2025 00:38:13
Ctrl+Alt+Mfg: Ep. 4: Making Digital Transformation Real With Alicia Lomas, Lomas Manufacturing

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg: Ep. 4: Making Digital Transformation Real With Alicia Lomas, Lomas Manufacturing

Digital transformation is everywhere — but what does it really mean for manufacturers? In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Mfg, hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil...

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