In this episode of Agents of Change, host Gemma speaks with Sarah Beth Aubrey, founder of The Envoy Group and The WISE (Women in Sustainability Experience). With over 20 years of experience in consulting across agriculture, energy, and leadership development, Sarah Beth shares her journey and insights into why women are increasingly stepping into sustainability roles.

Join us as we explore the challenges faced by sustainability practitioners, the skills gap in the industry, and the critical need for community and support. Sarah Beth discusses how The WISE is creating a platform for women at all career levels to network, learn, and grow in their sustainability careers. Sarah Beth also previews her upcoming participation in the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo in Anaheim, where she aims to foster cross-industry collaboration and spark new ideas.

In this episode, Gemma sits down with Alex West, Senior Principal Analyst at Omdia, to explore the current state of sustainability in the manufacturing sector. Alex provides insights into the progress manufacturing companies have made on their sustainability journeys, the key drivers pushing organizations to reduce their environmental impact, and the challenges they continue to face along the way.

Topics covered include the role of digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and data-driven decision-making in achieving sustainable manufacturing practices. Alex explains how companies are responding to both internal motivations and external pressures, from consumer demand and supply chain requirements to emerging legislation in regions like California.

With Alex’s expertise in Industrial IoT and digital transformation, this conversation dives into the complexities of creating a more sustainable manufacturing industry and offers practical advice for companies at the start of their sustainability journey. Tune in to gain valuable insights into how digital technologies are shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing!

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.

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.

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

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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!