Fans of The FABRICATOR and its sister publications regularly tell us how much they love the magazines. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time to sit down with them and page through every article. For those on-the-go fans, we now offer podcasts of our editorials. So take it on the run and enjoy the staff's insights. (Apologies to REO Speedwagon for the unauthorized use of their song title in the last statement.)
The Editors
Economic Podcast
FMAC-sponsored presentation by Dr. Chris Kuehl
October 8, 2008 FMA Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl presented an economic overview and forecast at the FMAC breakfast at the 2008 FABTECH International® & AWS Welding Show with Metalform. Listen to Kuehl's assessment of the economy and where it's headed. Learn which indicators metal manufacturers should watch.
Length: 44 minutes
The FABRICATOR® Podcast
Viewpoints from Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief, The FABRICATOR
September 15, 2008 The FABRICATOR podcast is a recap of the Editor's Corner that appears in each issue of The FABRICATOR magazine. In this month's podcast, Dan Davis talks about the lack of tool and die expertise in the burgeoning mecca of manufacturing — the southern U.S.
Length: 5:15 minutes
TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal® Podcast
Viewpoints from Eric Lundin, Editor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal
October 16, 2008TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal podcast is a recap of the Editor's Angle that appears in each issue of TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal magazine. Join TPJ's editor for his perspective on all the latest gyrations in various markets — housing, petroleum, finance, and yes, the stock market.
Length: 5:17 minutes
STAMPING Journal® Podcast
Viewpoints from Kate Bachman, Editor, STAMPING Journal
July 15, 2008STAMPING Journal podcast is a recap of the Meet the Press column that appears in each issue of STAMPING Journal magazine. In this month's podcast, STAMPING Journal Editor Kate Bachman ponders: Foreign automakers in the U.S. — Are they new domestics or foreign enclaves?
Length: 5:01 minutes
Practical Welding Today® Podcast
Viewpoints from Amanda Carlson, Associate Editor, Practical Welding Today
July 15, 2008Practical Welding Today podcast is a recap of the Editor's Corner that appears bimonthly in Practical Welding Today magazine. Associate Editor Amanda Carlson discusses her experience with GTAW while at the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, Troy, Ohio.
Length: 4:14 minutes
Biz Talk Podcast
Viewpoints from Tim Heston, Senior Editor, The FABRICATOR
October 23, 2008
This month Tim Heston sits down with Chris Kuehl, an economist for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association and managing director at Armada Corporate Intelligence outside Kansas City, Kan. During the FABTECH International® & AWS Welding Show earlier this month, Chris took some time to describe what the global financial crisis means for metal fabricators, and what they can do to prepare for what’s ahead.
