Episodes

  • How Do You Build Cool Stuff That Matters?

    How Do You Build Cool Stuff That Matters?
    Mar 6 2024
    In the second season, Digital Thread Bytes hosts Jennifer Gravitt and Elizabeth Generas investigate the applications of the Digital Thread in the real world. In this episode, we interview AJ Rollings, owner and President of Cat-Wood Metalworks. Cat-Wood is a machine shop in Dayton, Ohio that is the site of a major digital overhaul. Join us to find out more about the outcomes of the project and the long-term strategy for growth made possible by digital transformation!
    Show More Show Less
    19 mins
  • Is Your Data Empowering Your Team?

    Is Your Data Empowering Your Team?
    Feb 7 2024
    In the second season, Digital Thread Bytes hosts Jennifer Gravitt and Elizabeth Generas investigate the applications of the Digital Thread in the real world.

    In this episode, we interview Ken Burns, Plant Manager of the Independent Can Company in Ohio. Ken and his team have implemented a dramatic digtial transformation with the help of Sinclair and solution provider, Priomatics. Find out more about the outcomes of the project and the long-term strategy for growth made possible by the transformation!
    Show More Show Less
    15 mins
  • Is the Discomfort Worth It?

    Is the Discomfort Worth It?
    Nov 8 2023
    In the second season, Digital Thread Bytes hosts, Jennifer Gravitt and Elizabeth Generas, investigate the applications of the Digital Thread in the real world. In episode three, they discuss digital transformation with Kuan Collins, Executive Director for Digital Innovation at Axient in Huntsville, Alabama. Leveraging Dr. Collins’ 20 plus year career in the government and her tenacious pursuit of organizational change management, join the hosts to investigate a Digital Transformation Framework and how it applies to the workforce.
    Show More Show Less
    20 mins
  • Have You Heard About the Killer Robot?

    Have You Heard About the Killer Robot?
    Oct 11 2023
    In the second episode of season two, hosts Jennifer Gravitt and Elizabeth Generas welcome
    Matt Ross, Vice President of Operations at Killer Brownie. A Dayton staple, The Killer
    Brownie Company has seriously ramped up production, using local resources in
    manufacturing to establish ‘killer’ growth. Join us to find out more about the company and how
    they have been able to expand their brownie empire with a data driven approach.
    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
  • What Are the Doers Doing?

    What Are the Doers Doing?
    Sep 6 2023
    In the second season, Digital Thread Bytes hosts, Jennifer Gravitt and Elizabeth Generas, investigate the applications of the Digital Thread in the real world. In the first episode of season two, we welcome John F. Matlik, Chief of Capability for Digital Engineering at Rolls Royce Corporation, to learn more about how Rolls Royce, a powerhouse in defense and aerospace, applies the digital thread and what that means for their operations, their suppliers, and their customers.
    Show More Show Less
    20 mins
  • Season 2 Trailer

    Season 2 Trailer
    Aug 2 2023
    Under a new partnership, Elizabeth and Jennifer return to the mic with an all new slate of guests to delve deeper into Digital Transformation. Don't miss this exciting preview to Season 2!
    Show More Show Less
    2 mins
  • What's Next?

    What's Next?
    Jul 5 2023
    Join Elizabeth and Jennifer as they wrap up Season 1 of the Digital Thread Bytes podcast!
    What's next? You'll have to listen to find out!
    Show More Show Less
    15 mins
  • Which Came First, Advocacy or Action?

    Which Came First, Advocacy or Action?
    Jun 7 2023
    In this episode, Digital Thread Bytes hosts, Jennifer and Elizabeth, skim the surface of advocacy and action associated with the Dayton Regional Manufacturers Association. Serving the DRMA and the manufacturing community in Dayton for over 23 years, President Angelia Erbaugh shares why this organization is critical to the Dayton area and how we can continue to strenthen the region by supporting manufacturing.
    Show More Show Less
    20 mins