{"id":131765,"date":"2025-08-28T10:34:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/?p=131765"},"modified":"2025-08-28T10:34:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:34:54","slug":"the-downtime-episode-19-threes-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/the-downtime-episode-19-threes-company\/","title":{"rendered":"The Downtime | Episode 19: Three&#8217;s Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This week on\u00a0<em>The Downtime<\/em>\u00a0podcast, co-hosts Sarah and Sheri brought their signature energy to the mic with a lively start and a spirited Ohio State cheer before diving into the latest trends shaping manufacturing, packaging and automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Downtime | Episode 19: Three&#039;s Company\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gTDLug-CjKw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheri spotlighted a recent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantengineering.com\/how-to-optimize-manufacturing-processes-through-ai-integration-with-mes\/?utm_source=The%20Downtime&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=promotion&amp;utm_content=read-more\"><em>Plant Engineering<\/em>\u00a0story exploring how manufacturers can optimize production by integrating artificial intelligence<\/a> with manufacturing execution systems (MES). The discussion highlighted how AI is improving visibility, efficiency, and decision-making across the plant floor \u2014 transforming data into actionable insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah shared a feature from\u00a0<em>Packaging OEM<\/em>\u00a0about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingoem.com\/memphis-record-pressing-automated-vinyl-packaging\/\">Memphis Record Pressing\u2019s partnership with Atlantic Packaging<\/a>. The collaboration shows how OEM technology can scale production by automating manual processes while preserving quality in a fast-growing industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah took a moment to talk about WTWH Media, the company behind\u00a0<em>The Downtime<\/em>\u00a0and several leading industry publications. The co-hosts then welcomed their guest, Mike Santora, managing editor for\u00a0<em>Design World<\/em>. They teed up his recent coverage on artificial intelligence in defense applications, including its role on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Santora began by walking through his core editorial areas: bearings, couplings, linear motion and factory automation. The conversation had shifted into his in-depth reporting on AI in the defense sector, where the technology is being used for logistics, threat detection, and cybersecurity. Santora emphasized both the opportunities and challenges of AI in mission-critical environments, noting the importance of balancing innovation with responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later in the interview, Santora previewed\u00a0<em>Design World\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0upcoming issue dedicated to engineering diversity and inclusion. The special edition will highlight efforts across the industry to expand access, representation, and opportunity within engineering and manufacturing fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afterward, Sarah and Sheri reflected on the value of having editors from WTWH Media join the show, with plans to bring more voices to the podcast in future episodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was game time as the co-hosts jumped into their\u00a0<em>Quick Takes<\/em>\u00a0segment, a lighthearted way to round out the episode. The fun continued until the duo signed off with their usual mix of humor and insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From exploring the latest in manufacturing and packaging technology to tackling AI in defense and spotlighting diversity in engineering, this week\u2019s episode offered listeners a wide-ranging look at how innovation is reshaping industries both inside and outside the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Downtime<\/em>&nbsp;continues to deliver a mix of expert perspectives, industry trends, and engaging conversations. Whether you\u2019re on the plant floor, in the design lab, or simply keeping an eye on where technology is headed, Sarah, Sheri, and their guests keep the conversation moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timestamps for The Downtime Episode 19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:17 &#8211; The co-hosts open the show<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:10 &#8211; Sarah and Sheri do an Ohio State cheer&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:48 &#8211; Sheri shares Plant Engineering\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantengineering.com\/how-to-optimize-manufacturing-processes-through-ai-integration-with-mes\/\">story<\/a> on how to optimize manufacturing processes through AI integration with MES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:21 &#8211; Sarah spotlights Packaging OEM\u2019s story on Memphis Record Pressing\u2019s collaboration with Atlantic Packaging to automate its production line with OEM tech<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>05:05 &#8211; Sarah talks about WTWH Media&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>05:45 &#8211; Sheri and Sarah introduce Mike Santora, managing editor for Design World, and preview the AI on the battlefield story&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:13 &#8211; 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