{"podcast":{"title":"Maintenance & Manufacturing Insights","slug":"maintenance-manufacturing-insights-7818475","podcast_index_feed_id":7818475,"rss_url":"https://www.maintenancemanufacturinginsights.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.maintenancemanufacturinginsights.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22253944/MMI_Cover_018i99b.jpg","author":"Martin Engster","episode_count":10,"summary":"Are you responsible for keeping machines running and production on track? If you’re a maintenance manager, tool crib manager, or shop leader at a manufacturing company, this show is for you. Host Martin Engster sits down for conversations with people who actually work in the trenches of industry, for real talk about what’s working, what’s not, and what they're dealing with day-to-day. From reducing unplanned downtime and managing MRO inventory to leading maintenance teams and optimizing tool crib workflows, Maintenance and Manufacturing Insights delivers practical, real-world stories you can learn from. Whether you’re struggling with spare parts chaos, implementing a new CMMS, or just trying to get through the week without a production stop — you’ll find honest insights from peers who’ve been there. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T02:19:30.542711+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maintenance-manufacturing-insights-7818475"},"episode":{"title":"Korey Mertz: The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Machine Maintenance","slug":"korey-mertz-the-hidden-costs-of-ignoring-machine-maintenance","published_at":"2026-06-19T09:26:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maintenance-manufacturing-insights-7818475/korey-mertz-the-hidden-costs-of-ignoring-machine-maintenance","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maintenance-manufacturing-insights-7818475","url":"https://www.maintenancemanufacturinginsights.com/e/korey-mertz-the-hidden-costs-of-ignoring-machine-maintenance/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/smazq4cbyziuhs8h/Korey_Mertzafvq7.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster sits down with Korey Mertz of Advanced Machine Engineering to discuss why preventive maintenance is often overlooked and how manufacturers can move from reactive repairs toward a more proactive approach. The show notes follow recommended practices for strong podcast descriptions and listener engagement. Korey shares his journey from studying mechanical engineering to leading business development within the Tool Clamping Systems Division at Advanced Machine Engineering. Drawing on years of experience working with drawbar systems and spindle components, he explains why monitoring pull force and understanding wear trends are essential to maintaining part quality and avoiding costly downtime. ------------------------- Are you responsible for keeping machines running and production on track? If you’re a maintenance manager, tool crib manager, or shop leader — we want to hear how you’re getting it done. Apply to be a guest on https://maintenancemanufacturinginsights.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.","meta_description":"In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster sits down with Korey Mertz of Advanced Machine Engineering to discuss why preventive…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1434,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/maintenance-manufacturing-insights-7818475/episodes/korey-mertz-the-hidden-costs-of-ignoring-machine-maintenance/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maintenance-manufacturing-insights-7818475/korey-mertz-the-hidden-costs-of-ignoring-machine-maintenance.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}