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Brian Kippen returns to discuss the growth and changes at KAD Models, including automation and cultural challenges.

Brian Kippen is back after nearly four years to talk about an incredible period of growth and change at KAD Models. From teaching machining to acquiring a wire forming business, adding a MAM with automation, and managing three facilities across two coasts—all while raising a toddler. We dive into the cultural challenges of bringing precision work to a fast-paced prototype shop, the reality of machine automation ROI, and why delegation is harder than it sounds. Check out Brian's IG @kadmodels ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

People in this episode

Host: Within Tolerance

Guest: Brian Kippen

Topics covered

• business growth
• machine automation
• delegation challenges
• precision work
• prototype shop

Keywords

• KAD Models
• Brian Kippen
• machine automation
• business growth
• delegation
• precision work
• prototype shop

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Organizations: KAD Models

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