Next-Gen Metal Fab

The wide spectrum of business models in sheet metal fabrication

2025-02-18 · 17:40 UTC ·Fabricators and Manufacturers Association ·1 min read

Brief

Next‑Gen Metal Fab brought on Cody Lee and Lance Thrailkill as new co‑hosts alongside Tim Heston and Caleb Chamberlain (episode published 2025‑02‑18). The conversation traced shop histories, then focused on how automation and software improve throughput, advocated shifting mindset from machine productivity to whole‑flow optimization, and explored complementary business models and partnerships across the sheet‑metal sector.

Source evidence

title: The wide spectrum of business models in sheet metal fabrication
author: Fabricators and Manufacturers Association
contenttype: podcast
publication: Next-Gen Metal Fab
published: 2025-02-18T17:40:00+00:00
sourceurl: https://www.thefabricator.com/podcast/episode/next-gen-metal-fab/the-wide-spectrum-of-business-models-in-sheet-metal-fabrication

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Cody Lee from Everyday Technologies and Lance Thrailkill from All Metals Fabricating join the Next-Gen Metal Fab and Tim Heston as new co-hosts with Caleb Chamberlain from OSH Cut. The discussion touches on the history and evolution of their businesses, the role of automation and software in improving efficiency and productivity, and the various models and trends emerging in the metal manufacturing industry. Tim, Caleb, Cody, and Lance also talk about the evolving landscape of the industry, including the potential for symbiotic relationships between different types of sheet metal fabrication businesses, and the shift in mindset from focusing on machine productivity to optimizing the entire production flow. Email Tim at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments or questions. Learn more about the 2025 FMA Annual Meeting .