Episode 110

110 - IMTS: (Cheap) Cobots took our jobs

Jem and Justin recap IMTS, exploring cutting-edge manufacturing tech and creative habits. They dive into industry developments, from innovative cobots to lights-out machining. The duo also discusses software updates, sales updates and Justin's surprising new machine interest.

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IMTS

  • PO issues continue, deposit paid
  • Social media vacay
  • Wax dipping ice rink
  • Depth of wax untested

Software Corner

  • Friction with SimTheory
  • New OpenAI O1 models
  • iOS 18 updates


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HOSTS

Jem Freeman

Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

Like Butter | Instagram | More Links


Justin Brouillette

Portland, Oregon, USA

PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

About the Podcast

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Parts Department
Justin Brouillette (Portland CNC) and Jem Freeman (Like Butter) discuss CNC machines, their product design and manufacturing businesses, and every kind of tool that they fancy.

About your hosts

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Jem Freeman

Co-founder and director of Like Butter, a CNC focussed timber design and manufacturing business in their purpose-built solar-powered workshop. Castlemaine, VIC, Australia.
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Justin Brouillette

Founder of Portland CNC & Nack