Episode 138

138 - Lust for Robot

Jem and Justin talk shop robots and multi axis dreams alongside workflow struggles. They share surprising AI insights on personal blind spots, discuss shop music issues, and recount tales of tool discoveries 3D printed clamps and even a shop fire. Plus E Ink displays and hardware platforms.

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Questions!

  • @proteummach: What is a project that each of you have shelved that you wish you could restart?
  • @astonjcreative: How do you track and maintain random non work ideas and thoughts throughout the day
  • Drafts & Voice Notes
  • @likebutter.au: How many robots should I buy?
  • @debrisfactory: Style of Endmill or other tool you wish you knew about five years earlier
  • @forestbirdoriginals: What is the biggest external factor that has impacted your businesses ability to grow ? (positive or negative impact, other than COVID)
  • @patrickbeseda: Do you use headphones, speakers, or no music in the shop? Or prefer podcasts?


00:00 Morning Routines

01:47 Reflections on Work and Productivity

04:35 Sales Insights and Financial Tracking

07:38 Exploring New Products and Innovations

10:38 Client Interactions and Training Experiences

13:30 Shelved Projects and Future Aspirations

16:21 Robotics and Automation in the Workshop

22:23 Software and Programming for Robotics

24:32 Maintaining Creativity and Idea Management

30:07 Capturing Random Thoughts

31:34 Utilizing Technology for Productivity

33:01 AI and Self-Reflection

36:09 Identifying Personal Bottlenecks

39:12 Navigating External Business Challenges

39:43 Music and Work Environment

45:46 Innovative Tooling Techniques

53:17 Exploring New Technologies

58:17 Insurance and Business Risks


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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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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

Owner of PDX CNC