In this episode of The Human Side of Engineering and Product Development, Andy Deo engages in an insightful conversation with Brian Geary, President, and Owner of Stretch Forming Corporation, and Mike Russell, General Manager. They delve into the company's history, growth, and its key role in complex metal forming, machining, and innovative solutions for the aerospace, defense, and space industries. The discussion touches on their experiences, the recent recognition by Boeing, upcoming projects, and how they balance technological advancements with the personal touch in a dynamic industry. They explore future technological trends like 3D printing, AI, and robotics, emphasizing the thrill of challenges and the immense satisfaction of physically creating components used in aerospace engineering. HUMANIZING MESSAGES "Nothing makes us happier than walking into the shop and seeing our product being made, and figuring out how to do it." - Brian Geary "You'll never be bored in manufacturing work." - Michael Russell "There's a sense of pride that I think manufacturing gives you that a lot of other career paths may not give you." - Michael Russell "There's no better feeling than walking through the factory and looking at all the products and the great cool stuff going on, cool programs all over the world." - Brian Geary Get to know our guests, Brian and Michael, and what they’re up to: Brian Geary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-geary-a3025356/ Michael Russell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-russell-9a479597/ Website: https://www.stretchformingcorp.com/ Learn more about our host and his Human Side: Andy Deo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andydeo/ Saratech: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saratech-inc/ Saratech.com: https://saratech.com/customer-enablement/ If you enjoyed this episode of The Human Side Of Engineering & Product Development, share this or leave a comment!