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A Machine Tool & The Men by Bruce Tillinghast

Bruce Tillinghast

Booking Overview

This podcast spotlights notable machine tool and automation leaders through historically grounded profiles, making it valuable for PR outreach in advanced manufacturing. Guests and contributors can share career-defining expertise in machine tools, process accuracy, and industry evolution—ideal for media aimed at industrial leadership and technical audiences.

Metrics

Episodes: 8

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

b.tillinghast@gmail.com

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Host

Bruce Tillinghast - Host of “A Machine Tool & The Men,” an audio series focused on recognizing and preserving the histories and contributions of machine tool leaders. The show emphasizes respect for industry “brothers...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established machine tool/advanced manufacturing leaders with credible shop-floor, product, engineering, automation, accuracy/hard milling, or distribution/channel expertise (often tied to recognized companies like machine tool OEMs or technology providers).
Required Achievements:  
Proven career impact in machine tool manufacturing or automation adoption, Technical specialization in precision machining/accuracy or hard milling, Leadership roles or long tenure at machine tool/technology firms, Thoughtful articulation of distribution/channel strategy within manufacturing ecosystems

Recent Guest Discussions

John Burg - Automation And Efficiency On The Shop Floor; Career Background In Machine Tools And Robotics-era Innovation.

Scott Walker - Machine Tool Industry Trail Of Sme; Accuracy And Hard Milling; Equipment/jig Mill “old School” Perspectives.

Tim Kilty - Path To Ellison Technologies; Distribution Strategy And Relationships Between Builders And Outside Channels.

Recent Topics

Machine Tools, Automation, Manufacturing, Technology, Precision

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
A Machine Tool & The Men by Bruce Tillinghast
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David W. Poling "A Man of Purpose"

September 15, 2026

Dave always has that infectious smile.A 44-year veteran of the machine tool industry, Dave’s remarkable career began in 1961 as an apprentice at Cincinnati Milling Machine and carried him through more than four decades in our industry, eventually retiring from the Ellison/SMW division.Along the way, Dave witnessed—and was part of—an incredible period of change in machine tools, automation, and robotics. And through it all, that infectious smile never seemed to disappear.

Scott Mciver Chairman of Methods Machine Tools

August 07, 2026

 Scott is the third-generation owner and steward of one of the oldest machine tool importers / distributors in the United States.Scott’s story hits a number of hot buttons for me personally. His father, “Clem,” was what I would call a real machine tool man—part of a generation that understood the machines, the customers, and, most importantly, the relationships that built this industry.Scott’s story gives us an opportunity to follow not only three generations of a family business, but also th...

John Burg the gate keeper to Robots

April 29, 2026

We have heard many people in our industry speak of automation to help enhance efficiency on the floor.  John was a pioneer in this arena and he has machine tool background.  

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How do I get in touch with A Machine Tool & The Men by Bruce Tillinghast?

A Machine Tool & The Men by Bruce Tillinghast is hosted by Bruce Tillinghast. Its publicly listed email is b.tillinghast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for A Machine Tool & The Men by Bruce Tillinghast?

The publicly listed email for A Machine Tool & The Men by Bruce Tillinghast: b.tillinghast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does A Machine Tool & The Men by Bruce Tillinghast have?

Podseeker estimates A Machine Tool & The Men by Bruce Tillinghast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for A Machine Tool & The Men by Bruce Tillinghast?

A Machine Tool & The Men by Bruce Tillinghast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established machine tool/advanced manufacturing leaders with credible shop-floor, product, engineering, automation, accuracy/hard milling, or distribution/channel expertise (often tied to recognized companies like machine tool OEMs or technology providers). Common among recent guests: Proven career impact in machine tool manufacturing or automation adoption; Technical specialization in precision machining/accuracy or hard milling; Leadership roles or long tenure at machine tool/technology firms. Recent guests include John Burg, Scott Walker, and Tim Kilty.

How hard is it to get booked on A Machine Tool & The Men by Bruce Tillinghast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does A Machine Tool & The Men by Bruce Tillinghast cover?

Recent episodes cover Machine Tools, Automation, Manufacturing, Technology, and Precision. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

b.tillinghast@gmail.com

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