Manufacturers Make Strides
Manufacturers Make Strides is a podcast about people in manufacturing and the paths they’ve taken. Martin speaks with guests from across the manufacturing world about their careers, the challenges along the way, and the strides that keep the industry moving forward. New episodes every other Tuesday
Manufacturers Make Strides
From Military Discipline to Manufacturing Innovation with Martin Jewell
Manufacturing innovation is about more than new machines. It is about leadership, resilience, and building the right teams. In this episode you will hear how military discipline shaped Martin Jewell’s approach to leadership, why culture determines whether a project succeeds or fails, and what bold moves are needed for the future of UK manufacturing.
Martin, Co-founder and CTO at Rapid Fusion, shares his journey from the Royal Engineers to leading advanced manufacturing projects, and why listening, adaptability, and strong teams are at the heart of innovation.
We explore:
• How lessons from the military transfer into manufacturing leadership
• Why toxic cultures stall progress and how to prevent them
• The realities of moving from construction into advanced manufacturing
• Why startups can outpace big corporates in bringing products to market
• What the UK needs to compete in global manufacturing innovation
Martin shows that innovation in manufacturing is not only about technology. It is about people, culture, and the courage to take risks.
📍 Connect with Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinjewell/
📍 Visit Rapid Fusion: https://rapidfusion.co.uk/