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Episode: An Expanding Manufacturing Franchise Model
Description: You don’t usually hear “franchise model” and “manufacturing” in the same sentence, but Isembard is rewriting that narrative. The company’s plan to build a distributed network of software-driven factories across the U.S. and beyond is backed by full operational support, including machines and tooling, hiring, quality, and an integrated pipeline of customer orders. At the heart of it all is MasonOS, the company’s AI-native operating system that connects quoting, scheduling, supply chain, machining, and quality under one platform. Justin Baucum, General Manager of Isembard, joins us to discuss why Isembard believes franchising can solve longstanding challenges for small work...