A new episode, "Applying Lean to the Engineering Process," has been added to Bosch Rexroth's "Lean Manufacturing" podcast series. The episode features lean manufacturing expert Jamie Flinchbaugh discussing how lean techniques and principles can be used to improve engineering processes and productivity. Flinchbaugh is cofounder of the Lean Learning Center (www.leanlearningcenter.com) and coauthor of the book The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean. Developed by the company's Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies group, each episode presents guest experts and information to help manufacturers and OEMs understand and apply lean principles and practices. Future podcast topics include tips on designing equipment for a lean environment, ways to make lean part of everyday operations, and lean case studies. Podcast episodes are available at www.boschrexroth-us.com/leanpodcast.