David Mantey, Editor-in-Chief, CEN

David Mantey is editorial-in-chief of Cannabis Equipment News (CEN). With more than ten years of experience in the design engineering and manufacturing space, he is responsible for writing, editing, and curating content for the website and newsletter.

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

August 4, 2022

Petalfast Expands Into Arizona; Signs Deal with Feel Sublime's Consensus Holdings

September 22, 2022

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Inflation Could Squeeze the Legal Cannabis Market

September 16, 2022

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Hotel Smoking Restrictions Don't Fully Protect Guests from Thirdhand Smoke

September 15, 2022

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing has a new podcast brought to you by the editors of Industrial Media. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

August 4, 2022

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Jason Sigman: Making 'Cannabis-Friendly' Machines Built on Speed, Accuracy

The founder and CEO of HighTek USA joins the podcast to discuss cannabis operators who want a machine to work, be easy to use and look cool.

September 27, 2022

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How to Fix Cannabis Testing Problems

The biggest downfalls come from regulations that differ state-by-state.

September 26, 2022

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Washington Extends Relaxed Restrictions for Minors on Premises

The provision only affects licensed cannabis producers and processors.

September 22, 2022

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Nathaniel Pennington: Seeds Grow Better Than Clones

Creating the largest licensed seed company in California.

September 21, 2022

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Kim Eastman: The Industry Won't Change; It's On You to Keep Up

The challenges and successes in running a multi-state operator like a small, almost craft operation.

September 8, 2022

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Mobius Unveils Small Mill for Pre-Roll Producers

The M60 Mill can process up to 20 pounds of dry cannabis flower per hour.

August 30, 2022

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Ontario Official Stresses Urgent Need for Reform

The statement comes in the wake of a cyberattack that shut down the Ontario Cannabis Store.

August 24, 2022

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Washington Stands By Pesticide Deadline, Warns Bad Actors

Pesticide testing deadlines won't move and the cannabis board knows that some producers are rushing products to retailers to try to beat the testing deadline.

August 16, 2022

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Jason Vegotsky: Vertical Integration Is Why Cannabis Is Failing

It's costly, labor intensive and makes it challenging for companies to maintain focus.

July 28, 2022

John Goepfert: Trade Secret Unlocks True Cannabis Extraction Potential

The proprietary process that achieves 100% cannabis extraction.

July 22, 2022

Wisconsin Wants Legal Cannabis

Despite a majority of Wisconsinites being in favor of at least legal medical marijuana, the issue remains stalled.

July 20, 2022

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Connecticut Provides Next Steps in Cannabis Cultivation Licensure Process

More than 40 companies applied for social equity cultivation licenses; 16 made the cut.

July 19, 2022

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Harold Bouchard: Consistency & Quality Crucial for Award-Winning Pre-Roll Automation

His system can produce 1,000 high-quality pre-rolls per hour – with a single operator.

July 15, 2022

Brothers Partner to Make Automated Vape Cartridge Filling Equipment

They saw a need for high-tech automation equipment in the up-and-coming cannabis industry, specifically dispensing technology.

July 13, 2022