The ProPTN Podcast

Author: Professional Piano Technician's Network

The Professional Piano Technicians Podcast features interviews with experts from all corners of the piano technology industry. Geared towards beginners and skilled craftsmen alike, we cover topics such as manufacturing, business, tuning, regulation, voicing, and the subtle differences of working for the dealership, educational institution, and concert artisan. This podcast is brought to you by the Professional Piano Technicians Network (ProPTN) an online platform for piano techs of all experience levels. Check out proptn.org to browse tools, how-to articles, DIY tips, videos, and more!
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Action Parts, Polymers, and the Future of Piano Design with Tim Balke
Thursday, 26 March, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with piano technician and rebuilder Tim Balke, who is one of the co-founding masterminds behind FB Flexure: a Utah-based company that has just revealed a potentially game-changing new action part design which could revolutionize manufacturing in the years to come. In addition to discussing the invention, we talk about the evolution of the piano; innovations that succeeded and failed throughout history; compliant mechanisms; the engineering and chemistry behind material science; and what piano manufacturers will need to do in order to carry on.-"Manufacturing Innovation: A Historical Overview" article-“Manufacturing Refinement: A Historical Overview” — Part 2 in Tim’s article series-“Why Machines That Bend Are Better” video on compliant mechanisms If you don't already, be sure to follow ProPTN on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... or visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!