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S4E143 Episode 143 - Eric Utley, Applications Engineering Manager at Protolabs
"Computational design and 3D printing go together like peanut butter and chocolate." For most of its history, 3D printing was considered speculative, risky, even fringe. Today, says Eric Utley, 3D…
S4E142 Episode 142 - Alex Sandoval, founder and CEO of Allie
Artificial intelligence is everywhere in manufacturing right now. But for many plant teams, it still feels more like a concept than a practical tool. In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Aaron…
S4E141 Episode 141 - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan
“One of my biggest complaints with public policy is we're too reactive. And because technology now changes so rapidly, if you're reactive, by the time you have a policy in place, it's outdated.”…
S4E140 Episode 140 - Mark Gagas, COO Sensory Robotics
"Engineers can now start thinking about cell design not from the cages, but from the actual work." A significant if not obvious factor that all companies implementing robotic systems must consider…
S4E139 Episode 139 - Erik Reynolds, Founder of Reynolds and Moore
Artificial intelligence is quickly making its way onto the manufacturing floor. But when it comes to safety, the stakes are different. In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Winn Hardin and Aaron…
S4E138 Episode 138 - Aaron Royster, Group Manager – Automation, Schunk
Robots may get most of the attention, but what happens at the end of the arm often determines whether an automation project succeeds or fails. As manufacturers push for greater flexibility, faster…
S4E137 Episode 137 - Robert Franz, CEO of Allied Vision Technology GmbH
Computer imaging (aka Machine Vision) is having a moment, and Allied Vision CEO Robert Franz explains why. In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, he joins Winn Hardin to talk about Allied Vision’s…
S4E136 Episode 136 - Arne Leinse, CEO of LioniX International
In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, host Dan McCarthy of TECH B2B Marketing sits down with Arne Leinse, CEO of LioniX International, to explore the manufacturing realities behind photonic…
S4E135 Episode 135 - Clint Bundy, Managing Director at The Bundy Group
In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, host Winn Hardin sits down with Clint Bundy, managing director of the Bundy Group, to pull back the curtain on the world of mergers, acquisitions, and…
S4E134 Episode 134 - Paul Osterhaus, Managing Partner at QOC Innovations
Manufacturers are generating more data than ever — from machines on the production floor to purchasing, inventory, and finance. Yet many companies still struggle to turn that data into clear answers…
S4E133 Episode 133 - Geoff Dawson, Director of Sales at FANUC
“Technologies like AI, cobots, and digital twins are making automation more accessible and making the deployment of robots more agile and much faster. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to…
S4E132 Episode 132 - Jim Anderson, Senior Business Development Manager at SICK
“If we can simulate 70% of a system before it ever hits the factory floor, that reduces time and cost for automation deployment.” Advances in machine vision, AI-enabled software, and simulation…
S4E131 Episode 131 - Stu Shepherd, President of Shepherd Solutions
“We’re at a perfect storm, finally, of being able to see automation really grow again.” Automation is more approachable than ever before, with more experts in the field — even for very specific…
S4E130 Episode 130 – Bryan Powrozek, Partner at Wipfli
“When it comes to the monumental new tax law changes, every company should understand what this means for them. Are there provisions like the R&D tax credit, depreciation for qualified production…
S4E129 Episode 129 – Alex Shikany, Executive Vice President, Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
“After a year defined by uncertainty — largely from tariffs — automation companies should be entering 2026 with renewed confidence and optimism.” Uncertainty in 2025 created headwinds, but as the…
Episode 128 – Vision Panel Discussion at 2026 A3 Business Forum
“What I’m most excited about right now is what’s new in machine vision. ... This combination of new sensors, advanced processing, and sophisticated algorithms will unlock new spaces for vision.”…
S4E127 Episode 127 - AI Panel Discussion at 2026 A3 Business Forum
“If AI is overhyped, automation is completely underhyped. As automation advances and becomes more precise and durable and solves new challenges, AI is augmenting these systems by adding flexibility…
S4E126 Episode 126 – Robotics Panel Discussion at 2026 A3 Business Forum
“The whole dialogue has shifted from what can it do to when it will and how do we scale it?” Humanoid robotics technology is slowly but surely moving into real-world deployment. The excitement behind…
S4E125 Episode 125 - Vaidy Raghavan, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Xometry
The world has seen its fair share of supply chain challenges for several years now. Where historically supply chain management has been all too reactive, artificial intelligence (AI) is enabling a…
S4E124 Episode 124 - Saurabh Chandra, Founder & CEO of Ati Motors
Inspired by self-driving cars, Ati Motors’ autonomous mobile robots not only break free of the magnetic tape of older-generation AGVs but also break free of the straight lines and predictable grids…
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