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People B4 Machines, powered by Eclipse, cuts through the noise—and calls BS on factory automation hype. This isn't your typical tech-first podcast. It's a wake-up call for B2B leaders who are done with buzzwords and ready to lead with a human-first edge. Each episode dives straight into what engineers and plant leaders are actually dealing with on Monday mornings—real problems, real pressures—while also looking 1 to 3 years ahead at the future of factory automation. It's not about eliminating machines—it's about redefining their role to empower the people who keep operations running. No fluff, no echo chambers. Just raw stories, bold questions, and sharp insights. If you're ready to rethink what the factory of the future should be, this is your podcast. This is People B4 Machines!
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S1E10 Factory reset: The machines are ready — are we?
In this episode of People B4 Machines, host Amanda Cupido dives into the transformative world of factory automation with guest Adam Dorr, Director of Research at RethinkX. Together, they explore the…
S1E9 Silicon soulmates: Maybe your most loyal teammates
In this episode of People B4 Machines, Amanda Cupido sits down with The Manufacturing Millennial, Jake Hall, to debunk the myth that automation is a "job killer." Jake shares why now is the critical…
S1E8 Programming the future: Human-first automation
In this episode of People Before Machines, Amanda Cupido sits down with The Robot Queen, Vanessa Loiola, Founder and CEO of Valoy Automation, to explore human-first robotics. Vanessa debunks the myth…
S1E7 Man vs. machine? The ROI of robotics & the cultural shift needed to embrace robotics on the factory floor
In this episode of People Before Machines, Amanda Cupido sits down with Ujjwal Kumar, former Group President of Teradyne Robotics, to explore the ROI of robotics and the cultural shift needed to…
S1E6 Finding certainty in uncertainty in manufacturing in North America
In this episode of People B4 Machines, Amanda Cupido speaks with Kevin Bowers, Vice President of Research at the Association for Manufacturing Technology, about navigating uncertainty in North…
S1E5 Rethinking the course to manufacturing's future with the Software Defined Factory (SDF) as the North Star
In this episode of People B4 Machines, Amanda Cupido speaks with Prasad Satyavolu, Accenture's Americas Lead for Industry X Digital Manufacturing and Operations, about the transformative potential of…
S1E4 Still a man’s world, but under construction
In this episode of People B4 Machines, Amanda Cupido speaks with Stephanie Hun, Director of Business Development for Flatiron Dragados Canada, about the evolving role of women in the construction…
S1E3 Is the real factory bottleneck human or digital? Or are humans the weakest link in Industry 4.0
In this episode of People B4 Machines, Amanda Cupido explores the root causes of factory bottlenecks with Industry 4.0 expert Mike Nager, Solutions Center Director at Festo Didactic. Together, they…
S1E2 Top floor to shop floor: Why is it taking so long to connect these floors?
In this episode of People B4 Machines, Amanda Cupido dives into the persistent disconnect between the top floor and the shop floor in factory automation. Joined by Jeff Burnstein, President of the…
S1E1 Beyond the numbers: The next wave of industrial evolution
In the debut episode of People B4 Machines, host Amanda Cupido dives into the evolution of Industry 4.0 and the emergence of Industry 5.0 with guest Jeff Winter, a globally recognized thought leader…
S1 People B4 Machines - Season 1 Full Trailer
In this trailer, get a sneak peek of Season 1 as our guests share a tantalizing glimpse of what’s in store. Don’t miss the first episode featuring Jeff Winter, airing on November 4, 2025.For more…
S1 People B4 Machines - Season 1 Trailer
In this trailer, you'll hear a quick taste of what's to come. First episode airs November 4, 2025.Conversations on the chaos of factory automation, from Monday morning to the very near future. For…
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People B4 Machines, powered by Eclipse has published 12 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Business.
People B4 Machines, powered by Eclipse is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.
