Factory of the Future - Evolution of Modern Manufacturing

As India aims to become a top manufacturing hub, it is on the threshold of major reform and poised to rank among the top three manufacturing locations. This conversation with KSP's Sid Bery discusses the advantages of manufacturing in India and debunks some of the common myths. Passion, vision, versatility, strong people skills, and determination to lead and succeed are what defines the new age entrepreneur, Siddhant Bery, who with his innovative ideas and entrepreneurial zeal has become an epitome of accomplishment. Being a disruptive and ardent entrepreneur, Siddhant has been blazing the trail and continues to scale even greater heights in the realm of metal fabrication. Siddhant's ambition is to make KSP Inc the world's leading manufacturing business by attaining sustainable and ongoing growth via the application of technology and innovation, since he thinks that technology and innovation are at the heart of all organizations. KSP INC is a prominent manufacturing and export company based out of Noida. The company focusses on a diverse portfolio ranging from bird feeders, Metal Lawn / Garden décor, Fire place accessories and Tools to home storage products. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ON PATREON! Modern Manufacturing Book Series Did you know that podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand voice? Go to https://kitcaster.com/factory/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Factory of the Future Podcast Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series Contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. If you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Sarah Sladek is the founder and CEO of XYZ University LLC, a generational research and future-focused management consulting and training firm, and the author of five books. Her latest book, Talent Generation , is based on her research of the nation's most profitable and people-centric organizations in existence today. xyzuniversity.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsladek/ https://twitter.com/SarahSladek SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ON PATREON! Modern Manufacturing Book Series Did you know that podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand voice? Go to https://kitcaster.com/factory/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Factory of the Future Podcast Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series Contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. If you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Jason Sherman is an entrepreneur and inventor, and he has been helping business owners start and scale their companies for more 15 years. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ON PATREON! Modern Manufacturing Book Series Did you know that podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand voice? Go to https://kitcaster.com/factory/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series Contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. If you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

To be successful today, manufacturing firms must ‘think like software companies' – meaning they learn to take advantage of emerging digital technologies and data to elevate their operations and client experience. This mindset shift can result in practical innovation and growth. Bob Armbrister serves as the President and CEO of SPARK Business Works. He leans on his 15 years of executive experience to implement "The SPARK Way" – an approach of practical innovation that helps business leaders build tech that gets adopted and delivers ROI quickly. https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobarmbrister/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/spark-business-works Modern Manufacturing Book Series SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ON PATREON! Did you know that podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand voice? Go to https://kitcaster.com/factory/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series Contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Making a commitment to upgrade to digital manufacturing is not for the faint at heart. On today's episode of Factory of the Future, David Marshall will share stories on how he took over a non profitable plant and made it profitable through investments in automation, measuring results and changing the culture. David A Marshall Consulting Website: https://damarshall.consulting/ Did you know that podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand voice? Go to https://kitcaster.com/factory/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series Contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

The world is facing an engagement crisis, where employees are leaving their companies at historic rates.  It's expensive, and firms are losing their collective intelligence and all that tribal knowledge as the hard-to-find talent continues to  walk out the door.  Manufacturing has been suffering from the difficulty of attracting top, young talent and this has been going on long before Covid hit.  So, why is this happening?  How do we attract, engage, and even more critical retain top talent? Adam Kingl is an author, keynote speaker, academic and consultant.  He is here to discuss solutions to the manufacturing skills gap crisis. Twitter: @adam_kingl LinkedIn Website Buy the Book: Next Generation Leadership  Please support this podcast! Did you know that podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand voice? Go to https://kitcaster.com/factory/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series Contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. If you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

In recent years, manufacturing and industrial enterprises have been challenged by the knowledge gap left behind by retiring workers, recently exacerbated by a severe reduction in available staff due to COVID. Meanwhile, advances in mobile and wearable camera technology have offered some solutions to these challenges. This conversation is about one such technology, Augmented Reality, and how it can address the challenges of the knowledge gap and staff reductions for industry. Bob Meads has worked in the manufacturing automation industry for more than 25 years. He specializes in SCADA and industrial application development. When he is not brewing beer in his basement, he serves as CEO of iQagent, Inc., which is a plant floor augmented reality app. He is also the CEO of iQuest, which is an automation integration and engineering company. iQagent Website Bob Meads LinkedIn iQagent LinkedIn Facebook Twitter: iQagent (@iQagent) Did you know that podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand voice? Go to https://kitcaster.com/factory/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series Contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Prabhjot Singh is passionate about operational excellence and discusses how to drive business results from applications. With Pyze, the goal is to enable companies to build successful businesses by understanding user behavior across all platforms. Using this methodology and technology, companies in process-heavy industries (manufacturing, logistics, etc.) will be better equipped to do business in a technologically-driven world. Pyze Website Prabhjot Singh Linkedin Prabhjot Singh Twitter Pyze Facebook Pyze Twitter Pyze Linkedin Did you know that podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand voice? Go to https://kitcaster.com/factory/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series Contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

In this age of automation, there are plenty of robotics manufacturers. But where are the solution providers? If you want to know what the Factory of the Future looks like, take a look inside CobotNation, 10,000 square feet of pure robot manufacturing—not a single human in sight. Today we talk to Gil Mayron, a man on a mission to make automation accessible by innovating customized and easy-to-deploy solutions. Founded in 2020, Cobot Nation is an automation technology company that utilizes collaborative robots, or cobots, to automate physical processes across a variety of industries. Working directly with their customers as the manufacturer, integrator, and long-term support provider, the company offers solutions that ensure a smooth and seamless transition to an automated operation. As a full-service solution provider, Cobot Nation considers itself the Architects of Automation™. CobotNation Website LinkedIn: @GilMayron LinkedIn: @CobotNation Instagram: @CobotNation Facebook: @CobotNation Twitter: @CobotNation Gil Mayron Media Kit: Kitcaster Did you know that podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand voice? Go to https://kitcaster.com/factory/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series Contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Artificial Intelligence is used heavily when it comes to search engines or ecommerce, but there's a pretty big gap when it comes to the physical world. It's not nearly as abundant as it should be. How can this technology be used in the world of physical infrastructure? How can manufacturers use AI to drive specific outcomes? In today's podcast, we will answer these questions for you and also take a deep dive into examples to find out exactly how AI can be used to create business value. Prateek Joshi Website Twitter LinkedIn Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Did you know that podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand voice? Go to https://kitcaster.com/factory/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Efficiency is key in manufacturing and logistics and understanding the real-time location and operation of all assets allows better planning and more efficient operations. SLAMcore and SYNAOS have partnered to create SYNA.OS View, a low-cost, real time, spatial intelligence system for manually-guided intralogistics vehicles (e.g., forklifts and warehouse vehicles). Owen Nicholson, CEO ofSLAMcore, and Tobias Gagern, CTO of SYNAOS join the podcast to discuss the latest in warehouse digitalization. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

In episode 23, we talked with experts from Chicago's MHub innovation center for hardtech and manufacturing innovation. In this episode, we dive in deeper with Thierry Van Landegem, Executive Director and IT Accelerator of Chicago's MHub. We learn all about startup technologies that will impact the smart factory. We reflect on the renewed interest in hardware/tech from an investment standpoint and the types of technologies that are currently gaining attention from both investors and end users. MHub Website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram YouTube Facebook Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

In this episode we learn how the nation's leading independent innovation center for hardtech and manufacturing innovation supports (Small to Medium Manufacturers) SMMs by leveraging its relationship with entrepreneurs. mHUB's Co-Founder and VP of Innovation Services, Bill Fienup, and Chief Experience Officer, Melissa Lederer, describe mHUB's 65,000SF facility that supports early-stage hardtech development and how the organization has built an ecosystem around manufacturing innovation to support SMMs through contract R&D projects. MHub Website Bill LinkedIn Melissa Twitter: @mlederer Melissa LinkedIn LinkedIn Twitter Instagram YouTube Facebook Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Jason Voiovich is the author of "Marketer in Chief: How Each President Sold the American Idea" - a book charting the evolution of the United States through the eyes of its chief salesperson. Several of the stories in the book touch on branding and messaging, but one in particular stands out: Warren Harding and the Pershing Map. Before there was an interstate highway system, the manufacturing community needed decent roads to get goods to market (and more to the point for General Pershing, for war readiness). In this podcast, we discuss this idea of creating a "Pershing Map" for the future of manufacturing, and see if we can discover what it would look like. Twitter: @MarketerInChief Twitter: @JasonTVoiovich LinkedIn YouTube Google Scholar Medium Marketer in Chief Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

In 1989, 34% of all software was manufacturing operating systems (ERPs). Large, clunky systems were cobbled together for giant vertically integrated manufacturers. Since then, technology has advanced, a global supply chain has emerged, production has gotten faster, more products, more personalization, and faster innovation,have all been made possible by big brands focusing on design, allowing a nimble network of skilled shops to do the heavy lifting. The only thing that hasn't changed is the software they operate on. Sunny Han estimates that as many as 12 million American manufacturers use outdated software. Fulcrum Website: https://fulcrumpro.com/ Twitter: sunnythehan Business Social Media Handles: https://fulcrumpro.com/manufacturing-news Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

In this episode, Frantisek Riha-Scott dispels some of the myths about manufacturing in China and explains how he blends innovation, sustainability, and creativity with meticulous construction techniques to exact quality control at Confitex's state-of-the-art factory. Website LinkedIn Personal Facebook LinkedIn Business Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

With the challenges we've all faced in 2020 and beyond, it's clear that ALL businesses need the same capabilities and preparedness that Global Corporations have been utilizing for years. Risk management and crisis management are already on the minds of large companies, but small companies need to be prepared as well. They need to be self-sufficient so they, too can thrive in the face of the unexpected. Everyday Business Resilience Jess Kauffman Linkedin Facebook Twitter - @jesse_kauffman LinkedIn Business Facebook - @EveryDayBusinessResilience Twitter - @EBRG_Evansville Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Andrew Johnson is founder and CEO of ShelfAware. Many of you may be familiar with the best selling book by Michael Lewis called “Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game.” It was also made into an Oscar-nominated movie starring Brad Pitt. It's the story of how a major league baseball team found a way to win with the smallest budget in the major leagues. Oakland A's General Manager Billy Beane puts together a baseball team on a budget by employing computer-generated analytics and analysis to draft his players. In this episode, we discuss how this Moneyball approach can be applied to the future of manufacturing ShelfAware LLC YouTube Channel Andrew Johnson LinkedIn ShelfAware LinkedIn Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com Some of these links may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and place an order, I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support and hope you find value in this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Welcome to the Factory of the Future podcast, hosted by Michelle Segrest! Industry experts Bob Jennings and Mike Mancini are here to tell us about Hydro University and the role training plays in building the factory of the future! Hydro University Pump Fundamentals Wednesday Webinar launching in September · 25% off Pump Fundamentals (link above) Promo Code: FACTORYFUTURE · Bob's Upcoming Webinar: Inspection Guidelines, August 4 & 5 · Mike's Upcoming Webinar: Pump Fundamentals, September 15 & 16 · Immediate upcoming webinar: Shaft Alignment, July 28 & 29 Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends How Hydro Set the New Pump Testing Standard Pump Aftermarket – Equipment Repair & Refurbishment Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Andrea Dallan is an engineer, an entrepreneur and CEO of Dallan Spa, an Italian family business that has been producing systems for the processing of thin sheet metal since 1978, with 160 employees that include engineers, technicians and operations. He is the author of two books “The Revolution of Efficiency” (2020) and “Think Thin” (coming summer 2021). Andrea's book analyzes the efficiency of processes with four distinct ingredients: Automation, Productivity, Flexibility and Sustainability. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin' by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Ari Copeland is an Operations Specialist at Black & Veatch Corporation. He has an intriguing story to tell about diversity equity inclusion and is passionate about helping industry professionals embrace different groups and different perspectives. He strives to recruit professionals from various backgrounds and cultures to create a more diverse industry environment. Connect with Ari: Instagram LinkedIn Website Overcoming Fear Ally Effectiveness Water Equation fundraising page Water Equation info Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Paris Sewer Pumps Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

CHAMPION Now® Founder Terry M. Iverson believes there is nothing more important than the young people of this country. He says that the manufacturing industry relies on the next generation of skilled workers, managers, and entrepreneurs to lead this country into a prosperous future. Get 30% off “Finding America’s Greatest Champion” IVERSON & COMPANY - CHAMPIONNOW! TWITTER @terrymiverson linkedin.com/in/terry -iverson-278b259 Facebook: Terry Iverson TWITTER @championnow @iversonandco Facebook - C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N. NOW, Iverson & Company Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Whether it’s an airport runway, a manufacturing robot, fluid couplings, power transmission, a tile floor, human-joint replacement, hard-drive technology, or biomedical equipment, surfaces are in constant contact with each other in the mechanical world. The result is friction and wear. Learn how tribology impacts manufacturing with Prof. Robert Jackson of Auburn University. Auburn’s Tribology Program Closes the Skills Gap Robert L. Jackson (auburn.edu) Tribology and Lubrication Science Minor (auburn.edu) Buy Prof. Jackson’s book! Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Sanya Mathura is the Founder of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd based in Trinidad and she operates in the capacity of Managing Director and Senior Consultant. She works with global affiliates in the areas of Reliability and Asset Management to bring these specialty niches to her clients. She is the author of Lubrication Degradation Mechanisms: A Complete Guide. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Contact Sanya Website YouTube Buy the Book! Discount code for the book ADC21 LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Welcome to the Factory of the Future podcast, hosted by Michelle Segrest! On this podcast, we talk a lot about robotics and augmented reality and instrumentation and all kinds of cool technology that companies are using to build the factory of the future. But this week, I highlight an extremely innovative facility in India (RIL-Hazira) that is implementing all kinds of tried-and-true processes and ideas, including forward-thinking preventive maintenance strategies, complex documentation tactics and a unique Corrosion Museum to create a truly world class facility. Read the article! Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. IOT Diagnostics Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast IOT Diagnostics Smart Technology Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Welcome to the Factory of the Future podcast, hosted by Michelle Segrest! Rex Wetherill and Cain Conner are here from a very cool company called IOT Diagnostics. We discuss how smart technology is helping manufacturers predict the unknown! Cain and Rex work every day with application-focused maintenance and reliability professionals in a variety of industries who all share one common nightmare – failing equipment. This is what keeps them up at night. IOT Diagnostics uses their experience and expertise to simplify the art of predicting unplanned downtime by making, moving, and managing data for manufacturers. By using smart technology that makes the sophisticated Internet of Things (IoT) “as easy as 1-2-3” they help end users quickly convert reactive maintenance into a proactive strategy. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. IOT Diagnostics Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast IOT Diagnostics Smart Technology Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Welcome to the Factory of the Future podcast, hosted by Michelle Segrest! Heinrich Louw is the director and senior marketing strategist for Lasso Consulting. He is a long-time industry colleague and friend, and we have collaborated on many high-profile projects. Most recently, we got together and combined resources and skills to co-write the book “How to Creatively Market a Technical Product.” I am so excited to have Rick on the podcast because we have a really interesting topic to discuss – We want to find out how today’s technical marketers are adapting to the ever-changing evolutions of modern manufacturing. Get 25% off the book, “How to Creatively Market a Technical Product.” Follow this link and use Coupon Code PODCAST25 Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Welcome to the Factory of the Future podcast, hosted by Michelle Segrest! Frank Banham is the aftermarket sales manager at Flottweg Separation Technology. He is also a retired professional hockey player! But for this podcast we focus on his expertise in aftermarket services. We explore the future of the aftermarket, as well as identify the differences between pirate service centers and OEM service centers. We explore why aftermarket matters and discuss the importance of maintenance as part of the aftermarket focus. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Pump Aftermarket – Equipment Repair & Refurbishment Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Welcome to the Factory of the Future podcast, hosted by Michelle Segrest! Ares is the Director of Condition Monitoring and the world-class Test Lab at Hydro, Inc. Ares has seen a big shift toward more digitalization being used in manufacturing, in particular with regard to efficiency and mobility. His specialty is condition monitoring, and Ares believes that the ease of connectivity will change the industry in the same way that smart phones have changed the way we engage with the world. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends How Hydro Set the New Pump Testing Standard Pump Aftermarket – Equipment Repair & Refurbishment Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Welcome to the Factory of the Future podcast, hosted by Michelle Segrest! Julie is dedicated to strengthening the capabilities of both individuals and organizations so they can meet business challenges and deliver results as they close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Julie’s specialties include executive coaching, strategic planning, change management, leadership development, team building and workshop/program development. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Transforming Struggling Companies (Kerry Baskins, Peak Toolworks) Welcome to the Factory of the Future podcast, hosted by Michelle Segrest! Kerry Baskins is a “Salesman at Heart” but he made the transition from leading commercial teams to leading companies in 2013 when he took over leadership for several mature businesses at Accudyne Industries, a joint PE venture between BC Partners and Carlisle Group. It was there that Kerry was first given the opportunity to deploy his “Transformational Toolbox,” a compilation of the best business practices he experienced over the course of his career. The resulting improvements in employee engagement, profitability, and operational metrics were not only dramatic, but validated that the approach was spot on for struggling or stagnant industrial businesses. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

We have an intriguing question to answer today…When it comes to building the Factory of the Future, does size really matter? Never before in the history of mankind has the pace of innovation and technological acceleration been faster than it is today. We are in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution—Industry 4.0. I have learned from today’s guest that digitalization and the connectivity of things—the emergence of so-called cyber-physical systems—will profoundly change industry and create completely new dimensions and solutions that will reshape and transform manufacturing and supply chains. Michelle and Yannick Schilly dive into a deeper discussion of how the evolution of modern manufacturing affects SMALL to MEDIUM Sized companies, and how they can compete with the larger, big-budget companies when it comes to Smart Factories. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Altix Consulting Altix Consulting YouTube Channel Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends Build the Factory of the Future Bionics Drive Factory Automation The Future of IIoT Augmented Reality Robotics Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Alfred and Michelle talk about how smart city technologies could be adopted to developing smart manufacturing plants! We discuss how manufacturers are safely getting people back into their facilities in the time of COVID—many companies are using smart technology to accomplish this, and they are getting some cool ideas from the technology that many smart cities are using. Digitalization in manufacturing is not new. It’s been around for a while, but the challenge has become finding innovative ways to make it new and fresh! And finding new ways to collect and analyze BIG DATA is an ongoing quest for forward-thinking manufacturers. Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. She develops in-depth enterprising features, technical articles, case studies, event coverage, podcasts, and webinars for a variety of industries, publications, manufacturers, and agencies. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at michelle@navigatecontent.com She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends 2021 Augmented Reality Solutions Robotics and Manufacturing Bionics Festo IIoT Automation Additive Technology Pilot Plants Remove Risk Drones in Manufacturing Modern Manufacturing Book Series If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust. www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Michelle’s guest this week is Daniel Lakovic, Business Development Manager for Flottweg Separation Technologies. Daniel is a longtime friend and industry colleague. He and Michelle have collaborated through the years on many interesting projects. In this episode, Daniel is going to tell us about some wild installations! Every facility is different and unusual. Factories don’t have to be huge, ominous gray buildings blowing smoke stacks into the sky. In fact, those kinds of factories are becoming few and far between. Daniel and Michelle have seen many unusual and interesting factories and facilities around the world, and they discuss them in detail in this episode! Paris Sewer Pumps Innovation, IIoT & Industry 4.0 Build the Factory of the Future Robust Building Automation at the Keck Observatory Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. She specializes in developing in-depth enterprising features, technical articles, case studies, event coverage, podcasts, and webinars for a variety of industries, publications, manufacturers, and agencies. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. https://www.navigatecontent.com/books-manufacturing-processes Resources and Links: Factory of the Future Podcast Manufacturing Trends 2021 Starbound Video Xelletor from Flottweg Augmented Reality Modern Manufacturing Book Series Contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast michelle@navigatecontent.com Connect with Michelle Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website Music Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Michelle’s guest is Charli Matthews, CEO of Empowering Pumps & Equipment, Empowering Brands, and Empowering Women in Industry. Charli and Michelle discuss the game-changing trends that will make a huge impact on manufacturing in 2021. The new normal for manufacturing leaders in 2021 will center around how to effectively operate amid challenging health guidelines. The coronavirus pandemic will affect manufacturing throughout 2021 and possibly beyond. But even with the additional challenges a global pandemic presents to manufacturing, there are some innovative technologies that will continue to dominate the landscape—big data, the industrial internet of things, predictive maintenance and innovative technologies like 3D printing, augmented reality, and drones will drive manufacturing in 2021. Charli founded Empowering Pumps, LLC in 2011. It is a digital media and marketing services company. https://empowering-brands.com https://empoweringpumps.com Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future. https://www.navigatecontent.com/books-manufacturing-processes Factory of the Future Podcast https://www.navigatecontent.com/podcast-factory-of-the-future Empowering Industry Podcast https://empoweringpumps.com/podcast/ Manufacturing Trends That Will Impact 2021 https://www.navigatecontent.com/blog/manufacturing-trends-that-will-impact-2021 Augmented Reality https://www.navigatecontent.com/blog/2018/12/20/augmented-reality-accelerates-manufacturing-efficiency Additive Technology (3D Printing) https://www.navigatecontent.com/blog/additive-technology-improves-manufacturing-performance Pilot Plants https://www.navigatecontent.com/blog/2019/7/1/remove-risk-pilot-plants-manufacturing Drones https://www.navigatecontent.com/blog/drones-used-in-manufacturing Michelle’s Sailing Adventure Blog https://www.navigatecontent.com/sailing-adventure-blogs If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at michelle@navigatecontent.com. To sponsor an episode, contact sales@navigatecontent.com Music Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support

Since 2008, veteran reporter Michelle Segrest has been touring manufacturing facilities worldwide and reporting about them for major industry trade publications. Each one has made a memorable impression. As she continues to experience the most remarkable innovations and highly sophisticated robotics and automation in action, she sees the evolution of modern manufacturing. Whether it’s top-brand, big-budget manufacturing with complex machines communicating with other machines, or simple tried-and-true, old-school, low-budget manufacturing, there is always something to be learned from an inside walk through the plant floor. After touring more than 75 facilities representing dozens of industries in 12 countries on three continents, Michelle is still fascinated each time she has the privilege to see modern manufacturing up close. She shares these stories so that other factories can benefit from those who continue to experiment and discover new ways to improve efficiency, reliability, and plant operations. Of course, it’s also just fun to see how things are made. In 2019, Michelle released a three-volume book series that shares in detail some of her favorite facility experiences about seeing modern manufacturing up close and personal. This weekly podcast, which launches in January 2021, explores these innovations and examines what the FACTORY OF THE FUTURE will look like. You will learn about new ways manufacturers are using drone technology to fly through plants—monitoring and analyzing big data. You will learn how pilot plants remove the risk from huge expansions and new projects, saving money and enhancing facility performance. You will also learn about how augmented reality and virtual reality can reinvent the manufacturing experience. Through insightful and engaging conversations with industry champions and manufacturing giants, learn how the industrial internet of things and Industry 4.0 is building the true Factory of the Future. About Michelle Segrest https://www.navigatecontent.com/our-team Modern Manufacturing Book Series https://www.navigatecontent.com/books-manufacturing-processes Deep Tunnel Super Pumps in London’s Lee Tunnel https://www.navigatecontent.com/super-pumps/ Paris Sewer Pumps—Evolution of the World’s Most Famous Sewer https://www.navigatecontent.com/blog/paris-sewer-pump-station Michelle Segrest—Reporting on the Industry Blog https://www.navigatecontent.com/blog For opportunities to join this conversation and feature your manufacturing facility on a future episode of this Factory of the Future Podcast, contact me at michelle@navigatecontent.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-segrest/support