An insightful in-depth conversation with American University professor and expert in politics, governance, and economics, Stephen Silvia. Just last year, Silvia published The UAW's Southern Gamble: Organizing Workers at Foreign-Owned Vehicle Plants. During our conversation inspired by the publication, Stephen Silvia outlines the three fronts a union must fight when organizing: at the worksite, in the corporate boardroom, and in the political realm while sharing the rich backstory of the UAW's at...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Two experts from the renowned global management consultancy Kearney, Shay Luo, a US-based partner, and Omar Troncoso, a partner hailing from Mexico City, provide valuable insights into Kearney's 11th Annual Report on Reshoring and Nearshoring, titled “Made in America, For America.” During the podcast, they delve into the intricacies of the reshoring index data, shedding light on the factors contributing to the notable $105 billion decline in Chinese imports to the US. Additionally, they explore ...
Jun 13, 2024•19 min
This Spring ABB celebrated the opening of its expanded US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The cutting-edge refitted US hub is equipped with the most innovative hardware and software solutions, the latest digital and AI-powered automation technologies, and next-generation robots. Learn more about the facets of the enhanced facility from longtime industrial automation expert, the President of ABB Robotics in the United States, John Bubnikovich.Sponsored ...
Jun 11, 2024•24 min
Join us as we explore the insights from the 2024 State of Automotive Software Development Report. Uncover the primary concerns of automotive professionals and the factors they prioritize. In this podcast episode, our guest Jill Britton, Director of Compliance at Perforce, sheds light on the notable shift revealed in the report—from safety apprehensions to a heightened focus on quality standards. Gain valuable insights into the perspectives of key industry players regarding the adoption of AI and...
Jun 06, 2024•19 min
Dive into the core philosophy and diverse product spectrum of IMI Norgren, a longtime engineering leader creating innovative solutions in the fields of precise motion control and fluid technology. Explore the company's journey, marked by a commitment to global customer satisfaction, safety, and the evolution of consistent product offerings across a range of markets. Joining us on ASSEMBLY Audible is Mike Parzych, a seasoned Product Marketing Manager at IMI since 2018. With over 15 years of adept...
Jun 05, 2024•38 min
Niklas Schröder Product Specialist Automation with RBTX by igus explains how the RBTX method is making high-quality automation more accessible, affordable, and consumer-friendly through its marketplace of components. Listen in for a firsthand account of what it means and why it's necessary to lead in the world of low-cost robotics.Sponsored By:
Jun 03, 2024•9 min
Lanco Integrated can trace its current state as a top assembly automation company back to its origination in 1873! Tom LaNigra, Vice President of Applications Engineering & Project Management, joins the podcast to share how Lanco works in a broad range of industries including automotive, electronics, medical, and aerospace.Sponsored By:
Jun 03, 2024•9 min
David Turner, Founder of Turner Process Solutions founded his company in 2022 harnessing years of plant-floor experience focusing on advancing the way fluids, solids, and data move through manufacturing facilities. Find out more about Turner Process Solutions' passion for safety, process, and complex problem-solving.Sponsored By:
May 31, 2024•13 min
Promess is an advanced manufacturing solutions provider known for its state-of-the-art, turnkey sensing and test systems. Ed Stockline, Head of Sales with Promess highlights how, at its core Promess is an engineering company consistently developing novel technologies in manufacturing. Sponsored By:
May 31, 2024•11 min
Join us for a comprehensive conversation with Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot. Learn how and why HowToRobot came to be in 2017 and what gaps they're filling in robotics through advisory, marketplace, and research insight services.Sponsored By:
May 30, 2024•18 min
ASSEMBLY Audible connects with Greg Swan, Key Accounts Manager with Desoutter Tools from The ASSEMBLY Show South trade show floor in Nashville. Greg highlights how automotive companies are utilizing data, sharing his insights on current needs and future areas for improvement.Sponsored By:
May 30, 2024•10 min
For manufacturers who don't want to jump fully into robotics and automation, ASG Division of Jergens has developed the SmartBench. The SmartBench is integrated with the customer’s manufacturing execution system which allows the company to send easy-to-follow and precise screwdriving work instructions directly to the operator bench. Learn how the bench works and the benefits it offers as we discuss the product with Rick Wagner, East Coast and Canadian National Sales Manager with ASG. Sponsored By...
May 24, 2024•5 min
As the production of EV batteries rapidly increases, the significance of leak testing has never been more critical. ASSEMBLY Audible connects with Thomas Parker, Automotive Leak Testing Sales Manager with Inficon for an insightful interview on this niche area. Thomas shares the features of Inficon's ELT Vmax leak testing system combined with his thorough perspective on the industry as a whole.Sponsored By:
May 24, 2024•10 min
Dive into the world of virtual planning and designing before the assembly process begins with Leif Tornberg, Sales Engineer with Lattice Technology. Why move to prototyping without addressing all potential human errors through Lattice's start-to-finish fully digital process? Find out why major companies like Toyota are utilizing Lattice Technology's XVL Studio software.Sponsored By:
May 23, 2024•9 min
Epson Robots is known for delivering on speed, accuracy, and reliability. ASSEMBLY Audible connects with longtime industry expert, Scott Marsic, Group Product Manager of Robotics at Epson America. Scott explains the various facets of the vertically integrated Epson brand known in the robotics sector as a leader in SCARA robots. Epson started developing robots as manufacturing solutions for its well-known line of printers, scanners, and projectors. The internal use of their products, allows Epson...
May 23, 2024•7 min
ASSEMBLY Audible stops by the FIRST Robotics of Tennessee Booth at The ASSEMBLY Show South to tap into the future of robotics. FIRST is a global nonprofit organization that prepares young people for the future through a suite of life-changing youth robotics programs that build skills, confidence, and resilience. These FIRST Robotics Competition teams consist of students in grades 9-12 who design, program and build a robot starting with a standard kit of parts and a common set of rules to play in...
May 20, 2024•13 min
bdtronic set out to make a smarter machine for monitoring every facet of a dispensing process when designing the smartCORE automated dispensing system. The unique system reduces waste, eliminates operator error variables, and keeps costs as low as possible. Discover the features of bdtronic's acclaimed automated dispensing system as we chat with Wim Dexters, Sales Engineering Director Americas from The ASSEMBLY Show South in Nashville. Sponsored By:
May 16, 2024•7 min
As one of their many challenging projects, MS Automation recently successfully designed and built a custom system for a gas cap manufacturer that needed an automated progressive stud welding machine. The "3D Bin Picking for Automated Stud Welding" system earned MS Automation Best In Show at The ASSEMBLY Show South in Nashville. Learn more about the award-winning process from the President of MS Automation, Eric Smith. Sponsored By:
May 16, 2024•6 min
Multimedia Editor, Jennifer Pierce visits The Rhino Tool House booth at The ASSEMBLY Show South to learn about Wheel.me's Genius 2. Kyle Hurst, VP of Product Marketing explains how the Genius 2, an easy-to-set-up system for turning carts, skids, and tables into self-driving robots works in an assembly setting.Sponsored By:
May 15, 2024•11 min
The Trane Technologies HVAC equipment assembly plant in Fort Smith, Arkansas, recently celebrated 12 straight years without missing a day due to a work-related injury or illness. The factory is on track to reach 6 million hours without a lost-time safety incident by October 2025. We're joined by the plant manager of the Fort Smith factory, Carter Roth, to learn how the Fort Smith plant achieved such an impressive safety record.Sponsored By:
May 02, 2024•29 min
According to our guest, Alexandre Donnadieu, additive manufacturing is in its teenage years with a solid foundation and high potential but is still a somewhat risky or hectic market presenting challenges for decision-makers. Find out how 3YOURMIND is working to accelerate digital thread adoption, helping engineers spend less time on nonproductive tasks such as finding the right applications and procurement.Sponsored By:
Apr 25, 2024•28 min
Multinational automotive manufacturer Stellantis has an ambitious decarbonization strategy with an aim to achieve Carbon Net Zero by 2038. Stellantis is well on its way to meeting its Dare Forward carbon footprint reduction target of 50% by 2030. Kevin Dunbar, the Director of Facilities joins ASSEMBLY Audible to share how Stellantis facilities are reducing, reusing, and recycling.Sponsored By:
Apr 15, 2024•20 min
What does it take to run a world-class assembly plant operation? Successful plant management at GE Appliances includes a multi-year outlook, strategy deployment, careful consideration of the factory capacity, communication and focus on people, and data analysis. Listen in as Leifje Dighton, Executive Director and Plant Manager responsible for top-freezer refrigerator manufacturing at GE Appliances in Decatur, Alabama, shares her insights.Sponsored By:
Apr 11, 2024•29 min
Promex assembles some of the world’s smallest medical and biotech devices that contain semiconductor chips. With a unique factory setting featuring cutting-edge equipment and meticulous supply chain management, Promex partners with med and biotech companies at all stages in the assembly process, from early prototypes to R&D development and high-volume production. We're joined by longtime R&D expert in diagnostics, Dave Fromm chief operating officer and vice president of engineering. Lear...
Apr 04, 2024•34 min
Earlier this year, The Raymond Corp. facility in Greene, NY, celebrated an impressive milestone. The facility received its 100,000 employee-submitted kaizen in operations since introducing the program in 2006. Raymond encourages its employees at all levels and tenure to submit kaizens they believe will help improve their departmental processes. Tony Topencik, Vice President of Operations, Quality, and EHS at Raymond, tells us about the New York operation, the kaizen program, and the significance...
Mar 21, 2024•25 min
Pete Bremer, Vice President of Global Automation Engineering with Assurant, joins ASSEMBLY Audible to discuss his role in guiding the strategy, development, build and implementation of emerging and proven automation technologies at Assurant's Device Care Centers, which repair and refurbish a range of connected devices. From upskilling, data security, better customer experience, trade-in value retention, and the device processing cycle, learn how modular automation is used in multiple processes a...
Mar 14, 2024•35 min
What's happening in the automotive industry in 2024? We asked Peter Maithel, a long-time subject matter expert and Global Automotive Strategy Lead with Infor for his take on the key automotive industry trends in 2024. Listen to his expert take on OEM and Tier 1 manufacturing, including connected vehicles and the future of mobility.Sponsored By:
Mar 08, 2024•37 min
The Automation Ladies, a dynamic podcast duo comprised of Nikki Gonzales, and Alicia Gilpin join us on ASSEMBLY Audible to discuss their plans for 2024. Part of their plan for the year includes hosting an Automation Ladies Lounge at The ASSEMBLY Show South. There they'll be hosting LinkedIn lives on-site each day and networking. Support this new partnership by using the code, AUTOLADIES, when you register for the show. We'll see you in Nashville!Sponsored by:
Mar 01, 2024•33 min
As Metal AM Production Manager with Endeavor 3D, Tibor Gyorfi has contributed significantly to its manufacturing business by first learning the metal binder jet process and then leading the lofty project of building the metal additive system from the ground up at Endeavor 3D's 65,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility. This work among other impressive projects such as a recent partnership with HP and production of a service tool which solved a specific problem for a major EV automaker, ...
Feb 23, 2024•19 min
Certain elements of process improvement such as managing material handling through a combination of engineering and administrative evaluation lead to quantifiable results such as reducing manpower and doubling production. However, additionally, engineers like Greg Whitt, Process Improvement Engineer at metal fabrication company MORryde are also contending with problems (and finding solutions) that are more difficult to quantify like data management, data feedback loops, automation, and how to im...
Feb 22, 2024•36 min
