Manufacturing Matters
The Manufacturing Matters podcast aims to get to the heart of automation technology and how it plays into the growing manufacturing industry. Join us for insights and interviews discussing trends, innovations, and advanced automation technologies, such as robotics, machine vision, AI, and much more. Follow our social channels here: http://linktr.ee/m_mp
Podcasting since 2022 • 134 episodes
Manufacturing Matters
Latest Episodes
Episode 133 - Geoff Dawson, Director of Sales at FANUC
“Technologies like AI, cobots, and digital twins are making automation more accessible and making the deployment of robots more agile and much faster. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to engage with a robot.” In this...
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Season 4
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Episode 133
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Episode 132 - Jim Anderson, Senior Business Development Manager at SICK
“If we can simulate 70% of a system before it ever hits the factory floor, that reduces time and cost for automation deployment.” Advances in machine vision, AI-enabled software, and simulation technologies continue to reshape the w...
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Season 4
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Episode 132
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Episode 131 - Stu Shepherd, President of Shepherd Solutions
“We’re at a perfect storm, finally, of being able to see automation really grow again.” Automation is more approachable than ever before, with more experts in the field — even for very specific applications — available to help wal...
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Season 4
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Episode 131
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31:41
Episode 130 – Bryan Powrozek, Partner at Wipfli
“When it comes to the monumental new tax law changes, every company should understand what this means for them. Are there provisions like the R&D tax credit, depreciation for qualified production property or the opportunity zones that your ...
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Season 4
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Episode 130
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Episode 129 – Alex Shikany, Executive Vice President, Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
“After a year defined by uncertainty — largely from tariffs — automation companies should be entering 2026 with renewed confidence and optimism.” Uncertainty in 2025 created headwinds, but as the tariff hangover lifts and companies...
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Season 4
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Episode 129
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