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People B4 Machines, powered by Eclipse
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!
People B4 Machines, powered by Eclipse
Latest Episodes
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 rapid advancements in artificial int...
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 time to deploy technology to stay ahead of co...
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 that robots replace workers, arguing instead...
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 embrace automation on the factory floor....
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 American manufacturing. Kevin shares insig...
