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!

Guest

Kevin Bowers

Kevin Bowers is the Association for Manufacturing Technology’s Vice President of Research: With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing across sales, operations, training, and support, he understands all aspects of our members' businesses. He also led research for industrial equipment and field services at TSIA, where they focused on benchmarking, advisory, and consulting to improve members' business outcomes. Kevin's deep-rooted industry knowledge and technical expertise, combined with his experience in actionable research, make him uniquely qualified to take our Research and Consulting team at AMT to the next level. He also serves on the executive board of NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills). Kevin graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Japanese and spent several years living and working in Japan.

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Guest appearance on:

Finding certainty in uncertainty in manufacturing in North America