Why MES Software Has Become Central to Smart Factory Operations
In this episode we explain how IT/OT convergence, the need for digital thread traceability and agentic AI have extended MES software beyond its production tracking roots and are putting it at the core...
23 Sep 202513min
Will Tariffs Force a Revision of Automation Plans and Sourcing Strategies?
In this episode we'll look at the impact of the recently imposed U.S. tariffs on industrial automation technologies, with insights from Endress+Hauser USA, Fluke Reliability, Weidmuller USA, Actemium ...
9 Sep 202510min
Robot News Update
The summer of 2025 has shaped up to be very eventful for the robotics industry, with A3 reporting significant growth for both robots and cobots, key moves by well-known robotics experts, a new humanoi...
26 Aug 202511min
How Are Manufacturers Addressing the Workforce Shortage with Technology?
Tim Gaus from Deloitte Consulting joins us again — this time to discuss how automation technologies, particularly those aided by AI are helping manufacturers address the industrial workforce shortage ...
12 Aug 202523min
How to Use Digitization and Automation for More Efficient Panel Building
In this episode we connect with Sanu Warrier, product director for software at nVent, to get insights on Industry 4.0's ROI for panel builders, how design to manufacturing (DTM) software differs from ...
29 Jul 202532min
How Does AI Software Impact Robotics in Manufacturing?
In this episode, we connect with Kristi Martindale, chief commercial officer at Palladyne AI, to explore the use of low-code software and associated closed-loop systems to process data at the edge for...
9 Jul 202511min
What Should Manufacturers Understand About the New ISO Robot Standard?
In this episode we connect with Devin Murray of Schmersal USA to learn about the new ISO 10218 robot standard, how it interacts with other parts of the ISO 10218 series of standards, how manufacturers...
25 Jun 202514min
Why Are Digital Twins Considered Better than Simulations for Supply Chain Optimization?
We connect with Jason Hehman, leader of Industry 4.0 at TXI, to understand the use of digital twins in supply chains operations — how they help manufacturers predict and manage supply chain disruption...
10 Jun 202520min
