In this episode of ReAutomated, Etienne Lacroix, CEO & Founder of Vention shares his knowledge on revolutionizing the field of industrial automation. His focus is on dismantling obstacles and democratizing access to DIY automation for businesses of all sizes. Our host Chris, explores Etienne's impressive background, spanning from a fascination with CAD to bold entrepreneurial ventures - and what it took to take the leap of faith and start his own business. Etienne provides an in-depth look at Vention's formative strategies, their informative "State of Industrial Manufacturing" report, and ..read more

Inspired by a family history in Baja racing, an obsession with trucks and a desire to create durable, high-quality truck bed tents, Graeme MacPherson co-founded Go Fast Campers, a Montana based manufacturing company where he is CEO.  Graeme is the guest in this 8th episode of ReAutomated, where he and Chris discusses the crucial role which automation plays in (up)scaling production, maintaining quality and even doing on-the-fly changes - all while being able to pay employees better salaries. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance he sees in keeping manufacturing domestic - not only in ..read more

In this episode, guest host Andreas Birch and Stewart Miller explore robotics across different sectors, and how they will create better workplaces – beyond just manufacturing and logistics. Stewart is CEO of The National Robotarium in Scotland, and brings experience from a long career in the Defense & Aerospace industry, where he has always been interested in technology. He shares the center’s mission and vision, and gives an overview of the state of robotics in the UK – and why the deployment there has been surprisingly lagging behind. Stewart also explains why he believes that we will be ..read more

In this second part of our AI mini series, we're back with another thought-provoking episode of delving into into the complex world of AI ethics and the transformative role of artificial intelligence in manufacturing. Our guest, Ronnie Vuine, CEO and founder of Microspi Industries, brings a wealth of knowledge from the forefront of AI development for robotics.   Key discussions in this second part includes: - The evolving landscape of manufacturing jobs, highlighting a trend among youth that is challenging traditional manufacturing roles. - A fascinating comparison between the AI in large ..read more

In this podcast episode, Chris hosts Jake Hall, known as the Manufacturing Millennial, who shares his journey and insights about the manufacturing industry. He gives actionable advice for manufacturers on how to attract and retain talent. This includes generational differences in work attitudes, the need for flexible work options, and the importance of engaging with local communities. Jake also highlights the need to change perceptions about manufacturing careers ..read more

“Don’t talk – let’s do it!” That’s the motto of our guest Danny Denk, CEO and founder of Ecosphere Automation, based in the heart of Germany. Together with his company, he develops automation solutions using cobots in modular components through a building block principle, allowing them to be highly flexible and customizable.  Having been an automation engineer for more than 20 years, Danny set out to create Ecosphere in 2019, leading to him becoming what he proudly calls a ‘digital integrator’ today with 15 employees. In this fourth episode of ReAutomated, he shares experience, knowledge ..read more

In this fifth episode of the ReAutomated podcast, we start a two-part mini series discussing Artificial Intelligence and robotics. Our guest is Ronnie Vuine, CEO and founder of Micropsi Industries, a German company and long standing leader in AI who’s goal is to automate tasks that are traditionally difficult for industrial robots. Ronnie is the rare combination of philosopher and AI expert. In this episode, he breaks down the trending topic of AI with definitions, and then contextualizes it to the robotics space. He shares his candid thoughts about why there has been hesitation to adopt AI-po ..read more

In our debut episode, hosted by Chris Savoia from Universal Robots, we have the privilege of hosting two distinguished guests from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Join us as we draw from the extensive expertise and practical experience of our guests. Ben Armstrong, Executive Director of the Industrial Performance Center at MIT, and Julie Shah, Faculty Director of the Work of the Future initiative at MIT, as they share their insights gained from years of research and hands-on involvement in the field. In this episode, we explore the challenges and lessons learned from past fail ..read more

In this third episode of ReAutomated, we delve deeper into the transformative power of automation and cobots with Automation Program Manager, Matt Malloy of the non-profit organization EWI. This episode shines a spotlight on the crucial role technology plays in modern manufacturing, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Matt, an industry veteran with decades of experience spanning robotics and automation, semiconductor and nanotechnology, and consumer electronics manufacturing, has an intriguing story to tell. His journey takes us through his passion for technology and how he ha ..read more