Manufacturing Hub Vlad Romanov & Dave Griffith

What are cobots and where do they work best?
This week, we welcome Chris Savoia of Universal Robots to talk about cobots for the first time!
Chris has offered to give Dave and Vlad the technical dive, and we are happy to take him up on that offer.
Beyond that, we're talking the amazing ecosystem that UR has been building and why they decided to go the ecosystem route.
Plus we're going to get into the ReAutomated Podcast that Chris hosts.
Do not miss this episode!
About Manufacturing Hub:
Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly!
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Who creates the standards for robots?How do we make sure these standards are followed?Is there training and certification?
That's just some of what we will get into with Aaron this week on Manufacturing Hub.
Long time listeners will remember Aaron from episode 45 when he was working at FedEx deploying robots. We have some cathing up to do.Aaron has gone from deploying next-generation systems to helping to craft the future of the ecosystem.
You do not want to miss this show!
About Manufacturing Hub:
Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly!
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Juan L. Aparicio Ojea joins Dave and Vlad to kick off our Robotics theme!
Juan founded Reshape Automation and is on a journey to deploy 10x more robotics and automation in the US by the end of this decade. Obsesses by helping small and medium manufacturers and warehouses break free from labor shortages!
This is a huge goal and we're going to dive into this!
A special thanks to Robotics Summit and Expo for sponsoring this show and helping to bring Juan on!
If you want to learn more about all types of robotics, be sure to join the Robotics Summit and Expo live May 1 & 2 in Boston! See the link in the commnets.
 About Manufacturing Hub:
Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly!
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Come join G with Dave and Vlad as we conclude the Systems Integration theme!
G Brooks-Zac's journey into the world of industrial manufacturing is a testament to the intersection of passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of innovation. With a background in mechanical engineering, their academic odyssey at MIT laid the groundwork for a career steeped in the intricacies of control systems and automation. From the hallowed halls of academia to the rugged terrains of field service and water treatment facilities, G Brooks-Zac's trajectory exemplifies the diverse pathways through which one can navigate the complex landscape of industrial automation.
The transition from academia to entrepreneurship is a pivotal moment in G Brooks-Zac's narrative. Founding Outlier Automation alongside their wife, Liz, marked a bold leap into the realm of business ownership and innovation. Embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with steering a fledgling enterprise, G Brooks-Zac emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and hands-on experience in navigating the dynamic currents of the industrial automation sector.
As the conversation unfolds, the trio delves deep into the nuances of modern manufacturing, exploring the symbiotic relationship between technology and business. G Brooks-Zac shares insights gleaned from Outlier Automation's journey, highlighting the company's focus on advanced manufacturing and digital transformation. In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial automation, flexibility, adaptability, and a keen understanding of client needs are paramount. Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, G Brooks-Zac offers listeners a glimpse into the future of manufacturing systems integration, where innovation and ingenuity converge to shape the industries of tomorrow.
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A faceoff for the ages!or a deep dive and comparison between two very different platforms.
Dave is in Germany this week, so Jakob and Vlad are running solo.
Join us for the first major TwinCAT and Beckhoff dive on Manufacturing Hub.
It's a bit of a choose-your-own-adventure episode, so be sure to bring your questions!
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Huck has been around the world as a SI. From Australia to Ireland, France, and all across the US.
Join us as Dave and Vlad dive into some really positive and not-so-positive opportunities that come with Systems Integration and travel.
We're talking non-traditional applications including some of the interesting applications Huck is working on with Working Systems.
Plus we'll talk about the ever-changing big v small SI landscape!
About Manufacturing Hub:
Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly!
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