Best MP FLOW Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 76 - LIVE from PACK EXPO International: Gary Gray and Will Russelo from Schmalz 18:57

1h ago18:57

18:57

As robotic systems become more versatile and sophisticated, robotic end effectors continue to develop to meet new demands. At PACK EXPO International in Chicago, Manufacturing Matters hit the show floor to find out more about how robotic grippers are becoming more flexible, durable, and intelligent to meet the demands of a wide range of industries.…

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Episode 75 - Brian Sherick from Flow International and Nino LaDuca from Shape Technologies 23:49

3h ago23:49

23:49

Waterjet cutting is a precise and eco-friendly technology reshaping manufacturing. A key attribute is its sheer versatility, cutting literally any material—from fresh vegetables to ceramics to titanium—with high-pressure water. For this episode of Manufacturing Matters, TECH B2B Managing Director Winn Hardin caught up with Brian Sherick, president …

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Episode 74 - Automation for All: How Women Are Shaping the Industry 1:39:56

8d ago1:39:56

1:39:56

In this women in automation panel discussion recorded at IMTS 2024, TECH B2B Marketing’s Amanda Del Buono is joined by guest co-host and Automation Ladies host Nikki Gonzalez, along with Julia Astrid Riemenschneider, VP of Business Development at Rethink Robotics and United Robotics Group; Cathy Rinne, President of Flex-Line Automation; and Kirby W…

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Episode 73 - SK Gupta, Co-Founder, GrayMatter Robotics 37:08

21d ago37:08

37:08

Does the concept of robots with no programming, 24/7 support, and instant ROI catch your attention? If so, check out this episode of Manufacturing Matters, where GrayMatter Robotics’ co-founder SK Gupta joins TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll to talk about the latest pain points manufacturers are facing and how robotics companies are lowering the …

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Episode 72 - Robert Wachendorff and Tom Bako, Wachendorff Automation 24:49

1M ago24:49

24:49

Encoders might be small pieces in the automation puzzle, but they have a huge impact on whether that automation works correctly. By providing feedback on position, speed, and rotation, encoders help machines and systems operate accurately and efficiently. Wachendorff Automation has been making encoders for more than four decades, and knows a thing …

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Episode 71 - Ron Low and Pier-Luc Tardif, Airy3D 37:40

2M ago37:40

37:40

Airy3D’s Ron Low, senior vice president of business development and marketing, and Pier-Luc Tardif, director of business development, join Winn Hardin and Jimmy Carroll to discuss advancements in 3D sensing to enhance machine vision applications. They discuss the current landscape of vision systems, pitfalls, and how 3D sensing can enhance vision a…

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Episode 70 - Hooman Banaei and Sinclair Vass from Everix Optical Filters 18:38

2M ago18:38

18:38

The increasing automation of industry requires billions of sensors. As sensor technology pushes forward, it also accelerates camera technologies along with machine vision and other imaging systems. Everix is focused not only on advancing the technology of thin-film filters for optical sensors but on producing them through much more economical and s…

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Episode 69 - David Bader from Eurotech and Travis Cox from Inductive Automation 32:19

2M ago32:19

32:19

As digital transformation surges ahead, manufacturers need to understand how their data moves through their operations and across networks. To reduce vulnerabilities, it’s more important than ever to make sure strong cybersecurity protections are in place through the entire stack. For this episode of Manufacturing Matters, TECH B2B Marketing’s Dan …

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Episode 68 – Darnell Epps, Founder & CEO, Thurgood Industries 29:46

2M ago29:46

29:46

The search for skilled workers continues to challenge many manufacturers as young people pursue college degrees in lieu of the skilled trades. If both paths can offer lucrative careers, how do we attract more students to into skilled trades? In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll and Aaron Hand will speak with …

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Episode 67 — Fritz Carlson, CEO, Acme Manufacturing 26:44

3M ago26:44

26:44

In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Fritz Carlson, CEO of Acme Manufacturing, joins TECH B2B Marketing’s Winn Hardin and Jimmy Carroll to discuss robotic machine tooling integrations around the globe. They discuss the benefits of industrial robot arms paired with sensing mechanisms for highly accurate and repeatable machining of complex parts…

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Episode 66 - Randall Hinton, Business Development Manager, Edmund Optics 17:01

3M ago17:01

17:01

In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll and John Lewis speak with Randall Hinton, Business Development Manager at Edmund Optics to learn more about the evolution of laser integration with machine vision systems and the challenges that come along with it, like focus, laser damage threshold, rapidly evolving machi…

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Episode 65 - LIVE: Bryan DeBois, Director of Industrial AI at RoviSys 43:08

3M ago43:08

43:08

Digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and industry 4.0 have all been industry buzzwords for some time. However, in the past few years, these buzzwords have come to fruition as they start bringing real value to the manufacturing space. In this live episode, Bryan DeBois, director of industrial AI at RoviSys, joined TECH B2B Marketing…

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Episode 64 — Scott Blais, Jr., and Michael Zampano, mk North America 24:10

4M ago24:10

24:10

In any manufacturing process, products – whether that be raw materials, parts, or full assemblies – need to be moved from point to point. Efficient conveyor systems for industrial automation can help ensure all demands are met. In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, mk North America’s Scott Blais, Jr., sales and business development manager, and…

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Episode 63 – Mark Willingham and Christian Felsheim, Headwall Photonics 38:17

4M ago38:17

38:17

How have advances in edge computing and artificial intelligence helped democratize hyperspectral imaging? In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Headwall’s Mark Willingham and Christian Felsheim join TECH B2B Marketing’s Winn Hardin and Jimmy Carroll to answer this question and share how the increased performance and decreased cost of hyperspect…

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Episode 62 - LIVE: Terry Iverson, founder, Champion NOW 34:25

4M ago34:25

34:25

The manufacturing industry has had an image problem for a while. We’re all familiar with the three Ds of manufacturing — dull, dirty, dangerous — and we know that this perception has steered many potentially skilled employees toward college-based careers. The problem is, the three Ds haven’t defined manufacturing for many years. So how do we change…

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Episode 61 – Dave Spaulding, President and CEO, Smart Vision Lights 14:11

4M ago14:11

14:11

After the COVID-19 pandemic, many manufacturers have talked about reshoring. But is it worth it? In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, TECH B2B Marketing’s Winn Hardin sits down with Dave Spaulding, president and CEO of Smart Vision Lights, to learn about the machine vision lighting manufacturer’s successful shift to in-house production of circ…

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Episode 60 – Patrick McFadden, co-founder and CEO, Iris Dynamics 34:33

4M ago34:33

34:33

Labeling a technology as “smart” — like a smart phone, smart watch, or smart toaster — indicates that it can perceive things about its environment, communicate them, and possibly even adapt performance accordingly. Motion control technology has become more accurate and precise over the years. Now it too is becoming smart. Iris Dynamics co-founder a…

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Episode 59 – Frederick Reinink, Business Development Specialist, Musashi AI 41:13

5M ago41:13

41:13

Less than 10 years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning were being billed as game changing technologies in the industrial automation space. While perhaps overhyped at the time, today these technologies are bringing real value to manufacturing processes. To explore the practical application of AI in manufacturing, Musashi AI’s Frederi…

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Episode 58 – David Reger, CEO & Founder, Neura Robotics 36:48

5M ago36:48

36:48

Collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots, humanoid robots, and AI were technologies that stood out at Automate 2024 in terms of the number of demonstrations and presentations on the topic at this year’s show. For NEURA Robotics, who made waves at the event with its cognitive robots, this is the company’s wheelhouse. TECH B2B Marketing’s Winn …

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Episode 57 – Alexandre Fong, President, TechnoTeam Vision 15:03

5M ago15:03

15:03

In this episode, TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll and John Lewis sit down with Alexandre Fong of TechnoTeam Vision to discuss imaging photometers and colorimeters. The highly specialized technology is designed and calibrated to accurately measure brightness or luminescence and color, allowing manufacturers to precisely measure whether requirement…

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Episode 56 - Matt Wicks, Vice President and General Manager of Robotics Automation, Zebra 19:35

5M ago19:35

19:35

In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll and Winn Hardin are joined by Matt Wicks, Vice President and General Manager of Robotics Automation at Zebra, to discuss some of the advancements that are helping drive growth in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). They’ll discuss the impact the labor market is having on the …

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Episode 55 - Gretchen Alper, Business Director for North America, AT – Automation Technology GmbH 24:22

6M ago24:22

24:22

Laser triangulation is a great 3D scanning technique for high-speed applications. But what happens when the CMOS chip in your 3D sensor can’t keep pace? In this episode of the Manufacturing Matters podcast, Gretchen Alper of Automation Technology (AT) GmbH joins TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll and Amanda Del Buono to discuss how this challenge l…

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Episode 54 - LIVE: Morgan Chang, US Business Development Manager, LexxPluss 24:38

6M ago24:38

24:38

Last week’s Automate 2024 event hosted its first ever Women’s Empower Hour, which highlighted the growing number of women working in the automation space. In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, TECH B2B Marketing’s Amanda Del Buono and Morgan Chang, US Business Development Manager at LexxPluss, continue this essential workforce development conve…

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Episode 53 - Jeff Oleske, Business Area Manager, Specim 20:50

6M ago20:50

20:50

For applications where imaging needs to go beyond the visible spectrum, hyperspectral imaging offers a power means for capturing and analyzing data from a large number of narrow, contiguous bands across the electromagnetic spectrum. On this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Jeff Oleske, Business Area Manager at Specim, joins Jimmy Carroll and John …

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Episode 52 - LIVE: Tom Geiss from GD&T Basics 30:26

6M ago30:26

30:26

Employee training programs have been proven to improve performance, lower turnover, and increase engagement. In this episode, GD&T Basics - Engineer Essentials LLC Founder and Lead Course Developer Tom Geiss joins TECH B2B Marketing’s Winn Hardin and John Lewis to dive further into the benefits that employee training offers manufacturing and automa…

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Episode 51 - Gary Miller, Founder and Owner of Miller Resource Group 15:43

7M ago15:43

15:43

Many jobs within the manufacturing industry today fall under the “three D’s”- dull, dirty, and dangerous. Within manufacturing, companies have struggled to attract and retain workers for more than a decade, with COVID-19 and the Great Resignation further complicating the issue. In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, TECH B2B Marketing’s Winn Har…

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Episode 50 - Doug Erlemann from Baumer 18:05

7M ago18:05

18:05

As industrial cameras evolve and gain processing power, more complex applications are possible. Doug Erlemann, business development manager of cameras at Baumer, joined TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll and John Lewis to share how advancements in camera technology, when combined with artificial intelligence–enabled software, leads to more efficien…

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Episode 49 - Matt Clark from Euchner USA 27:17

7M ago27:17

27:17

A solid safety program requires many factors to align, such as people, practices, and infrastructure. Complicating matters is that manufacturing environments must increasingly call for quick changeovers to accommodate the growing number of SKUs produced. In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, TECH B2B Marketing's Daniel McCarthy and Amanda Del B…

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Episode 48 – Noel Moore, Sustainable Photonics 24:41

7M ago24:41

24:41

As consumers demand more sustainability from the products they buy, the domino effect is driving that demand throughout the supply chain, resulting in suppliers expecting sustainable practices out of their suppliers. On this episode of Manufacturing Matters Sustainable Photonics Partner Noel Moore joins TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll and John L…

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Episode 47 – Sven Dharmani, Ernst & Young (EY) 50:36

7M ago50:36

50:36

What does reshoring mean to you? Depending on where you’re standing, whether its Asia, North America, or in developing countries in Western Europe, reshoring means different things to different people. On this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Sven Dharmani, global advanced manufacturing and mobility supply chain leader at @Ernst & Young EY joins T…

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Episode 46 – Theodor Nielsen, CEO, NIL Technology 19:27

7M ago19:27

19:27

Theodor Nielsen, CEO of NIL Technology ApS, joins this episode of Manufacturing Matters from SPIE’s Photonics West 2024 to discuss the latest trends and advancements in nanoimprint lithography, notably metalenses, which are compact, module flat lenses designed to be used in markets including robotics and automotive, among many others. Nielsen expla…

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Episode 45 – Cathy Rinne and Lauren Van De Mark, Flex-Line Automation 28:01

8M ago28:01

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In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Flex-Line Automation President Cathy Rinne and Sales and Marketing Manager Lauren Van De Mark join TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll and Amanda Del Buono for a discussion from A3’s 2024 Business Forum. Cathy and Lauren share the conveyor system integrator’s 40-year history and how it has adapted to keep up…

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Episode 44 - Fel Legrand, US/Canada Sales Manager, Gentec EO 13:42

8M ago13:42

13:42

In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Fel Legrand, US/Canada Sales Manager at Gentec-EO joined Jimmy Carroll and John Lewis at SPIE Photonics West 2024 to talk about the latest developments and trends in laser beam diagnostics and performance devices. Topics included the importance of accurate laser beam measurement, including solutions for ext…

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Episode 43 – Brenda Courim, Head of Sales-Robotics and Components, Gudel 24:04

8M ago24:04

24:04

Women in the automation space have been working hard to advance their role in the industry for many years. With McKinsey & Company reporting only 33% of entry-level positions in the industrial manufacturing space are held by women, it’s clear there’s still room for growth. In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, TECH B2B Marketing’s Amanda Del Bu…

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Episode 42 – Andrea Van Landingham, VP Business Development, Theia Technologies 10:53

8M ago10:53

10:53

In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Andrea Van Landingham, VP of Business Development at Theia Technologies, joined TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll at the 2024 A3 Business Forum to talk about how a lens company adapts to changes and shifts in the machine vision market. Topics include matching optics to pixel sizes, evolving vision-guided r…

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Episode 41 – Ali Raja, Managing Director – Industries US, ABB 22:47

8M ago22:47

22:47

In this episode, we take a glimpse back into the history of robotics, as ABB Robotics celebrates 50 years of robotics this year. Ali Raja, ABB Robotics’ Managing Director – Industries US, joins TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll and Winn Hardin to share some company’s history of innovation, which started with the first microprocessor robot in 1974.…

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Episode 40 - Simon Kenworthy, Managing Director, SPA - NA, Shape Process Automation 23:05

8M ago23:05

23:05

More and more sectors of the manufacturing industry are realizing the benefits of automation and robotics in their processes. To explore this, Simon Kenworthy, ManagingDirector, SPA-NA, Shape Process Automation, joins TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll and Winn Hardin to discuss the unique needs of the food and beverage industry, a long-time laggar…

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Episode 39 - Joe Cyrek, President of Magswitch Automation Group 28:38

8M ago28:38

28:38

On this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Joe Cyrek, President of Magswitch Automation Group joined Winn Hardin and Jimmy Carroll at the 2024 A3 Business Forum to talk about the important role of switchable magnetic technology in applications including robotics and automation, welding, manufacturing, and material handlings. Specific applications di…

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Episode 38 - Ray Hoare, President & CEO of Concurrent EDA 25:59

8M ago25:59

25:59

On this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Ray Hoare, CEO of Concurrent EDA joined Jimmy Carroll and John Lewis at SPIE Photonics West 2024 to dive into the latest developments and trends in industrial computing and processing, with a particular focus on FPGAs and their role in edge AI. Topics included pushing AI capabilities directly onto cameras, …

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Episode 37 - LIVE: Deb Kling, Clarissa Schwendeman, and Jana Martin from A3 20:48

8M ago20:48

20:48

This year is an exciting one for the A3 - Association for Advancing Automation! Not only will this be the first year that #Automate becomes an annual event, but 2024 also marks 50 years since the association was founded. This week, TECH B2B Marketing’s Amanda Del Buono was joined by A3’s Vice President of Marketing Deb Kling, Director of Marketing …

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Episode 36 - LIVE: Sam Rubin, President and CEO of LightPath Technologies 43:32

8M ago43:32

43:32

Sam Rubin, president and CEO of LightPath Technologies, joined TECH B2B Marketing’s Winn Hardin and Daniel McCarthy on the Manufacturing Matters podcast to discuss the latest technology trends in visible and infrared optical sub-systems as well as the applications thereof. Topics included what drove the company’s recent acquisitions as well as its …

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Episode 35 - LIVE: Jeff Bier, Founder of the Edge AI and Vision Alliance 57:28

9M ago57:28

57:28

Jeff Bier, Founder of the Edge AI and Vision Alliance and President of BDTI, joins TECH B2B Marketing’s Winn Hardin and Jimmy Carroll on the Manufacturing Matters podcast to discuss the latest in all things related to edge artificial intelligence and computer vision. Topics included emerging applications and key technology trends, including vision-…

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Episode 34 - Fabio Perelli from Zebra Technologies 32:48

9M ago32:48

32:48

On this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Fabio Perelli, Senior Manager, Product Management at Zebra Technologies joined Winn Hardin and Jimmy Carroll at the A3 Business Forum 2024 to discuss some of the most exciting technologies and applications within Zebra’s machine vision and fixed industrial scanner group. Topics included the latest developme…

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Episode 33 - Juan Aparicio, Founder and CEO of Reshape Automation 22:45

10M ago22:45

22:45

On this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Juan Aparicio, Founder & CEO of Reshape Automation and member of the A3 Artificial Intelligence Technology Strategy Board joined Jimmy Carroll at Automate 2023 to discuss the state of AI and deep learning today, including its practical and real-life applications, the importance of keeping a human in the loo…

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Episode 32 - LIVE: Meghan Kennelly of German Bionic 24:05

10M ago24:05

24:05

Meghan Kennelly, Head of Global Marketing at German Bionic, joins TECH B2B Marketing’s Amanda Del Buono and Jimmy Carroll on the Manufacturing Matters podcast to discuss the latest in robotics in manufacturing, with a twist. Topics smart power suit technologies, AI’s role in robotics, workplace safety and operational efficiency, labor shortages, an…

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Episode 31 - LIVE: Manufacturing Matters Podcast with Michael Lynch of Praxie 30:10

10M ago30:10

30:10

Michael Lynch, CEO of Praxie and former head of Internet of Things at SAP, joined Jimmy Carroll, vice president of operations at TECH B2B Marketing, on the Manufacturing Matters podcast, where they discussed the benefits that the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and process digitalization can bring to the manufacturing industry. Praxie’s…

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Episode 30 - Dan Broihan from Automation Controls and Engineering - ACE 19:09

1y ago19:09

19:09

Joining Manufacturing Matters is Dan Broihan with Automation Controls & Engineering (ACE), who shares his thoughts on working with manufacturers new to automation, recruiting the next generation of workers, and growth opportunities outside the U.S. ACE, which provides turnkey automation and integration systems across a variety of applications, sees…

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Episode 29 - Sina Afrooze from Apera AI 20:43

1y ago20:43

20:43

On this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Sina Afrooze, Co-Founder and CEO of Apera AI joined Jimmy Carroll at Automate 2023 to discuss trends and applications in vision-guided robotics, artificial intelligence software, 3D imaging, and what Apera calls “4D vision” for robotic applications. Afrooze also discusses difficult “non-conforming” applicat…

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Episode 28 - Jason Baechler and Steve Pereira from Moritex 41:43

1y ago41:43

41:43

In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Jason Baechler and Steve Pereira from Moritex Corporation join Winn Hardin and John Lewis to discuss lidar and its different implementations, including MEMS scanning, flash lidar, FMCW, OPA, and polygon mirror technologies. They discuss the unique challenges of designing and manufacturing optics for lidar v…

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Episode 27 - LIVE - Mark Messina from Addverb 42:30

1y ago42:30

42:30

On this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Mark Messina, CEO of global robotics company Addverb joined TECH B2B Marketing’s Winn Hardin and Jimmy Carroll to talk about all things warehousing and logistics automation. Topics included autonomous mobile robots, ASRS systems, WMS software, supply chain, the state of warehousing automation, Addverb’s fit…

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