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Are Drones Viable to Optimize Warehouse Processes
On this episode of Drones in America by MarketScale, host Grant Guillot was joined by commercial drone industry leader and Ware CEO Ian Smith. Ware works to help companies automate their warehouse inventory via drone, leveraging the technology to bring increased performance, efficiency and accuracy to operations through effective data capture, processing and consolidation…
Distributed I/O vs. Centralized I/O Baggage Handling
For airports, baggage handling is a critical component in all aspects of the travel experience. The right systems and process in place mean safe and reliable baggage delivery to the people who put their trust in the airports to ensure a flawless transition from A-Z. Airports use two types of systems for baggage handling, distributed…
The 10 Commandments of Product Developments
There’s a lot more to designing and manufacturing a product than having a great idea and hitting the production lines. While these 10 commandments aren’t exactly set in stone and should be adapted to your unique operational needs and goals, they’re a tremendous starting point on your journey toward lasting success. I. Thou shalt refine…
Where the Automation & Robotics Industry is Headed with Mike Cicco of FANUC
There’s no industry that wasn’t altered by the coronavirus, and that includes automation and robotics in manufacturing. Joe Gemma of Calvary Robotics tackles the scope of these changes, and what the industry can expect in the future. He welcomes guest Mike Cicco, President and CEO of FANUC America Corporation. “We help solve manufacturing challenges,” says Mike…
A Diverse Team Can Bring Big Technological Advances
Sometimes what you need to generate the best ideas is a strong team. Tricia Rodriguez, Director of Marketing for Mad Systems, has seen a diverse group come together and form close relationships, allowing them to work together to complete projects and even develop products few others in the AV space are able to. “My…
Retailers Weigh in on Top Supplier Mistakes
As retail brand marketers, solution providers and platforms set their sights on fourth quarter and 2021, Carol launched her episode series, “8 Mistakes Retail Suppliers Can’t Make.” In the series, Carol takes on the top retail B2B positioning and business development hurdles suppliers experience and provides tactics and takeaways for conquering them once and…
How Robotics Are Creating Synergy Between Employees and Technology
Phil Duffy, Vice President, Product, Program and UX Design for Brain Corp, joined host Daniel Litwin to tackle a broad, yet critical topic in today’s automated world – how robotics are building new bridges between employees and technology. Brain Corp builds the software for autonomous mobile robots, or AMRS, used by retailers and grocery…
The Evolving Intersection of Sales and Marketing
Where do sales and marketing overlap, and how much do they inform one another? In particular, some organizations are choosing to fold more traditional “lead-gen” roles into the official marketing side of operations. On this episode of Maverick of Marketing, host Shannon Maverick was joined by Dusty Schroeder, VP and Head of Marketing for Vitalware. “I think the…
Keeping Up with Food Demand in the Covid-19 Era
Evette Awa – Vecna Robotics – In the Food and Beverage industry, there’s been a shift in a number of areas for companies globally. At this point in time, companies have had to re-examine their operational strategies and sources of supply. I personally had to take a step back to learn how organizations are responding…
How Facilities Management Can Navigate Disaster Challenges
Facilities managers always need a plan to deal with natural disasters, such as fires and hurricanes. But throw in a pandemic and add social unrest into the equation and, suddenly, what disaster preparedness looks like for a business’ facility manager is a whole lot different. Vixxo’s Penny Carter, Vice President of Operational Excellence, and…
Polygon Reduces Carbon Footprint Whilst Saving Time and Money with RIT Plan in Belgium
Polygon in Belgium found themselves encountering a problem with technicians driving longer distances than needed, which led to lost driving time, high fuel costs and ultimately, pollution of the environment. “It also created frustrated technicians, so we realized we had to change our way of working,” says Carla Slaets Country president of Polygon Belgium. With…
Career Paths Are Rarely Linear
The path for most careers is rarely straight. It twists and turns, depending on many factors. That’s the story of Jimmy Jack, Carolinas Sales Lead, Critical Components Inc. Jack’s work history has a lot of deviations. Still, he said key relationships with colleagues, mentors, and customers have made all the difference. “After about 20…
Changing Surveying by Taking Lidar Further
On “Track. Map. Measure.,” host Shaun MacIntosh is constructing a show with a host of thought-leaders from the industry that quite literally builds the world around us – construction. Land surveying has advanced dramatically in recent years as new tech allows for greater accuracy. Today, there are many different devices used to map, all with their…
Surveying from Above: Building Your Tool Kit with Purpose
On “Track. Map. Measure.,” host Shaun MacIntosh is constructing a show with a host of thought-leaders from the industry that quite literally builds the world around us – construction. Land surveying has advanced dramatically in recent years as new tech allows for greater accuracy. Today, there are many different devices used to map, all with their own pros…
Elevating the Customer Experience with Unmatched Service
So many modern companies want to force customers to be loyal. In the printing industry, many look to lock customers into service contracts, saying they won’t be able to perform repairs if the customer doesn’t enter the agreement. That is not the DigiTech way. “We have the ability to service the printer long-term,…
Culture’s Role in Whole-Site Safety
Kee Safety’s Peter Woodliffe Thomas has traveled all over the world and observed various sites in hopes of getting them to his standard, which is whole-site safety. While on different sites around the globe, he’s seen a culture’s general attitude about safety transfer over into the workplace. “An awful lot comes from what people…
The Copper Network Retirement Party May Be Premature
It may seem as if more and more networks are converting over to fiber and that copper is a thing of the past. But not so fast, fiber – copper networks are still very much a part of the equation as 3-GIS’ Jerry Golden, Chief Operating Officer, and Michael Measels, VP of Product Management,…
KUKA to Deliver 185 Robots to Automotive Supplier SEOJIN Industrial
On account of the positive experience gained in previous cooperation, Korean automotive supplier SEOJIN Industrial, which manufactures for Hyundai and Kia, among others, has placed a major order with KUKA: 185 KUKA robots, mainly from the KR QUANTEC series, will soon be used in Korea for welding and handling tasks. The Korean company SEOJIN Industrial…
Microsoft Upgrades Teams to Meet Remote Work Needs
For well over a quarter of the US labor force, working from home is a semi-permanent reality. That means Zoom meetings aren’t just a passing phenomenon. Microsoft is meeting the needs of many remote workers with their product, “Microsoft Teams.” Engadget recently reported a sweeping update of Teams’ functionality and services. The developments include virtual meeting…
Don’t Be Afraid of Paint Automation
All it takes to start a spirited discussion in manufacturing is to bring up the topic of robotics and automation. It’s a fascinating subject that has been glorified through industry trade publications for decades. The only problem? Most of the systems are geared toward the high-production sectors of Tier 1 and automotive manufacturers that have…
Robotics Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Robotics and automation were already on the uptick heading into 2020, but COVID-19 has spurred even more people to look into innovation. Education is a big part of the job for Jeff Burnstein, President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), who said the pandemic has made businesses get curious about what robots might be…
Built Modular: Did You Know This About Modular Construction?
A lack of information about today’s modular buildings can lead to a lot of confusion, misconceptions and missed opportunities regarding a sustainable, cost-effective solution. Vanguard Modular’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Services, Mark Meyers, joined the Built Modular podcast to dispel myths and provide answers that people should know when it comes to modular construction….
What is a Media Filter?
Media air cleaners improve your home’s indoor air quality by trapping particulates. Essentially, a media air cleaner is a filter. The media or filter traps tiny invisible air pollutant particles. These pollutants include dander, pollen, mold and dust. Media air cleaners are installed on a return duct line and trap particulates from entering your home….
Xactly Selects Oracle as its Preferred Cloud Infrastructure Provider to Drive Continuous Innovation
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., September 15, 2020 — Oracle today announced that Xactly, a leading provider of cloud-based sales performance management software, will be using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure as its primary cloud provider to run its flagship Incent SaaS application and accelerate its global expansion. As part of the multi-year agreement, Xactly will migrate the majority of…
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