Manufacturing Matters

When you think of low-cost automation, what comes to mind? What about cobots for under $7,000? While igus Inc. is perhaps best known for motion plastics manufacturing, the company’s RBTX USA-Marketplace and Community platform aims to help end users find the most cost-effective automation solutions within 30 minutes. During an in-person podcast held at the Igus’ robotics lab, Jan Hennecke, Robotics Product Manager at Igus joined TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll to discuss the genesis of RBTX and how it aims to save time and money for those looking to adopt automation. They also discuss the industries where low-cost automation may benefit, along with the latest trends and technologies in industrial automation today, including AI, the labor shortage, ease of use, and much more. Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q02YqpHL0 #robotics #automation #machinevision #igus #techb2b #manufacturing

LIVE from PACK EXPO International: Episode with Jim Vortherms from CRB Industry 4.0 can be such a catch-all phrase that it’s hard to understand exactly what it might mean for your operations. At PACK EXPO International in Chicago, Manufacturing Matters is taking to the show floor to get more practical answers about the steps needed to implement digital manufacturing. TECH B2B Marketing’s Aaron Hand will sit down with Jim Vortherms, Senior Director of Control Systems Integration for facility design/build firm CRB. Drawing from CRB’s recent Horizons: Digital Age of Food Manufacturing report, Vortherms will explain the trends he’s seeing in digital transformation, and where he expects it to go next. Join Manufacturing Matters live Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. CT! #Industry40 #SmartManufacturing #DigitalTransformation #DigitalManufacturing #SmartFactories #Automation #ManufacturingMatters

We're going LIVE from the trade show floor at PACK EXPO to dive into the world of Industry 4.0! ??? In an era where “Industry 4.0” can feel like a catch-all phrase, we’re seeking practical insights into implementing digital manufacturing. Tune in as Aaron Hand sits down with Jim Vortherms, senior director of control systems integration at CRB. They’ll discuss CRB’s recent “Horizons: Digital Age of Food Manufacturing” report, shedding light on current trends in digital transformation and future expectations. ?? Date: Today ?? Time: 1 p.m. CT ?? Location: Pack Expo International, Chicago Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q02W8Xbn0 #PackExpo2024 #PodcastLive #Industry40 #TechB2BMarketing #DigitalTransformation #industry40 #manufacturing #automation #packaging #ManufacturingMatters

LIVE from PACK EXPO International: Gary Gray and Will Russelo from Schmalz 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 is hitting 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. TECH B2B Marketing’s Winn Hardin will sit down with Gary Gray, National Sales Manager for Schmalz Vacuum Automation, and Will Russelo, Schmalz Applications Engineer for the Packaging Industry, to talk about how end effectors are meeting the needs. Join Manufacturing Matters live Monday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. CT! #EOAT #robots #robotics #vacuumgrippers #robotgrippers #ManufacturingMatters

Today's the Day! Join Us Live From PACK EXPO at 1 p.m. CT! As robotic systems continue to evolve, the innovation behind robotic end effectors is keeping pace, addressing the diverse demands across industries. In this live stream, TECH B2B Marketing's Winn Hardin joins Schmalz USA's Gary Gray and Will Russelo in their booth to explore how advanced robotic grippers are becoming more flexible, durable, and intelligent. ?? Date: Today ?? Time: 1 p.m. CT ?? Location: Pack Expo International, Chicago Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02W9pCW0 #PACKEXPO #Robotics #ManufacturingMatters #TECHB2BMarketing #PackExpo2024 #PodcastLive #manufacturing #automation #packaging #Robots #RoboticGrippers

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 Marketing Managing Director Winn Hardin caught up with Brian Sherick, president of Flow International, and Nino LaDuca, CEO of Shape Technologies Group, at IMTS. Shape Technology owns several inventive, globally recognized brands in ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting technologies, including Flow International. Sherick and LaDuca touch on the advances driving faster and more economical waterjet cutting, and provide advice for getting the right machine for your application. Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q02WCX9h0 #manufacturing #waterjetcutting #flowinternational #shapetechnologies #techb2b

The robotics landscape is evolving, and we’re excited to explore it in an exclusive live stream from PACK EXPO in Chicago on November 4 at 1 p.m. CT! Join us as TECH B2B Marketing's Winn Hardin interviews industry leaders Gary Gray and Will Russelo from Schmalz USA. They’ll discuss the latest advancements in robotic end effectors and how they are adapting to meet the changing needs of various industries. This session promises to offer valuable insights into how intelligent, flexible, and durable grippers are transforming packaging and automation. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and tune in! ?? Date: Monday, November 4 ?? Time: 1 p.m. CT ?? Location: Pack Expo International, Chicago Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02W9mf40 #PACKEXPO #Robotics #ManufacturingMatters #TECHB2BMarketing #PackExpo2024 #PodcastLive #manufacturing #automation #packaging #Robots #RoboticGrippers

?? Join Us Live From PACK EXPO! ?? We’re thrilled to announce that we will be going live from the show floor in Chicago on Monday, November 4, at 1 p.m. CT from Schmalz USA’s booth! As robotic systems advance, the innovation behind robotic end effectors is evolving to meet diverse industry demands. Our host, TECH B2B Marketing's Winn Hardin, chats with Gary Gray, national sales manager at Schmalz, and Will Russelo, applications engineer for the packaging industry at Schmalz. Tune in to discover how next-generation robotic grippers are becoming more flexible, durable, and intelligent. ?? Date: Monday, November 4 ?? Time: 1 p.m. CT ?? Location: Pack Expo International, Chicago Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02W9ntc0 #PACKEXPO #Robotics #ManufacturingMatters #TECHB2BMarketing #PackExpo2024 #PodcastLive #manufacturing #automation #packaging #Robots #RoboticGrippers

In this women in #automation panel discussion recorded at IMTS 2024, TECH B2B Marketing’s Amanda Del Buono Lilley is joined by guest co-host and Automation Ladies host Nikki Gonzales, along with Julia Astrid Riemenschneider, VP of Business Development at Rethink Robotics, Inc. and United Robotics Group; ?? Cathy Rinne, President of Flex-Line Automation, Inc.; and Kirby Witte, Chief Commercial Officer of ESTAT Actuation. The panel discussed the state of the industry’s workforce, highlighting how the industry can reach and attract more women and young people to this fast-paced industry, how women and other minorities in the industry can successfully navigate challenges, and shared advice for today’s #manufacturing workforce. Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Vm7tW0 #womeninautomation #womeninstem #diversityintech #womenleadership #manufacturingmatters #techb2b #automationladies #imts2024

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 Satyandra K. (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 barrier of entry when it comes to adopting automation. They also go in depth on all things AI, and how the technology should not be feared, but embraced. Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q02T4MPG0 #robotics #automation #manufacturing #manufacturingmatters #graymatter #techb2b