Thought Leaders in Automation
LEADING THE WAY IN INNOVATION
Learn from expert industry professionals and read their insight into the growth and opportunities in automation.
As the adoption of automation is expected to increase dramatically coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever that we provide high-quality information to our members and potential automation users on how to successfully apply robotics, AI, machine vision, motion control, and related automation technologies. Robots and related technology are recognized as some of the best ways for the global economy to quickly get back on its feet – while protecting workers and increasing productivity.
Robotics / Vision & Imaging / Motion Control / AI & Smart Automation
Chris Soranno
Safety Standards & Competence Manager
SICK
The most important factors to consider designing a safety system, unique safety challenges, and preparing the next generation of workers.
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AI & Smart Automation
Craig Ulrich
CEO
JR Automation
How investing in digital solutions and automation can increase efficiency, create cost savings, and future proof your manufacturing operations.
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Robotics
Hemachandra Bhat
Global Robotics Head
Wipro Limited
Logistics, warehousing and mobile robot applications on the rise, and why connected automation is critical for the future
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Robotics / Motion Control
David Henderson
Founder & CEO
New Scale Robotics & New Scale Technologies
The case for automating for quality, innovation in the face of challenges, and how to amplify ROI.
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AI & Smart Automation / Robotics
Matija Kopic
CEO
Gideon Brothers
How robotics are shifting for use in companies of all sizes, and why pushing boundaries of what's possible is important.
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Robotics / AI & Smart Automation
Daniel Theobald
CEO and Founder
Vecna Robotics
How you should be looking at autonomous workflows as a whole, how you can predict future factors in your operation, and more!
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Robotics
Jim Rock
Chief Executive Officer
Seegrid
More and more companies who rely on efficient material handling want holistic automation solutions that provide real business value and enable them to adapt to supply chain disruptions today while continuing to grow and become more efficient in the future.
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AI & Smart Automation / Robotics
Murali Gopalakrishna
Head of Product Management, Autonomous Machines; General Manager - Robotics
NVIDIA
The shift from automation to autonomy is what will drive the next decade of innovative use cases.
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Vision & Imaging / Robotics
Rajat Aggarwal
CEO
DreamVu
How compact 360° 3D cameras help in UV-C disinfection, why complete solutions are important to improve robotic systems' performance, and how camera-based vision systems can help the market move faster to mass adoption of robotics.
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AI & Smart Automation
Gus Molina
IoT Solutions Architect
Advantech
How to stay abreast of latest technology developments, recalibration of workforce, and future-proofing your company.
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Robotics
Gerry Ens
Founder/CTO
Go West Robotics
Evolving robotics technology, generating ROI quickly, and why investing in software development is critical for success.
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Robotics
Mike Harper, BSME, MBA
VP of Sales and Marketing
AutoGuide Mobile Robots
Advice for business leaders getting started in automation, key lessons from 2020, and more.
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AI & Smart Automation
Çaglayan Arkan
Vice President, Manufacturing Industry
Microsoft Corp.
By empowering organizations with new digital capabilities, strategies, and insights, Arkan and his team are helping businesses drive sustained growth, agile innovation, and operational excellence.
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Robotics
Rob Sullivan
President & CEO
AutoGuide Mobile Robots
The difference between autonomous and automated products, advancements in automating material transport for smaller operations, and solving the labor and skills gap.
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Robotics
Kristian Hulgard
General Manager, Americas
OnRobot
Why Odense and Denmark have become such hotbeds for robotics; generating ROI quickly with robotic applications.
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Robotics
Matt Wicks
Chief Robotics Solution Architect
Honeywell Intelligrated
What helps drive the solutions that address our industry challenges and exciting new developments in AMRs.
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Robotics
Dan Hasley
Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc.
How collaborative robot applications are enabling a certain level of automation for manufacturers with low volume, high mix applications; manufacturing improvements.
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Robotics
Joe Gemma
Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Calvary
Benefits of using proven system integrators and being involved in industry organizations.
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Robotics
Mike Cicco
President & CEO
FANUC America
Intelligent functions, easier-to-use robots, and more affordable solutions mark the rise in the automation industry over 20 years.
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Motion Control
Gary Miller
Owner
Miller Resource Group
Innovations for 2020 goals and beyond: staying productive during a global pandemic.
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Robotics
Steve Green
President
KUKA Robotics USA
How ease-of-use is encouraging small to medium-size manufacturers to adopt automation, and adopt a strategy to grow business, instead of just save cost.
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Robotics
Robert Little
CEO
ATI Industrial Automation
How one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North Carolina handles the ever-changing landscape and managed during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Robotics
Milton Guerry
President
SCHUNK
Why it's so important to develop the next generation's workforce and the benefits of being active in industry organizations.
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