Read the press release about the partnership here: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-and-supertrak-conveyancetm-partner-expand-smart-conveyance-offering

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Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:30 – Why are partnerships becoming more important in manufacturing today compared to the past?

03:04 – Do you think these kinds of partnerships help machine builders reduce risk when adopting new technologies?

03:50 – Do you think these partnerships will allow companies to stay focused on what they do best while still delivering complete machine solutions?

05:29 – From Siemens’ perspective, what made SuperTrak a strong fit for deeper integration into Simens automation environment?

06:13 – When we look at machine builders and when we talk about integration and real integration, what does that mean in practical terms from their perspective? Is it engineering, commissioning, long-term support? What is it and how does this partnership help?

09:05 – From the machine builder’s point of view, what kinds of everyday challenges does this kind of integration help remove?

09:57 – How does a company know when partnering makes more sense than trying to build something internally?

11:01 – What kind of misalignment causes partnerships to struggle or fail?

12:49 – How important is it that both partners are hearing the same feedback from machine builders and end users?

13:46 – What must happen behind the scenes for partnerships to work, day to day?

16:25 – How does this help with joint problem solving and helping the customers?

16:43 – How do partnerships help companies reach machine builders and markets they might not reach on their own?

18:13 – Is there an influence on how machine builders are picking the kinds of technologies that they’re going to use it in kind of long-term thinking?

19:32 – Does this help innovation happen more easily?

21:56 – How will partnerships evolve?

23:22 – What advice would you give a machine builder when choosing a technology partner?

24:57 – Final thoughts

25:27 – Closing

#enablingautomation #automation #podcast

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:14 – Do you agree or disagree that achieving an AI transformation that is successful is more about strategic leadership than just implementing new technologies?

02:30 – What does the focus need to be to keep everyone in tune with the right goals and outcomes?

03:14 – Is it more about leadership than just the technology?

04:16 – What do you think leaders need to do to make change feel more purposeful rather than disruptive?

05:06 – What did you have to learn or unlearn as a leader when AI entered the picture?

06:40 – Were there any hard truths you had to acknowledge?

07:23 – Has your leadership style evolving to enable AI transformations?

09:08 – Any wrong turns along the way that taught you more about leading through uncertainty?

10:13 – How do you manage the tension between moving through an AI transformation quickly while still considering good governance and responsibility?

13:33 – When trust in AI is fragile, what does leadership need to do differently to be effective through an AI transformation?

16:21 – How do you build trust in a business environment where everything is evolving so quickly and outcomes aren’t fully predictable?

18:09 – What does “earning trust” look like as the executive level?

20:34 – How do you convey confidence in a dynamic environment?

22:14 – How do you keep everyone aligned during an AI transformation?

23:43 – How do you lead through competing priorities?

25:13 – What does it take to make transformation durable?

27:49 – How do we make sure we’re not creating change fatigue for our employees?

29:00 – Lightning round: What’s the one essential leadership behavior you’d say a leader needs to adopt during an AI transformation?

29:35 – Lightning round: What’s one leadership non-negotiable that you need to put in place to protect trust during change?

30:16 – Lightning round: If you could give advice to a future leader about leading change in the age of AI responsibly, what would it be?

30:45 – Closing

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

00:52 – What went through your mind when you first learned you were receiving a lifetime achievement award?

01:22 – Do you feel “a vision for automation” captures your journey?

03:15 – What were the critical turning points that changed the direction of your career? 05:20 – Where is automation heading?

07:45 – Where are there gaps between was is possible and what is implemented?

10:23 – What did the article get right about your philosophy? Is there anything to add or clarify?

12:44 – How has the role of data changes in manufacturing?

14:51 – Where do you see the value in AI? Where is it overhyped?

17:45 – What’s the smartest first step for companies looking to start their modernization journey?

19:47 – What have you learned about change mindset?

21:25 – How can companies bridge the tension between OT and IT?

24:37 – What advice do you have for young engineers and leaders entering the field today?

26:02 – What developments in automation over the next 5 to 10 years excite you the most?

29:08 – Is there a technology or idea that’s underrated right now?

31:20 – Final thoughts

32:04 – Closing

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:21 – Where is AI reshaping career paths?

04:15 – Are there specific tasks that are being transformed?

05:26 – Is there already a shift from more technical jobs to analytical ones?

07:37 – What are the skills that are going to matter most in an automated future?

08:56 – How do we help develop those skills inside of an organization?

13:49 – Learning from others and building reskilling programs

17:17 – How will junior employees learn?

22:04 – How to address fears about job displacement or skill obsolescence

24:59 – How to help employees feel invested

29:39 – If you could give one piece of advice to employees who are worried about AI, what would it be?

30:10 – What’s the one piece of advice you’d give to manages who want to responsibly introduce AI to their teams?

30:21 – What advice would you give to senior leaders designing the talent strategy for the next 5 to 10 years?

30:58 – Closing

#enablingautomation #automation #podcast

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:34 – What is the mood of the market currently?

04:51 – What is driving automation investment?

07:05 – What separates companies that continue to invest from those that pull back?

09:12 – How does the automation world’s structure impact how business gets done?

11:23 – Are we seeing more collaboration across the value chain?

13:52 – How are customer expectations changing?

15:21 – What works in the automation sales industry?

17:55 – What are some common mistakes companies make when trying to grow or scale in the automation space?

21:28 – What makes a great salesperson in the automation world?

25:25 – What excites you the most about where automation and manufacturing are heading in the next few years?

27:43 - Closing

Automation isn't just about machines or motion profiles, it's about how companies translate innovation into value and how trust becomes the real differentiator in a crowded market. The best automation businesses aren't just reacting to market forces, they're shaping them. They understand the strategy isn't just about what you sell, but how clearly you communicate why it matters. Whether you're building systems, integrating technology, or leading a team, the challenge is the same – to connect performance to purpose. Because in automation, as in all industries, clarity creates confidence and confidence creates momentum.

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

02:05 – What excited you about IOT?

03:15 – Evolution of Industry 4.0 and IoT since 2012

04:35 – Where have we seen the biggest progress and where has been the biggest pitfalls for IoT?

05:38 – Key benefits of IoT

06:27 – Democratizing data and empowering operations

06:47 – Real-world example of IoT creating value

08:28 – Is IoT more critical these days?

10:20 – Biggest barriers to IoT adoption

12:12 – How should organizations overcome problems?

13:42 – Retrofitting legacy equipment for data access

15:00 – Misconceptions about IoT

16:53 – Where do you see IoT and AI converging?

18:00 – How is AI affecting IoT these days?

18:54 – What does truly data driven automation look like by 2030?

21:12 – Key takeaways

21:57 – Where can listeners go to learn more?

22:55 – Closing

#enablingautomation #automation #podcast

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:02 – What is the difference between governance and accountability in the context of an AI system?

01:54 – Define AI in Automation

02:46 – Why is accountability, governance and ethical issues top priority when it comes to AI?

05:24 – How involved should Boards be in shaping AI strategy and risk governance?

07:24 – What governance structures are in the market currently?

08:43 – What roles does leadership play in setting the tone for responsible innovation and what does ethical culture mean in an AI context?

11:07 – Does AI governance look different in Europe vs North America?

12:42 – When AI is involved in making or influencing decision, what from a legal perspective can go wrong?

18:08 – What can companies do to proactively manage the legal risk from the AI driven systems?

21:25 – The evolving role of legal in automation in AI and strategy

24:57 – Success story or cautionary tale of using AI

28:38 – Top 2 to 3 things that every company should be doing right now to strengthen their AI governance and risk mitigation strategies?

30:23 – Closing

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps 

00:04 – Introduction

01:05 – What is responsible AI and why is it important?

02:14 – Global Council for Responsible AI – what is it and how does it help?

04:00 – What is driving the urgency for global standardization?

05:40 – Do too many rules discourage innovation?

07:40 – Is compliance enough when it comes to AI?

09:19 – Guiding principles for building ethical AI strategy

10:31 – Non-tech leaders impact on responsible AI

13:06 – Ethical dilemmas when using AI

16:44 – Human oversight in AI use

20:16 – How does culture impact responsible AI?

23:25 – How to companies handle situations when things go wrong

25:08 – How do companies manage AI on a global scale?

27:02 – Who is implementing ethical AI correctly?

28:10 – Final thoughts

29:49 – Closing

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

02:05 – About the rebrand from Process Automation Solutions to Orise

03:00 – What does the role of consultation typically look like and what is its impact?

04:20 – What is the right time to bring in a consultant?

05:40 – How crucial is customer engagement when a consultant is brought in?

07:17 – How do you approach defining requirements and keeping scope under control?

08:58 – Project management approach explanations

09:58 – How do help customers set up for success?

12:13 – How does ATS leverage consultation to deliver value?

13:30 – What characteristics should you look for when choosing a consultant?

14:26 – Final thoughts

15:26 – Closing

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

00:04 – Introduction

01:57 – Why is innovation important to ATS?

03:54 – What is AI in the context of Industrial Automation?

05:20 – How does AI impact traditional technologies?

06:44 – What areas of the automation life cycle are ready for AI?

09:05 – Data driven decisions and the impact on other areas of business

10:16 – How do you ensure data quality?

13:06 – Outliers in data and validating data

15:50 – Common challenges when implementing AI and avoiding pitfalls and pilot purgatory

20:02 – What role does culture play when trying to implement AI into the workplace?

22:15 – What are the biggest opportunities for AI in the industrial automation industry over the next 3 to 5 years?

24:12 – Final thoughts

25:10 – Closing

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:42 – How do you view supply chains role in enabling automation?

02:56 – Example of good collaboration of supply chain bringing automation to life

04:13 – How to find the right supplier?

05:24 – Where is the best place to find emerging technologies to help companies grow?

06:36 – Innovation in supply chain

08:51 – Building trust across the partnership

10:00 – Learning from partners and suppliers

11:10 – Reduction of supply chain risk

13:12 – Collaborating and your intellectual property

15:18 – Adaptability to changing markets

17:00 – Supply Chain considerations with business strategies

18:52 – Defining an ideal partnership

21:19 – What to expect out of a supplier collaboration

23:23 – Advice for aspiring supply chain professionals

24:40 – Advice to those who can’t dual source

26:52 – Closing

#enablingautomation #automation #podcast

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:36 – Why did you choose a career in the trades?

02:24 – What are recruiters looking for?

03:49 – Did the growth of trades increase your desire to have a career in the trades?

05:43 – Is there not enough awareness of trades as a career? How can you get into the trades?

10:07 – Millwright careers

10:48 – What do you wish you knew before going down the path of the skilled trades?

11:52 – The importance of trades to ATS and to the industry

12:45 – Tips for finding a mentor

13:13 – Process that candidates go through to become an apprentice and joining the trades

17:29 – How should a business build an apprentice program and build up skilled trades?

18:52 – Closing thoughts

19:50 – Conclusion

#enablingautomation #automation #podcast

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

02:26 – Where should you start when thinking about applying technology to your automation process?

04:58 – How do you apply technology to something that you cannot scale slowly?

09:25 – How do you plan when you don’t have all the information?

12:05 – Focusing on the planning phases

13:34 – Learning cycles and best practices

15:37 – Example of avoiding pitfalls by investing in planning

20:04 – Total cost of ownership

22:42 – Modular design and product standardization

26:12 – Customer focus and customer value

29:08 – Closing

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXFtmOs_UI0&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=4 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:41 – First step to digital automation roadmaps

04:15 – What does a smart factory mean to you?

05:44 – A digital tool that is a good first step

06:50 – Smart Tools and ROI

08:48 – Example of a digital tool helping transform the way a company manages production

10:41 – What drives OEE transformations?

12:05 – New models for operation

14:46 – What is the value of a digital twin for those new in their automation journey

16:43 – What is the amount of effort of putting in an effective digital twin?

18:26 – How do you see digital twin and smart factory overlapping?

19:03 – Does the digital twin get more valuable with more connected machines?

20:20 – What is coming next in smart factory integration world?

22:18 – How does this help with labor shortages?

23:52 - How do you support your manufacturing environment?

24:58 – Investing in automation and what should you look for in an automation partner?

27:10 – Closing thoughts

27:37 – Conclusion

#enablingautomation #automation #podcast

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- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reducing-risk-in-the-automation-process/id1703651289?i=1000671680560

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpJMMSDUFho&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=5 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

02:03 – How do you start the discussion on mitigating risk?

03:31 – Risk management tools

04:56 – Creating a risk heat map

06:06 – Writing down the process in detail and risk

08:09 – The proof of principle process

10:02 – Favourite proof of principle?

11:39 – How does new technology impact risk reduction? Or is it causing more risk?

13:36 – Using what you know and what has been done in the past

14:55 – Best practices for good team structures

19:34 – 3D printing and risk reduction

22:40 – How do you look at improving your process to identify and mitigate risk over time?

25:15 – Final thoughts

26:00 – Closing

#enablingautomation #automation #podcast

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0I5ZZl3nes&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:28 – What keeps you passionate about your career?

02:44 – Do you have a favourite vision application?

05:54 – What makes vision a critical aspect of an automation project?

12:22 – How can you train AI?

14:18 – Utilizing tools in our toolbox

16:00 – Guidance for when AI tools vs traditional tools are beneficial on a line

18:16 – How do vision systems work to identify defects?

21:28 – Final thoughts

23:27 – Closing

#enablingautomation #automation #podcast

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZjkxzEs_Bk&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=8 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:31 – Evolution in automation

02:08 – What challenges should be taken into consideration when looking for a global partner?

04:52 – Example of real-life challenges while working in a global partnership

09:00 – Automation assessments

13:12 – Driving change in an approach to globalize your automation company

16:36 – Would you apply the same project management process globally?

18:14 – How does CFT look at presence when it comes to a project team?

23:30 – Closing

#enablingautomation #automation #podcast

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIb6TtH0dfk&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=3 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps 

00:04 – Introduction

01:16 – How do you stay current with automation trends?

03:41 – Areas of change

07:44 – The balance of entrepreneurial spirit and structure

10:43 – Leadership influences and driving impact

13:49 – Closing

#enablingautomation #automation #podcast

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- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/establishing-mutually-beneficial-relationships/id1703651289?i=1000661157867

- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/+BBYs2dnouw

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UCyk2IBRUk&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=23&t=0s 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps 00:04 – Introduction

01:39 – Where do you get started to understand where you need a partnership?

02:58 – Are partnerships common in the Nuclear industry?

03:18 – Looking into partnerships

03:59 – How do you approach your partner and align on shared objectives?

05:21 – What is an Obeya Room?

06:06 – What does an effective steering committee look like?

07:49 – Advice to drive “two entities acting as one” behaviors

09:31 – Effective strategies for dealing with challenges

11:28 – Best practice for innovation culture across two organizations

13:57 – Have you seen partnerships that have not gone well?

14:49 – What does investment mean to you?

16:27 – Does team structure play a role in the success of a partnership?

17:21 – Advice for those entering a partnership for the first time

19:20 – What makes a good goal for two teams?

20:49 – Closing

#enablingautomation #automation #podcast

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGfgh0PMuLA&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=10 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

The goal of AI in automation is to enable intelligence and adapt existing processes by identifying scenarios where there might be a gap in the human process. Through this, AI can provide insights and implement changes to the process to assist human operators and allow them to focus on more advanced tasks. AI can also provide a positive impact to the shopfloor with the use of ChatGPT. As this model started learning manuals and it’s environment, it could provide operators with a quick and reliable way to get answers to problems they are facing.

There are a lot of current and emerging technologies that can be utilized in the manufacturing world and while AI will play a big role, it will be a small part in comparison to all the other technologies over the next few years.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

02:18 – How would you define AI? What does AI mean to you?

04:42 – AI analyzing a problem vs a human analyzing a problem

06:18 – How do people interact with AI learning

07:03 – Guidance for combating AI concern

08:16 – Describing AI and AI models

10:05 – Practical examples where AI is making a difference in the manufacturing world

11:28 – Process for implementing AI

16:38 – Data engineering and AI

18:58 – Examples of AI provide value to the shop floor

21:12 – First step for AI

25:04 – The future of AI

26:36 – What does success look like for you?

27:03 – Closing

#enablingautomation #automation #podcast

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI7YZgTdNLg&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=6 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:48 – Why are women underrepresented in engineering?

06:11 – What change has been happening?

08:55 – Employee Resource Groups

10:00 – Unconscious bias

14:19 – Belonging in the workplace

19:09 – What universities are doing to help diversify STEM

23:20 – Resources to better understand belonging

26:45 – Diversity improves innovation and automation

28:47 – Closing thoughts

31:29 – Closing

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- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-layer-of-automation/id1703651289?i=1000643829507

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNpeI2nKhiM&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=20 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:25 – How do you start using data from automation to drive optimization.

04:37 – Best practices for dealing with data.

07:12 – Automation layer vs digitization layer

13:00 – SME (Subject Matter Expert) requirement

14:20 – Primary focus on innovation in digitization

17:53 – Finding and using relevant data.

23:31 – The holistic view

26:45 – The right first step to automation and digitization

29:11 – Closing

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- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-and-retaining-top-automation-talent/id1703651289?i=1000640561866

- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/+BBYs0Mxd6o

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo71Sa_Rmzs&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=19 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:01 – Is there something unique about the automation world that makes building and retaining top talent more important than in other industries?

03:20 – Advice for diverse workforces, implementing technology, and competition of talent

07:47 – Sourcing where you haven’t sourced before

10:44 – Insight into why many employees in the automation industry typically have a long tenure

13:05 – Is there a way to avoid hard-fought lessons

16:26 – Learning through failure

19:24 – Best practice of managing team members in the automation industry

20:45 – Closing

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- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ip-in-automation/id1703651289?i=1000637832587

- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/+BBYs3Spv4g

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLPcsL2AO50&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=18 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

02:18 – How to stay on track of an IP/Patent strategy?

04:44 – Is there a deadline for filing a patent?

07:03 – How can an invention receive a patent?

11:35 – Product vs process, patent vs trade secrets

16:03 – Are there guidelines for when you should not obtain a patent?

21:10 – Partnering and the impact on IP

26:00 – What are good habits to protect IP inside of a business?

30:03 – Closing 

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- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-automation-and-lean-transformations-complement/id1703651289?i=1000633486996

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzLW8oY9lY8&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=17 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:51 – How do you define lean principles and automation.

02:49 – Where do you start your lean journey?

04:00 – What happens if lean is not considered first?

05:40 – What impacts implementation of lean approaches and automation.

08:40 – Proudest moment as a lean practitioner?

15:52 – Value stream map

20:54 – Automation applied to a process without lean tools.

23:23 – Trying lean approaches.

24:16 – Closing

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhEMq7Fl1T0&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=16 

Sustainability is about making sure that your company has the resources it needs to thrive today while ensuring that you have the resources you’ll need for tomorrow. When starting your sustainability journey, the first step is conducting a materiality assessment, which helps in identifying what's most important to your company and what will have the biggest impact.

One effective way to perform a materiality assessment is to conduct a survey that includes both internal and external stakeholders. Asking investors, customers and employees what issues are most important to them when it comes to sustainability can help determine your path forward.

Sustainability also comes into play with automation. Automation can help in reducing waste of resources, whether that's packaging waste, product waste or footprint. Utilizing automation can increase manufacturing capability which decreases errors while shrinking the footprint the customer needs. This results in less material waste and a reduction in energy consumed in the process.

Investing time, money and resources in sustainability initiatives feels like a big undertaking but it’s made up of small actions taken together to build something bigger. Start with a small issue and work up from there. The sustainability journey is not about finding a quick solution, it's about identifying, step by step, incremental improvements that your company can make that moves you in the right direction. 

For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/building-a-sustainable-high-tech-company/

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction

01:16 – Where should companies begin their sustainability journey?

03:38 – How do you determine what is important to your company’s sustainability journey?

07:40 – Different perspectives through sustainability objectives

08:45 – Example of return on investments

10:22 – Working with your partners

14:17 – One step at a time

16:33 – How long does it usually take to see a return on investment?

17:40 – What areas have short-term return on investments?

22:40 – It all starts with people

23:54 – What is the unifying thread for all sustainability activities

27:37 – Final thoughts

28:42 – Closing

Join our season 2 host, Simon Drexler, as he discusses with special guest, D'Arcy Oldfield.

Listen to the podcast on the following platforms:

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- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/influencing-the-next-generation/id1703651289?i=1000627121282

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftI72qkDv7c&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=15 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Automation is several different components, technologies, processes and people coming together to create something unique. That's why it's so heavily reliant on an ecosystem with various experts. With it being so reliant on that large ecosystem, it is important to know what to do to grow that ecosystem and build up the next generation.

Building the next generation not only provides value to the future of automation, but also provides value to those currently in the field. Working with the next generation brings new perspective, room for growth and more resources for the company to draw from. Investing in the future generation is also investing in the company and its current workforce.

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:20 – What can we do to build up the next generation?

09:11 – Building the future builds current and future teams

11:41 – Teaching the next generation

13:00 – Co-op students

16:29 – Influence of STEM professionals

20:53 – Choosing the right organization

24:50 – Closing thoughts

25:35 – Closing

Today's automation world is changing and some of the traditional factors that have driven custom automation are not the same ones driving the future of automation. Factors including shorter lead times and continuously evolving products are highlighting how the traditional approach to automation is limiting the potential automation can have.

These changes have led towards a lean approach to manufacturing, with Kaizen is one of the key tools utilized. Kaizen has a continuous improvement mindset, that drives process improvements, helps evolve different areas of a business and drives team members towards a common goal.

Listen to the podcast on the following platforms: 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:04 - Introduction

01:31 - Partnerships in the Industrial Automation segment

05:29 - One company, one goal - approach

09:09 - Joint kaizen events best practices

27:34 - Final thoughts

29:17 - Closing 

Join our season 2 host, Simon Drexler, as he discusses with special guest, Steve Emery.

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Supply chain is an integral part of any manufacturing business and needs to be considered when planning an automation project. Thinking about the objectives of your operation and how output and processes will change will help you identify where supply chain will be impacted. How supply chains operate has been changed by the implementation of automation technology. Incorporating new technologies into your manufacturing process can automate the supply chain process and connect it to IT systems. This provides more stability, less room for errors and a more efficient, cost-effective supply chain.

Identifying suppliers that fit into strategic growth plans is an important part of the automation implementation process. While some suppliers will be able to grow with your business, others may no longer suit your needs and new ones that fit your future business model will need to be considered.

Technology can be utilized to drive improved process with key supply partners. The use of automation technology provides more data from the operational and supply chain side which helps businesses effectively manage the supply chain. Sharing this data with suppliers is also valuable and will allow them to support your supply chain better.

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:39 – Why is it a mistake to not consider supply chain in your automation project

04:43 – Key changes for incorporating new technologies

08:01 – Do suppliers change once the implementation of automation or technology happens

11:53 – How should you look at supply chain differently once automation is implemented

13:39 – Does automation change what makes a good supplier?

14:30 – Example of suppliers growing and changing with their partner

15:33 – Sophistication in supply chain and automation

16:46 – How can you leverage existing supply chain to be more effective?

21:00 – Driving change in your organization

21:36 – Does process, data, automation help with general processing and administration of supply chain?

24:04 – What types of information should you commute with key suppliers?

27:05 - Closing thoughts

27:49 – Closing 

When looking to start automation for the first time or looking at levelling up the amount of automation in your operation, the first thing to look at is ROI. Does it make sense for your business financially? For small or mid-sized businesses looking to start their automation journey or scale up, the biggest barrier is cost. Assembly automation is highly customized and costly. Are there areas of your assembly that can utilize a standardized platform? Starting with conveyance as your primary platform can help with standardization. When you standardize one piece of technology, your understanding increases and can help speed up the adoption of automation in your organization.

The most impactful choice you make when designing a system is the foundation of the assembly process. Conveyance is the first step in the design of any system as it brings the product through the assembly process and can easily be built upon. Starting with conveyance gives you a better understanding of the process and helps build a better automation system with stronger performance.

Building familiarity and understanding of the process has become easier in recent years. Hardware emulation and simulation tools are on the rise. Industry 4.0 made way for the concept of the digital twin. The digital twin enables engineers to conceptualize and simulate processes and makes implementing continuous improvements and optimizing processes easier.

The idea that automation is only for big corporations has started to change. Standardization is key to opening the door for more businesses to start their automation journey. Starting with conveyance will allow your business to begin the automation process and leave room to scale up.

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction

02:56 – Where should someone start when wanting to get automation into their business

05:23 – What area should a business narrow in on for automation?

09:18 – Does using standardization speed up the design phase of automation?

12:07 – Is the foundation of automation conveyance?

14:22 – Toolsets to help build familiarity with material flow

15:57 – Digital Twin and simulations

21:56 – ROI on implementation of technology

24:16 – Discussing with key stakeholders

25:30 – Final thoughts

27:52 – Closing 

In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

When you talk about identifying the type of automation needed for a business, the future of your automation depends on what stage you are at currently in your automation journey. What phase are you on? Where do you want to go, are there any configurable or customizable needs? What is your end goal and what machine and accomplish all your requirements in the most economical way? All these questions will configure what your automation looks like in your business.

Before jumping into a customized or commercially available automation solution, it is important to understand the requirements, stakes, technical requirements, building requires as a foundation to what you can do, and then from there explore the solutions on the market that are standardized before looking at custom making a machine. There is always a level of customization for each process, however, the extent of the customization costs time and money. Explore the standardized solutions on the market first and see how well those examples suit the needs of your business.

The solution to your automation needs does not always have to be custom and is not always fully automated. There are semi-automated, fully automated, and then custom solutions that are available and can be implemented based on your current circumstances and requirements.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:03 – Identifying automation needs

02:35 – How to narrow down what you need in automation

03:49 – Top standard equipment in automation

05:28 – Collaborative robots as a standard technology

07:58 – Combining the best automation approach to fit your automation needs

08:46 – How do you determine if you should go with manual, semi-automated, fully automated, and/or a custom solution?

11:20 – Guidance for someone who is trying to decide if they need automation or not

16:26 – Needs vs wants in implementing technology

20:11 – Final thoughts

21:15 – Closing 

In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

What makes a good automation partner? When you are looking for a good automation partner, it’s important to look for someone who will listen your needs, solve customer problems in a unique way, provide data about performance claims.

The beginning stages of working with or even looking for automation partners are key. You want to look for a partner that will look for ways to actively help your business. This includes looking into ROI or return of investments, looking for the lowest costing and best solution the most economical way. A good partner will be able to provide examples from previous machines and leverage the knowledge from these projects. With automation experience brings new learning and unique ideas that leverage new technologies to solve more problems in unique ways.

Right from the beginning concepting stage, a good partner will go over the requirements to get them right and get you heading to the right direction. Look at all the probable ways to achieve your goal and help you pick the right ones. There is more than one way to solve any automation problem with any combination of solutions and resources, the correct automation partner will help you navigate those solutions with your best interest in mind.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:13 – Why do people stay in the automation industry?

02:40 – What makes a good automation partner?

04:00 – Experience and industry relevant knowledge

05:19 – What questions should you as a potential automation partner?

07:17 – How to kick off an automation project right

10:45 – How does a good partner tackle risk – Risk Assessment Heat Map

13:11 – What does a good automation partner do once the machine is at the customer site?

16:19 – Automation trend line

18:10 – Good questions to ask automation partners

19:50 – Creating a good requirements document

23:16 – Validation of automation

24:40 – Guidance for starting automation

25:47 – What are you looking for in a good automation partner?

26:25 – Summary of what most need from an automation partner

27:39 – Closing 

In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

How do you define success? Before you start automating, think about what you are trying to achieve. What are you trying to have this system do? This typically involved high MOEE systems or reduced floorspace and best delivery. Then after the machine is built how do you keep that success going after the machines is ramping up? All of these are key points to think about on your automation journey.

There also case specific elements that are a factor in implementing success that need to be considered. Maintenance staff, level of comfort with mechanical cams as well as company location will all effect the type of automation you should implement. When it comes to designing the automation, you must think about the setup, identifying the gaps in either knowledge or capability to set yourself up on the right path to continue the success automation brings.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

00:53 – How to get started

02:38 – Organizational capability

03:00 – Best practices for successful projects

07:35 – Leveraging previous projects

10:00 – Proof of Principles

12:08 – Increasing processing speeds

13:50 – Goals for successful automation projects

16:02 – Flexibility

18:04 – Starting with the end in mind

19:57 – Final Thoughts

21:18 – Closing 

When it comes to the resources for automation you will need the product details, how the products delivered and what the process to assemble the products. The second step would involve a business case. The important thing to keep in mind is to have a clear end goal for what you are trying to accomplish. Identify what your needs and wants are for the design. Automation requires a specific product plan that includes an in-depth design for automation. When you are looking at the product with the goal to automate the product, also think about that parts that are unique. There is always a unique element to automation. There are two levels of uniqueness. The first level of a unique part would include parts that are commercially available. The second level of uniqueness is parts that require custom design.

It is important to start the conversations about the components of automation and the assembly line as soon as possible. Start thinking about your products and what components are involved in making it. Start the conversations early with automation experts to hear more about what resources are required to start your journey.

In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:18 – What resources are required for automation?

02:15 – How to determine if your product is right for automation

04:05 – What does repeatable manufacturing mean?

05:00 – Custom automation

08:15 – When is it most effective to start discussing resources needed?

09:15 – The team needed for implementing automation

13:40 – Automation story

15:17 – Alignment of resources

17:59 – Starting at the beginning of technology implementation

21:28 – How to avoid time crunch on an automation project

23:00 – Where to learn best practices

25:58 – Project uniqueness

27:02 – Recommendations for education decision makers within your organization

29:18 – Closing 

In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Which task is suitable for automated processes? Automation can be implemented to fix many problems. One major benefit to automation is that is removes unsafe working conditions such as repetitive movement. Automation can also help the elimination of heavy load work which is a benefit to health and safety as well as a benefit to the acceleration of the work and productivity. With the elimination of excess time which was consumed with human error comes a higher quality output as automation eliminated human error, reduces labor costs, and becomes easier to record the productivity and quality of the product being manufactured. Tune in to this week’s podcast to hear more about the discussion on that can be automated and what the benefits of the automation are for your business.

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Timestamps:

00:05 – Introduction

01:20 – Where do I start when evaluating if automation is right for me?

04:30 – Example of implementing automation and impact of automation

10:00 – Skillset required

10:52 – Complexity driving the need for automation

13:30 – Trends leading to automation

16:37 – Benefits of data in an automation system

18:42 – Data and traceability helps scaling

21:47 – Starting the automation process?

24:03 – Closing 

In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Which task is suitable for an automated process? Typically, labor shortages and the standardization of a process are the main reasons, however, there are many more to consider. In this episode of our Enabling Automation podcast join us as we talk with Jeremy Patten as he gives us insights on implementing automation in the food and beverage market. In relation to the food and beverage markets, the top two reasons for automation are first, finding solutions for the labor shortage, as well as finding a way to reduce waste and giveaways of the food product.

In this episode, we also discuss how automation in the food space changes due to many factors such as climate change. A changing climate leads to food products having different consistencies. The changing constancies leads to a need to adapt the automation to maintain the waste reduction.

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Timestamps

00:05 – Introduction

01:09 – Food and beverage industry is earlier in automation journey

02:03 – Where do you start with a customer to understand where to start with automation?

03:18 – Quality expectations in the food and beverage industry

04:40 – How do you handle products that have natural variability?

7:45 – What are the primary drivers to ROIC

09:57 - Industry 4.0

13:36 - Critical up-time and product seasonality

14:56 – Advice for those how are hesitating about implementing automation

16:52 – Closing 

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

There are many factors to consider when you start your automation journey. In this episode, industry expert Blair de Verteuil and Simon Drexler talk about what to know before you start implementing automation. Two of the biggest pieces of advice to keep in mind before you start is don’t be intimidated by the automation and understand the problem you are trying to solve.

What is your reason for implementing automation? Automation can help reduce costs, improve quality, increase productivity, increase product quality, and it can assist in regulatory issues. You can also implement automation to because you have an interest in it. Having a clear goal in mind when you are starting to look at automation is also something that will help you be able to reach your goal effectively. While using an automated system, it is also easier to see statistics and measure outputs in real time.

Look at some of the big industries with spectacular scales of automation. It is important to know that they started somewhere. When you introduce the initial piece of automation into your business, it is easy to scale up and add on from there. Before you start, reach out to other companies that have introduced automation into their business. Also reach out to industry experts to talk about the projects and get an idea about the kinds of projects that they have worked on before.

Timestamps

00:04 – Introduction

01:35 – What advice would you give to someone looking to begin their journey in automation

12:31 – Can you populate automation systems and then use people to move items?

13:30 – Getting started with vision systems

16:22 – Resources required are needed for implementing automation

20:13 – Does the advice change when you’re expanding your automation?

22:22 – Does speed make an automation project more sophisticated?

26:10 – Closing 

How well do you know your process? When thinking about what you can automate, you must think about the process of the automation. Is the product itself designed for automation? What steps can you pull out from your process to automate? It is important to have a roadmap to automation. Having a roadmap can help you know your process as well as, what aspects of your product you need to change to help you in the long run.

Doing a process once is different from doing it millions of times. The journey you take to get it to that repeatable process is important. The number one thing a customer must think about is the design of their product. Having a product that is not designed for automated assembly can increase the cost and make the process more complex. Ensure you know your product when thinking about automating your process. Understanding the product and design and having a clear plan to what you want to accomplish is key.

In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

1:40 – What can be automated today?

4:41 – Guidance for those moving from manual process to evaluating what can be automated

8:26 – Would you recommend engaging early on with automation providers and/or in-house experts?

11:46 – Are there challenges in the automation industry around flexibility and adaptability?

16:28 – What guidance can be given to those starting their automation project, do they need the overall approach to automation or is it done in smaller modular chunks?

22:43 – Closing thoughts

26:04 – Conclusion 

What are the steps of the automation journey? When thinking about automation and your automation journey, it is important to keep your long term goals in mind. Where you want to end up and where you are today could be a big jump. Keeping a vision of the end goal in mind will guide the business process forward. Does it make sense to build the automation piece by piece and scale up your business? The key is to keep in mind that the plan can change. Work on your plan, refine your plan, but keep it in line with where the direction of your organization is heading and how you can meet the demand of the market with the automation tool in the most effective and efficient way.

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

02:38 – How do you get started on your automation journey?

07:44 – When do you start to engage an automation partner?

12:08 – Best approach for defining equipment requirements and processes

15:35 – What happens when you’re not able to define your process?

21:06 – How do I plan for growth and implement new technology/automation and build that into the metrics that I’m choosing?

23:18 – Ryan’s closing thought

24:40 – Conclusion

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There are several myths that exist in the manufacturing world around industrial automation and how we progress and implement technology into our manufacturing processes. We're going to talk about debunking some of those automation myths. There are five major myths we will be discussing. They are: automation is replacing factory jobs, automation is too expensive to implement, automation is not scalable, my business is too small to automate, automation won't work with a legacy factory or in my current process.

Anything can be done if there is a desire to get it done as well as finding the right partner. With automation, you can add value to jobs, create new jobs with new specialization. New technologies and demand requirements have created a need for automation as it utilizes production and increase productivity. Automation is all about staying competitive in the market. There are jobs that people don't want to do anymore or jobs that are not safe for people to do. That is where automation steps in. We can give those types of jobs to the machine and therefore create better jobs for people as a new skillset is required. With a new skillset comes new skilled trades that install, design, and build the equipment and support the machines for its entire lifetime.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:49 – Myth 1: Automation is going to replace factory jobs

09:34 – Myth 2: Automation is too expensive to implement

14:00 – Myth 3: Automation is not scalable

20:49 – Myth 4: My business is too small to automate, automation is meant for large organizations

26:15 – Myth 5: Automation won’t work with a legacy factory or in my current process

29:53 – Conclusion

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Why now is the time to get started in automation? There are many benefits of automation in manufacturing including the availability of technology, increased product quality, improvement in supply chain and it provides opportunities for new talent and skillsets.

Circumstances like the global pandemic’s impact on supply chain, are triggering us to think about processes and reshoring. Finding talent has been a growing concern for companies due to the aging of the population and not being able to find the right people, as the younger generation becomes more focused on specialized career paths. With technology continuing to advance and automation providers becoming more experienced, the benefits of automation in manufacturing continue to outweigh the reasons not to.

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In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

02:27 – Why is now the time to automate?

03:33 – What drivers are you seeing that are increasing the number of people looking for automation?

05:30 – is it getting more straightforward to apply technology to process gaps?

06:53 – Utilizing data to justify the return on investment.

08:31 – Common type of assessment outcomes from data.

10:52 – Is the accessibility of simulations increasing the implementation of automation?

13:38 – Digital Twin

15:14 – Accessibility of technology is now more straightforward, is this increasing automation applications to projects that historically was not automated?

16:38 – Efficiency

21:43 – Improving existing systems

23:34 – What happens when you apply bad technology to a bad process?

24:05 – Frank closing remarks

25:33 – Conclusion

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