A candid, behind-the-scenes conversation with FANUC America CEO Mike Cicco about his own career journey and why FANUC is now investing so much into the next generation of automation talent.
Automation & Robotics
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is transforming manufacturing with breakthroughs in 3D printing, smart technologies, bio-based materials, and cutting-edge workforce programs that are shaping the future of American innovation
Swiss machining combines creativity and precision in ways that redefine manufacturing. Discover how machinists craft complex parts and why technical education must adapt to prepare the next generation for this high-demand field.
Beyond the Buzz: The Real State of Artificial Intelligence, and 9 Insights To Move Us Forward Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From boardrooms to classrooms, AI is making waves—but what do organizational leaders really think of artificial intelligence? In this episode,
Learn how AI and automation are reshaping technical education and empowering the future workforce. Craig McAtee shares insights on industry partnerships, technician training, and the essential human skills amplified by emerging tech.
Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens, reveals how AI, digital twins, and glocal innovation are transforming manufacturing, creating exciting opportunities, and driving continuous industrial change toward a more sustainable, tech-driven future
Discover how AI empowers manufacturers to predict equipment failures, enhance productivity, and leverage existing data for quick ROI. Learn practical strategies to transform your operations with minimal investment and effort.
Discover how data and advanced technology are revolutionizing welding. Learn the secrets to attracting top talent and building a strong, future-ready company culture in the evolving welding industry.
Hear the results of a workforce shortage study and the strategies John Deere has launched to create a new workforce pipeline.
The American Dream: The Remarkable Story of Allen-Bradley and Its Legacy Today Richard W. Graber, President and CEO of The Bradley Foundation Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join us on a journey through history, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of the American Dream! The Allen-Bradley brand is a
It’s a hot topic…but generative AI is here to stay. Learn how to leverage artificial intelligence in instructional design to make learning better.
Virtual Incision’s miniature robots are revolutionizing robotic surgery…recently completing a surgical mission in space! Hear about the innovations in technology and the future of telesurgery.
AI-powered robots are today’s “digital worker.” Discover how artificial intelligence is totally changing automation, with Ariyan Kabir of GrayMatter Robotics.
What’s keeping the U.S. from adopting smart manufacturing? For one thing: outdated data models. If we can standardize how we gather & process data, then we can democratize smart manufacturing for companies all over the country.
What is 3D scanning? How does it work? Discover this incredible technology and it’s surprisingly wide range of applications in this episode with Creaform’s President, Fanny Truchon.
What if you could supercharge your small to midsize job shop with the power of automation? That’s what The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) was all about, bringing together experts in automation to help SMBs take actionable steps on their digital transformation journey. Now, you’re getting all the best insights from TASC compiled into one podcast episode!
Groundbreaking Automation Leadership Degree is a Fast Track to Industry 4.0 Chancellor Katherine Frank and Dr. David Ding, UW-Stout Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ever wonder what it would look like to truly disrupt the university model, to create a degree program so innovative, so accessible, so flexible,
A “STEM-Powered Enterprise” with 100,000 engineers in its employ, the U.S. Department of Defense is on the cutting-edge of tech innovation in the world. DUSD Dr. David Honey gives us a unique glimpse into this work and how STEM education can pave the way to a career at the DOD.
Robot Integration: Taking Automation to the Next Level Robby Komljenovic, Chairman and CEO of Acieta Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Resources Learn more about Acieta: www.acieta.com Connect with Acieta: LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram What our listeners are saying The #1 podcast in TechEdThis
The workforce is moving too fast for traditional tech ed to keep up. Disruptors like Jan Moore are flipping the model to create relevant training programs that deliver highly-targeted learning quickly, are backed by third party credentials, and benefit the learner and employer.
Gather AI has fully autonomous drones flying around warehouses, using smart sensors & camera systems to gather data on racks and pallets of inventory, communicating that data in real-time with the warehouse management system and keeping a live, accurate log of the entire warehouse’s inventory.
There’s a whole subset of our economy that you’ve never heard of, making products vital to your everyday life. The Titanium Economy is a major driver of the U.S. economy, providing jobs, products and well-being like you wouldn’t believe.
AI is already here; now it’s time for higher education to embrace it. Dr. Rich Barnhouse has strategies for how to teach AI, how to use it to improve teachers’ and students’ lives, and how to meet the biggest needs of employers.
Digital transformation isn’t just for the Fortune 500 companies. In fact, getting started is easier and less expensive, with a more rapid ROI, than most SMBs realize. Anthony Murphy joins us to talk about some simple strategies for small-and-midsize manufacturers who want to get started with their digital transformation efforts.
Sh1ft is taking technology design for the gig economy and using it to transform the frontline labor market, making HR and employee experience better.
SME’s Chief Workforce Development Officer Jeannine Kunz joins us for an episode jam-packed with insights on the talent crisis in manufacturing, critical challenges facing employers, and all the tools and resources being developed for workforce development in smart manufacturing.
You’ve seen Spot the Robot Dog on YouTube and in Superbowl commercials. Now we’re talking with an expert from Boston Dynamics about how this emerging field of legged robotics is bringing Industry 4.0 to life for users.
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Andrew Ellis is Vice President of Rockwell’s Global Portfolio Engineering division, and he has firsthand insight into how the digital industrial world is evolving, and along with it, the way customers seek solutions and the kinds of skills required by the digital workforce.
FANUC is the global leader in industrial robotics and CNC controls. FANUC America President & CEO Mike Cicco shares the latest trends in the industry, including technology innovation, R&D sneak peaks, and how we’re training next-gen automation experts.
Senator Todd Young, U.S. Senator for Indiana, joins us to talk about the CHIPS and Science Act and how it will impact semiconductor manufacturing and research around emerging technologies in the United States