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.
Automation & Robotics
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
Ken Rusk, author of Blue Collar Cash, gives us some great insights into the opportunities in blue collar careers. The skilled trades lead to a life of entrepreneurship, comfort, peace and freedom.
Work With Your Hands & Build the Life You Want – Ken Rusk Episode Details »
NASA Space Shuttle Astronaut Dr. Don Thomas shares about his journey to becoming an astronaut, his four missions to space, and what the future of space exploration could look like.
The Journey to 1,000 Hours in Space – NASA Astronaut Dr. Don Thomas Episode Details »
What’s the impact on a student’s career trajectory when they earn industry-recognized credentials? Matt Giani’s new study reveals all the data on IRCs in high school.
Matt Rendall, CEO of Clearpath Robotics, shares how their brand of industrial AMRs – OTTO Motors – is transforming material handling, bringing new levels of efficiency to the workforce, and enabling shop floor workers to have more meaningful, complex work experiences.
Autonomous Mobile Robots in the Workforce – Clearpath Robotics CEO Matt Rendall Episode Details »
Sequoya Borgman discusses strategies for business owners to help raise their company’s value – including professionalizing the business, investing in automation, and having a workforce development plan.
In episode two of our two-part series with Automation Alley Executive Director and CEO Tom Kelly, we get into some of these initiatives that deploy cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, blockchain, artificial intelligence and more.
3D Printing, Blockchain and Industry 4.0 Startups – Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly Episode Details »
Tom Kelly, Executive Director and CEO of Automation Alley, shares his insights into the current state of Industry 4.0 in the U.S., what manufacturers can be doing to embrace digital transformation, and the role of collaboration in these efforts
Industry 4.0 Readiness in the U.S. – Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly Episode Details »
Dan Mantz, CEO of the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation shares how competition engages students in STEM and inspires them toward high-demand, high-tech careers in robotics, automation, Industry 4.0, engineering & more!
How Competition Inspires Next-Gen STEM Leaders Episode Details »
Aerospace is an evolving and growing industry, and the career and training opportunities for aerospace technicians are limitless! Hear from Steve Kane, Executive Director of SpaceTEC.
The Sky’s the Limit for Aerospace Technicians Episode Details »
A fascinating conversation about on-road and off-road self-driving car research being done at Texas A&M with Srikanth Saripalli. Listen now!
On Road vs. Off Road Self-Driving Car Research Episode Details »
Damen Provost, Managing Director of the U-M Robotics Institute to talks about the exciting field of robotics in Michigan.
Turning Students Into Full Stack Roboticists Episode Details »
Listen as Matt Kirchner shares 11 ways artificial intelligence will transform manufacturing, and what employers should do about it.
11 Predictions: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Manufacturing Episode Details »
Our world is becoming more automated, and we need a workforce trained to program and operate industrial robots, cobots, CNC machines and controls. FANUC America CEO Mike Cicco talks all about the future of automation in industry and education.
Mike Cicco: Why Schools Should Teach Industrial Robotics & Automation Episode Details »
Cummins is a global leader in advanced power generation technology and in the deployment of Industry 4.0. VP Peter Anderson talks with us…
Electrification, Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 Episode Details »
Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, discusses Rockwell’s investment in emerging industrial technologies, developing workforce training programs and building education partnerships.
Blake Moret: Leading the Smart Manufacturing Revolution Episode Details »
Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation talks about smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and the workforce of the future.
FANUC CEO Mike Cicco shares exclusive insights into robotics and automation technology for schools and the future workforce.
Why Schools Should Teach Industrial Robotics & Automation Episode Details »















