Brian Romano with The Arthur G. Russell Company
Industrial Talk is onsite at MD&M West and talking to Brian Romano, Director of Technology Development at Arthur G. Russell about “Automation Solutions”.
Brian Romano from Arthur G. Russell discussed the company’s focus on custom-designed automation, particularly for the medical device industry. Romano highlighted the importance of nimble solutions due to rapid market changes and technological advancements. He emphasized the need for continuous learning and training within the workforce, mentioning initiatives like a mini MBA and augmented reality glasses for remote support. Romano also noted the significant skills gap in automation, with only 16,000 graduates annually against 60,000 job openings. He stressed the importance of staying ahead in technology to maintain U.S. manufacturing leadership.
Massimiliano “Max” Moruzzi with Xaba, Inc.
Industrial Talk is talking to Massimiliano “Max” Moruzzi, CEO at Xaba, Inc. about “xCognition – Brining brains to your bots”.
Massimiliano “Max” Moruzzi, founder of Xaba, discussed his company’s innovative approach to industrial automation through physics AI. Xaba’s technology, xCognition, emulates a human brain’s perception, deep side, and core layers to create a synthetic brain for machines. This allows for dynamic, time-series data analysis, unlike traditional AI which relies on static data. Max emphasized the importance of physics AI in advancing industries like quantum computing and energy efficiency. He highlighted a project where temperature variations significantly impacted material properties, underscoring the need for adaptive AI. Max also shared his background in aerospace and automotive engineering, linking his expertise to Xaba’s mission.
Alex Mecl with Realhand
Industrial Talk is onsite at MD&M West and talking to Alex Mecl, Co-Founder Real Hand, Inc. about “Next level automation with hand dexterity”.
The conversation features Scott MacKenzie from the Industrial Talk podcast discussing the MDNM West event with Alex Mecl, CMO and co-founder of Real Hand. Real Hand offers robotic hands with human-like dexterity to solve the final 10% of automation tasks that require human interaction. They can mimic up to 21 degrees of freedom (DOF) and incorporate pressure and tactile sensors. A use case involves sorting plastic bags, which can be learned by the robotic hand in 3-6 months. The company aims to enhance physical intelligence in robots, potentially revolutionizing fields like sign language translation. Listeners are encouraged to connect with Alex Meckel on LinkedIn.
John Derzy and Michael Lipcsik with Hirata
Industrial Talk is onsite at MD&M West and talking to John Derzy and Michael Lipcsik with Hirata Corporation about “Manufacturing efficiency solutions”.
The conversation features Scott Mackenzie from the Industrial Talk podcast, discussing the MD&M West event with John Derzy and Michael Lipcsik from Hirata. John celebrates his 50th year in the industry and highlights Hirata’s 50-year history, starting with handcarts and evolving into a company specializing in automation and robotic solutions. Michael shares his background in manufacturing and automated testing. They discuss Hirata’s diverse clientele, including automotive, electronics, and medical devices, and their focus on long-term customer relationships. Hirata’s expertise in automation and predictive maintenance is emphasized, along with their integration of robots and systems for efficient manufacturing.
Yasmin Cofan with PAL Robotics
Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Yasmin Cofan, Marketing Specialist at PAL Robotics about “How robotics are deployed to improve efficiency and address the mundane”.
Scott MacKenzie interviews Yasmin Cofan from PAL Robotics at the IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona. Yasmin, originally from Brazil, has been with Pal for two years and is based in Barcelona. Pal Robotics, celebrating its 20th anniversary, designs and manufactures robots in Barcelona, with offices in France and Italy. They have three business units: intra logistics, mobile interaction, and select. Their retail solution, Stockbot, uses RFID technology to count and track stock, and can be deployed in one day. Pal Robotics employs around 100 people and is growing rapidly. Yasmin emphasizes the company’s commitment to enhancing human life through robotics.