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Manufacturing Matters

The Manufacturing Matters podcast aims to get to the heart of automation technology and how it plays into the growing manufacturing industry. Join us for insights and interviews discussing trends, innovations, and advanced automation technologies, such as robotics, machine vision, AI, and much more. Follow our social channels here: http://linktr.ee/m_mp

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Episode 136 - Arne Leinse, CEO of LioniX International

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2026/04/10

In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, host Dan McCarthy of TECH B2B Marketing sits down with Arne Leinse, CEO of LioniX International, to explore the manufacturing realities behind photonic integrated circuits (PICs) — one of the most technically demanding frontiers in semiconductor manufacturing. As CEO of a module supplier built around silicon nitride waveguide technology, Leinse highlights the challenges that make PICs so difficult to produce at scale, from the need for sub-nano...

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Episode 135 - Clint Bundy, Managing Director at The...

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2026/04/03

In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, host Winn Hardin sits down with Clint Bundy, managing director of the Bundy Group, to pull back the curtain on the world of mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising within the industrial automation sector. As the manufacturing industry faces a "graying" C-suite and shifting economic forecasts, Bundy provides a masterclass on how business owners can navigate these high-stakes transitions. Support the show

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Episode 134 - Paul Osterhaus, Managing Partner at QOC...

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2026/03/26

Manufacturers are generating more data than ever — from machines on the production floor to purchasing, inventory, and finance. Yet many companies still struggle to turn that data into clear answers to the questions that matter most: Are we profitable on a given job? Do we have the capacity to take on more work? Where are bottlenecks slowing us down? In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Winn Hardin and Aaron Hand talk with Paul Osterhaus, managing partner at QOC Innovations, ...

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Episode 133 - Geoff Dawson, Director of Sales at FANUC

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2026/03/19

“Technologies like AI, cobots, and digital twins are making automation more accessible and making the deployment of robots more agile and much faster. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to engage with a robot.” In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll is joined by Geoff Dawson, Director of Sales at FANUC, to discuss the different technologies shaping the future of automation and manufacturing. The conversation touches on how innovations in ...

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Episode 132 - Jim Anderson, Senior Business...

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2026/03/12

“If we can simulate 70% of a system before it ever hits the factory floor, that reduces time and cost for automation deployment.” Advances in machine vision, AI-enabled software, and simulation technologies continue to reshape the way companies in manufacturing and warehousing design, deploy, and benefit from automation systems. In this episode of the Manufacturing Matters podcast, TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll is joined by Jim Anderson, senior business development manager for 2D a...

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Episode 131 - Stu Shepherd, President of Shepherd...

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2026/03/04

“We’re at a perfect storm, finally, of being able to see automation really grow again.” Automation is more approachable than ever before, with more experts in the field — even for very specific applications — available to help walk you through the process of understanding whether certain applications can or should be automated. If you don’t have much experience, start simple and take a crawl, walk, run approach to implementation. Work with your supplier or integrator to set clear expe...

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Episode 130 – Bryan Powrozek, Partner at Wipfli

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2026/02/26

“When it comes to the monumental new tax law changes, every company should understand what this means for them. Are there provisions like the R&D tax credit, depreciation for qualified production property or the opportunity zones that your company could take advantage of? If you haven’t heard from your adviser, reach out and ask.” In this episode of the Manufacturing Matters podcast, TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll is joined by Bryan Powrozek, partner at Wipfli, to discuss the m...

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Episode 129 – Alex Shikany, Executive Vice President,...

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2026/02/19

“After a year defined by uncertainty — largely from tariffs — automation companies should be entering 2026 with renewed confidence and optimism.” Uncertainty in 2025 created headwinds, but as the tariff hangover lifts and companies begin adapting to challenges, 2026 is expected to be a year of momentum and growth, according to Association for Advancing Automation (A3) executive vice president Alex Shikany. Growth in automation was among several topics discussed on this special episode ...

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Episode 128 – Vision Panel Discussion at 2026 A3...

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2026/02/12

“What I’m most excited about right now is what’s new in machine vision. ... This combination of new sensors, advanced processing, and sophisticated algorithms will unlock new spaces for vision.” While robots and AI may steal some of the spotlight from other technologies in industrial automation, machine vision technologies are being used more than ever before, providing eyes for the machines and actionable data for businesses across all industries. In this special episode of the...

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Episode 127 - AI Panel Discussion at 2026 A3 Business...

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2026/02/06

“If AI is overhyped, automation is completely underhyped. As automation advances and becomes more precise and durable and solves new challenges, AI is augmenting these systems by adding flexibility and autonomy.” While we’ve not quite moved past the hype curve, AI technology today is quickly reshaping how factories and warehouses operate. In this special episode of the Manufacturing Matters podcast, TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll is joined by Melonee Wise, chief product officer of ...

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Episode 126 – Robotics Panel Discussion at 2026 A3...

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2026/01/30

“The whole dialogue has shifted from what can it do to when it will and how do we scale it?” Humanoid robotics technology is slowly but surely moving into real-world deployment. The excitement behind humanoids is just one of several hot topics in robotics discussed on this special episode of the Manufacturing Matters podcast. In this episode, TECH B2B Marketing’s Jimmy Carroll sits down with a powerhouse panel of robotics and technology leaders to unpack what’s actually happening ...

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Episode 125 - Vaidy Raghavan, Chief Product and...

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2026/01/22

The world has seen its fair share of supply chain challenges for several years now. Where historically supply chain management has been all too reactive, artificial intelligence (AI) is enabling a more proactive approach. “AI’s role in supply chain resilience is really about turning uncertainty into intelligence,” says Vaidy Raghavan, chief product and technology officer for Xometry. Providing an on-demand manufacturing marketplace that connects businesses with vetted production ...

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Episode 124 - Saurabh Chandra, Founder & CEO of Ati...

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2026/01/15

Inspired by self-driving cars, Ati Motors’ autonomous mobile robots not only break free of the magnetic tape of older-generation AGVs but also break free of the straight lines and predictable grids of warehouse work. Combining tires and suspensions that can handle mechanical challenges with 3D lidar, high-precision mapping, and artificial intelligence to provide autonomy, these AMRs are venturing into real-world manufacturing environments. They’re dealing with challenging curves, uneven floor...

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Episode 123 - Hany Fouda, Senior Vice President of...

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2026/01/08

Discover how decoupling hardware and software is revolutionizing all industries, including manufacturing, and how powerful digital twin technology and AI are playing their parts. Live from the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit, Hany Fouda, Schneider’s senior vice president of process automation, explains the shift toward automated processes, which is driving efficiency and predictability in continuous and hybrid manufacturing. But more than improving machines, the focus on sustainable and ...

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Episode 122 - Greg Magdanz, Vice President of OEM and...

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2025/12/18

Dive into the cutting edge of manufacturing with Greg Magdanz, VP of OEM and robotics at Schneider Electric. In a discussion recorded live at the Innovation Summit, Magdanz reveals how the convergence of IT and operational technology is fueling the next industrial revolution. Discover how digital twin software can save OEMs time and money by enabling program design and prototyping before a single physical build. Learn about Schneider’s open platform approach, which future-proofs factories fo...

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Episode 121 – Agustin Lopez Diaz, North American...

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2025/12/11

Learn how even small companies can strengthen supply chains through analytics and automation in this talk with Agustin Lopez Diaz, Schneider Electric’s North American supply chain officer. Lopez Diaz illustrates this point by discussing Schneider’s $100 million–plus plan to reshore production in the U.S. The project includes the company’s new Nebraska facility, which uses sustainable water sources for production, resulting in several national awards for sustainability. Listen to his advice fo...

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Episode 120 – Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the...

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2025/12/04

“AI will be disruptive, but our job, not only as manufacturers but also policymakers, is to make sure that that disruption is good for society, it’s good for our country, it’s good for promoting our values.” For hundreds of years, emerging technologies — from the automated loom to the PC — have elicited fears or doubts from naysayers. Today, AI is a lightning rod for discussions both within manufacturing and beyond, but the fact is that AI is already enhancing our ability to be more ef...

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Episode 119 – Ozgur Tohumcu, General Manager for...

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2025/11/21

“We were talking about AI assistants a year ago. Now we are deploying advanced AI agents on the factory floor, and that shift is transforming how manufacturers approach automation, data, and solving some of their biggest challenges.” In this episode of the Manufacturing Matters podcast, Ozgur Tohumcu, General Manager for Automotive and Manufacturing at Amazon Web Services (AWS), joins TECH B2B Marketing’s Winn Hardin and Jimmy Carroll to discuss how AI (agentic AI in particular), cloud ...

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Episode 118 – Wolfgang Sauder, Senior Distinguished...

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2025/11/13

When you walk into a data center and see thousands of cables connecting endless rows of servers, you're only viewing the tip of the bandwidth iceberg. The real bandwidth revolution is happening inside the semiconductor chip packages driving those connections. Wolfgang Sauder, Senior Distinguished Engineer at Marvell Technology, takes us deeper into the world of advanced semiconductor packaging, where the future of AI and data processing is being built on ever higher density chip connect...

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Episode 117 – Debra Phillips from NEMA and Tom Lawton...

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2025/10/17

In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, podcast host Winn Hardin speaks with Debra Phillips from NEMA and Tom Lawton of TESCO Metering about the impacts of tariffs on American markets. Winn’s guests share how both large and small enterprises are dealing with new complexities and supply chain management issues that started during the pandemic and continue during new tariff negotiations between global markets. They also discuss a number of efforts, including NEMA’s new Make It American progra...

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