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Podcasts
Scaling Automation and Servant Leadership at Acieta – Craig Ulrich – Shift & Thrive
What does it take to lead massive business transformations in automation and robotics? On this episode of Shift and Thrive, Natalie sits down with Craig Ulrich, CEO of Acieta and a veteran leader in industrial automation with more than 30 years of experience. From scaling warehouse automation from a few million to $80M in revenue to guiding major transformations at companies like Amazon and General Motors, Craig has seen firsthand what it takes to succeed in high-stakes industries.Key Takeaways:
- When expanding into a new market, rely on data over gut instinct. Research trends and customer needs to build credibility and position your business for growth.
- Don’t be afraid to enter industries where you lack direct experience. Hire the right people and prove yourself through small wins that build trust over time.
- Embrace servant leadership by putting your team’s success before your own. When your people thrive, the organization thrives.
- Face challenges head-on rather than avoiding them. Tackling the hardest problems early creates momentum and builds confidence.
- Use AI to eliminate repetitive work and accelerate innovation. Even small steps in adoption can improve efficiency and free your team to focus on higher-value tasks.
- Focus on doing your best work every day instead of chasing titles. Promotions and opportunities will naturally follow consistent excellence.
Quote of the Show:
- “As a leader, you can experience fear, but that doesn't mean you can avoid it–you’ll still need to go and fix whatever “it” is. You certainly want to understand all the pitfalls and then go and build plans for all the different scenarios that could happen.”
Transforming Manufacturing – Craig Ulrich on AI, Digital Twins and OEE
Newly appointed CEO, Craig Ulrich, joins Sam Hoff to share insights from his distinguished career including prominent roles at JR Automation, Amazon, General Motors, and more. Together, they discuss the , including significant advancements in modern vision systems, and the growing need for connectivity to effectively use valuable They also cover the continuous improvement mindset required for optimizing a . Additionally, Craig and Sam discuss the software-based technology tools they believe will transform the future of the manufacturing industry, including artificial intelligence-based data analysis tools, the value of investment into , and the tremendous time and cost savings achieved through the use of virtual commissioning .
Automate the jobs you hate with Nick Cowell and Tyler Pulliam on weld.com
Beau visited Acieta during Fabtech to talk about the types of things we are bringing to the world of automation. First, Nick Cowell talks about the types of training Acieta offers to ensure our customers get the most out of their robots and cobots. Second, Tyler Pulliam discusses automating the jobs that employees hate so they can focus on learning new skills and welding. Check it out!
How to get started on automation right now
We've been excited to share this episode for a while...and now it's LIVE! 🎙️ What if you could supercharge your 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!
Hear four conversations with four technology experts who share strategies for automation 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚.
Streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google on The TechEd Podcast.🎧 Link in comments.
⭐️ Our all-start guest lineup includes...
▪️Jerry Perez - FANUC America Corporation
▪️Andra Keay - Silicon Valley Robotics | AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology
▪️Fabian Schmahl - Bold Promises Delivered LLC
▪️Steve Alexander - Acieta LLC
Big thanks to the team at Gardner Business Media, Inc., Modern Machine Shop and Production Machining for a fantastic TASC event: Brent M. Donaldson, Bryce Ellis, Allison Kline Miller, Jacquie Webb, Elizabeth Kasson
Robot Integration: Taking Automation to the Next Level
Matt Kirchner, with the Tech Podcast, interviewed Robby Komljenovic during Automate and discussed all things robotics!
Economic conditions, the importance of automation, and a lifetime of manufacturing
Season 9 Episode 2 of The Gunn Show is packed full of insight! Check out the latest podcast from The Gunn Show with Tony Gunn 🎤 and Robert Komljenovic focused on manufacturing, the economy and automation. A must-listen for anyone in the industry!
Robots: Your Key to Employee Retention
SME interviewed Mike Harris, VP of Operations, Acieta. It’s common knowledge that robots help manufacturers be more efficient and competitive, but robots also provide big benefits to people. When robots take over the dull, repetitive and exhausting work, people report higher job satisfaction and better health. In some ways, this turns on its head the standard wisdom that robots are a threat to workers.
In-Depth On Custom Automation
SME interviewed at FABTECH Greg Morehouse. He is the Executive Vice President for operations, Acieta, a leading RIA certified and FANUC Authorized System Integrator. This podcast describes how Acieta defines custom automation and how one should approach the task of engaging an integrator like Acieta in procuring an automation system, whether your shop has three people or 300.
Is now the time to get a cobot?
In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses collaborative robots, or cobots, with Steve Apel. Steve is a Regional Automation Manager for Acieta. In this role, he helps solve customer challenges through the adoption of new robotic automation technologies.
Automation And Robotic Welding With Acieta’s John Burg
In this podcast:
- The greatest challenges for manufacturing in the United States today
- What steps can manufacturers take to deal with the labor shortage and retain good employees
- The trends that you are seeing in automated welding.
- Today's robotic automation includes tools that help get a consistently good part. Are they too complex for a company with no robotic experience?
- Can robots do all of our welding
- Are systems getting bigger and more complex, or are they getting leaner and decentralized?
- What does success look like in automation systems design and build?
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