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Dec. 12, 2024

Collaborative Innovation, AI, & Cultural Dynamics w/ Dylan DuFresne

How can the collaboration between AI and cultural understanding create optimal performance in projects? Join us with Solutions Architect, Dylan DuFresne , as we navigate the complex landscape of digital transformation, sheddi...

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Nov. 27, 2024

Boiler Technologies, Training, & Empowerment w/Eric Johnson

Dive into the world of boiler technologies, the growing role of automation, and the power of training and development. Join us with, Eric Johnson , CEO of Boilearn, as we enthusiastically tackle the pivotal topic of training ...

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Nov. 21, 2024

Essential Leadership Skills & Community w/Alicia Lomas

What are the essential skills for a leader to create a supportive work culture? With retic and humor, our conversation with Alicia Lomas uncovers the nuances of leadership, exploring invaluable lesson on emotional regulation,...

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Nov. 14, 2024

From Passion to Purpose, Navigating Through Career Changes & Growth w…

What if passion, resilience, and community could lead you to unexpected heights in a career? Join us along with Alex Pool from Masked Owl Technologies as we discuss how achievements, setbacks, fervor, and maintaining strong i...

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Nov. 7, 2024

Unlocking Industrial Efficiency: Insights on Compressed Air Systems w…

Discover how optimizing often-overlooked compressed air systems can revolutionize industrial efficiency. Nikki, Ali, Courtney, and Senior Compressed Air Technician, Rob Michael , share practical wisdom on avoiding design mist...

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Oct. 31, 2024

Gender Dynamics, Mentorship, and Innovation w/ Christine Lee and Mara…

Challenging existing norms and community are the keys to navigating the ever-evolving realm of industrial automation Join us in addressing the changing landscape of remote work, the intricate gender dynamics, and the urgent d...

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Oct. 22, 2024

Attending Industry Events Increases Professional Growth, w/ Brandon P…

Attending industry events are crucial in extending your professional network and growing professionally. Join us with Brandon Peters , CEO of Shockwave Automation, as we highlight how short, focused sessions and face-to-face ...

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Oct. 17, 2024

Connecting Through Content Creation, Cultural Exchange, & Personal Gr…

Balancing work, life, and personal growth with cultural experiences and collaborative mindsets. Join us for a hearty conversation with Jakob Sagatowski , Software Engineer & CEO Sagatowski, involving traditions and career tra...

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Oct. 10, 2024

Exploring Cybersecurity in Industrial Automation w/ Michael Grollmus

Cybersecurity has become one of the fastest-growing fields, offering a wealth of job opportunities. Join us as we discuss the challenges and advancements in cybersecurity in industrial automation with Michael Grollmus , CEO o...

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Oct. 3, 2024

Insights on Effective Social Media in the Industrial Sector with Susa…

If you know us ladies, you know we love to network, both in-person and online, especially through social media. Join us, as we delve into the wonders and the transformations of social media with Susan Wilson from Inductive A...

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Sept. 26, 2024

Modernizing Dairy Farming with Automation ft. Vinny Endres

Nikki & Ali, sit down with Vinny Endres, owner of Bitmasked Automation & a trailblazer in dairy farm automation. Vinny shares his journey from growing up on a dairy farm to becoming a diesel mechanic, then discovering his pas...

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Sept. 19, 2024

Building a Visionary Business in Automation with Erick Collins

What happens when a young troublemaker with a love for computers and cars finds himself at the forefront of the robotics and machine vision industries? Nikki and Courtney chat with Erick Collins, owner of Rockport Integration...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Bridging Innovation and Culture with Casey from HARTING (Automate 202…

Join the Automation Ladies as they chat with Casey Spitz, the VP of Development and Innovation at HARTING. She takes us through setting up product development teams in the US, all things connectors, and customer engagement st...

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Aug. 15, 2024

Trends that are Reshaping Manufacturing Automation with Luis at Sieme…

In this second "minisode" from the floor of Automate 2024, Nikki and Ali sit down with Ed Garstkiewicz , Senior Industry Segment Manager at HARTING , and Luis Narvaez , Automation & Marketing Specialist at Siemens . We unpack...

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Aug. 8, 2024

Flexible Navigation with Srna at OTTO and Ed from HARTING (Automate 2…

Send us a Text Message. In this first "minisode" from Automate, Nikki and Ali sit down with Srna Okukua , Head of Marketing at OTTO by Rockwell Automation , and Edmund Garstkiewicz , Senior Industry Segment Manager at HARTIN...

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