Welcome to the Factory of the Future podcast, hosted by Michelle Segrest!

Frank Banham is the aftermarket sales manager at Flottweg Separation Technology. He is also a retired professional hockey player! But for this podcast we focus on his expertise in aftermarket services. We explore the future of the aftermarket, as well as identify the differences between pirate service centers and OEM service centers. We explore why aftermarket matters and discuss the importance of maintenance as part of the aftermarket focus.

Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at [email protected]

She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future.

Resources and Links:

Factory of the Future Podcast

Manufacturing Trends

Pump Aftermarket – Equipment Repair & Refurbishment

Build the Factory of the Future

Bionics Drive Factory Automation

The Future of IIoT

Augmented Reality

Robotics

Modern Manufacturing Book Series

If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at [email protected].

Music: Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust www.epidemicsound.com