ASSEMBLY Audible

One glance at LeanDNA in the news shows they know their stuff. Under the leadership of longtime industry veteran Richard Lebovitz, LeanDNA helps supply chain professionals optimize inventory, reduce shortage, and deliver on time. See, for example, the impressive case study Johnson Controls and LeanDNA Build Digital Thread. Don't miss this insightful conversation with a longtime industry leader.Sponsored By:

Panasonic announced the AccuPulse QP Series in July, the newest innovation to its mechanical tool portfolio. Listen as we catch up with Aziz Lokhandwala, Senior Product Manager for assembly tools at Panasonic Eco Systems North America, to learn more about the new tool series and what Panasonic is planning for the ASSEMBLY Show. 

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In June 2023, Parliament approved new rules for the design, production, and waste management of all types of batteries sold in the EU. The manufacturing industry faces sweeping changes in how batteries are manufactured and recycled. We're joined by keen problem solver Anthony Murphy, the Vice President and Head of Product Management for the Application group at Plex, by Rockwell Automation. Anthony is responsible for Plex's core customer-facing products, such as ERP, MES, and QMS. Listen in as Anthony explains how the battery regulation will impact manufacturing and how to prepare for a future that will likely include tighter regulations.

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Numbers reveal a significant increase in the number of lawsuits being filed against organizations utilizing PFAS in their products. According to the AI-powered 24/7 monitoring service, EventWatchAI by Resilinc, there have been nearly 50 alert notifications, including lawsuits, fines, and environmental hazards related to PFAS, in just the past six months. The issue raises questions about the future of supply chains and the need for viable alternatives as even 3M announced its exit from PFAS manufacturing. Listen to learn more.

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Welcome to the future. Welcome to Deloitte's Smart Factory in Wichita, Kansas. We're getting a firsthand account of the factory by speaking with Tim Gaus, Deloitte's principal and smart manufacturing business leader. The Smart Factory in Wichita is where a world-renowned team of solution providers, technology innovators, academic researchers, and futurists have joined forces to showcase the incredible power of innovative factory technologies.Sponsored by:

Is Machina Labs on your radar? If you use sheet metal in your products, it should be. Machina Labs has developed a ground-breaking process that can produce large, complex sheet metal parts—without expensive dies—in less than a week. Listen to learn how the company uses AI-driven robots to form sheet metal. Attending the ASSEMBLY Show in October? Check out the conference session “Dieless Forming of Sheet Metal With Robots” with Machina Labs CEO and co-founder Edward Mehr.Sponsored by:

Introducing The ASSEMBLY Show 2023 keynote speaker Roger Koenigsknecht, Vice President of North American Connection Systems, Lear Corp. During this conversation, Roger tells us about his background, work, and expert approach. Listen in for a preview of Roger's keynote at the ASSEMBLY Show, where he will examine how drilling down to collect and share unbiased data can position manufacturing companies and their workers for future success.

CerebrumX is a SaaS company using artificial intelligence to deliver data insights. Find out how connected vehicles are changing areas like automotive and insurance businesses. Join our host as we discuss congruencies between insurance and manufacturing with the Co-founder and COO of CerebrumX, Sumit Chauhan.

Resilinc's notification system, EventWatch, provides information tailored to its user's needs. The program translates data from 100 languages, delivering relevant notifications of potential supply chain disruptions to its customers, allowing manufacturers to take action or create a plan before a problem. We are joined by Bindiya Vakil, CEO and Co-founder of Resilinc, to learn about how EventWatch is helping detect supply chain disruptions with AI.

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Join us for a fascinating conversation about the Toyota Production System (TPS), according to subject matter expert and author of The Toyota Economic System: How Leaders Create True Prosperity Through Financial Congruency, Dignity of Work, and Environmental Stewardship, Olivier Larue. Jot down your follow-up questions and join us for Olivier's ASSEMBLY webinar in October. Sponsored By: