Look back on the changes and challenges of the past two years. Learn what opportunities exist for automating in new ways, automating for the first time and increasing resiliency when manufacturing computers and communication devices, sensors, automotive components, tools and more.

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In the second installment of this two-part series breaking down Assembly’s annual Capital Spending Survey, Assembly Chief Editor John Sprovieri shares what equipment manufacturers are buying, which technologies are up out and which technologies might experience a slide. (Buy the full survey at www.ClearSeasResearch.com.)

Assembly Chief Editor John Sprovieri shares his expectations for the coming year, including which industries will drive growth as well as why manufacturers will purchase new equipment, in the first of this two-part series breaking down Assembly’s annual Capital Spending Survey. (Buy the full survey at www.ClearSeasResearch.com.)

Schneider Electric continues to innovate and be a leader in the industry as it drives forward towards sustainability with its Lexington, Kentucky location being recognized as a lighthouse facility. Innovation leader at Schneider Electric Mike Labhart talks about that accomplishment and what it takes to achieve such an award. He also details what other companies should consider as they look towards driving sustainability in their own factories.

Bhushan Joshi- Head of Sustainability for Ericsson North America breaks down how it designed its Lewisville Texas Smart Factory to be innovative and groundbreaking from the very start. Utilizing measures such as Solar, Augmented Realty, Ice Cooling System and more have lead it to be awarded as a Lighthouse Facility.

Ethan Karp, President and CEO of Magnet has devised a “Blueprint For Manufacturing” and shares how anyone can use it as a roadmap to success. The conversation goes in depth on how to implement the steps and how you can download the blueprint right now! A must listen for companies that are looking ahead at how to build a better workforce, futureproof the industry and more!

MIT Professional Education has begun a new Professional Certificate Program in Industry 4.0. The Director of Digital Plus and Global Programs Clara Piloto sits down with Assembly Audible to break down the details of the course including what you can expect to take away, as well as time and financial investment. A must listen for those interested in moving towards the digital age and Industry 4.0

3D Systems Chief Technology Officer Dr. David Leigh, PhD joins the show to talk about additive manufacturing and 3D printing. He covers some of the biggest breakthroughs in the last 30 years including medical use, space travel and even Iron Man. But what about the future? We dive right in to where the industry is heading and what to expect.

With The Assembly Show just around the corner October 26th through the 28th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont Illinois, we visited with some of speakers on this edition of Assembly Audible. Vice President Brian Buscher of Jervis B. Webb talks with us about how they are gearing up for the event. We also get a quick visit from the Vice President of Schunk, Tom Reek on what they are looking forward to at the show. Watch for the complete video interviews in the Take 2 video series soon.

Brian Kramer, Underwriting Officer for Manufacturing and Wholesale at The Hartford Financial Services Group stops in to the show to discuss how important and cost effective it is to be proactive about worker safety. We discuss the benefits of getting a Risk Assessment and what some of the typical findings are. You will also learn how easy it is to get the process started and how other companies have been successful in its implementation.