Join us as Ed Mehr, Co-founder of Machine Labs, explains how he’s building the "software-defined factory." We dive into how robotic-powered automation and strategic partnerships are enabling manufacturers to switch product lines instantly and future-proof hardware production.

Discover how Machine Labs is transforming manufacturing with flexible, robotic-powered factories that can switch products instantly. In this episode, Ed Mehr shares insights on software-defined factories, advanced automation, and strategic partnerships shaping the future of hardware production.

Learn more at: https://machinalabs.ai/

Show timeline

0:30 - Gene Demaitre recaps Autonomation World 2026

9:43 - News of the week

26:27 - Ed Mehr, co-founder and CEO of Machina Labs

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