In this episode of industrial edge,  Lacey Chandler and Aaron Black are at the 2024 Almond Board Conference, where they discuss factory automation and packaging solutions. From Aaron’s journey from a submariner to a packaging expert, to the impact of automation on small businesses, this episode dives deep into the future of the industry.

00:00 Introduction 
00:18 Attendance at the Conference
00:24 Brief Banter and Conference Highlights
00:47 Getting to Know Aaron Black
00:55 Aaron’s Career Journey
05:08 Challenges & Success in Packaging
06:42 Helping Businesses Grow with Automation
08:32 Addressing Automation Myths
17:23 Industry Trends and Future
13:41 Finding Aaron and PFM
17:38 Running a Turnkey Solution