Since 2008, veteran reporter Michelle Segrest has been touring manufacturing facilities worldwide and reporting about them for major industry trade publications. Each one has made a memorable impression. As she continues to experience the most remarkable innovations and highly sophisticated robotics and automation in action, she sees the evolution of modern manufacturing. 

Whether it’s top-brand, big-budget manufacturing with complex machines communicating with other machines, or simple tried-and-true, old-school, low-budget manufacturing, there is always something to be learned from an inside walk through the plant floor. 

After touring more than 75 facilities representing dozens of industries in 12 countries on three continents, Michelle is still fascinated each time she has the privilege to see modern manufacturing up close. She shares these stories so that other factories can benefit from those who continue to experiment and discover new ways to improve efficiency, reliability, and plant operations. Of course, it’s also just fun to see how things are made. 

In 2019, Michelle released a three-volume book series that shares in detail some of her favorite facility experiences about seeing modern manufacturing up close and personal. This weekly podcast, which launches in January 2021, explores these innovations and examines what the FACTORY OF THE FUTURE will look like. You will learn about new ways manufacturers are using drone technology to fly through plants—monitoring and analyzing big data. You will learn how pilot plants remove the risk from huge expansions and new projects, saving money and enhancing facility performance. You will also learn about how augmented reality and virtual reality can reinvent the manufacturing experience. 

Through insightful and engaging conversations with industry champions and manufacturing giants, learn how the industrial internet of things and Industry 4.0 is building the true Factory of the Future. 

About Michelle Segrest 

https://www.navigatecontent.com/our-team

Modern Manufacturing Book Series 

https://www.navigatecontent.com/books-manufacturing-processes

Deep Tunnel Super Pumps in London’s Lee Tunnel 

https://www.navigatecontent.com/super-pumps/

Paris Sewer Pumps—Evolution of the World’s Most Famous Sewer 

https://www.navigatecontent.com/blog/paris-sewer-pump-station

Michelle Segrest—Reporting on the Industry Blog 

https://www.navigatecontent.com/blog

For opportunities to join this conversation and feature your manufacturing facility on a future episode of this Factory of the Future Podcast, contact me at [email protected]