Novarc Podcast

Welcome to another episode of SparkTalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry.

In this special episode our CEO Soroush Karimzadeh sits down with a true leader in the robotics space, Stuart Shepherd. He is the founder/CEO of Shepherd Solutions (an automation business consulting firm). Stu's career spans more than 40 years in automation, including roles at General Motors, FANUC Robotics, KUKA Robotics, Güdel AG, and Universal Robots.

In this conversation Stu and Soroush discuss:

• The current state and trends in robotics
• How the US and Canada compare to other countries in terms of advancement
• How to make manufacturing cool again for young people
• The need for welding automation
• The Impact of AI in welding in the next 5 years
• How automation will impact the workforce

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Welcome to another episode of SparkTalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry.

This is a special Shop Talk format of the the show where Ringo Gonzalez, Director of Welding Innovations at Novarc Technologies and Matt Yarmuch, President of MattCo Engineering Solutions sit down in the shop after work hours over some beers. This wide ranging conversation is all about welding. If you are a shop or welding enthusiast this episode is for you. They go over the following topics:

• Core fundamentals of welding technology
• Paying homage to old welding machines
• How to embrace the past in the age of automation
• Ringo's experience Novarc where customers that have had success embraced technology
• Welding Safety
• Shop culture and resistance to change, does automation take people's jobs? What welding jobs will look like in the future
• Negative image of welding is shifting - The future of welding is here

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Welcome to another episode of Sparktalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry.

Today our guest is Brad Walsh. Brad is the Senior Account Executive for Novarc Technologies in the Australia and New Zealand region.

In this conversation, we take a deep dive into the Australian market.

We talk about how the Aussie market differs from other major markets in the world, new emerging industries and how manufacturing and fabrication companies are staying ahead of the curve to stay competitive

Welcome to SparkTalk, where we will share insights, tips, and news on robotic welding, AI, and prefabrication.

This is a very special episode, a conversation between David Gagnon, VP of Strategy and Sales Operations at Mitsubishi HC Capital, Arash Nejad Chief Revenue Officer at Novarc Technologies, and Haley Grewal Chief Financial Officer at Novarc Technologies.

Think of this as a crash course in financing for manufacturing and fabrication. These gentlemen get into the details regarding how to grow your business while measuring the risk vs reward with financing. They break down capital expenditure (CapEx) and operations expenses (OpEx) and how they relate to funding everything within the shop including machinery.

If you are looking for short-term or long-term wins for your business you will find this episode very educational.

Welcome to SparkTalk, where we will share insights, tips, and news on robotic welding, AI, and prefabrication. In this conversation, we welcome Jake Hall. Jake Hall is an influencer in the manufacturing space. He's recognized as a LinkedIn Top Manufacturing Voice and has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to automation and skilled trades in manufacturing and industrial sectors. This episode is about emerging technology in manufacturing and the positive impact automation has on businesses, workers, and the industry as a whole.

Welcome to SparkTalk, where we will share insights, tips, and news on robotic welding, AI, and prefabrication. In this conversation, we welcome Todd Scheerer, Welding Technologist at Novarc Technologies. This episode is all about the welder. We take a deep dive into welder safety, welding skills and attributes, and entering the workforce with the emergence of technology. If you want to take a look at what the modern-day and future welder looks like, you don't want to miss out on this conversation.

Welcome to SparkTalk, where we will share insights, tips and news on robotic welding, AI and prefabrication. This is a very special episode, originally recorded as a webinar. In this Fireside Chat we welcome Corey Hagerty, Shop Foreman at Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors. This episode is all about unlocking fabrication success inside and outside the shop. Inside the shop, we go over topics like shop workflow, people, and processes. And, outside the shop we discuss, emerging within competitive markets and technology adoption. We also discuss how Corey is utilizing the Spool Welding Robot and how this piece of technology has transformed his operations.

Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and Prefabrication on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Steve Whitmer, VDC Manager, at ACCO Engineered Systems. We get into the details and discuss how mechanical engineering and construction companies use software to ensure largescale projects run smoothly.

Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and Prefabrication on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Joel Armstrong, Product Manager, Spool Welding Robot at Novarc Technologies. Joel has over 20 years of experience in the welding and fabrication industry as a Fabrication Supervisor, Welding Engineer, Project Manager, and Sales Engineer. In this episode we discus the 4 critical steps to improving a shop's workflow and how to optimize the welding process. Enjoy the episode!

Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Peter Yap, VP of Software for Novarc Technologies. Peter has over two decades of experience in software and artificial intelligence across multiple industries. He has built and managed multiple software teams globally on high profile multi-million dollar projects. In this episode we go over how software development has advanced in the world of welding and the impact it will have on manufacturing, welding and the fabrication industry in the future.