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PSA Biztech episodes

  • Jake Hall - AI, Humanoid Robots, and Collaborative Applications

    In this episode of the PSA BizTech Podcast we will be discussing the “business and technology” behind

    Jake Hall the “Manufacturing Millennial”!

    For our listeners that may not know Jake; he is an advocate for automation, the skilled trades and the
    future workforce. He has over 100,000 Followers on LinkedIn, he ignites conversations about the latest
    in automation and technology to excite the current and future workforce on innovation.

    He’s an avid Cubs fan, loves BBQ and enjoys watching rocket launches in FL!


    During our discussion Jake provides insights on technology topics like AI, Humanoid Robots; as well as
    the recent changes to the ISO standards for “Collaborative Applications”, rather than Collaborative
    Robots.

    He was also very passionate about the Skilled Trades and the need for parents and advisers to advocate
    for manufacturing and skilled trades to our future workforce.

    For our listeners in NorthEast PA and the surrounding area, Jake will be making a guest speaking
    appearance at the NEPIRC Manufacturing Day Event on October 3, 2025 at the Mohegan Sun in Wilkes
    Barre, PA. Additional information for the event can be found at https://nepirc.com/mfgday/

    Jake Hall can directly on his LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrhall/ and be sure to Ring

    the Bell or you can reach out to him directly at [email protected]

    29 min
  • Jane Heffner of Teradyne Robotics

    In this episode we take a deep dive into the business and technology behind a global leader in Collaborative Robots and Autonomous Guided Vehicles with Jane Heffner, Vice President of Global Sales at Teradyne Robotics. 

    As VP of Global Sales, Jane oversees the commercial strategy for Universal Robots and MiR in the Americas, driving market expansion and customer success. One common theme throughout Jane Heffner’s career is her passion for learning and helping others learn and grow as well! She is a passionate leader who believes that strong partnerships are at the heart of strategic growth.

    Teradyne Robotics is a global leader in advanced automation solutions, comprised of two world class Robotics companies, Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR). Each of which empowers businesses of all sizes to enhance operational efficiency by integrating the power of machines with human talent; enabling companies to optimize manufacturing processes that leads to improved product quality, increased productivity, while greatly improving worker safety.

    Jane shared a very innovative success story with us from Canvas, a construction company that has developed a UR collaborative robot system to tackle the arduous task of drywall finishing. Check it out! https://www.universal-robots.com/case-stories/canvas/

    To learn more about Teradyne Robotics please visit their website at https://www.teradyne.com/robotics/. And be sure to follow Jane Heffner and Teradyne Robotics on their respective LinkedIn pages.

    40 min
  • Cory Raizor of Shunk USA

    In this episode of the PSA BizTech Podcast we will be discussing the business and technology behind innovative clamping, gripping and workholding devices with @Cory Raizor, Business Development Mgr of Schunk USA, a trusted OEM partner to PSA Systems.  

    Cory is an advocate for robotics and automated manufacturing, he helps raise awareness to the benefits and necessities of automation in US manufacturing. His goal to empower manufacturers to begin their automation journey and assist in connecting them with partners to help solve their unique challenges.

    @Schunk is a leading global manufacturer of a wide variety of standard and custom components that when assembled and integrated, deliver high quality, reliable gripping and/or work holding solutions that seamlessly integrate with robotic handling, assembly, machine loading or material removal systems.

    Schunk USA will be exhibited at @Automate at Huntington Place - Detroit, MI.

     

    To learn more about Schunk, please visit their website at www.schunk.com and follow them on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/schunkintecusa

     

    Also be sure to follow Cory linkedin.com/in/coryraizor or feel free to email him at [email protected]

    38 min
  • Dan Farrar – Power Pack Conveyor

    In the episode of the PSA Biztech Podcast Marty

    Wolff and I discuss the business and technology behind PowerPack
    Conveyor Company with their owner/CEO Dan Farrar.


    For over 90 years, Power Pack has been engineering & manufacturing
    custom industrial conveyor & pallet handling solutions. Dan talks about
    his vision for the business and how important quality partnerships with
    systems integrators like @psa systems is to achieving that vision!


    To learn more about Power Pack Conveyor Company, you can visit their
    website at www.power-packconveyor.com and check out their
    YouTube page Power Pack Conveyor Company

    .

    Please follow and connect with Dan on LinkedIn.

    42 min
  • RealBotics with Chris Quick

    In this episode of the PSA BizTech Podcast we will be discussing the “business and

    technology” behind Intelligent Monitoring, Automation & Robotic Solutions with
    @Chris Quick Founder and CEO of @RealBotics


    Chris is also an engineer, author, mechatronics professor and a former
    automation engineer at Alcoa (now Arconic) based in Pittsburgh, PA where
    I had the distinct pleasure of first meeting and collaborating with him while I
    was employed at ABB Robotics.


    RealBotics develops real-time web-based technology for tele-operation and
    control of robotic equipment and devices. They specialize in industrial
    automation consulting and the remote control and remote troubleshooting
    of robot processes and installations.


    As mentioned, Chris is also an author. His newly released book, Robotic
    Safety System – An Applied Approach, reboots the conversation about all
    technologies relating to robot safety. It covers key features of industry
    standards, relevant government regulations, hardware devices, physical
    safeguards, and vendor-specific software implementations, including
    @FANUC America #DualCheckSafety, @ABB Robotics #SafeMove and
    more.

    Click on the book’s title above to access it on Amazon.com!

    To learn more about RealBotics, please visit their website at
    www.realbotics.com and follow and connect with Chris on his LinkedIn
    page https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-quick-realbotics/

    41 min
  • Moses West - Founder and CEO of AWG Contracting & Managing Director at the Moses West Foundation

    In this episode of the PSA BizTech Podcast we’ll be discussing the “business and technology”

    behind an innovative way to extract drinking water from the very air we breathe called
    Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG)! AWG uses advanced filtration, sterilization, and
    reverse osmosis, allowing the atmospheric water generator to transform humidity in the air
    into clean drinking water. This innovation has the potential to alleviate water scarcity in
    communities worldwide, providing access to safe water without chemicals.

    The developer of this amazing technology is Moses West, the founder and CEO of AWG

    Contracting and Managing Director at the Moses West Foundation. He is a retired Army
    Veteran and member of the 75th Ranger Regiment class of 14-81.

    On 11/8/24, Moses was honored as the recipient of the prestigious Phoenix Award at the

    inaugural Valure Ventures Summit in Atlanta, GA – City Hall! Moses is also a member of the
    Veteran’s Hall of Fame. Congratulations Moses!!

    To learn more about Atmospheric Water Generation from AWG Contracting and the Moses

    West Foundation you can visit their websites at www.awgcontractingus.com and
    https://moseswestfoundation.org/

    Be sure follow them on LinkedIn for amazing content!

    Moses West linkedin.com/in/moses-west-79b285179

    Moses West Foundation

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/moseswestfoundation/posts/?feedView=all

    To help move Moses’ Mission forward, please consider donating to the Moses West

    Foundation to be sure clean, fresh water is available anywhere it’s needed in America!!

    @Michael McHale @Moses West @Ken Okrepkie @psa systems

    #cleandrinkingwater #waterfromair #atmosphericwatergeneration #redcross

    28 min
  • Max Falcone- Vice President of Sales PushCorp

    In this episode of the PSA BizTech Podcast I am joined by @maximilliano falcone, one of the

    Vice President of Sales @PushCorp and we will be discussing the “business and technology”
    behind an easier way to program industrial robots for a variety of material removal and
    finishing processes.


    Max has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Masters of Science in
    Product Development from the University of Detroit-Mercy; where he also resides on the
    advisory board for the School of Mechanical Engineering. He also holds (2) patents, one for
    welding and one for robotic guidance!


    PushCorp is a leading manufacturer of robotic material removal end-of-arm tooling. For over
    25 years their products have helped customers automate applications that were once
    considered impossible to do with a robot. PushCorp's force compliant tools gives a robot a
    “human” touch and we’ll explore this in more detail during today’s discussion.

    To learn more about PushCorp you can visit their website at www.pushcorp.com and be sure

    follow both PushCorp and Maximilliano Falcone on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/maximiliano-
    falcone-9bb54744

     

    #robotics #automation #material removal #servospindle #activecompliance

    #passivecompliance #grinding

    37 min
  • Lackawanna College’s Robotics & Technology Program Update!

    In this episode of the PSA BizTech Podcast we are joined by @Robin Crane of @Lackawanna College.

    Well…it’s been a year and a half since Lackawanna College launched their Robotics &  Integrated Technology Program, so we decided to catch up with Rob Crane to get an update on the program.

    Lackawanna College’s mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live and their Robotics and Integrated Technologies Program is doing just that!

    To learn more about Lackawanna College and the Robotics & Technology Program at CTI, you can visit their website at www.lackawanna.edu or Robin Crane at [email protected]

    Podcast video on YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JNm8SVnryU

    37 min
  • Andrew Brown - Skilled Trade Advocate

    In this episode of the PSA BizTech Podcast we are joined by @Andrew Brown a founding

    member of the @Skilled Trades Advisory Council (STAC), Trade School Supporter, a podcaster
    in his own right and the President of an online eCommerce Tool Supply Company called
    @ToolFetch; providing companies direct access to plumbing, electrical, construction, and
    welding tools & equipment delivered direct to the jobsite!


    The needs are real as our skilled tradesmen/women are aging out of the workforce at an
    alarming rate! Welders are in high demand, CNC operators are in high demand, plumbers,
    electricians, mechanics…the list goes on.


    Andrew’s passion is to unite the skill trades community and inspire our youth to consider
    related careers in the professional skilled trades. We must change the negative stigmas and
    ideologies surrounding the Skilled Trades industry. The future of manufacturing, construction
    services and our infrastructure depend on it!


    I urge you to listen to this podcast and follow Andrew Brown and subscribe to the following:

    • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brown-b1736a5/
  • Podcast - https://www.andrewbrown.net/podcast
  • The Trades Movement – https://www.andrewbrown.net/join-the-movement Join the
    • movement!
  • Toolfetch - www.toolfetch.com for all of your construction jobsite needs


    • #manufacturing #skilledtrades #construction #carpentry #plumbing #welding #HVAC
    #CNCOperator #dieselmechanic #automechanic #autobodytech #masonry #painting

    36 min
  • Christelle Keefer- Global Business Development Manager for Education at ABB Robotics

    In this episode of the PSA BizTech Podcast we are joined by Christelle Keefer, the Global

    Business Development Manager for Education at ABB Robotics.


    Christelle was recently named one of the 10 Women Shaping the Future of Robotics in 2024
    by the International Federation of Robotics. She also serves on the Robotics Technology
    Strategy Board for A3 and mentors robotics clubs, using her expertise to advance educational
    initiatives worldwide. Christelle and her team at ABB Robotics are helping to bridge the skills
    gap with new Robotics & Automation training facilities, partnerships and training packages.
    She shared a special “success story” with us about @Wheeling High School that you don’t
    want to miss! She has been collaborating with two amazing teachers there, @Tom Steinbach
    and @Michael Geist.


    Christelle explained that “the school started their manufacturing curriculum in 2008, which
    now includes CNC machining, welding, tooling design, 3D printing, laser cutting, and robotics.
    With nearly 350 students, some as young as age 14, participate in robotics courses annually.
    Wheeling High School chooses to use ABB’s curriculum materials & certification programs
    because they are adaptable and flexible.”


    She goes on to say, ”At Automate this past May, the students at wheeling High designed and
    showcased their amazing ABB DJ robot with lights, music and playing a keyboard. They did
    such an amazing job, the teachers and students were invited to showcase even more of their
    projects at @IMTS in Chicago this September 9-14. If attending the show, be sure to visit their
    booth #121544 in the Student Summit section. One demo will be of their DJ robot, and the
    other will showcase the ABB GoFa cobot. I’ll leave the details of the GoFa demo as a
    surprise—come see for yourself what the students have created.”
     
    Here is a recent article ABB wrote on Wheeling H.S.:
    https://www.acteonline.org/blog/2024/08/20/wheeling-robots-robotics/


    Please follow Christelle on LinkedIn for more information and updates:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/christellekeefer/


    Learn more about ABB Robotics in Education at: www.abb.com/robots and search under
    Education tab.

    35 min

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PSA is a privately owned national engineering and custom manufacturing firm founded in 1985, with two locations in Pennsylvania. We are experienced engineering system integrators, providing services…