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

Enjoy the episode.