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Today we chat with Craig Zoberis of Fusion OEM; a contract manufacturer of light industrial equipment for OEMs and certified systems integrator for Universal Robots. Craig brought a collaborative robot into his shop after struggling with the skills gap in the manufacturing world. Since doing so he has also created a robot integration company focusing on Job Shops.  If you've ever wondered how robots could help your shop in the future, you will learn a lot from Craig!

Today we chat with Craig Zoberis of Fusion OEM; a contract manufacturer of light industrial equipment for OEMs and certified systems integrator for Universal Robots. Craig brought a collaborative robot into his shop after struggling with the skills gap in the manufacturing world. Since doing so he has also created a robot integration company focusing on Job Shops.  If you've ever wondered how robots could help your shop in the future, you will learn a lot from Craig!

Episode 44: Automating the Future with Craig Zoberis of Fusion OEM

Cobotics are a current hot topic in the Metal Working Nation. Innovation within the AI spectrum is opening new doors and possibilities for manufacturing leaders who are willing to embrace change. Guest speaker, Craig Zoberis, shares his “Aha!” moment when he realized cobots could help him create a more efficient and life-giving environment to his team. His passion for innovation and the power of the cobotic ecosystem led him to create his own cobotics production line - empowering the Metal Working Nation to perform at their absolute best.  Connect with us:www.MakingChips.com/contact Enabling your team’s greatest potential by eliminating menial tasks Growing up working at his father’s manufacturing business, Craig entered the industry as a college graduate with a wealth of knowledge and familiarity. Starting his own business focused on assembly, he eventually recognized the need for in-house machinery. Wanting maximum control of his own schedule as well as his team’s, Craig began researching the impact that cobots can have on improving efficiency and helping to close the skills gap. Encouraged by his team to pursue a future in cobotics, he began implementing them into his workforce. The impact was so powerful that Craig and his team at Fusion OEM were inspired to create their own line of cobotics.  Collaborative robots - cobots - are designed to operate around people and often with people. Not only can they help you eliminate the menial tasks that take up your team’s valuable and limited time, but they can also help keep integration and employee turnover costs low. Cobots are easily taught by those working in their space. There is no need for a cobotics consultant to train it in every new function. Using cobots to fulfill repetitive and menial work frees up your team to focus on areas of work that require their expertise - allowing them to grow in their knowledge and application instead of being bogged down by time-consuming tasks.  Eliminating the dull, dirty, and dangerous  Craig explains that knowing where and how to utilize cobots can be overwhelming to those who are first installing them. He encourages listeners to focus on the jobs on the shop floor that are dull, dirty, or dangerous and to begin implementing cobots in those tasks. Cobots are especially helpful in highly repetitive work because they don’t slow down or speed up as a human would throughout the day. The consistent speed and functionality of the cobot allows for more predictable output timetables and eliminates the dull work that keeps your team tied. Deburring, polishing, sanding, quality inspection, sensing, and making/recording measurements are all tasks that a cobot can accomplish - freeing you and your machinists to focus on what really matters.  Investing in your team’s expertise by investing in cobotics Training up the new generation of manufacturing leaders and machinists is incredibly important, especially when considering the huge portion of the current manufacturing labor force that is made up of baby boomers. Planning for the turnover that comes with retirements can be made smoother by implementing cobots into your workforce. While training new employees, cobots can cover tasks left by retired machinists and keep your output steady. Cobots also allow you to put more time and energy into training new employees and seasoned team members in new skills. The skills gap dilemma doesn’t have to slow your business. Using cobots can not only help you close that skills gap but make your production time more efficient while doing so.  Educating yourself in the cobotic ecosystem Jumping into cobotics implementation and utilization can be intimidating. Craig encourages listeners to take small steps and to familiarize themselves with what the cobotic ecosystem is all about. Visiting manufacturing shops and production lines that use cobots will allow you to see for yourself what they can accomplish. Find easy wins for cobotics within your own workforce. Test out cobots on jobs that you know you could use them in. Cobotics is a paradigm shift, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult one. Chip away at the automation transition and watch your business grow!  Here’s The Good Stuff!  Craig’s “Aha!” moment: implementing cobots for greater efficiency.  The difference between robots and cobots. Investing in future expert machinists by using cobots. The phases of training for a cobot.  Eliminating the three Ds with cobotics.  Understanding how cobots “talk” with other machines.  Ways to engage in the cobotic ecosystem.   Tools &amp; Takeaways  Xometry ProShop ERP The Factory of the Future Text CHIPS to 38470 to subscribe to The Boring Bar newsletter!  This Week’s Superstar Guest: Craig Zoberis  Fusion OEM MakingChips Episode 46 MakingChips Episode 47 Craig on LinkedIn  Connect With MakingChips  www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube  Subscribe to Making Chips on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or Spotify

Cobotics are a current hot topic in the Metal Working Nation. Innovation within the AI spectrum is opening new doors and possibilities for manufacturing leaders who are willing to embrace change. Guest speaker, Craig Zoberis, shares his “Aha!” moment when he realized cobots could help him create a more efficient and life-giving environment to his team. His passion for innovation and the power of the cobotic ecosystem led him to create his own cobotics production line - empowering the Metal Working Nation to perform at their absolute best.  Connect with us:<a href="http://www.makingchips.com/contact" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.MakingChips.com/contact</a> Enabling your team’s greatest potential by eliminating menial tasks Growing up working at his father’s manufacturing business, Craig entered the industry as a college graduate with a wealth of knowledge and familiarity. Starting his own business focused on assembly, he eventually recognized the need for in-house machinery. Wanting maximum control of his own schedule as well as his team’s, Craig began researching the impact that cobots can have on improving efficiency and helping to close the skills gap. Encouraged by his team to pursue a future in cobotics, he began implementing them into his workforce. The impact was so powerful that Craig and his team at Fusion OEM were inspired to create their own line of cobotics.  Collaborative robots - cobots - are designed to operate around people and often with people. Not only can they help you eliminate the menial tasks that take up your team’s valuable and limited time, but they can also help keep integration and employee turnover costs low. Cobots are easily taught by those working in their space. There is no need for a cobotics consultant to train it in every new function. Using cobots to fulfill repetitive and menial work frees up your team to focus on areas of work that require their expertise - allowing them to grow in their knowledge and application instead of being bogged down by time-consuming tasks.  Eliminating the dull, dirty, and dangerous  Craig explains that knowing where and how to utilize cobots can be overwhelming to those who are first installing them. He encourages listeners to focus on the jobs on the shop floor that are dull, dirty, or dangerous and to begin implementing cobots in those tasks. Cobots are especially helpful in highly repetitive work because they don’t slow down or speed up as a human would throughout the day. The consistent speed and functionality of the cobot allows for more predictable output timetables and eliminates the dull work that keeps your team tied. Deburring, polishing, sanding, quality inspection, sensing, and making/recording measurements are all tasks that a cobot can accomplish - freeing you and your machinists to focus on what really matters.  Investing in your team’s expertise by investing in cobotics Training up the new generation of manufacturing leaders and machinists is incredibly important, especially when considering the huge portion of the current manufacturing labor force that is made up of baby boomers. Planning for the turnover that comes with retirements can be made smoother by implementing cobots into your workforce. While training new employees, cobots can cover tasks left by retired machinists and keep your output steady. Cobots also allow you to put more time and energy into training new employees and seasoned team members in new skills. The skills gap dilemma doesn’t have to slow your business. Using cobots can not only help you close that skills gap but make your production time more efficient while doing so.  Educating yourself in the cobotic ecosystem Jumping into cobotics implementation and utilization can be intimidating. Craig encourages listeners to take small steps and to familiarize themselves with what the cobotic ecosystem is all about. Visiting manufacturing shops and production lines that use cobots will allow you to see for yourself what they can accomplish. Find easy wins for cobotics within your own workforce. Test out cobots on jobs that you know you could use them in. Cobotics is a paradigm shift, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult one. Chip away at the automation transition and watch your business grow!  Here’s The Good Stuff! <ul> <li>Craig’s “Aha!” moment: implementing cobots for greater efficiency. </li> <li>The difference between robots and cobots.</li> <li>Investing in future expert machinists by using cobots.</li> <li>The phases of training for a cobot. </li> <li>Eliminating the three Ds with cobotics. </li> <li>Understanding how cobots “talk” with other machines. </li> <li>Ways to engage in the cobotic ecosystem. </li> </ul> Tools &amp; Takeaways <ul> <li><a href="https://www.xometry.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Xometry</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.proshoperp.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ProShop ERP</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/94899-the-factory-of-the-future" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Factory of the Future</a></li> <li>Text CHIPS to 38470 to subscribe to The Boring Bar newsletter!</li> </ul> This Week’s Superstar Guest: Craig Zoberis <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fusionoem.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fusion OEM</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.makingchips.com/listen/podcasts/what-makes-fusion-oem-unique" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MakingChips Episode 46</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.makingchips.com/listen/podcasts/the-ecosystem-of-a-manufacturing-leader" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MakingChips Episode 47</a></li> <li>Craig on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-zoberis-a0227a11/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Connect With MakingChips <ul> <li><a href="http://www.makingchips.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.MakingChips.com</a></li> <li>On <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MakingChipsPodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li>On <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/makingchips/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li>On <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makingchips/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li>On <a href="https://twitter.com/making_chips" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li>On <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP68uEoZKc_2z2dBjlZ1Vug" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> </ul> Subscribe to Making Chips on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/makingchips-podcast-jason-zenger-jim-carr-equip-inspire/id953541032?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Irpegknbfqvhto5epw22dxq7ooe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/makingchips-equipping-manufacturing-leaders" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3qxN382Adh3WBA3S0Mr978" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

Cobotics Innovation Paves the Way of the Future with Craig Zoberis

Barry Walter

Dietmar Goellner

Live from IMTS 2018 day four in Chicago, Jason and Jim are joined by Barry Walter, Dietmar Goellner, Craig Zoberis, and Teresa Beach-Shelow to give their insight and advice that will help manufacturers sleep better at night. There are so many decisions and challenges that manufacturing leaders face that it is sometimes hard to get a good night’s sleep. The four panelists draw from their extensive wisdom and experience to share how you can handle some of those challenges so that you can sleep better tonight. Handing over the keys to the kingdom One issue that keeps manufacturing leaders up at night is succession planning. Manufacturers want to see their business last beyond them. How can you structure your company so that it will run well even if you are no longer the top leader? Barry Walter is a third-generation manufacturer who, despite swearing he’d never work for his father, is now in business with all four of his brothers in his father’s business. Dietmar Goellner is a second-generation manufacturer who has the third-generation working in his business. Listen as all four panelists discuss their succession plan experience and how they are planning to pass along their businesses to the next generation. Connect with us:www.MakingChips.com/contact How company culture impacts the bottom line Teresa Beach-Shelow says, “Core values pour out the front door.” It’s true, culture is everything. It guides how you make decisions, how you serve your customers and how you treat employees. Craig Zoberis says, “If we take good care of our people, they will take good care of our customers.” Especially with the generation of millennial workers who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves, you have to clearly define the why in your company. Creating a great company culture takes massive amounts of time and energy. But will it translate to more profit? Hear what the panelists have to say about that topic and much more during this episode. The technology that is shaping businesses Technology can be a double-edged sword. New machinery and tools can keep your business relevant and give you the competitive edge over the competition. It can also be daunting, hard to understand, and a challenge that keeps manufacturing leaders up at night. During this panel discussion, each guest talks about how they approach technology and how it is defining their businesses. Find out from them how to sleep better at night by using technology to your advantage. A marketing and sales strategy to help you sleep better Companies used to have teams of salesmen that went business to business trying to sell products or services. It was a simple strategy, but one that wasn’t always effective. Marketing and sales has changed dramatically over the past few years. It is critical for manufacturing leaders and business owners to think about how they are developing their brand. While it can be overwhelming to understand the different marketing avenues, there are tools and resources available today that can help. Listen as the four panelists discuss their marketing and sales experience and give tips for how you can have a better marketing strategy for your company. Here’s The Good Stuff!  Introduction of the four panelists at IMTS 2018 day 4 How to implement a succession plan for your manufacturing business How long does it take to activate a succession plan? Does investing in a company’s culture produce profitability? In what ways is technology shaping your company? How the marketing and sales environment has changed in your company? The 4 panelists give their final advice for how manufacturers can sleep better  This Week’s Superstar Guest  Barry Walter Dietmar Goellner Craig Zoberis Teresa Beach-Shelow  Connect With MakingChips  www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube  Subscribe to Making Chips on  Apple Podcasts,  Google Play,  Stitcher, or Spotify

Live from IMTS 2018 day four in Chicago, Jason and Jim are joined by Barry Walter, Dietmar Goellner, Craig Zoberis, and Teresa Beach-Shelow to give their insight and advice that will help manufacturers sleep better at night. There are so many decisions and challenges that manufacturing leaders face that it is sometimes hard to get a good night’s sleep. The four panelists draw from their extensive wisdom and experience to share how you can handle some of those challenges so that you can sleep better tonight. Handing over the keys to the kingdom One issue that keeps manufacturing leaders up at night is succession planning. Manufacturers want to see their business last beyond them. How can you structure your company so that it will run well even if you are no longer the top leader? Barry Walter is a third-generation manufacturer who, despite swearing he’d never work for his father, is now in business with all four of his brothers in his father’s business. Dietmar Goellner is a second-generation manufacturer who has the third-generation working in his business. Listen as all four panelists discuss their succession plan experience and how they are planning to pass along their businesses to the next generation. Connect with us:<a href="http://www.makingchips.com/contact" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.MakingChips.com/contac</a>t How company culture impacts the bottom line Teresa Beach-Shelow says, “Core values pour out the front door.” It’s true, culture is everything. It guides how you make decisions, how you serve your customers and how you treat employees. Craig Zoberis says, “If we take good care of our people, they will take good care of our customers.” Especially with the generation of millennial workers who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves, you have to clearly define the why in your company. Creating a great company culture takes massive amounts of time and energy. But will it translate to more profit? Hear what the panelists have to say about that topic and much more during this episode. The technology that is shaping businesses Technology can be a double-edged sword. New machinery and tools can keep your business relevant and give you the competitive edge over the competition. It can also be daunting, hard to understand, and a challenge that keeps manufacturing leaders up at night. During this panel discussion, each guest talks about how they approach technology and how it is defining their businesses. Find out from them how to sleep better at night by using technology to your advantage. A marketing and sales strategy to help you sleep better Companies used to have teams of salesmen that went business to business trying to sell products or services. It was a simple strategy, but one that wasn’t always effective. Marketing and sales has changed dramatically over the past few years. It is critical for manufacturing leaders and business owners to think about how they are developing their brand. While it can be overwhelming to understand the different marketing avenues, there are tools and resources available today that can help. Listen as the four panelists discuss their marketing and sales experience and give tips for how you can have a better marketing strategy for your company. Here’s The Good Stuff! <ul> <li>Introduction of the four panelists at IMTS 2018 day 4</li> <li>How to implement a succession plan for your manufacturing business</li> <li>How long does it take to activate a succession plan?</li> <li>Does investing in a company’s culture produce profitability?</li> <li>In what ways is technology shaping your company?</li> <li>How the marketing and sales environment has changed in your company?</li> <li>The 4 panelists give their final advice for how manufacturers can sleep better</li> </ul> This Week’s Superstar Guest <ul> <li><a href="http://barrywalter.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Barry Walter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dietmar-goellner-99b68656/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dietmar Goellner</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-zoberis-a0227a11/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Craig Zoberis</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-beach-shelow-0b0a656/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Teresa Beach-Shelow</a></li> </ul> Connect With MakingChips <ul> <li><a href="http://www.makingchips.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.MakingChips.com</a></li> <li>On <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MakingChipsPodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li>On <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/makingchips/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li>On <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makingchips/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li>On <a href="https://twitter.com/making_chips" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li>On <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP68uEoZKc_2z2dBjlZ1Vug" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> </ul> Subscribe to Making Chips on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/makingchips-podcast-jason-zenger-jim-carr-equip-inspire/id953541032?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Irpegknbfqvhto5epw22dxq7ooe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/makingchips-equipping-manufacturing-leaders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher</a>, or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3qxN382Adh3WBA3S0Mr978" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

How Manufacturers Can Sleep Better at Night with Barry Walter, Dietmar Goellner, Craig Zoberis, and Teresa Beach-Shelow