Factory of the Future Podcast
Welcome to Factory of the Future brought to you by AW Schultz and Alexandria Burek.
This podcast is focused on the intersection of technology and manufacturing, discussing emerging trends across multiple industries. You will find the topics covered are far reaching and are created to inspire everyone from the factory floor worker up to the executives running the organizations.
AW has spent 20+ years helping organizations transform maintenance and reliability programs, hosting workshops and training events across the globe. He is passionate about researching and helping large organizations bridge the gap between Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 over the next decade.
Alexandria has built a robust career in Supply Chain and Logistics, with a primary focus on transforming private fleet compliance and operations; she is passionate about empowering women in male industries and leveraging neuroscience to level up personally and professionally.
Together, they bring unique individual flair and practical life experiences that will challenge leaders to rethink the way they run their businesses.
Factory of the Future Podcast
#77: Manufacturing's Future: Why Automation Is No Longer Optional for U.S. Plants
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Welcome to Factory of the Future, E77, Manufacturing's Future: Why Automation Is No Longer Optional for U.S. Plants
Join us as we discuss:
- Why AI data centers may head to orbit—SpaceX's solar-powered data center test and the Anthropic–SpaceX partnership
- The energy and supply chain squeeze: storage challenges, reshoring momentum, and continued reliance on Chinese minerals for semiconductors and batteries
- Automation as a mandate, not a choice—how labor shortages will force U.S. manufacturers to act, and why leaders should prepare now
- The workforce pivot: certification in automated manufacturing systems as a smarter bet than the traditional four-year degree
And so much more.
Connect with A.W. Schultz
Email: aw@awschultz.org
Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured
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A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk
Connect with Alexandria Burek
Cell Phone: 708-262-2648
Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992
Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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