People B4
Machines
Conversations on the chaos of factory automation, from Monday morning to the very near future. People B4 Machines, powered by Eclipse,
cuts through the noise – and calls BS on factory automation hype. This isn’t
your typical tech-first podcast. It’s a wake-up call for B2B leaders who are
done with buzzwords and ready to lead with a human-first edge.
Each episode dives straight into what
engineers and plant leaders are actually dealing with on Monday mornings – real
problems, real pressures – while also looking one to three years ahead at the
future of factory automation. It’s not about eliminating machines; it’s about
redefining their role to empower the people who keep operations running.
No fluff. No echo chambers. Just raw
stories, bold questions, and sharp insights.
If you’re ready to rethink what the factory
of the future should be, this is your podcast. This is People B4 Machines.
Voices you'll hear
From industry pioneers to future-focused leaders, these are the voices shaping the conversation around automation, AI, and the future of work.
Host
Amanda Cupido
Producer
Ryan Dentinger
Speaker
Jeff Burnstein
President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Speaker
Jeff Winter
Vice President of Business Strategy for Critical Manufacturing
Speaker
Kevin Bowers
Association for Manufacturing Technology Vice President of Research
Speaker
Mike Nager
Top 100 Influencer for Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things
Speaker
Prasad Satayavolou
Americas Lead for Industry X Digital Manufacturing & Operations at Accenture
Speaker
Stephanie Hun
Director of Business Development at FlatironDragados
Speaker
Ujjwal Kumar
Former Group President of Teradyne Robotics
Speaker
Adam Dorr
Director of Research
RethinkX
Where factory automation is going
This podcast is produced by Eclipse Automation, a 25-year global automation leader building what the world depends on. We design and deliver precision engineering solutions that perform under pressure, scale with demand, and drive measurable results – so people and machines can work better together.
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automation industry – whether you’re a subject matter expert, a curious
creator, or a leader in your field. With over 40,000+ social followers and
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insights.