By Al Root, from www.barrons.com
Industrial automation robots offer more than just labor saving productivity. According to robotics industry insiders, robots can bring jobs back to the U.S., improve factory productivity, and help manufacturers adapt to changing consumer preferences. It seems there is nothing robots can’t do.
Meet the people behind the products. From semi-conductors to Jet engine turbines – from apple pie filling to smoked salmon – from cosmetics to high definition micro displays – Council members make the products that make the world run. Through our podcast we introduce listeners to the people who own, work in, and support these businesses, businesses that together are the Council of Industry. We learn about their products and career paths. We learn about their leadership styles and their passion for their work. We learn about their challenges and their opportunities. In the process we learn more about manufacturing and why it is such a vital sector of our economy- vital to our region’s prosperity, our security and our future.
In the Spring 2024 Edition of HV Mfg, we feature profiles of two longstanding firms, James L. Taylor Manufacturing and Smith & Warren. The two firms' commitment to customer satisfaction, quality, and innovation highlight the importance of fostering company cultures that are innovative, customer-focused, and adaptable. Other articles delve into key topics such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, globalization trends impacting American manufacturing, compliance with wage and hour laws, and the role of education and training in developing a skilled manufacturing workforce. Additionally, readers get a glimpse into Dutchess Community College’s Mechatronics Lab, showcasing efforts to equip students and workers with advanced manufacturing skills. The edition also includes regular features like news briefs and directories, highlighting the diverse organizations supporting the Hudson Valley manufacturing sector.
HV Mfg had an enlightening conversation with Kelly Lyndgaard, the CEO of Unshattered, a manufacturing enterprise that empowers women in their recovery journey through the creation of high-end handbags. We also explore Balchem Corporation's pioneering microencapsulation technology and how it is reshaping the food industry. Learn more about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it stands out as the manufacturing game-changer for the next decade. Pattern for Progress President Adam Bosch sheds light on the transformation of the Hudson Valley workforce due to factors such as an aging population and outmigration. Meanwhile, John Durkin from CISA addresses the mounting cybersecurity threats in manufacturing. Also get insights into the region's high school programs that are fostering industry collaboration to fortify the manufacturing workforce pipeline for the future.