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Podcast for the Automation, Robotics and Manufacturing Industries by host, Jim Beretta. The podcast is partnered with A3 | RIA Robotics Industry Association. We discuss trends, innovation, and important tech for advanced manufacturing.

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Hello Everyone and welcome to The Robot Industry Podcast, #Automate2026 edition.

My friend Chris Round and new friend Kojo are joining me for podcast #162. We are talking about sensors and Leuze is one of the premier safety sensor manufacturers in E... more

Hello everyone and welcome to The Robot Industry Podcast, edition #161. I welcome Hugo Lessnick from Averna in Montreal to the podcast. Hugo is the Engineering Manager at Averna, we are going to talk about test, automation, test software and well, al... more

For this session (#160) of The Robot Industry Podcast I welcome KW's own Greta Cutulenco from Acerta Analytics (aka Acerta).

According to Acerta's website: Manufacturing generates terabytes of data every day—yet most of it goes unused. The real oppo... more

Bryan Madden is the Farms Director at Champ's Fresh Farms Inc. in Langley BC

Welcome to podcast # 159. I caught up with Bryan, who is a customer of Mycionics, my client. I spent the last few days at #Mushroomdays or #Mushroom Days in the Netherlands... more

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Hugo Lessnick
Engineering Manager at Averna
Averna
Episode: Test Systems and Automation with Averna's Hugo Lessnick
Greta Cutulenco
Founder/CEO of Acerta Analytics
Acerta Analytics
Episode: Advanced quality manufacturing analytics with Greta Cutulenco from Acerta
Bryan Madden
Mushroom farmer and leader at Apex 2 drawer farm, South Mill Champs
South Mill Champs / Apex 2 Drawer Farm
Episode: Bryan Madden - Leading the Mushroom Growing Industry with Automation, Robotics and Mycionics
Chuck Baresich
From Haggerty Creek and Haggerty AgRobotics
Haggerty Creek / Haggerty AgRobotics
Episode: AgRobotics, Agriculture, and Automation with Chuck Baresich
Matt Hortop
Engineer at AVL focusing on battery testing and simulation
AVL
Episode: AVL Battery and Test Systems with Matthew Hortop, PE
Matt Khoshdarregi
Founder/CEO of TetraGen Robotics
TetraGen Robotics
Episode: TetraGen Robotics AI welding automation and robotics with Matt Khoshdarregi
Stephen Slothuber
Zoho consulting partner focused on growth-oriented industrial automation companies
Emberops
Episode: Automation Matters Podcast CRM for Automators with Stephen Slothuber
Stan Gleizer
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Integrators and OEMs for Mecademic Industrial Robots with 12 years of experience in industrial robotics
Mecademic Industrial Robots
Episode: Mecademic Industrial Robotics - Micro Automation in Action Powered by Integrators
Caleb Appleton
Venture capitalist specializing in early-stage investments in robotics and AI
Bison Ventures
Episode: Bison Ventures and Caleb Appleton

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Jim Beretta
Host of The Robot Industry Podcast and related automation-focused programming; provides leadership, media production, and marketing guidance through Customer Attraction Industrial Marketing.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    The Robot Industry Podcast covers a lot of ground and introduces new players in the industry. I love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Like the Gun
    Canada2 years ago
  • Consultant

    The Robot Industry Podcast is informative and timely - presenting information on the many new applications of automation that are evolving so rapidly. From Work Instruction Automation to Medical Device Automation, and more, Jim Beretta interviews industry experts, leading a frank and insightful discussion. He asks great questions to uncover important details and features relevant to todays advanced manufacturing. Well recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GJM_s
    Canada5 years ago

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Well recommended for anyone involved in automation, engineering, and manufacturing marketing.
Guests are informative and insightful; questions uncover important details for today's automation.
Great show for industry insiders; covers a lot of ground and highlights new players.

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Test Systems and Automation with Averna's Hugo Lessnick
Q: How do you work with customers?
Engagement is flexible and depends on the product development stage, from spec-phase collaboration and prototyping to turnkey execution, with a focus on frequent communication to keep everyone aligned.
Test Systems and Automation with Averna's Hugo Lessnick
Q: What is testing to you?
Testing is ensuring the product performs as designed and that the end customer receives a reliable product; it spans from sub-assemblies to full production lines and is essential to catch defects early to avoid costly downstream issues.
Test Systems and Automation with Averna's Hugo Lessnick
Q: So Hugo, how did you get into the industry?
Hugo explains a 16-year tenure at Averna, starting as a software engineer and gradually expanding into hardware and system engineering, ultimately leading the Montreal engineering group and overseeing mechanical, electrical, and software resources.
Bryan Madden - Leading the Mushroom Growing Industry with Automation, Robotics and Mycionics
Q: How do you roll out automation across farms?
Start with one room on one traditional farm, then implement in a drawer farm with Mycionics, iterating to find what works and scale.
Bryan Madden - Leading the Mushroom Growing Industry with Automation, Robotics and Mycionics
Q: What ROI can be expected from automation in your experience?
It's still early andROI is not yet solidly proven; they are building a data set to demonstrate ROI as they gather more operational data.

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A tech-forward show focused on automation, robotics, and manufacturing trends, with in-depth discussions on testing, analytics, AI-enabled processes, and practical deployments in real-world production. Episodes frequently cover how data, AI, and sensors drive quality, productivity, and ROI across automotive, electronics, and heavy industry, as well as how integrators and vendors collaborate with manufacturers. A standout aspect is the emphasis on actionable takeaways—budgeting for equipment, choosing engagement models, and building scalable AI/automation strategies—making it useful for engineers, operations leaders, and buyers evaluating automation solutions. The format tends toward candid expert conversations, practical case studies, and i... more

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