Are robots really taking over human jobs, or is it the other way around? In this eye-opening episode of Lights Out, hosts Nick and Kaleb sit down with automation expert Max Falcone to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in manufacturing: that automation replaces workers.
Instead, they argue that too many people are still stuck performing tedious, repetitive tasks that should already be automated—tasks that drain productivity, increase injuries, and contribute to worker burnout.
With over 23 years of experience in automation, robotics, and material finishing, Max brings a fresh perspective on how manufacturers can rethink their processes. As Vice President of Sales Engineering at PushCorp, he has helped countless shops integrate automation in ways that make businesses more efficient while creating better jobs for skilled workers.
In this episode, you’ll hear why the right technology can help manufacturers maximize their workforce, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve safety—without sacrificing jobs. Plus, we dig into how manufacturers should be approaching automation today, from understanding the difference between passive and active compliance in robotics to identifying the right tasks to automate.
If you’re a shop owner, machinist, or anyone in the manufacturing industry looking for ways to optimize operations and stay ahead of the curve, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
- (02:00) Flipping the script: Are humans taking robot jobs?
- (3:00) Max’s journey into automation and robotics
- (12:00) The power of PushCorp (and why it matters)
- (16:33) Passive vs. active compliance in robotic automation
- (21:40) How automation can improve safety and efficiency in manufacturing
- (23:41) Why machine shops should rethink deburring and finishing processes
- (27:37) The importance of hands-on experience in engineering and manufacturing
- (31:56) Why the industry needs more problem solvers and skilled workers
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