Automate This!

Automate This!

In today's challenging labor market, numerous businesses are facing significant difficulties in tackling staff shortage challenges. Angela Weiser, the global marketing manager at JBT Automated Systems, engages in insightful interviews with JBT subject matter experts, covering a range of topics related to automating material movement using industrial mobile robots in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and hospitals. If your business is grappling with staff shortages and experiencing disruptions in operations, then you cannot afford to miss out on the Automate This! Podcast. Each episode is packed with valuable information that will assist you in comprehending the ways in which material transport automation, employing industrial mobile robots, can effectively future-proof your business.

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April 29, 2025 7 mins

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In this episode of Safety is No Accident, we sit down with a safety and automation expert from JBT Automated Systems to explore how smart safety systems are transforming industrial automation.

We dive into how JBT leverages TwinSafe, Beckhoff’s integrated safety technology, to design AGV and AMR solutions that are safer, more adaptable, and easier to maintain—especially in facilities where humans and mobile robots work...

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In this episode, we explore the integration of AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) technology in architectural design with expert Brandon Langdon. Learn about the benefits of AGVs in enhancing efficiency, safety, and flexibility in built environments. Discover the importance of early collaboration with AGV suppliers, key architectural considerations, and emerging trends like collaborative robots and AI advancements. Tune i...

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Join hosts Angela and Glenn in this exciting episode of Atomate This Podcast as they explore how Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are transforming the solar manufacturing industry. Dive deep into the fascinating world of AGVs and discover their impact on material handling, precision, safety, scalability, energy efficiency, cost-benefit analysis, and the latest advancements in AGV technology. 

In this episode, Angela an...

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In this episode of "Automate This Podcast”, Logistics Leaders: The Future of 3PL," host Angela Weiser and logistics technology expert Rashan Braswell discuss the hesitations 3PL providers have about adopting Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). They cover: 

  • High initial investment and ROI.
  • Integration with existing systems.
  • Minimizing installation disruptions.
  • Adaptability to warehouse changes.
  • Reliability and m...
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In this brief introductory episode of the Automate This podcast, host Angela Weiser and JBT AGV expert Rashan Braswell provide a concise overview of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in logistics. Rashan breaks down the basics of AGVs, highlighting their evolution into specialized robots and real-world impacts on 3PL productivity. The discussion touches on the financial benefits of AGVs, essential metrics for success, ...

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 In this episode, Angela Weiser leads a discussion with Glenn Zetterberg, an AGV automation expert in chemical manufacturing. They explore the impact of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) on the chemical manufacturing industry. 

The conversation covers the advantages of AGV system implementation, including improved safety, efficiency, waste reduction, and flexibility. The guest also highlights how AGVs contribu...

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In this episode of Automate This! Podcast, we delve into the world of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and their critical role in battery plant operations. Join our host, Angela Weiser, as we sit down with AGV expert, Kevin Peake, to uncover the key factors that manufacturers should consider when seeking AGV partnerships for their battery plants. From customization and flexibility to safety features, integration with ...

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 In this episode of the "Automate This!" podcast, we delve into the world of AGV systems and explore how organizations can successfully integrate them into their existing facilities to achieve enhanced efficiency. Join our host as she interviews an AGV expert Brandon Langdon, who shares valuable insights on the benefits of AGV implementation Tune in to discover how AGV systems can transform your facility ope...

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 In this episode, we explore the process of securing project funding for an Automotive OEM's AGV system. We provide a comprehensive overview with nine key takeaways. Starting with defining the project and conducting a feasibility study, we emphasize the importance of developing a compelling business case and identifying potential funding sources. We guide listeners on preparing a persuasive funding proposal and e...

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In this Automate This podcast episode, I speak with Brandon Langdon, who is an industry expert on the use of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in hospitals. We discuss how these technologies have the potential to improve patient care and reduce workload for staff members. However, it's important to get hospital staff on board with using these technologies to ensu...

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September 13, 2022 25 mins

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In this episode, I am speaking with three of JBT Automated Systems’ subject matter experts in safety and technology.  We discuss safety best practices for a newly installed AGV system, key distinctions between the safety of the AGV itself vs the AGV’s operating space, and changes that may affect the AGV’s behavior, and finally the relationship between cost and safety and how to balance the two.

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The recent advances in technology have increased flexibility in indoor mobility and human-robot collaboration, opening up new opportunities to perform material handling tasks, especially in narrow, dynamic environments, such as hospitals. 

Sensing devices, powerful on-board computers, artificial intelligence, and collaborative equipment allow autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to drive and fulfill material handling activi...

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Choosing which processes to automate and which technologies to provide for automation projects can be overwhelming.  You know some of your competitors have installed automatic guided vehicles, also known as (AGVs), to automate material movement, but your company is probably more risk-averse and wants proof that this will deliver the desired benefits. 

In this episode, Mark Lonagcre will share a brief update on the indu...

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