Slice of Manufacturing Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/slice-of-manufacturing “Slices” on the people and organizations in manufacturing via news, thoughts, podcasts, spotlights and more! © 2024-2025 Slice of Media, Inc. 64aba3ae-550b-54e1-b294-c1f1d7aa00aa no en Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:26:13 +0800 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:16:18 +0800 https://img.transistor.fm/GHOAnXMQfUwIFIlo8h8zBu8C-eZ3WPqJJUwm0vuYc1o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MjJk/ZjQwMWVlN2ExYWEy/ZTcwOTBiYWVjMDNk/YTE5NC5wbmc.jpg Slice of Manufacturing episodic Slice of Media, Inc. “Slices” on the people and organizations in manufacturing via news, thoughts, podcasts, spotlights and more! “Slices” on the people and organizations in manufacturing via news, thoughts, podcasts, spotlights and more!. manufacturing, Industry 4.0, automation, smart factories, advanced manufacturing, industrial IoT, supply chain, lean manufacturing, 3D printing, AI in manufacturing Slice of Media, Inc. No No #2 - Dave Evans, Co-Founder & CEO at Fictiv 2 2 #2 - Dave Evans, Co-Founder & CEO at Fictiv full 3188f82f-1817-40f2-82ce-70c149298119 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04dcc746 Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Manufacturing podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! 

Our Guest Today is: Dave Evans, Co-Founder & CEO at Fictiv

What you’ll get out of this episode:

  • Fictiv’s Mission & Growth: How Fictiv is simplifying custom mechanical parts manufacturing across four countries.
  • Global Supply Chain Challenges: Navigating tariffs, trade wars, and disruptions in a complex global market.
  • Manufacturing Trends in Key Sectors: Growth in medtech, clean energy, and defense industries amid U.S. factory resurgence.
  • The Role of AI & Digitization: How AI is accelerating efficiency and de-risking supply chain operations.
  • Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience: Multi-region sourcing, redundancy planning, and community-driven revitalization.


To Learn More About Our Guest:
Website: https://www.fictiv.com
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fictiv/
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evansda11/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Manufacturing
Website: https://www.sliceofmanufacturing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-manufacturing/

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Our Guest Today is: Dave Evans, Co-Founder & CEO at Fictiv

What you’ll get out of this episode:

  • Fictiv’s Mission & Growth: How Fictiv is simplifying custom mechanical parts manufacturing across four countries.
  • Global Supply Chain Challenges: Navigating tariffs, trade wars, and disruptions in a complex global market.
  • Manufacturing Trends in Key Sectors: Growth in medtech, clean energy, and defense industries amid U.S. factory resurgence.
  • The Role of AI & Digitization: How AI is accelerating efficiency and de-risking supply chain operations.
  • Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience: Multi-region sourcing, redundancy planning, and community-driven revitalization.


To Learn More About Our Guest:
Website: https://www.fictiv.com
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fictiv/
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evansda11/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Manufacturing
Website: https://www.sliceofmanufacturing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-manufacturing/

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Our Guest Today is: Dave Evans, Co-Founder & CEO at Fictiv

What you’ll get out of this episode:

  • Fictiv’s Mission & Growth: How Fictiv is simplifying custom mechanical parts manufacturing across four countries.
  • Global Supply Chain Challenges: Navigating tariffs, trade wars, and disruptions in a complex global market.
  • Manufacturing Trends in Key Sectors: Growth in medtech, clean energy, and defense industries amid U.S. factory resurgence.
  • The Role of AI & Digitization: How AI is accelerating efficiency and de-risking supply chain operations.
  • Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience: Multi-region sourcing, redundancy planning, and community-driven revitalization.


To Learn More About Our Guest:
Website: https://www.fictiv.com
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fictiv/
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evansda11/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Manufacturing
Website: https://www.sliceofmanufacturing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-manufacturing/

]]> manufacturing, Industry 4.0, automation, smart factories, advanced manufacturing, industrial IoT, supply chain, lean manufacturing, 3D printing, AI in manufacturing No #1 - Satyandra K. Gupta, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist at GrayMatter Robotics 1 1 #1 - Satyandra K. Gupta, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist at GrayMatter Robotics full d400c087-b7ae-4554-b19f-2472a390f33b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b8e2137 Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Manufacturing podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! 

Our Guest Today is: Satyandra K. Gupta, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist at GrayMatter Robotics

What you’ll get out of this episode:

  • Introducing GrayMatter Robotics: Automating ergonomically challenging tasks like sanding and polishing with smart robotic cells.
  • Addressing Labor Shortages: AI-driven automation improves workforce efficiency and reshoring potential.
  • Innovating Beyond Human Capabilities: Robots perform tasks faster and with greater force, enabling new manufacturing possibilities.
  • Sustainability in Manufacturing: Reducing waste and PPE dependency with robotic precision.
  • Overcoming Challenges: Lessons learned from early design choices to boost reliability and efficiency.


To Learn More About Our Guest:
Website: https://graymatter-robotics.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/graymatter-robotics/
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyandra-k-gupta/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Manufacturing
Website: https://www.sliceofmanufacturing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-manufacturing/

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Our Guest Today is: Satyandra K. Gupta, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist at GrayMatter Robotics

What you’ll get out of this episode:

  • Introducing GrayMatter Robotics: Automating ergonomically challenging tasks like sanding and polishing with smart robotic cells.
  • Addressing Labor Shortages: AI-driven automation improves workforce efficiency and reshoring potential.
  • Innovating Beyond Human Capabilities: Robots perform tasks faster and with greater force, enabling new manufacturing possibilities.
  • Sustainability in Manufacturing: Reducing waste and PPE dependency with robotic precision.
  • Overcoming Challenges: Lessons learned from early design choices to boost reliability and efficiency.


To Learn More About Our Guest:
Website: https://graymatter-robotics.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/graymatter-robotics/
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyandra-k-gupta/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Manufacturing
Website: https://www.sliceofmanufacturing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-manufacturing/

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Our Guest Today is: Satyandra K. Gupta, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist at GrayMatter Robotics

What you’ll get out of this episode:

  • Introducing GrayMatter Robotics: Automating ergonomically challenging tasks like sanding and polishing with smart robotic cells.
  • Addressing Labor Shortages: AI-driven automation improves workforce efficiency and reshoring potential.
  • Innovating Beyond Human Capabilities: Robots perform tasks faster and with greater force, enabling new manufacturing possibilities.
  • Sustainability in Manufacturing: Reducing waste and PPE dependency with robotic precision.
  • Overcoming Challenges: Lessons learned from early design choices to boost reliability and efficiency.


To Learn More About Our Guest:
Website: https://graymatter-robotics.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/graymatter-robotics/
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyandra-k-gupta/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Manufacturing
Website: https://www.sliceofmanufacturing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-manufacturing/

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