LEADING THE WAY IN INNOVATION
As the adoption of automation is expected to increase dramatically coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever that we provide high-quality information to our members and potential automation users on how to successfully apply robotics, AI, machine vision, motion control, and related automation technologies. Robots and related technology are recognized as some of the best ways for the global economy to quickly get back on its feet – while protecting workers and increasing productivity.
With that backdrop, we’re excited to introduce our Thought Leaders in Automation series. Learn from expert industry professionals and read their insight into the growth and opportunities in automation.

Mike Harper, BSME, MBA
VP of Sales and Marketing
AutoGuide Mobile Robots
Advice for business leaders getting started in automation, key lessons from 2020, and more.
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Çaglayan Arkan
Vice President, Manufacturing Industry
Microsoft Corp.
By empowering organizations with new digital capabilities, strategies, and insights, Arkan and his team are helping businesses drive sustained growth, agile innovation, and operational excellence.
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Rob Sullivan
President & CEO
AutoGuide Mobile Robots
The difference between autonomous and automated products, advancements in automating material transport for smaller operations, and solving the labor and skills gap.
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Kristian Hulgard
General Manager, Americas
OnRobot
Why Odense and Denmark have became such hot beds for robotics; generating ROI quickly with robotic applications.
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Matt Wicks
Chief Robotics Solution Architect
Honeywell Intelligrated
What helps drive the solutions that address our industry challenges, and exciting new developments in AMRs.
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Tyler McCoy
Vice President, Business Development
JR Automation
Maintaining a level of normalcy through the COVID-19 pandemic, and how remarkable the human mind and body are in terms of working in automation.
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Dan Hasley
Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc.
How collaborative robot applications are enabling a certain level of automation for manufacturers with low volume, high mix applications; manufacturing improvements.
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Mike Cicco
President & CEO
FANUC
Intelligent functions, easier-to-use robots, and more affordable solutions mark rise in automation industry over 20 years
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Gary Miller
Owner
Miller Resource Group
Innovations for 2020 goals and beyond: staying productive during a global pandemic.
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Steve Green
President
KUKA Robotics USA
How ease-of-use is encouraging small to medium-size manufacturers to adopt automation, and adopt a strategy to grow business, instead of just save cost.
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Robert Little
CEO
ATI Industrial Automation
How one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North Carolina handles the ever-changing landscape and managed during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Milton Guerry
President
SCHUNK
Why it's so important to develop the next generation's workforce, and the benefits of being active in industry organizations.
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