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From Blue Collar to Company Founder with Brennen Dugger, President of Blue Collar Automation

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 26 Jul 2022 · 32m

What this episode covers

Brennen Dugger, President and Founder of Blue Collar Automation, explains his transition from a controls engineer at companies like JR Automation and Rockwell to starting his own firm specializing in collaborative robotics. He details why collaborative robots offer superior ROI and ease of use for solving labor shortages in Memphis, citing applications like machine tending and a memorable project involving UR5e robots with nail guns. Dugger also shares the pivotal advice he received from James Dean of Appalachian Automation to simply quit his job and start the business, highlighting the importance of community and collaboration in the automation industry.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Blue Collar Automation, JR Automation, Rockwell, Universal Robotics, Mobile Industrial Robots, Wiseacre Brewing Co., Appalachian Automation, Hayden Automation
Products
UR5e, Boston Dynamics Stretch
Also
MFCEO Project Podcast

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