# 183: A Case Study in the Adoption of Robotics Featuring Rob Goldiez (CEO of Hirebotics) and Justin Montes (CEO of DeAngelo Marine Exhaust)

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2024-04-30
- Length: 49m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-04-30-183-a-case-study-in-the-adoption-of-robotics-featuring-rob-goldiez-ceo-of-hirebo
- Listen: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com

## Summary

Rob Goldiez, CEO of Hirebotics, and Justin Montes, CEO of DeAngelo Marine Exhaust, discuss the adoption of collaborative robots (cobots) for welding. Montes explains how DeAngelo faced a skilled labor shortage and capacity issues, leading to a quick decision to purchase a Hirebotics cobot after successful on-site testing. Goldiez highlights that Hirebotics provides app-based, turnkey welding solutions designed for welders rather than robotic programmers, emphasizing ease of use and rapid support.

## Chapters

- [0:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-04-30-183-a-case-study-in-the-adoption-of-robotics-featuring-rob-goldiez-ceo-of-hirebo#t=53) Introduction and Company Backgrounds
- [9:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-04-30-183-a-case-study-in-the-adoption-of-robotics-featuring-rob-goldiez-ceo-of-hirebo#t=550) The Labor Crisis and Capacity Bottleneck
- [14:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-04-30-183-a-case-study-in-the-adoption-of-robotics-featuring-rob-goldiez-ceo-of-hirebo#t=865) Evaluating Solutions and Choosing Hirebotics
- [22:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-04-30-183-a-case-study-in-the-adoption-of-robotics-featuring-rob-goldiez-ceo-of-hirebo#t=1329) Overcoming Internal Skepticism and Resistance
- [40:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-04-30-183-a-case-study-in-the-adoption-of-robotics-featuring-rob-goldiez-ceo-of-hirebo#t=2438) Operational Results and New Market Opportunities

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Hirebotics (company)
- DeAngelo Marine Exhaust (company)
- Universal Robot (company)
- Swipe Guide (company)
- YOT Bar & Kitchen (company)
- Edley's Bar-B-Que (company)
- Hattie B’s Hot Chicken (company)
- Tootsie’s (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Solving Labor Challenges the Simpler Way: A Fresh Look at Robotics w/ Ken Macken](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2026-03-03-solving-labor-challenges-the-simpler-way-a-fresh-look-at-robotics-w-ken-macken) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [MODEX Recap; Family-owned business turns to cobots for help](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2022-04-08-modex-recap-family-owned-business-turns-to-cobots-for-help) (The Robot Report Podcast)
- [Ep. 47 | Universal Robots CEO Kim Povlsen on Collaborative Robots for the 98%](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-06-07-ep-47-universal-robots-ceo-kim-povlsen-on-collaborative-robots-for-the-98) (Moore's Lobby)
- [Who Killed the Cobot Dream? The Truth About Collaborative Robots, Ep #35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lights-out/2026-02-27-who-killed-the-cobot-dream-the-truth-about-collaborative-robots-ep-35) (Lights Out)
- [Doing the Dirty Work: How to Find Qualified, Consistent Labor w/ Gary Konarska](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2020-09-15-doing-the-dirty-work-how-to-find-qualified-consistent-labor-w-gary-konarska) (The Manufacturing Executive)

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