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263: Change Management and Making Robotics More Digestible for the Workforce featuring Ben Perlson and Jason Gryszkowiec

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 25 Nov 2025 · 35m

What this episode covers

Ben Perlson of ABB Robotics and Jason Gryszkowiec of St. Onge Company discuss why successful automation deployments require robust change management to make robotics digestible for the workforce. They explain how modular pilots and upskilling operators for basic troubleshooting help bridge the gap between fixed-path programming and dynamic, adaptive systems. The conversation highlights the different support needs of enterprise organizations versus mom-and-pop shops, emphasizing empathy and meeting customers where they are in their automation journey.

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large enterprises and companies scaling up

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ABB Robotics, St. Onge Company, The Robotics Group, Moxa, Amazon, Walmart
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ProMat

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