# The Coming of the All-Electric Society w/ Jack Nehlig

- Show: [The Manufacturing Executive](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive)
- Published: 2022-02-15
- Length: 33m
- Episode: 89
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-02-15-the-coming-of-the-all-electric-society-w-jack-nehlig
- Listen: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-manufacturing-executive#episode-c00f46d4-756b-469a-a244-4c2c4ae043fe

## Summary

Jack Nehlig, President of Phoenix Contact USA, explains the convergence of climate change, IoT, and robotics driving the transition to an all-electric society. He details how Phoenix Contact has implemented on-site solar and micro-turbine generation, autonomous electric mobility solutions including charging infrastructure and e-hong flying vehicles, and cobots for packaging and robotic lawnmowers. Nehlig argues that widespread adoption requires overcoming a knowledge gap, as many businesses underestimate the financial viability and ease of integrating these technologies into their operations.

## Chapters

- [0:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-02-15-the-coming-of-the-all-electric-society-w-jack-nehlig#t=58) Introduction: Jack Nehlig and Phoenix Contact USA
- [3:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-02-15-the-coming-of-the-all-electric-society-w-jack-nehlig#t=186) The All-Electric Society: Climate, IoT, and Robotics
- [5:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-02-15-the-coming-of-the-all-electric-society-w-jack-nehlig#t=343) On-Site Energy Generation: Micro-Turbines and Solar
- [11:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-02-15-the-coming-of-the-all-electric-society-w-jack-nehlig#t=697) Mobility Trends: EV Charging, Autonomous Trucks, and Flying Vehicles
- [19:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-02-15-the-coming-of-the-all-electric-society-w-jack-nehlig#t=1194) Robotics in Practice: Robotic Lawnmowers and Cobots
- [27:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-02-15-the-coming-of-the-all-electric-society-w-jack-nehlig#t=1667) US Manufacturing Resurgence and Industry 4.0
- [30:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-02-15-the-coming-of-the-all-electric-society-w-jack-nehlig#t=1841) Overcoming the Knowledge Gap and Final Thoughts

## Topics

- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Phoenix Contact (company)
- Honeywell (company)
- Tesla (company)
- General Motors (company)
- E-hong (company)
- Husqvarna (company)
- NEMA (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [The coming robotics wave](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2025-03-20-the-coming-robotics-wave) (Catalyst)
- [Enter the electric supercycle](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2026-06-18-enter-the-electric-supercycle) (Catalyst)
- [Digital Twins and IoT for Robotics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2022-06-09-digital-twins-and-iot-for-robotics) (Over the Air)
- [Leadership Perspectives on Robotics, Highlights from Automate LIVE in Detroit, MI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-05-09-leadership-perspectives-on-robotics-highlights-from-automate-live-in-detroit-mi) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [Micropolis and the Future of Robotics in Dubai](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2025-11-14-micropolis-and-the-future-of-robotics-in-dubai) (The Robot Report Podcast)

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