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Building Smart Factories and Smart Teams + Improving System Reliability in Washdown Environments

Building Smart Factories and Smart Teams + Improving System Reliability in Washdown Environments

New Episode + Featured Article

Nikki Gonzales
May 15, 2025

JUST RELEASED…Building Smart Factories and Smart Teams: Secrets from Dr. Nicole Schra-Martin

How do you build sustainable talent pipelines for the industry?

Nikki Gonzales, Ali G, and Courtney Fernandez sit down with Dr. Nicole Schra-Martin, an expert in manufacturing and automation, to discuss early STEM education, practical hiring for automation roles, and the changing face of industrial automation careers.

These themes are essential for managers, engineers, and educators alike who are interested in building sustainable talent pipelines for the industry.

Listen to it on our website or YouTube!

Featured Article

In food and beverage environments with intense washdowns, selecting the right electrical enclosures is critical to prevent equipment damage, contamination, and costly downtime.

Engineers must go beyond standard ratings like 4X or IP69 and focus on key sanitary design elements—such as specialized hinges, latches, and gaskets—that resist harsh chemicals, eliminate bacteria-harboring surfaces, and ensure long-term system reliability.

Read “Improving System Reliability in Washdown Environments” by Dana Myers in this Automation Ladies feature article…

Improving System Reliability in Washdown Environments

Special Article by Dana Myers, nVent Properly specifying electrical enclosures designed to endure intense washdown environments is no easy task. Especially in food…

Thanks, Dana & nVent, for sharing your expertise with us!

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Last Week’s Episode

Mastering Trade Show Success with Joe Campbell & Jennifer Mass

We chatted with veteran exhibitors and industry experts, Joe Campbell and Jennifer Mass, to learn how to transform every show into an engine for leads and lasting relationships.

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