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Factory of the Future Podcast

Factory of the Future Podcast

By: AW Schultz & Alexandria Burek
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Welcome to Factory of the Future brought to you by AW Schultz and Alexandria Burek.

This podcast aims to bring the future to factories today.

AW has set out to pioneer the next industrial revolution--Industry 5.0--and Alexandria aims to empower women in predominately male dominated industries.

Together, they bring unique individual flair and practical life experiences that will challenge leaders to move towards a more sustainable future.

You can expect to learn from the past to create transformational change across all levels of your organization. This podcast is rich in case studies and life stories from the factory floor.

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Episodes
  • #41: Industry 4.0: Digital Manufacturing Integration

    #41: Industry 4.0: Digital Manufacturing Integration
    Sep 16 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E41, Industry 4.0: Digital Manufacturing Integration

    Join us as we discuss:

    - What you need to know about Industry 4.0 and cybersecurity as a manufacturing professional

    - Why workforce upskilling and ongoing training is a must for today’s manufacturing plants

    - The keys to a successful digital transformation

    And so much more.


    Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

    Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

    X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls

    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
    Cell Phone: 708-262-2648

    Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992

    Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria

    Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria


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    22 mins
  • #40: Automating the Future: Challenges and Strategies for Smart Factory Success

    #40: Automating the Future: Challenges and Strategies for Smart Factory Success
    Sep 9 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E40, Automating the Future: Challenges and Strategies for Smart Factory Success

    Join us as we discuss:

    - The importance of technical maturity and maintenance capabilities when adopting advanced technologies

    - Integrating automation and robotics in factories

    - How different manufacturing industries will have different adoption rates with automation and robotics

    And so much more.


    Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

    Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

    X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls

    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
    Cell Phone: 708-262-2648

    Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992

    Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria

    Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria


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    25 mins
  • #39: The Debrief: How Energy Demands and Tariffs Are Reshaping U.S. Manufacturing

    #39: The Debrief: How Energy Demands and Tariffs Are Reshaping U.S. Manufacturing
    Aug 12 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E39, The Debrief: How Energy Demands and Tariffs Are Reshaping U.S. Manufacturing

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Lessons Learned from recent Guests Drew Allen and Rosemary Coates

    - Unintended consequences of the US energy policies

    - How Consumer choices and demand drive sustainability and supply chain strategies

    And so much more.


    Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

    Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

    X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls

    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
    Cell Phone: 708-262-2648

    Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992

    Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria

    Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria


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    22 mins
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