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my TRUE POSITIONManufacturing Leaders LeadingWhere is the manufacturing industry going? It certainly is a much smaller community of late. Think you want to give back but don’t think you’re “educated” enough to inspire or influence a peer? Well on this episode I have my friend Craig Zoberis, and industry leader on the show and we’re going to talk about being leading.2023-10-1146 minmy TRUE POSITIONManufacturing Leaders LeadingWhere is the manufacturing industry going? It certainly is a much smaller community of late. Think you want to give back but don’t think you’re “educated” enough to inspire or influence a peer? Well on this episode I have my friend Craig Zoberis, and industry leader on the show and we’re going to talk about being leading.2023-10-1146 min
Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersLIVE at IMTS: Advancements in Machining AutomationIn the final special edition episode of MakingChips recorded live at IMTS, we sit down with Craig Zoberis of Fusion OEM and RoboJob USA and Derek Goodwin with Trinity Robotics Automation to talk about a paradigm shift in the industry: Automation. We cover the difference between pallet automation and machine tending, implementing automation, and calculating the true ROI of automation. Automation can increase spindle utilization and help your shop make more chips to make more money. BAM! Segments [2:54] Learn more about Craig Zoberis and Derek Goodwin [5:13] The difference between pallet automation and machine tending [9:23] The first s...2022-10-1133 min
Your Marketing SUCKS with Kyle MilanTalk Shop with Kyle Feat. Craig Zoberis and Jelle De RoovereWelcome back to “Talk Shop,” a series of open-ended, casual conversations with industrial manufacturing and marketing leaders. This episode will feature Craig Zoberis and Jelle De Roovere from RoboJob, a precision machine-cutting automation service.RoboJob is based in Belgium and has installed its software in over 1,300 CNC machines, milling, turning, and other precision machines over 15 years. Their US outfit is based in Chicago, represented by Craig, discussing some of the space's developments, challenges, and future. It has been a challenge to find skilled labor for manufacturing in Europe and America; RoboJob has stepped up to the challenge to m...2022-08-1629 min
MFG OutLoudEpisode #55 – Automation, Evolution, and Growth: Part 2With special guests Craig Zoberis, President of FUSION / RoboJob USA and Jelle De Roovere, Geschäftsführer (Managing Director) RoboJob GmbH.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mfgoutloud/support2021-09-1616 min
MFG OutLoudEpisode #54 – Automation, Evolution, and Growth: Part 1With special guests Craig Zoberis, President of FUSION / RoboJob USA and Jelle De Roovere, Geschäftsführer (Managing Director) RoboJob GmbH.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mfgoutloud/support2021-09-1042 min
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 44: Automating the Future with Craig Zoberis of Fusion OEMToday we chat with Craig Zoberis of Fusion OEM; a contract manufacturer of light industrial equipment for OEMs and certified systems integrator for Universal Robots. Craig brought a collaborative robot into his shop after struggling with the skills gap in the manufacturing world. Since doing so he has also created a robot integration company focusing on Job Shops. If you've ever wondered how robots could help your shop in the future, you will learn a lot from Craig!
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Advanced Manufacturing NowFusion OEM Embraces Cobots, Invests In Future Expert MachinistsCraig Zoberis and Davin Erickson detail how Fusion OEM discovered and implemented collaborative robots, or cobots. The company is now investing in future expert machinists by using cobots—and making headway in closing the manufacturing industry skills gap. They explain the phases of training for cobots, as well as how cobots “talk” with other machines—and how machines perform “handshakes” (and are therefore envied by humans who today are struggling with social distancing).2020-07-0609 min
The Cobot Show03. Integrating AutomationCraig Zoberis and Joe Campbell discuss when using an integrator can be beneficial to your automation plans, what lean integration means, and how quick set up times help not only with a skills or labor gap- but also meeting your productivity needs.Visit universal-robots.com/podcast/the-cobot-show to learn more!2020-05-2831 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersCobotics Innovation Paves the Way of the Future with Craig ZoberisCobotics are a current hot topic in the Metal Working Nation. Innovation within the AI spectrum is opening new doors and possibilities for manufacturing leaders who are willing to embrace change. Guest speaker, Craig Zoberis, shares his “Aha!” moment when he realized cobots could help him create a more efficient and life-giving environment to his team. His passion for innovation and the power of the cobotic ecosystem led him to create his own cobotics production line - empowering the Metal Working Nation to perform at their absolute best. Connect with us:www.MakingChips.com/contact Enabling your...2019-07-3036 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow Manufacturers Can Sleep Better at Night with Barry Walter, Dietmar Goellen, Craig Zoberis, and Teresa Beach-ShelowLive from IMTS 2018 day four in Chicago, Jason and Jim are joined by Barry Walter, Dietmar Goellner, Craig Zoberis, and Teresa Beach-Shelow to give their insight and advice that will help manufacturers sleep better at night. There are so many decisions and challenges that manufacturing leaders face that it is sometimes hard to get a good night’s sleep. The four panelists draw from their extensive wisdom and experience to share how you can handle some of those challenges so that you can sleep better tonight. Handing over the keys to the kingdom One issue that keeps ma...2018-10-1947 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersMC058: "Life is Great!" - Developing Your Core ValuesA few months ago, we met with Craig Zoberis of Fusion OEM to talk about his company's Core Values. In that episode, we covered the importance of figuring out who you are as a company and what you stand for. More than anything, being a leader is about staying true to the values and principles that you have built your company on. Leadership also imparts the responsibility of holding your vision even as it becomes more tempting to disengage and simply enjoy the fruits of success.
“You come to the point where you’ve hit a ceiling and you need...2016-02-1737 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersMC047 - The Ecosystem of a Manufacturing LeaderLast week on MakingChips, we sat down with Craig Zoberis of Fusion OEM for the first half of a two part interview. This week, we cover a range of topics relating to a company’s Core Values.
In part two of this episode, Craig shares with us his set of Core Values that define his company while guiding his team member’s actions. Later on, Craig presents us with his insight about the difference between generic Core Values, or what he calls “The Ticket of Doing Business”, and meaningful Core Values that resonate with his employees.
The Right...2015-11-2533 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersMC046 - What Makes Fusion OEM UniqueIn the modern business era, we consistently hear the terms “core values” and “company culture”. Among many other business terms, we have integrated these words into our everyday language. But what are company core values and why are they so important?
In this two part episode of MakingChips, Jim and Jason sit down with Craig Zoberis, founder and current president ofFusion OEM. Fusion is an OEM contract manufacturer for industrial OEM’s whose offerings range from Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Kanban system systems for machined parts and private labeling equipment.
Craig founded Fusion OEM from his h...2015-11-1833 min