Factory of the Future Podcast

#73: Reinventing the Safe: Oscar Hedaya on Building Smart Security with The Space Safe

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365657/fan_mail/new] Welcome to Factory of the Future, E73, Reinventing the Safe: Oscar Hedaya on Building Smart Security with The Space Safe Join us as we discuss:  - Oscar's "aha moment": why he set out to modernize a product category that hadn't meaningfully evolved in 30 years, and how The Space Safe combines touchscreens, cameras, and connected software  - Inside the build: manufacturing partnerships in Asia, quality control measures, and protecting innovation through utility patents and copyrighted code - Go-to-market strategy: starting with consumers, then retail, then enterprise — including how the notification system can prevent hotel burglaries and open dual-revenue opportunities - Founder lessons: surrounding yourself with supportive people, using AI tools for market research, and the wild story of being stranded in a Middle East war zone And so much more. Get in touch with our guest: oscar@thespacesafe.com [oscar@thespacesafe.com] Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop [https://learnmar.com/product/industry-4-0-workshop/] - Spots are limited!  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  [aw@awschultz.org] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ [https://www.awschultz.org/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured] X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls [https://twitter.com/visual_controls] A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk] Connect with Alexandria Burek Cell Phone: 708-262-2648 Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co [alexandria@vigorinvestments.co] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992] Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria  Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria

**Special Guest** #72: Leading with Character Across Cultures: Björn Vikard on Global Manufacturing Spanning 12 Countries

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365657/fan_mail/new] Welcome to Factory of the Future, E72, Leading with Character Across Cultures: Björn Vikard on Global Manufacturing Spanning 12 Countries Join us as we discuss:  - Managing unionized operations in India  - Stories of how Björn advocates for women in manufacturing  - Building an industrial park in Sri Lanka from scratch - The importance of self-awareness and listening skills required for effective leadership And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop [https://learnmar.com/product/industry-4-0-workshop/] - Spots are limited!  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  [aw@awschultz.org] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ [https://www.awschultz.org/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured] X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls [https://twitter.com/visual_controls] A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk] Connect with Alexandria Burek Cell Phone: 708-262-2648 Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co [alexandria@vigorinvestments.co] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992] Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria  Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria

#71: Unionization Crossroads: Ethical Leadership in Manufacturing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365657/fan_mail/new] Welcome to Factory of the Future, E71, Unionization Crossroads: Ethical Leadership in Manufacturing Join us as we discuss:  - Core tension between operational efficiency and protecting workers’ safety and rights  - Two extreme approaches: actively obstructing unionization and fully embracing it - The “Mediated Ethical Bridge” framework with prioritization on transparency, open dialogue, and proactive workplace improvements  - The smarter long-term play: preparing for unionization rather than fighting it   And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop [https://learnmar.com/product/industry-4-0-workshop/] - Spots are limited!  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  [aw@awschultz.org] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ [https://www.awschultz.org/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured] X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls [https://twitter.com/visual_controls] A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk] Connect with Alexandria Burek Cell Phone: 708-262-2648 Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co [alexandria@vigorinvestments.co] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992] Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria  Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria

**Special Guest** #70: Building the Future: Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce, and Tech with Bryce Carpenter

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365657/fan_mail/new] Welcome to Factory of the Future, E70, Building the Future: Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce, and Tech with Bryce Carpenter Join us as we discuss:  - Advanced Manufacturing in Indiana   - Education and workforce development challenges and solutions  - The positive impact of technology adoption on workforce growth and wages - The evolution of manufacturing roles alongside automation  And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop [https://learnmar.com/product/industry-4-0-workshop/] - Spots are limited!  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  [aw@awschultz.org] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ [https://www.awschultz.org/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured] X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls [https://twitter.com/visual_controls] A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk] Connect with Alexandria Burek Cell Phone: 708-262-2648 Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co [alexandria@vigorinvestments.co] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992] Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria  Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria

**Special Guest** #69: Beyond the Mold: How 3D Printing is Reshaping Supply Chains with Jason Rolland

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365657/fan_mail/new] Welcome to Factory of the Future, E69, Beyond the Mold: How 3D Printing is Reshaping Supply Chains with Jason Rolland Join us as we discuss:  - Additive manufacturing technology and how it prints 10-100x faster than standard 3D Printers - The nuanced case for polymeric materials in medical devices, sports equipment, and performance footwear - Mechanical versus Chemical Recycling  - Sustainable supply chains and closed-loop manufacturing systems   And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop [https://learnmar.com/product/industry-4-0-workshop/] - Spots are limited!  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  [aw@awschultz.org] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ [https://www.awschultz.org/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured] X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls [https://twitter.com/visual_controls] A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk] Connect with Alexandria Burek Cell Phone: 708-262-2648 Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co [alexandria@vigorinvestments.co] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992] Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria  Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria