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Episode: Tech Up, Cost Down: Increasing Accessibility To Advanced Manufacturing Solutions Through Community
Description: A conversation with Jacob Sanchez, an industry figure who has worn many hats throughout his career, including CNC machinist, applications engineer, and content creator. Today, he leads Industry Solutions and Community Development with igus. From the perspective of both manufacturing tech and community, Jacob shares valuable insights on current industry trends, including the growing adoption of VR and AR beyond training, the rise of collaborative robots (cobots), and the shift toward more affordable AMRs and AMVs—a trend from overseas making its way to the U.S. Jacob emphasizes that accessibility is crucial for the industry's growth, and he’s passi...