Curious why manufacturer-distributor relationships still make or break automation sales?

Nikki Gonzales talked with industry veterans Frank Hurtte & Larry White at AHTD about tariffs, global supply chain headaches, how AI is shifting the workforce & why family-run industrial businesses are thriving.

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The biggest automation party of the year is back!

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Don’t miss it. We’ll be there... will you?

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👉Connect with Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-gilpin-ali-g-process-controls-engineering/

👉 Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneydfernandez/

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The Automation Ladies Are Now Officially Part of Industry Sage Media!

About Industry Sage Media:

Industry Sage Media is your backstage pass to industry experts and the conversations that are shaping the future of the manufacturing industry.

🔗 Learn more at: http://www.industrysagemedia.com

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Co-Hosts are Alicia Gilpin Director of Engineering at Process and Controls Engineering LLC, Nikki Gonzales Director of Business Development at Weintek USA, and Courtney Fernandez Robot Master at FAST One Solutions.

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The Automation Ladies are all back together! Catch up as they mark the return of the podcast for a new season, sharing candid updates on life transitions, moves, industry shifts, and unexpected opportunities. Listen in for real talk about building and growing their women-led automation community, the creative push behind the unique OT SCADA CON event, the challenge and pull of relocating for career and life, and what it means to balance ambition with burnout.

This episode is filled with behind-the-scenes moments, the buzz of in-person events, personal stories of resilience, and genuine friendship—all set against the backdrop of the ever-changing automation and manufacturing industry.

If you’re looking for honest discussion, inspiration, and a front-row seat to the community that fuels the show, this episode brings it all together.

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Huge thank you to Automate.org for sponsoring this episode!

The biggest automation party of the year is back!

Join us at Automate, where the best in robotics, cobots, AI, machine vision, motion control, and cutting-edge automation tech all come together in one place. It's where innovation meets connection — with amazing companies, brilliant people, and non-stop inspiration.

Don’t miss it. We’ll be there... will you?

🔗 automateshow.com

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Will You Be Joining Us at OT SCADA CON This Year?

Grab your tickets today! 🔗 http://otscada.com

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👉 Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-gonzales/

👉Connect with Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-gilpin-ali-g-process-controls-engineering/

👉 Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneydfernandez/

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The Automation Ladies Are Now Officially Part of Industry Sage Media!

About Industry Sage Media:

Industry Sage Media is your backstage pass to industry experts and the conversations that are shaping the future of the manufacturing industry.

🔗 Learn more at: http://www.industrysagemedia.com

Support the show

__________________________________________________________________

Co-Hosts are Alicia Gilpin Director of Engineering at Process and Controls Engineering LLC, Nikki Gonzales Director of Business Development at Weintek USA, and Courtney Fernandez Robot Master at FAST One Solutions.

Follow us on Linkedin and YouTube for live videos, demos, and other content!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for episode updates, job announcements, and more!

Get in touch with us at automationladies.io!

P.S. - Help our podcast grow with a 5-star podcast review if you love us!

Many factories struggle with unexpected equipment failure, resulting in costly downtime hits without warning. How can you avoid this with predictive maintenance strategies?

Join us as we welcome special guest Ryan Treece from FreeWave Technologies for a discussion covering many industry insights. Discover how implementing predictive maintenance using vibration sensors can alert you in advance, minimizing surprise breakdowns.

Huge thank you to Automate.org for sponsoring this episode!

The biggest automation party of the year is back!
Join us at Automate, where the best in robotics, cobots, AI, machine vision, motion control, and cutting-edge automation tech all come together in one place. It's where innovation meets connection — with amazing companies, brilliant people, and non-stop inspiration.

Don’t miss it. We’ll be there... will you?

👉 automateshow.com

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Support the show

__________________________________________________________________

Co-Hosts are Alicia Gilpin Director of Engineering at Process and Controls Engineering LLC, Nikki Gonzales Director of Business Development at Weintek USA, and Courtney Fernandez Robot Master at FAST One Solutions.

Follow us on Linkedin and YouTube for live videos, demos, and other content!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for episode updates, job announcements, and more!

Get in touch with us at automationladies.io!

P.S. - Help our podcast grow with a 5-star podcast review if you love us!