Simon Schneider, Director of the Okuma Factory Automation for Okuma America Corporation, works closely with manufacturers of all sizes throughout the Americas. Through these experiences, Simon has gained first-hand knowledge about challenges facing manufacturers today. Many of these challenges can be solved by leveraging and scaling automation technologies, thereby positioning manufacturers for greater efficiency and business growth both today and into the future.

Short-Term Wins:

The case for preconfigured, easy-to-implement systems
Realize immediate impacts on production levels
Position for new business opportunities
Overcome workforce availability challenges
Achieve short-term ROI on investment

Long-Term Transformations:

Paradigm Shift - the changing role of the machinist/production worker; freeing resources for more strategic work
Evolve your business’s capabilities with the powerful human and technology combination
Scaling for business growth

International Manufacturing Technology Show 2026

The Automation Impact: Short-term Wins to Long-term Transformations

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