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What is really happening in Florida manufacturing right now?At TechFest 2026, Doug Adams from Adams Corp sat down with three manufacturing leaders from across the state to talk about the future of manufacturing in Florida, including workforce development, succession planning, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, regulation, and the opportunities ahead.This conversation features:• Beth Gallic, President of the Bay Area Manufacturers Association• Lake Ray, President of the First Coast Manufacturers Association• Matt Rocco, President of the South Florida Manufacturing AssociationTogether, they break down what manufacturers are seeing across their regions, how companies are adapting to labor shortages and digital transformation, and why collaboration across associations, schools, and industry partners matters more than ever.Topics covered include:• The current state of manufacturing in Florida• Regional growth trends across Tampa Bay, Northeast Florida, and South Florida• Workforce shortages and the coming retirement wave• Succession planning for family and privately held manufacturers• AI adoption in manufacturing and where companies are getting stuck• Robotics, automation, and safety on the plant floor• Cybersecurity and CMMC challenges for aerospace and defense manufacturers• Why manufacturing careers need better marketing to students and parents• How local manufacturing associations help companies grow and connectIf you are a manufacturer, plant leader, engineer, operations leader, or someone interested in the future of American manufacturing, this conversation is worth watching.Learn more about Adams Corp and TechFest at:https://adamscorp.com#TechFest2026 #AdamsCorp #Manufacturing #IndustrialAutomation #Reliability #FloridaManufacturing #AIinManufacturing #Robotics #WorkforceDevelopment #industry40

In this episode, Travis Dorman sits down with Scott Howard, Senior Key Account Manager at Donaldson Hy-Pro, to break down everything you didn't know about hydraulic oil cleanliness.They cover:Why "new" oil doesn’t mean clean oilThe dangers of dirt, water, and varnish in your systemHow ISO particle codes work and what they really meanWhy filter efficiency and element stability matter more than everThe surprising truth about varnish and how to get rid of itVacuum dehydration vs centrifuges: which wins and why?The case for onsite Lunch & Learns to dive into your specific fluid problemsWhether you're in power generation, cement, plastics, or just curious why your filters don’t last, this episode delivers practical advice and engineering insight from two pros who live and breathe hydraulic health.Reach out to us today to learn just how dirty your oil really is.tdorman@adamscorp.com850-776-7036adamscorp.com#reliability #fluidcleanliness #manufacturing #florida #alabama

In this episode of Better Faster Smarter, we head to Jacksonville, Florida, where compressed air was quietly draining energy and money, from US Gypsum’s operations. Enter Jonathan Moon, Adams' local Reliability & Automation Consultant, who walks us through how a quick, non-intrusive compressed air audit uncovered major inefficiencies in their dust collection system.Jonathan breaks down how switching from traditional diaphragm valves to MAC Valves not only improved performance but also slashed energy use, reduced maintenance, and qualified the plant for a rebate through the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA).Whether you're a plant manager, maintenance lead, or just curious about what a real-world energy efficiency project looks like from audit to ROI, this one's for you.🎧 What you’ll learn:How diaphragm valves leak energy—and moneyThe advantages of MAC’s spool valve techWhat a compressed air audit looks like in practiceHow JEA’s rebate program helped offset upgrade costsReal-world results from US Gypsum’s retrofit📍 If you're in Northeast Florida and want to explore how this could apply to your facility, reach out to Jonathan or visit the JEA Trade Ally directory.🔗 Learn more:Visit Adams website - adamscorp.comEmail Jonathan Moon - jmoon@adamscorp.comLearn more about the JEA Rebate Program - https://jeabusinesstradeallies.com/find-a-provider

Welcome to the Better. Faster. Smarter. podcast where manufacturing meets innovation.In this episode, Jeff Fiorini (VP of Integrated Solutions at Adams Corp) sits down with Adam Willea from FANUC America to discuss:Why Florida is no longer behind in automationHow collaborative robots (cobots) are solving real labor problemsFANUC’s ZDT software: the robot whisperer you didn’t know you neededHow to calculate real ROI for automationWhat to automate first (and what to avoid)How local support from Adams + FANUC changes the game for Southeast and Caribbean manufacturersThis is more than just robotics—it’s about making automation accessible, successful, and transformational.🌐 Adams Corp → https://www.adamscorp.com📧 Jeff Fiorini → jeff.fiorini@adamscorp.com🔗 Jeff’s LinkedIn → Jeff Fiorini🌐 FANUC America → https://www.fanucamerica.com📧 Adam Willea → adam.willea@fanucamerica.com🔗 Adam’s LinkedIn → Adam Willea

In this episode, Doug Adams, President of Adams Corp, and Scott Simon from NPR, talk about the impact of recent tariff announcements on American manufacturing. Doug shares insights on the impact of the tariffs, challenges of reshoring production, and offers a cautiously optimistic outlook for navigating these uncertain economic times.Key Topics DiscussedThe immediate impact of new tariffs on manufacturing businessesChallenges of bringing manufacturing back to the USThe critical importance of domestic manufacturingTimeline realities for building new manufacturing capacityPrice implications and the role of automation in maintaining competitivenessIf you have any questions about anything discussed please reach out to us.support@adamscorp.comadamscorp.com800-282-4165

Learn how innovative dust collection systems can drive sustainability and energy savings in industrial facilities. In this talk, Paul Anderson, VP of Sales at Adams, shares insights on improving dust collector efficiency, reducing compressed air consumption, and extending filter life to minimize waste. Discover practical solutions for industries like automotive, pharmaceuticals, and steel manufacturing, all while boosting productivity and achieving sustainability goals. Don't miss these actionable tips to make a real impact on your energy costs and environmental footprint! 🌿 Check out the full video here Reach out to ⁠Paul Anderson⁠ with your dust collection or reliability questions. Learn more about adamscorp.com support@adamscorp.com 800-282-4165 #dustcollector #dustcollection #energysavings #sustainability

🔴 Do you have regularly scheduled fluid cleanliness tests? 🔴 Are your ISO codes higher than desired? 🔴 Are component failures causing unexpected downtime? If you struggle with any of these issues then you should listen to this podcast to learn how to determine if you have problems with particle contamination, water, or varnish. We also discuss how to accurately test for these issues and review a few case studies showing the importance and value of improved fluid cleanliness. Link to full webinar. Contact us with your questions. 800-282-4165 www.adamscorp.com Reach out directly to Travis Dorman with your fluid cleanliness questions. And be sure to follow Adams on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Kevin Carr, FloridaMakes, Doug Adams, Adams Corp. and Andrew Learned of The House of Representatives, sit down with host Nate Valentin to discuss the state of manufacturing in Florida. Hear from each of them on their unique perspectives about the current state of manufacturing, the challenges they are facing, and what they think the next 3-5 years look like in Florida. If you have any questions about anything you heard on the podcast please reach out to us at support@adamscorp.com or 800-282-4165. Find out more about the guests here: Kevin Carr Andrew Learned Doug Adams Nate Valentin

This podcast is the audio from a recent webinar on UrbanIO. Check out the webinar here. --- In this webinar Nick Fiorini showcases UrbanIO and their wireless remote condition monitoring sensor technology and demonstrates how this easy to deploy cost effective solution is revolutionizing how facilities monitor the second and third tier assets. If you have any questions about anything you saw in the video please reach out to us at support@adamscorp.com or 800-282-4165 Webinar Description: Monitoring critical equipment in a manufacturing facility can be a difficult task due to the hard-to-reach nature of some of these assets. While certain assets can be monitored via hardwired devices like IO-Link sensors, many of them are too remote to be connected to a centralized network. While these assets are still critical, they’re often neglected and can still cause unplanned downtime. Are you interested in a low-cost solution that will send you an email or text alert when these “fringe assets” begin to experience failures? Adams will give you an overview on the Urban IO product offering, common assets we monitor that are often neglected, and showcase the platform for trending data and setting alerts when issues arise.

Machine vision, 2D and 3D, can be intimidating to implement, but the technology has gotten much easier to use. And when you are having quality issues, these technologies will help prevent another bad part from getting to a customer. Interested in 100% inspection on your parts for defects, dimensions, etc? Need vision to guide a robot? Adams will walk you through the process of working with our experts to address any 2D or 3D vision need - and how to implement this technology successfully. If you have any questions about anything you heard during this webinar please reach out to Jeff Fiorini at jfiorini@adamscorp.com Link to video of webinar: https://youtu.be/z0iLyQw417w #machinevision #cognex #findingsuccesswithmachinevision

In this episode of Better. Faster. Smarter. we discuss the importance of condition monitoring and how Urban.io is making that possible for assets in hard to reach locations through their wireless technology. Urban.io connect their clients with the assets, systems, spaces and people that they are responsible for. With data comes the ability to make them safer, more efficient, reduce maintenance and prevent failure. For more information about Urban.io, reach out to Nick Fiorini. nfiorini@adamscorp.com 813-545-9368 Intro to UrbanIO Visual Use Cases

In this episode of Better. Faster. Smarter., we discuss the new D936 and D937 from Moog with Jason Gilham and Nicholas Ruhland. We discuss the technology that went into this new servo-proportional line and as well as why Moog decided to develop it. If you are interested in learning more or would like to know if this line could serve as a replacement for your valves, reach out to Travis Dorman today. tdorman@adamscorp.com 850-776-7036 Thank you to the team at Moog for participating in this highly-informative discussion. #moog #servo #valves

In this episode, Jeff, Garrett, Daniel and Nate discuss the brand-new Cognex In-Sight 3800. The team talks about why this new hardware is capable of solving previously insolvable problems and they even give some real-life examples from customers. If you are interested in machine vision this episode is for you. What Cognex had to say about the new IS3800: This advanced vision system provides a powerful, yet easy-to-use, solution for automated inspections. Embedded with a full set of robust rule-based tools and innovative edge learning technology, In-Sight 3800 solves a wide range of manufacturing applications, from defect detection and assembly verification to character reading and more Register for upcoming Cognex training here. Turn-Key Solutions Jeff Fiorini jfiorini@adamscorp.com (813) 597-3960 Serving vision customers in Florida Daniel Koziel dkoziel@adamscorp.com (813) 789-7039 Serving vision customers Alabama and Mississippi Garrett Singletary gsingletary@adamscorp.com (205) 739-1692 #machinevision #cognex #automation #inspection

In this episode, Jeff Fiorini and Carlos Rodriguez join me to discuss our 360-degree in-line wire and medical tubing inspection platform that can detect issues like burn marks, neck down, lumps, and frayed wire among other potential issues with your lines. We talk about not only how the project came about but the technology that we used to solve the problem and also the approach that our team takes when tackling a project like this. Check out a video of the platform here. If you have questions for Jeff or Carlos - you can reach out to them here: jfiorini@adamscorp.com crodriguez@adamscorp.com Like, subscribe, and share this with a friend. If you have general questions about anything automation or reliability related feel free to reach out to us: support@adamscorp.com 813-626-4128 www.adamscorp.com #medicaltubinginspection #wireinspection #inlinewiredetection

Just because you can do it doesn't mean you should do it.  In this episode, Jonathan Moon describes how he helped provide an innovative and timely End of Arm Tool, from Piab, for a customer. This customer had in-house engineers that would typically do this sort of work themselves. However, this customer was able to deploy their internal resources on other initiatives after trusting Jonathan and Piab to deliver an EOAT solution. The story Jonathan tells speaks to how he goes about building relationships with his customers and is always looking to provide innovative and cost-effective automation and reliability solutions.  If you have any questions for Jonathan about Piab or anything else you heard on this podcast please reach out.  jmoon@adamscorp.com support@adamscorp.com 813-626-4128 #piab #automation #EOAT #reliability

In this episode, Travis Dorman discusses the importance of filtration and explains ISO codes. He talks about Adams' approach to testing fluid cleanliness and educating customers on how cleaner fluid will extend component life. Listen to hear an example from the Panhandle where he and the team at HyPro did an extended 3-month testing period to show one customer just how much better the HyPro filters were. The results are impressive.  Contact Travis with all of your fluid power questions tdorman@adamscorp.com 850-776-7036 Contact Adams for all your reliability and automation needs: support@adamscorp.com 813-626-4128 www.adamscorp.com

In this episode hear how Javier worked closely with our factory representative from Piab to determine the best solution for his customer. Learn about Javier's approach to understanding his customer's needs and also educating them on the latest in reliability and automation. Javier also sets his lineup for the Adams' football team that he quarterbacks from his position as a Reliability and Automation Consultant.  If you are in need of a vacuum solution, reach out to Javier or Adams today. Contact Javier: jovalles@adamscorp.com Learn more about Adams or Piab: www.adamscorp.com 813-626-4128 www.piab.com  #automation #reliability #piab

In this episode, Nate Valentin talks with Yustina Rusmaryanah, Adams' design engineer, to learn more about 80/20 and our design services. Learn about the various profiles available, different fastener types, and also how Yustina works with customers to build their ideas. 80/20 provides T-slot aluminum profiles, or bars, that have channels used to connect other bars and parts — for instance, panels, linear bearings, or casters. Reach out to Yustina Rusmarayanah with your 80/20 design ideas: yrusmaryanah@adamscorp.com Contact Adams today for all your reliability and automation needs. support@adamscorp.com 813-626-4128 adamscorp.com Translation of Yustina's message from Indonesian to English is approximate: Thank you to Mr. Doug Adams who has given me the opportunity to start my career in his company. Mr. Adams is a very wise and very kind person who guided my career from the beginning to this moment and I am very, very, very grateful and I will never forget your services. #automation #manufacturing #aluminumextrusion

In this discussion Felipe Silva and Paul Anderson join host Nate Valentin to discuss the Adams Data Collector Platform.  Learn more about the design of the panel, why we are excited about the incorporation of IO link and also how this device will be used to calculate the ROI on a large dust collection pulse valve upgrade.  To learn more about our Data Collector or anything you heard on the episode, reach out to us today. support@adamscorp.com 813-626-4128 Contact for our guests: Felipe Silva fsilva@adamscorp.com Paul Anderson panderson@adamscorp.com If you have feedback regarding the episode or would like us to discuss a specific topic please reach out to us at marketing@adamscorp.com #pulsevalves #datacollector #manufacturing 

This episode is a recording of a webinar, hosted by FloridaMakes, featuring three industry leaders in Sean Dotson, P.E., Jeff Kondel, Doug Adams and host Micah Daugherty, as they discuss The State of Automation.  [From FloridaMakes] Automation projects are one of the most active areas in Industry 4.0 today. As manufacturing companies have come to realize and accept, the workforce shortage is here to stay. Manufacturers both large and small are turning to automation to remain competitive, enhance operational efficiencies and upgrade the skills of their workforce. This webinar on the state of automation will focus on • what’s happening in automation today, • what the future of automation holds, • and the impact of automation education in our Florida schools. Contact us with all your reliability and automation needs: support@adamscorp.com 813-626-4128 If you have questions or comments about the podcast: marketing@adamscorp.com #automation #industrialinnovation #manufacturing