One thing is clear from the past 6 months… manufacturing as we know it must change. In the wake of severe supply chain disruption caused by COVID-19, on the heels of a trade war with China, OEMs are seeking alternatives to the old way of doing things for a more resilient future.
87% of manufacturing leaders surveyed confirmed a high-priority digital transformation initiative, and 99% declared that increasing supply chain resilience is a top focus. In contrast, however, only 14% reported a well-funded digital initiative and 81% are faced with difficulties finding digitization expertise.
What is the path forward?
In this RoboBusiness Direct session, Nate Evans, Co-Founder of Fictiv, will describe the quantifiable economic impact of Digital Manufacturing Ecosystems as a cost-efficient, low-risk bridge to digital transformation. The centerpiece of this discussion will be Fictiv’s case study of HEBI Robotics, and the economic impact this transformation had on HEBI’s bottom line as well as their time to market.
About RoboBusiness Direct
RoboBusiness Direct is an ongoing series of digital events delivered by brightest minds from the leading robotics and automation organizations around the world. The series complements continuing coverage and analysis in Robotics Business Review and The Robot Report, a sister site to Robotics Business Review.
RoboBusiness Direct is designed to impart to business and engineering professionals the information they need to identify market opportunities, successfully develop and deploy the next generation of commercial robotics systems, and accelerate their businesses.
You can find a listing of RoboBusiness Direct speakers and session topics, along with the dates and times of RoboBusiness Direct programs, HERE.
There is no charge to register for RoboBusiness Direct programs.
Your RoboBusiness Direct Speaker
Nate Evans
Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer | Fictiv

Nate Evans, Chief Experience Officer, Fictiv
Nate Evans is a designer, artist, and entrepreneur. As Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Fictiv, he is focused on the intersection of design, business, and technology to help companies build higher quality products faster and more efficiently. Nate received his BA in International Relations and MA in Chinese from Stanford University and developed his understanding of technology and finance as an Associate at Seven Hills Venture Partners.