Better. Faster. Smarter.

If your machine vision system can see the difference between two things, you probably don't need hyperspectral imaging. But if they look identical and you still need to know which one is which, that's exactly where it fits. In this episode of Better Faster Smarter, Jeff Fiorini (VP of Integrated Solutions, Adams Corp) sits down with George Killian from Headwall Photonics to break down what...

In this episode, Nate sits down with Paul Anderson , VP of Sales at Adams , to explore his 15-year journey from starting as a sales engineer to leading a powerhouse sales division. We pull back the curtain on how Adams has successfully evolved from a fluid power company into a full-scale manufacturing optimization consultant . Whether you are an industry veteran or looking to adopt new automation...

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...

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 oil The dangers of dirt, water, and varnish in your system How ISO particle codes work and what they really mean Why filter efficiency and element stability matter more than...

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 h...

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 automation How collaborative robots (cobots) are solving real labor problems FANUC’s  ZDT software : the robot whisperer you didn’t know y...

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 Discussed The immediate impact of new tariffs on man...

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 manufact...

🔴 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...

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 ha...

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 th...

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 exp...

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...

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 toda...

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 powe...

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 take...

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...

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 filter...

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 Automati...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode we talk to Jeff Fiorini about all things automation.  Learn about machine vision and product offerings from Cognex and also the differences between collaborative and traditional robots. Find out what Jeff thinks makes a good industrial automation application and how he thinks that manufacturers should approach introducing automation into their production processes.  If yo...