Another amazing form of automation is here - the industrial vending machine! Guest speaker Steve Pixley - Founder & CEO of AutoCrib - dives into why vending machines are the Metal Working Nation’s new best friend on the shop floor. From solving the issue of lost tools and parts to supplying a charging station for electronics, industrial vending machines will help manufacturing leaders take their businesses to the next level of efficiency and safety.  Here’s The Good Stuff! Industrial vending machines are projected to rise in popularity.  The new way to manage inventory.  Steve’s manufacturing story - from sales to automation technology.  Solving the issue of stockouts on the shop floor.  Helping minimize FOD: Foreign Object Debris.  Overcoming the roadblocks to installing an industrial vending machine. From calibrated drill bits to police tasers.  Vending machines are simply another type of awesome robot.    Tools & Takeaways Xometry ProShop ERP Industrial Vending Machines   This Week’s Superstar Guest: Steve Pixley AutoCrib Steve on LinkedIn   Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube   Subscribe to Making Chips on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or Spotify