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July 14 · 38 min
Lead Singer - Classic Car Builder - Sales Lead | Get to Know Chris McDaniel
Sales team lead. Lead vocalist of GP38. Classic car builder. Chris McDaniel might be the most interesting man in Alabama - and he's the newest member of the Adams Alabama team.In this episode, Chris shares how 20 years in Alabama's pulp and paper industry shaped his approach to sales, why relationship-based selling matters more in Alabama than almost anywhere else, and the midnight motor failure that taught him what being a trusted advisor really means. Plus: reading a crowd like reading a customer, the technology that's transforming manufacturing across Alabama, and the garage full of project cars his wife keeps asking him to make faster. Reach out to Chris McDaniel Learn more about Adams Contact us
June 12 · 24 min
Beyond RGB: How Hyperspectral Imaging Is Changing Industrial Inspection
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 hyperspectral imaging actually is, how it differs from traditional machine vision, and where it's already solving problems that RGB and point spectroscopy simply can't. If you have any questions about anything you heard on the podcast or want to learn more about this technology, reach out to Jeff Fiorini. jfiorini@adamscorp.com(813) 597-3960 #MachineVision #HyperspectralImaging #IndustrialAutomation #ManufacturingTechnology #QualityControl #AdamsCorp #BetterFasterSmarter
April 15 · 35 min
BTS: What it is Really Like to Work at Adams
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 tech, this episode is packed with insights on staying competitive in the global marketplace. What to listen for: The "Team Selling" Ecosystem: Learn how Adams supports customers by combining local territory consultants with subject-matter specialists and a full in-house engineering team to troubleshoot, size, and design custom systems. A Massive Technology Evolution: Discover how the company expanded its portfolio to include collaborative robotics, vision inspection, and motion control, and how the engineering team even developed proprietary products like the CRX palletizer and Data Pulse platform based on real factory floor needs. TechFest Unplugged: Get the inside scoop on their massive, interactive customer events in Tampa and Alabama. With hundreds of attendees, it's a completely unique experience featuring vendor demos (like Tawi lifters and SICK sensors), BBQ, beer, Mario Kart, and hoopshoot. Standout Company Culture: Hear how the Adams team breaks the mold of traditional B2B marketing by empowering employees to create fun, highly educational social media content—including the legendary alter ego, "Panama Jack". Leveraging CRM & AI: A look at how Adams uses a highly customized HubSpot CRM rollout and AI automation workflows to instantly deliver crucial data to reps, cutting down administrative work and maximizing face-to-face time with customers. If you have any questions or want to learn how we can help your facility solve problems and improve processes, please reach out to us at adamscorp.com. Until next time, keep getting better, faster, smarter!
March 26 · 49 min
Inside Florida Manufacturing: AI, Workforce Challenges, and What Comes Next
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
Aug 1, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
How Clean Is Your Oil? The Hidden Enemies of Hydraulic Systems ft. Scott Howard and Travis Dorman
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 ever The surprising truth about varnish and how to get rid of it Vacuum dehydration vs centrifuges: which wins and why? The case for onsite Lunch & Learns to dive into your specific fluid problems Whether 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.com 850-776-7036 adamscorp.com #reliability #fluidcleanliness #manufacturing #florida #alabama
May 27, 2025 · 12 min
Cutting Energy Costs with Compressed Air Audits — How US Gypsum Saved Big with MAC Valves
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 money The advantages of MAC’s spool valve tech What a compressed air audit looks like in practice How JEA’s rebate program helped offset upgrade costs Real-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.com Email Jonathan Moon - jmoon@adamscorp.com Learn more about the JEA Rebate Program - https://jeabusinesstradeallies.com/find-a-provider
Apr 9, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
How FANUC and Adams Partner to Deliver Automation Solutions That Just Work
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 you needed How to calculate real ROI for automation What to automate first (and what to avoid) How local support from Adams + FANUC changes the game for Southeast and Caribbean manufacturers This 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
Apr 5, 2025 · 6 min
Scott Simon and Doug Adams Discuss Tariffs and Their Impact on US-Based Manufacturing
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 manufacturing businesses Challenges of bringing manufacturing back to the US The critical importance of domestic manufacturing Timeline realities for building new manufacturing capacity Price implications and the role of automation in maintaining competitiveness If you have any questions about anything discussed please reach out to us. support@adamscorp.com adamscorp.com 800-282-4165
Nov 21, 2024 · 22 min
Achieving Sustainability Goals Through Energy Savings on Dust Collectors
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
Jun 4, 2024 · 52 min
Save Money and Extend Component Life with These Oil Cleanliness Best Practices
🔴 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.
May 24, 2024 · 52 min
Political, NonProfit, and Commercial Leaders Sit Down to Talk Manufacturing in Florida
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
May 20, 2024 · 54 min
Unlocking Data: Strategies for Retrieving Insights from Hard-to-Reach Places
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.
Apr 24, 2024 · 26 min
Finding Success with Machine Vision with Jeff Fiorini
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
Jul 13, 2023 · 35 min
Get Data From Hard to Reach Places | Wireless Condition Monitoring with Urban.io
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
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Jun 23, 2023 · 23 min
Discussing the All New D936 and D937 Servo-Proportional Valves From Moog
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
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Jun 12, 2023 · 27 min
Introducing the In-Sight 3800 | A Better. Faster. Smarter. Vision System from Cognex
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
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Mar 24, 2023 · 33 min
How We Built a 360-Degree In-Line Wire and Medical Tubing Inspection Platform
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
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Nov 4, 2022 · 20 min
Building Trust w Customers | Piab End of Arm Tooling Solution with Jonathan Moon
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
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Aug 29, 2022 · 21 min
What's an ISO Code? Travis Dorman on the Importance of Filtration in Fluid Power
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
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Aug 22, 2022 · 14 min
Designing Vacuum Solutions w Piab and Setting Football Rosters w Javier Ovalles
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

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