Ed Mehr on Transforming Manufacturing at Machina Labs
From The Robot Report Podcast by The Robot Report Podcast
March 13, 2026 · 1h 4m
About this episode
Ed Mehr discusses the transformation of manufacturing through software-defined factories and robotic automation.
Join us as Ed Mehr, Co-founder of Machine Labs, explains how he’s building the "software-defined factory." We dive into how robotic-powered automation and strategic partnerships are enabling manufacturers to switch product lines instantly and future-proof hardware production. Discover how Machine Labs is transforming manufacturing with flexible, robotic-powered factories that can switch products instantly. In this episode, Ed Mehr shares insights on software-defined factories, advanced automation, and strategic partnerships shaping the future of hardware production. Learn more at: https://machinalabs.ai/ Show timeline 0:30 - Gene Demaitre recaps Autonomation World 2026 9:43 - News of the week 26:27 - Ed Mehr, co-founder and CEO of Machina Labs ### – SPONSOR – Download the 2026 State of the Robotics Industry Report: https://www.therobotreport.com/state-of-robotics-industry-report-2026/
People in this episode
Host: Gene Demaitre
Guest: Ed Mehr
Topics covered
- manufacturing
- robotics
- automation
- software-defined factories
- strategic partnerships
- hardware production
Keywords
- manufacturing
- robotics
- automation
- software-defined factory
- flexible factories
- product lines
- strategic partnerships
Sponsors
The Robot Report
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Machina Labs, Machine Labs, The Robot Report, Autonomation World
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