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EPISODE · Jan 11, 2026 · 28 MIN

Factory of the Future: What Really Matters | Tobias Herwig (Fischer Consulting)

from Automation Awakenings · host Dr. Oliver Zuchowski and Matthias Koblitz

hat does the factory of the future really look like? Not the hype version. The operational one.In this episode, we talk with Tobias Herwig, Managing Director at Fisher Consulting and host of the podcast Fabrik der Zukunft.You learn what actually works on the shopfloor. You hear why AI is often overrated. You see why mobile robots are still underestimated. You understand how companies bridge the gap between vision and daily operations. We discuss real use cases from large OEMs and SMEs. We talk about change management, skills, and team setup. We explain why process comes before technology. Always.Topics you will hear:- Why best practices matter more than buzzwords- Digitalization, automation, and what changed in the last 5 years- AI in factories. Where it adds value today. Where it does not- Mobile robotics as the most underrated technology in manufacturing- How internal teams implement robots without integrators- Change management that actually works on the shopfloor🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more insights from the world of logistics automation!🧭 http://automation-a.com🧑‍💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automation-awakenings🔉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRKD0tb1qOwAvECNJi4HN

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