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Novarc Podcast

by Novarc

Welcome to SparkTalk, on each episode we'll be sharing tips and news on everything regarding pipe welding, robotics, AI and Prefabrication.

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Episodes

  1. Physical AI - Driving Efficiency and Growth in The Real World

    In our latest conversation, our CEO, Soroush Karimzadeh, and Christine Boles discuss how physical AI and intelligent robotics are transforming the modern shop floor. By giving machines the ability to see and adapt in real time, manufacturers can bridge severe labor gaps, elevate output precision,...

  2. Fireside Chat With Waldinger

    Waldinger, a Midwest leader in MEP and sheet metal, is pulling back the curtain on their production secrets. In this exclusive interview with Scott Miller (Mechanical Production Engineer) and Mike Baughman (General Foreman), alongside Novarc's Senior Account Executive, Chris Holt, they go over…

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  3. Fireside Chat With Cerris Systems

    In this episode of SparkTalk we interview Mark Janning, Fab Shop Manager at Cerris Systems. Hear how Cerris Systems uses Novarc's Spool Welding Robot (SWR). to increase productivity, improve weld quality, and streamline fabrication workflows. In this fireside chat, they share real performance…

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  4. Weld.com and Novarc at FABTECH Chicago

    Welcome to another episode of SparkTalk. This is a pre-recorded interview from our booth at FABTECH in Chicago. During the show, Beau Wigington from Weld.com, the YouTube channel with over a million subscribers and one of the most trusted sources for welding education, sat down with our very own...

  5. Understanding the True Cost of Welding

    In this episode of SparkTalk we interview Alexander Purvis, Novarc's Senior Welding and Automation Engineer. Alexander is a true welding expert and we discuss how to understand the true cost of welding. Whether you're in a leadership position for a fabrication business or you're a welder on the...

  6. A Sneak Peek Into NovAI and Lessons From the Shop Floor

    Our guest today is Travis Bilbee, Sales Engineer at Novarc. Travis gets into the revolutionary new technology that Novarc has released called NovAI. He also touches on his experiences working within all types of fabrication and welding shops. The lessons he's learned will give you valuable…

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  7. Measuring Welding Productivity and Methods to Improve Processes

    Welcome to another episode of Sparktalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry. Our guest today is David Jordan, Global Growth & Strategy at Novarc. David has over 2 decades of experience within the welding industry. In this conversation, we explore how to define and...

  8. Fireside Chat With E.L. Pruitt Co. Mechanical Contractors

    Welcome to another episode of Sparktalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry. This is a special pre recorded webinar conversation featuring, Anthony Moscardelli, Project Manager at E.L. Pruitt, and Novarc's Senior Account Executive, Chris Holt. They will share insights...

  9. After Hours Shop Talk - The Dynamics of a Successful Fab Shop

    Welcome to another episode of SparkTalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry. This is a special After Hours Shop Talk episode of SparkTalk featuring, Matt Yarmuch and our very own Ringo Gonzalez. As president of MattCo Engineering Solutions, Matt Yarmuch provides…

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  10. Tech Innovation in the Welding Industry

    Welcome to another episode of SparkTalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry. Today's guest is Jackie Nolan, Senior Sales Engineer at Novarc Technologies. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Dayton and has 8 years…

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  11. The Current State of Welding Robotics

    Welcome to another episode of SparkTalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry. In this special episode our CEO Soroush Karimzadeh sits down with a true leader in the robotics space, Stuart Shepherd. He is the founder/CEO of Shepherd Solutions (an automation business...

  12. Embracing the past and moving towards the future of welding

    Welcome to another episode of SparkTalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry. This is a special Shop Talk format of the the show where Ringo Gonzalez, Director of Welding Innovations at Novarc Technologies and Matt Yarmuch, President of MattCo Engineering Solutions sit...

  13. A Deep Dive into the Australian Manufacturing and Fabrication Market

    Welcome to another episode of Sparktalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry. Today our guest is Brad Walsh. Brad is the Senior Account Executive for Novarc Technologies in the Australia and New Zealand region. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into the...

  14. Smart Money: How to Fund Your Manufacturing and Fabrication Masterplan

    Welcome to SparkTalk, where we will share insights, tips, and news on robotic welding, AI, and prefabrication. This is a very special episode, a conversation between David Gagnon, VP of Strategy and Sales Operations at Mitsubishi HC Capital, Arash Nejad Chief Revenue Officer at Novarc…

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  15. The Impact of Automation in Manufacturing

    Welcome to SparkTalk, where we will share insights, tips, and news on robotic welding, AI, and prefabrication. In this conversation, we welcome Jake Hall. Jake Hall is an influencer in the manufacturing space. He's recognized as a LinkedIn Top Manufacturing Voice and has a wealth of knowledge and...

  16. The Modern Day Welder - Safety, Skills and Technology

    Welcome to SparkTalk, where we will share insights, tips, and news on robotic welding, AI, and prefabrication. In this conversation, we welcome Todd Scheerer, Welding Technologist at Novarc Technologies. This episode is all about the welder. We take a deep dive into welder safety, welding skills...

  17. Fireside Chat With Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors

    Welcome to SparkTalk, where we will share insights, tips and news on robotic welding, AI and prefabrication. This is a very special episode, originally recorded as a webinar. In this Fireside Chat we welcome Corey Hagerty, Shop Foreman at Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors. This episode is all...

  18. Understanding Software for the Mechanical Engineering and Construction Industry

    Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and Prefabrication on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Steve Whitmer, VDC Manager, at ACCO Engineered Systems. We get into the details and discuss how mechanical engineering...

  19. Improving Shop Flow and The Welding Process

    Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and Prefabrication on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Joel Armstrong, Product Manager, Spool Welding Robot at Novarc Technologies. Joel has over 20 years of experience in…

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  20. The AI Industrial Revolution - Software Development and Advancements in Welding

    Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Peter Yap, VP of Software for Novarc Technologies. Peter has over two decades of experience in software and artificial...

  21. Fireside Chat With Harder Mechanical Contractors

    Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Mark Nastari - Corporate Quality Director at Harder Mechanical and Melissa Bayanzadeh, Marketing Director at Novarc…

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  22. Application of AI in Weld Defect Detection

    Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Mahyar Asadi - VP of Innovation at Novarc Technologies - to talk about the application AI in weld defect detection, the future...

  23. AI in Welding and NovEye - Past, Present and Future

    Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Amin Ghasemazar - Novarc Technologies Product Manager - to talk about AI in welding and NovEye.

  24. Improving Pipe Welding with AI

    Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Roger Balakrishnan - Novarc Technologies Software Engineer - to talk about improving pipe welding with AI.

  25. Fire side chat with Nate Bowman, the weld scientist.

    Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode Novarc' CEO Soroush Karimzadeh, speaks with Nate Bowman - Weld Scientist - about what to expect from the welding industry and automation…

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  26. Novarc Under the Hood

    Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Daniel Harvey - Novarc Technologies VP of Engineering - to talk about team management and product development at Novarc.

  27. Latest Trends in Robotics

    Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Len Zapalowski - Novarc Technologies Advisor - to talk about the latest trends in robotics based on his extensive exprience in...

  28. Estimating ROI of Cobots

    Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Rick Campbell - VP of Sales at Novarc Technologies - to talk about estimating ROI of Cobots based on his experience and real...

  29. SparkTalk - The Future of Pipe Welding

    Introducing SparkTalk by Novarc Technologies where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Ringo Gonzalez - Director of Welding Innovation at Novarc Technologies - to talk about the Future of...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to SparkTalk, on each episode we'll be sharing tips and news on everything regarding pipe welding, robotics, AI and Prefabrication.

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Novarc

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