Chris Speicher, Director of Entrepreneurship, Marywood University and Co-Founder of DartDrones Flight School - dartdrones.com, joins Host Michael McHale, CEO of PSA Systems on this edition of the PSA Podcast. As Mike points out at the beginning of the interview, Chris and Mike will cover entrepreneurship, university learning, and drones.   Listen for: Remote learning Remote work Companies are still recruiting Do students still want to be on campus? And all things drones - how did DartDrones launch the business and what is happening (or going to happen) in this exciting new space. Was DartDrones REALLY on Shark Tank? Learn more at dartdrones.com. Find more about Dr. Chris Speicher at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-speicher-18156121/.    You'll also find the work being done at Michael McHale's business, PSA Systems fascinating. Learn more here: psasystems.com. PSA Systems was #761 on Inc's 5000 list of the fastest growing privately owned companies in America.   PSA Podcast is a production of Business Builders Media LLC. This is where entrepreneurs and business people have the tools to get their voices heard. Go to businessbuildersmedia.com to learn more and to contact us for more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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"Entrepreneurship, Education, and Drones"

The conversation that Michael McHale of PSA Systems and I (Marty Wolff) had with Kirk J. Elken of Securitas Global, is one of the most important topics I have ever covered in my 10 years as a business journalist!  Kirk's company, securitasglobal.com helps executives sleep better at night. How and when you extend credit to your customers has never been more important. Covid-19 has put many businesses, potentially even some of your "best" customers in danger of not being able to pay for the products or services you have supplied. The "normal" credit standards you applied in the past may not be relevant today. You need specialized help to protect your business from cash flow difficulties and possibly disaster for you. Mitigating your credit risk is vitally important. And, there are many positive reasons why a firm like securitasglobal.com can be an important asset for your business. Such as: if you manage your credit risks, you may be able to extend better credit terms to your customer, giving you a competitive advantage. And, your lenders will most likely be more cooperative with you, knowing you are protecting yourself from potential losses when a customer does not pay you. You can reach Kirk Elken at (215) 901-6590. His website is securitasglobal.com. If you want to learn more about Michael McHale and his company Production Systems Automation, go to psasystems.com. The PSA Podcast is a production of Business Builders Media LLC, businessbuildersmedia.com  You can reach Marty Wolff via phone or text at 570 815 1626. Thanks for listening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Mitigating Credit Risk"

In episode 13 PSA’s Mike McHale joins host Marty Wolff to discuss robotic sorting solutions with Eric Camirand, COO of Waste Robotics. Founded in 2016, Waste Robotics utilizes AI and vision technology to create robotic solutions for the recycling and waste industry. Waste Robotics’ systems perform precision sorting of waste products and are able to process items not only by size and shape but also by evaluating and sorting based off of the chemistry of the product. Waste Robotics provides sorting as a service and can solve recycling plant challenges including human error, reliability and utilizing robotics instead of people in an often undesirable environment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 13

PSA's Michael McHale announces the launch of a medical soft products sanitizing machine in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. PSA is joined by host Marty Wolff and discusses modifying an existing bed bug oven design to create a medical PPE sanitation unit which effectively kills the COVID-19 virus. PSA was able to add a moist heat oven solution which adds humidity and sufficient heat required in a cycle time of about 30 minutes for sanitation of medical PPE and soft goods which meets current CDC guidelines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 12

In episode 11, Marty Wolff and PSA’s Michael McHale speak with Dr. Tim Simpson, Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Penn State University. Dr. Simpson oversees the first graduate program in Additive Manufacturing and Design, and has published several articles in Modern Machine Shop magazine. He explains that additive manufacturing is the process of building up a part layer by layer; for example, 3D printing of dental aligners, hearing aids, and even hip implants. This conversation covers Penn State’s graduate degree program, it’s relevance to manufacturing industries, as well as the history and future of this technology. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 11

In Episode 10, Marty Wolff and PSA’s Michael McHale venture outside of the industrial realm to cover technology related to advancements and trends in eSports. Anthony Gaud, CEO of Gaud-Hammer Gaming Group (G3) joins to discuss the ever expanding technology of electronic sports competitions. Anthony brings extensive technical and company development skills to foster partnerships and sponsorships relating to eSports. As the technology of gaming advances and the community of competitors grows, G3 helps to expand the reach of competitive gaming as well as maintain a safe and supportive community for all who enjoy eSports. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 10

Host Marty Wolff and PSA’s Mike McHale discuss the future of automation with the head of Robotics at Phillips Haas Jason McCurdy. Phillips Haas has strategically partnered with Universal Robots and PSA to offer a collaborative machine tending solution to transform factory productivity and profitability. Jason’s chief responsibility is to implement automation solutions which can allow Phillips Haas to stay competitive in the future both domestically and internationally. Both Jason and PSA’s Mike McHale agree that companies need to look to automation to fill the gap left by the skilled labor shortage and also help keep labor costs down while remaining competitive and flexible. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 9

Entrepreneur Tony Wallace from Automate America and PSA’s Michael McHale explore utilizing online solutions to access contract on-demand skilled labor to complete outsourced project work. Automate America is an online marketplace that pairs suppliers and contractors with customers who are actively searching for contract engineers and automation professionals. All automation suppliers complete a skills survey and have professional liability insurance and offer flexible workforce options to companies in a diverse variety of industries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 8

Universal Robots head of Marketing for Americas Joseph Campbell discusses the collaborative robot automation solution in today’s industrial world with host Marty Wolff and PSA CEO Michael McHale. UR Robots continues to experience tremendous growth utilizing collaborative solutions for light duty payloads and simple applications where they can offer a Return on Investment to provide a robotic solution that can work side by side with human operators. UR Robots relies on partners such as PSA to identify applications that require an intrinsically safe collaborative solution with quick delivery, approachable technology and simplified installation and service. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 7

PSA CEO Mike McHale and host Marty Wolff welcome Chief Technology Officer of SciSwift LLC Ted Brunelle. Ted is an entrepreneur working with the department of defense to put Artificial Intelligence in place to interpret and utilize data to optimize defense initiatives. Ted discusses the future of A.I. and its purpose both in the military, for businesses and in a manufacturing environment. SciSwift artificial intelligence solutions can be used in conjunction with industrial robotics to transform a company by increasing efficiency using smart automation. Both PSA and SciSwift reveal that talent and resources are sourced locally and very often using partner companies, both businesses rely on sourcing employees from local colleges and tech programs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 6

Marty Wolff and PSA’s Mike McHale discuss solving challenging and unique material handling applications with CEO Carl Vause of Soft Robotics (www.softroboticsinc.com). Soft Robotics offers robotic gripping systems made of highly compliant material that can safely and effectively grasp items of varying size, shape and weight with the same tool. Soft Robotics specializes in handling material that previously could only be picked up with the human hand and is not suitable for traditional foam compression or vacuum suction cup end effector solutions. Carl and Mike also discuss staffing small businesses with a variety of talent and partnering with a network of resources within the automation and manufacturing industries to help adapt to ever changing customer needs and grow the business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 5

In this fourth episode PSA’s Michael McHale introduces entrepreneur guest Joseph Callahan CEO of The Ciright Companies. Joe is a Drexel graduate with a background in HVAC equipment distribution and created the Ciright companies after realizing the essential need for companies to be able to share and utilize real time data for various aspects of business. Ciright’s goal is to empower others to make money by sharing technology. Joe has grown Ciright into a multi -million IT company, one of Ciright’s core products are tablets that deposit real time information into databases directly integrated into the general ledger and accessible by field technicians, engineers, decision makers and company personnel. During the podcast, both PSA’s Mike McHale and Joe discuss utilizing the company’s employee assets and talents to grow the company and being able to shift company employee assets and utilize technology to allow for maximum company efficiency. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 4

Mike McHale introduces PSA’s Nick Rosati and Corey Hohol who lead PSA’s military and QA/QC programs to discuss how PSA is bringing non-traditional engineering roles into their defense program. PSA discusses inspection, prototyping and quality roles and utilizing engineering to improve mechanical processes that are used in both DOD and commercial industrial machining. PSA reviews the importance of quality inspections and engineering parts with reasonable tolerance limits and designs so that they can be fabricated efficiently and at a lower cost. PSA’s Mike McHale also discusses the shortage of skilled machinists and trades people and the value of skilled labor in our industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 3

CEO Mike McHale and Defense electromechanical engineer Dan Lykens discuss PSA’s drone program for the Department of Defense. PSA is currently developing drones for monitoring and surveillance purposes under a DOD contract at its Scranton/Wilkes Barre area location. PSA discusses the differences between dangerous slaughter-bot drones and how PSA is developing safe and purposeful drones for the military. Podcast includes discussions on using drones for purposes like delivery, photography, land survey and agriculture and specialized engineering skill requirements such as circuit board design, programming and aerodynamic design that are needed for PSA’s drone program. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 2

Marty Wolff introduces PSA’s CEO Michael McHale launching PSA’s podcast to explore the development of manufacturing in the US, Automation, Technology and associated business. PSA discusses bringing manufacturing back to the US and the changing world of automation. Includes a discussion of how automation is changing the industrial world and how robotics and AI are creating an improved environment for the world of manufacturing. PSA will be discussing drones, software, robotics and how the changing world of technology relates to business in upcoming podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PSA Podcast | Episode 1

PSA is a privately owned national engineering and custom manufacturing firm founded in 1985, with two locations in Pennsylvania. We are experienced engineering system integrators, providing services for turn-key capital projects, controls, PLC’s, HMI’s, drives, servo systems, safety systems, OSHA compliance safety solutions, custom machinery and robotic work cells including pick and place, palletizing, machine tending and end of arm tooling.

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