Blake Barrett

Blake Barrett, the dynamic Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, dives into the future of factory automation and reshoring. He shares insights on the rising U.S. capacity orders and booming demand for automation across industries. Blake discusses how technology is enhancing labor efficiency amid high manufacturing costs. His vision includes a new million-square-foot facility focusing on robotics and AI, as well as partnerships with NVIDIA. The conversation emphasizes that reshoring and automation are not just trends, but essential for long-term competitive manufacturing.