The future of manufacturing isn't just about smarter machines. It's about empowering the people behind them.
As AI, automation, and digital technologies transform the industry, leaders face an important challenge: how do we embrace innovation while helping people learn, adapt, and thrive?
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Russ Bukowski, President of Mastercam, a global leader in CAD/CAM software supporting manufacturers around the world.
With nearly 16 years at Mastercam and a career spanning technology, product development, and business strategy, Russ is helping shape a future where innovation and workforce development move forward together. Under his leadership, Mastercam continues to invest in technology, education, and tools that make advanced manufacturing more accessible.
In Human-Centered Innovation, we explore:
- How empathy can guide technological innovation
- Why AI should strengthen human expertise, not simply replace tasks
- How manufacturers can prepare employees for changing roles
- Why listening to customers and frontline workers leads to better solutions
- How education and upskilling create opportunity
- What human-centered leadership looks like in the future of manufacturing
📅 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. PST
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa
🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta
The most meaningful innovation doesn't just make businesses more productive. It helps people become more capable, confident, and prepared for what comes next.
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