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Tom Stocker

Director of North American Sales

Tom Stocker is the Director of North American Sales at Yaskawa Motoman, bringing over two decades of experience in robotics, automation, and engineering leadership.. Throughout his career, Tom has led cross-functional teams, developed strategic sales initiatives, and driven growth in custom automation and robotic integration across diverse industries. His deep technical background, combined with a strong focus on customer solutions, has made him a respected leader in the field of industrial automation.

Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors. Whether it's a weekend getaway or a quiet moment in nature, he values balance and connection beyond the workplace.


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Posted: 6/24/2024 12:55:18 PM by Tom Stocker
Topics: Packaging, Programming

Often struggling to achieve enough flexibility on a single packaging line to accommodate demands, businesses are discovering benefits from incorporating robotic automation with innovative motion control tools, fulfilling end user requirements that may otherwise go unfilled. A key usage that continues to make a difference in material handling and packaging settings is the application of a single programming environment. Read More

Posted: 10/3/2023 3:06:27 PM by Tom Stocker
Topics: Maintenance, New Technologies, Production

To create value at scale, organizations are implementing advanced technologies, creating highly productive workspaces that are boosting throughput while unlocking drastic reductions in operational downtime and costs. A key driver for this success is the implementation of robots and their intelligent peripherals, including internet-connected sensors and devices for production monitoring and asset management. Read More

Posted: 2/14/2022 4:25:51 PM by Tom Stocker
Topics: Production, ROI, Tips and Tools

If you’re considering floorspace optimization by adding a standalone robot or a robotic workcell, contacting a robot supplier or integrator to conduct a thorough site audit is a good place to start. This several hour-long process gives an industry expert the chance to meet your internal stakeholders, listen to your operations supervisors, and study how piece parts or goods are manufactured then packaged for distribution. Read More