Who We Are
Insights is Flexware Innovation's thought leadership hub, where experts across the organization share their knowledge and perspectives on the evolving manufacturing landscape. Here, you’ll find industry-specific insights, practical guidance for overcoming real‑world manufacturing challenges, and high‑level outlooks on what’s coming next.
Our
Perspective
The insights shared here come from engineers, strategists, and practitioners working directly in complex industrial environments. We focus on real-world challenges, emerging technologies, and practical solutions that shape the future of manufacturing and operations.
Hands-On Engineering Insight
Our content is informed by real project experience across automation, software, and systems integration.
Real-World Manufacturing Experience
We write about what actually happens inside modern facilities, not just high-level theory.
Actionable Thinking
Our goal is to translate complex topics into practical guidance organizations can apply.
Cross-Industry Perspective
We draw lessons from multiple industries to highlight patterns and opportunities.
Meet the Contributors
Flexware Insights is powered by a team of subject matter experts with deep experience in industrial technology and digital transformation.
Brice Bucher
Vice President, Products
Brice Bucher is an accomplished product and technology leader with over two decades of experience spanning product management, systems integration, and business intelligence. As Vice President of Products, he leads the strategy and execution of Flexware’s product portfolio, including the development and advancement of Flexware’s intralogistics platform, LIFT.
Chris Barnes
Vice President, Digital Transformation & AI
Chris Barnes is an innovative leader focused on helping manufacturers turn ambitious digital transformation and industrial AI strategies into scalable, real-world results. With a background spanning engineering, data science, and digital innovation, he brings a practitioner’s perspective grounded in firsthand operational experience. In his role at Flexware Innovation, Chris supports manufacturers as they unlock the value of their data and elevate their digital capabilities.
Anthony Sebastian
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Anthony Sebastian is a dedicated leader focused on helping industrial manufacturers overcome their most pressing challenges. With a blended background in engineering and business, he brings a strategic yet practical approach to addressing complex industrial needs. At Flexware Innovation, he partners with manufacturers across every stage of modernization, guiding them as they strengthen operations, adopt new technologies, and build the digital capabilities essential for long‑term success.
Bryant Eismeier
Director, Managed Services
Bryant Eismeier is an experienced engineering leader specializing in automation and system integration. With a background in PLC programming, control panel design, and robot programming, he brings deep technical expertise to every project. As Director of Managed Services, he focuses on helping customers troubleshoot issues, ensure adoption, and modernize their operations with confidence.
David Grigsby
Director of Manufacturing Operations
David Grigsby is an expert in process optimization and data analytics. He has extensive knowledge of databases, historians, and MES programming. In his role as Director of Manufacturing Operations, he combines his technical expertise with a passion for building efficient, data‑driven operations.
Robin Lowery
Vice President, Life Sciences
Robin Lowery is a passionate leader with more than two decades of experience delivering automation projects. In his role as Vice President of Life Sciences, he partners with organizations to drive success across their most critical, high‑impact initiatives.
Gabrielle Stewart
Director, Business Development
Gabrielle Stewart is an accomplished business leader with a proven track record in the consumer goods industry. Her strategic perspective is grounded in real operational experience, which she uses to help manufacturers select the right solutions, build stronger capabilities, and drive measurable business results.
Will Taber
Automation Manager
Will Taber is an expert in automation with a proven track record of delivering high‑quality solutions. As an Automation Manager, he leads the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced manufacturing automation systems, ensuring they perform reliably and drive meaningful operational results.
Bharat Nair
Director, Enterprise Solutions
Bharat Nair is a technology leader specializing in material handling automation. He brings a practical, solution-oriented approach and is known for bridging technical depth with strategic insight. Bharat has deep expertise in the AGV/AMR space along with a strong background in helping businesses scale automation.
Scott Crawford
Automation Solutions Architect
Scott Crawford is an expert in control systems design, machine building, and IoT integration. With more than a decade of experience in electrical, controls, and automation engineering, he brings a strong technical foundation to every project. As an Automation Solutions Architect, he develops scalable, future‑ready automation strategies that align technology with long‑term operational goals.
Nadir Khoja
Engagement Manager
Nadir Khoja is a strategic technology leader focused on helping manufacturers turn complex digital initiatives into practical, high-impact results. With deep expertise across industrial automation, IIoT, and smart manufacturing, he brings a hands-on, execution-oriented approach to innovation. In his role as Engagement Manager, he helps shape and deliver transformative technology solutions that drive operational efficiency and long-term business value.
Scott Holbert
Senior Account Executive
Scott Holbert is an accomplished business and engineering professional with over two decades of experience delivering automation, systems integration and digital transformation solutions for manufacturers. As a Senior Business Development Manager at Flexware, he partners with food, beverage and consumer products manufacturers to translate digital strategies into tangible business outcomes
Brent Mehringer
Strategic Account Executive
Brent Mehringer has spent over two decades building expertise across systems engineering, automation and business development. In his current role as Senior Account Executive, he leverages his deep technical background to help manufacturers drive strategic growth and uncover new opportunities for innovation.
The Life Sciences Team
Flexware’s Life Sciences team partners with pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device manufacturers to modernize their operations without compromising quality or compliance. By combining advanced manufacturing expertise with a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, the team enables organizations to deploy solutions that increase agility and scalability.
The Industrials Team
Flexware’s Industrials team partners with automotive, metals, discrete goods, battery and transportation manufacturers to turn operational complexity into a competitive advantage. By pairing hands-on manufacturing expertise with disciplined execution, the team delivers solutions built for resilience and scale.
The Smart Manufacturing Team
Flexware’s Smart Manufacturing team is a group of practitioners with deep plant floor experience, dedicated to making industrial AI and digital strategy work in real-world operations. The team aligns strategy, systems and execution to build practical, scalable solutions that turn data into faster, smarter decisions.
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