Cleveland Automation Systems® Founder
Featured on The Manufacturers Network Podcast

Cleveland, Ohio (May, 13 2026) — Cleveland Automation Systems® (CAS) is pleased to announce that Rylan Pyciak, President and Founder of CAS, was recently featured as a guest on The Manufacturers Network Podcast in an episode titled “What Automation Gets Wrong About People, Culture, and Judgment with Rylan Pyciak.”

The episode, published May 4, 2026, explores the relationship between automation, operational strategy, workforce culture, and the people responsible for keeping production environments running. During the conversation, Pyciak discussed why successful automation is not only about choosing the right technology, but also about supporting operators and building systems that can be adopted and sustained on the production floor.

“Automation isn’t about replacing people. It’s about giving them better tools and better processes,” said Pyciak.

Throughout the episode, Pyciak and host Lisa Ryan discussed why fully automated operations still depend on people, where manufacturers often overspend on technology, and how leaders can approach modernization without losing sight of the workforce behind the process.

The conversation also reflects CAS’s broader approach to automation and systems integration, which is focused on building solutions that work in real production environments and support the people responsible for operating and maintaining them. “We try to be an advocate both for the machinery we’re putting in and for the operators using it,” said Pyciak.

The full episode is available on The Manufacturers Network Podcast website: www.manufacturers-network.com 

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About Cleveland Automation Systems

Founded in 2015, Cleveland Automation Systems (CAS) is an international automation engineering company specializing in robotic integration, controls engineering, and end-to-end system design for manufacturers across North America. CAS combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, hands-on approach to help clients modernize operations, increase productivity, and achieve sustainable growth.

Learn more at www.clevelandautomationsystems.com

Contact Information:

Rylan Pyciak

President and Owner

Cleveland Automation Systems®

Email: rylan.pyciak@clevelandautomationsystems.com

Website: www.clevelandautomationsystems.com