Kassow Robots named Eric Updike senior business development manager. Updike will strengthen the global sales organization and support customers and partners worldwide as cobot integration grows across industries. “Eric’s expertise in industrial automation and technical
sales makes him a valuable addition to the team,” said Christoph Rieger, chief sales officer, Kassow Robots. Updike will build and manage the U.S. distributor network and lead projects through the full sales cycle for cobot applications in assembly, pick and place, packaging and welding. He brings 22 years of experience in consultative selling, strategic planning and channel management for industrial automation.