Martin Rola

President & CEO at Sapience Automation

Martin Rola has vast experience in the industrial automation and power tools industries. Martin started their career at General Motors in 1989 as a Lead Engineer - Robotics/Paint. From 1997 to 2011, Martin worked for FANUC Robotics America in several roles, including Director, leading a team of 45, and Manager, responsible for business development, product development, program management, engineering, marketing, proposal development, application engineering, and system commissioning. Since 2011, Martin has worked for various companies in executive positions, including Vice President Global Marketing and R&D at Apex Tool Group, LLC, and President - Americas at Wagner Systems Inc. In 2017, Martin founded Sapience Automation, where they serve as President & CEO, an integrator of robot systems that partners with clients to provide full-service solutions from planning to commission to achieve success.

Martin Rola completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1990. Martin then went on to earn their Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University between 1990 and 1992. Additionally, they completed the PACCAR Six Sigma Blackbelt Training Program in Chillicothe, Ohio, though specific dates for this training are not provided.

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Charleston, United States

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Sapience Automation

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Sapience Automation is a full-service integrator of robot systems. At Sapience, we recognize that installing and commissioning the robots is just a piece of the puzzle. We'll partner with you on all phases before and after launch to ensure success. We have expertise in a broad range of applications including assembly, painting, inspection, material removal, machine tending, packaging, material handling, and welding. Our systems span a broad range of industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer products, food, heavy truck, and defense. TRUST IS OUR FOUNDATION: We say what we'll do and do what we say. At Sapience, we focus on earning "customers for life"​ through developing the best people, executing consistently with standard processes, and having a passion for excellence. CONSISTENCY IN APPROACH: We are process driven and process managed. Sapience’s business processes ensure that the details will be addressed. Continuous improvement is ongoing and captured in standard work to ensure repeatability. We will work with you to develop a coordinated project management plan to ensure that all activities are collectively coordinated. Process fixes bad, process replicates good! DRIVEN BY DATA​: Data drives decisions. Knowing how to capture the right data and understanding this data drives logical solutions. A methodical and logical approach is required to achieve desired results in the highly-complex manufacturing realm. This is how we operate. EXPERIENCE MATTERS: We know what good looks like. Our team has hundreds of years of experience in integrating robot systems. This experience has honed our team for critical analysis and success. PASSION DRIVES RESULTS: We succeed, there is no other option. Our team loves a challenge. We love robot technology and the added complexity of coatings. We insist on being the best at what we do, and our passion drives us to overcome obstacles to succeed where others don't.


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