Andy Larson

Andy Larson has a diverse work experience in the field of automation and robotics. Andy currently holds the position of Head of Robotic Deployment at Formic, a company that focuses on unlocking robotic automation in small to mid-sized American manufacturers. Prior to this, Andy worked as the Robotics Deployment Manager at Formic, where they played a key role in enabling manufacturing customers to deploy and scale automation quickly and with minimal risk.

Before their time at Formic, Andy served as the General Manager & Executive Vice President at EMCO Industrial, where they provided custom value-added solutions for industrial manufacturers. Andy also worked as the Controls and Robotics Regional Manager at Hartfiel Automation.

Andy spent a significant part of their career at Cross Company, where they held multiple roles. Andy served as the Innovation Group Manager, Engineering Manager, and Project Manager, leading the Innovation Team in providing technical services and managing projects. Andy also started and managed the CrossRobotics Business Unit focused on the sale of robotic solutions and services. Additionally, they worked as the Motion Control Product Manager, where they developed the commercial sales strategy and conducted training programs. Andy also served as the Motion AE Manager during their time at Cross Company.

Prior to Cross Company, Andy worked as a Territory Manager at Carlo Gavazzi and as a Field Account Manager at Cross Automation. Andy began their career as a Motion Control Applications Engineer at Motionex, which was owned by Cross Co. Andy also has experience in technical sales at Minarik Corporation.

Overall, Andy Larson has a strong background in automation, robotics, and technical sales. Their experience spans various leadership and managerial roles, demonstrating their expertise in driving commercial success and providing technical solutions to clients.

Andy Larson earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte between 1989 and 1994. During this period, they focused on studying various subjects such as Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design, Robotics, and Communications.