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Future Faces: How Unexpected Paths Elevate New Talents in Manufacturing Technology

Mar 21, 2025

Kaio Dutra: From Tinkering to Programming Not every career path is a straight line. Have you ever taken a detour that led to something greater? That’s exactly what Kaio Dutra did. After starting college and stepping away, Kaio charted an alternate route that began with a passion for tinkering with computers. That passion grew into a fulfilling career in manufacturing, landing him a role at S-Cubed, an equipment manufacturer serving the semiconductor industry.

Colin Barnes: Pivot to Passion How often do we start college with one plan, only to discover a passion that takes us in a new direction? That’s Colin Barnes’ story. He began at Penn State on a computer science track but found his true calling in industrial engineering focusing on the intersection of AI and automation.

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Bill Herman
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