# Adaptive Over Aggressive: Redefining Lights-Out Manufacturing with Camoren Schley, Ep #25

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Podcast: [Lights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChips](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lights-out-technology-and-automation-podcast-by-makingchips-7058706)
Published: 2025-09-26T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3272

## Resource

Lights-out manufacturing isn't just about adding robots or running machines overnight — it's about creating a culture and a system where your shop can perform at its peak without constant human intervention. In this episode of Lights Out , hosts Nick Goellner, Eric Nekich, and David Vuyk sit down with innovator and entrepreneur Camoren Schley of Slytek to explore the technologies and mindsets making true lights-out operations possible. Camoren's story begins in his grandfather's Denver manufacturing shop and evolves into a journey of building and selling high-pressure coolant systems, developing machine monitoring technology, and launching Slytek's advanced adaptive control solutions. He's not just creating products—he's redefining how small and mid-sized shops can compete with enterprise-level operations. This episode dives into the mindset shift from being aggressive to adaptive and reactive to predictive —a crucial transformation for any shop looking to scale its production, reduce tool wear, and embrace automation. Camoren explains how adaptive controls, process monitoring, and integrated machine intelligence can help shops run longer, safer, and smarter while dramatically cutting costs. Listeners will also hear real-world examples of shops that implemented Slytek technology to move from constant babysitting and tool breakage to fully unattended overnight production. Whether you're running five machines or 150, this conversation shows how measuring, monitoring, and coaching can unlock the next level of performance. Finally, the hosts discuss how Slytek's holistic approach—from machine monitoring to process control to coaching—bridges the gap between data and decision-making. It's a blueprint for any manufacturer looking to shift from firefighting to future-proofing…

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