In this episode of The Techne Connect, Matt Trossen, CEO and Founder of Trossen Robotics, shares how he built a twenty-one-year company that now supports leading machine learning and teleoperation research teams.

He talks about rebuilding Trossen’s product line for the new wave of data-driven robotics, the shift toward low-cost servos, and the growing demand for full-stack solutions from hardware to cloud.

Matt discusses leadership, hiring, and why strong portfolios matter for young engineers. He also reflects on daily habits, continuous learning, and the mindset required to build a career in robotics. This episode gives clear advice for anyone aiming to enter a fast-moving and competitive industry.

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In this episode of The Techne Connect, we speak with Jamie Palmer, CTO and Co-Founder of Icarus Robotics. Jamie explains how Icarus is building free flying dexterous robots for space stations to support astronauts with cargo handling, maintenance and experimental tasks in microgravity.

He shares his journey from mechanical engineering at Trinity College Dublin to Formula One performance engineering, robotics research in New York and founding Icarus through Entrepreneur First. Jamie discusses human robot teaming, the need for real world deployment, and why data from field operations is central to training the next generation of autonomous robots.

He also speaks about the challenge of space labour, the value of general purpose manipulation and the path toward deploying Icarus robots to the ISS in 2027. This episode offers insight into robotics, microgravity engineering and the skills needed for the future of physical AI.

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In this episode of The Techne Connect, we speak with Margherita Cardi, Vice President for Programs and Business Development at Tyvak International. Margherita explains how Tyvak designs and delivers complete small satellite missions, from requirements through to launch and operations, and why end to end exposure is central to engineering growth.

She shares her journey from studying aerospace engineering in Rome to working on the Vega launch base in Kourou, then joining Tyvak as one of the first team members. Margherita talks about building a company from three people to a full mission integrator, the challenges of programme management and the importance of adaptability in a fast moving environment.

She also highlights her role leading the Hera Milani CubeSat mission for ESA, the impact of deep space operations on team development and the lessons learned from managing multi partner programmes. This episode offers clear insight into satellite missions, engineering leadership and the skills needed to succeed in modern space companies.

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