Eric Wendt is the director of automation and electrical products at Digi-Key Electronics, where he works with suppliers to establish the company’s global automation and electrical strategy. By partnering with some of the world’s largest suppliers in the automation, robotics, and AI spaces, Eric is at the forefront of driving solutions for industrial safety and efficiency, identifying products and trends to help jump-start innovation around the globe. Eric has more than 34 years of industry experience in manufacturing, sales, and operations.