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Jon Hirschtick from Onshape/PTC; Favorite robotics startups of 2021

By Mike Oitzman | October 7, 2021


This episode of The Robot Report Podcast is sponsored by TE Connectivity. TE Connectivity designs and develops precise products and solutions that connect and protect the flow of power and data to overcome challenges in industrial robotics. TE connectors, sensors, EMI filters, passive components, and relays help ensure the enormous quantities of data points from the robots and their manufacturing environment are gathered and routed at the highest possible speed. With our innovative technology, experience, and creativity, you’ll find it easy to achieve higher productivity and efficiency with better and reliable connectivity. Connect with us at TE.com to learn more.


Welcome to Episode 57 of The Robot Report Podcast, which brings conversations with robotics innovators straight to you. Join us each week for discussions with leading roboticists, innovative robotics companies, and other key members of the robotics community.

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In this week’s episode, Steve and Mike interviewed Jon Hirschtick, founder of two popular product development companies: SolidWorks and Onshape. Jon sold Onshape to PTC and is now General Manager for the Onshape division at PTC. We talk to Jon about his days at MIT where he was involved with the MIT Blackjack Team and what it takes to build a software company (twice) and sell the businesses.

Also on the show this week, we discuss the robotics news of the week, and we play voicemails from listeners. The key question this week: “What’s your favorite startup of 2021?”

If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode of the podcast, or if you have recommendations for future guests or segment ideas, contact Steve Crowe or Mike Oitzman. For sponsorship opportunities of The Robot Report Podcast, contact Courtney Nagle for more information.

Click here to leave a voicemail for an upcoming episode of The Robot Report Podcast.

Show Timestamps

  • News recap: 0-18:18
  • Interview with PTC’s Jon Hirschtick: 20:57-1:04:40
  • Voicemails/Favorite Robotics Startups: 1:04:43-1:36:37

Links mentioned in the show

  • Onshape product development platform
  • Jon Hirschtick’s Masters of Engineering Podcast
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  • Gatik
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