Every episode on the pre-roll machine, pre-roll automation, and building a real pre-roll ecosystem — watch the video, then read the full write-up. New episodes are added to this collection automatically as they publish.
Subscribe on YouTubeWhat’s Changing in Pre-Roll Manufacturing in 2026?
The commercial cannabis industry has entered an era defined by operational maturity. Gone are the trial-and-error days of unproven equipment, razor-thin margins, and heavy upfront capital expenses. In 2026, pragmatic decision-makers, including CFOs and COOs, are focusing on ruthless efficiency, predictable output, strict cost control, and reliable automation....
What Is a Pre-Roll Manufacturing Ecosystem? How PaaS, Automation & Integrated Production Work Together
The cannabis manufacturing landscape is moving at breakneck speed. Staying ahead of the curve requires constant hardware evolution, smart logistics, creative product design, and high-precision automation.Modern pre-roll manufacturing is shifting away from isolated, standalone equipment....
Inside Pre-Roll Innovation: Ceramic Cones, Automation & American Manufacturing
The cannabis manufacturing landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace. As operator volume grows and consumer preferences shift toward premium experiences, standard paper cones and manual filling methods are hitting a wall.Today, staying competitive means combining advanced materials, automation-ready packaging....
Why “Boof” Isn’t About the Pre-Roll Machine: Better Pre-Rolls with Grind Quality & Air Compaction
Can automated pre-roll machines really produce premium cannabis products — or do they simply enable "boof"? After a recent viral discussion in the cannabis industry questioned the quality of machine-made pre-rolls, Jim Pavoldi
Conversations that Spark: A Preview of Ideas and Innovation in Action
Conversations that Spark is a new mini-series from Accelerant built around a simple idea: the best breakthroughs usually start as an unscripted conversation between people who care about the work. This teaser captures Jim Pavoldi and Sofia Cassano sitting down with Nette Howard.....
The team behind the machines — and behind the mic.
Jim Pavoldi
Sales & Partnerships
Leads customer conversations on fit, financing, and scale — and hosts most episodes from the road, straight from trade shows and the production floor.
Sofia Cassano
Podcast Host
Brings the operator's
questions to the engineering team, pressing for the specifics behind every pre-roll automation claim.
Alan Ellman
COO
Focused on the financial case for automation — how Production-as-a-Service compares to a straight equipment purchase, NPV and all.
Grant Schuster
CEO
Sets the roadmap for where Accelerant's pre-roll ecosystem goes next, from vision QC to new domestic manufacturing capacity.
Every Accelerant product is engineered to work together, assembled in the USA, and backed by the same Production-as-a-Service model and US-based support team you hear about on the podcast.
Pre-roll machine
PRO2
The flagship automated pre-roll machine — made in the USA
Up to 2,150 units/hr
Kief coating
CoatPRO
Automated kief-coating machine — made in the USA
1,200+ units/hr
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Cannabis mill
GrindPRO
Precision cannabis grinder — made in the USA
125 lbs/hr
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New for 2026 · Made in Iowa
Swiss Cones
Premium US-made pre-rolled cones
109 × 26mm · Ceramic tip
Talk to an automation expert about bringing pre-roll automation — and everything in this podcast — onto your own production floor.
