Automation Nation: Inside Barnum

In this episode of Automation Nation: Inside Barnum , we sit down with Nikki the Director of Business Development from Weintek USA to talk about who Weintek is, how they approach the industrial automation market, and why their HMI and gateway solutions have become such a strong fit for real-world machine builders and manufacturers. We cover Weintek’s product lineup, including their operator interf...

Kicking off the 2026 Automation Trailer Tour, this episode of Automation Nation: Inside Barnum features Scott Tessier, the driver and application specialist behind the trailer as it hits the road for another busy season. We talk about what goes into preparing the trailer for tour, the kinds of automation solutions and demos people can expect to see this year, and what it’s like bringing hands-on t...

H.H. Barnum Podcast “Automation Nation: Inside Barnum” In today’s episode of Automation Nation: Inside Barnum, we’re putting the spotlight on what’s new from Contrinex. First up is the Contrinex Smart 3D Camera, built to make 3D sensing more approachable for common automation tasks like presence verification, measurement, and part inspection, without turning your project into a science experiment....

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" In this week’s episode of Automation Nation: Inside Barnum, we’re joined by Hannah McPhee, one of the representatives behind Barnum Cares. This conversation comes nearly one year after our first Barnum Cares episode, so we’re checking back in on what’s grown, what’s changed, and what’s next. We talk about how Barnum Cares supports our employee...

H.H. Barnum Podcast – “Automation Nation: Inside Barnum” In this episode, Cody sits down with Mark Arnold, a H. H. Barnum SMC Product Manager, to talk about the new EX600-BEN1 fieldbus module paired with the EX600-FVC1 CIP Safety I O module, a powerful way to bring safety and standard I/O together on the EX600 platform. We break down how this EtherNet/IP solution lets you put safety I/O right out...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" In this episode, we sit down with Senta from Murrplastik to unpack intelligent cable management for modern automation. We dig into modular energy chains built for continuous motion, tool-free features that speed installation and service, and how better routing reduces noise, vibration, and downtime. We walk through where Murrplastik fits acros...

In this episode, we sit down with Product Manager PJ Ochoa to dig into Weidmuller’s RockStar Heavy-Duty Connector (HDC) portfolio, one of the brand’s most important connectivity lines for demanding environments outside the control cabinet. PJ breaks down how RockStar HDCs deliver reliable power, signal, and data transmission in tough conditions thanks to die-cast aluminum housings with multilayer...

Weidmuller SNAP IN Technology and the Future of Terminal Wiring In this episode, we sit down with Product Manager Hannah Witopil to explore Weidmuller’s Terminal Block and Cabinet product portfolio. A major focus of our discussion is SNAP IN technology , a true game changer in terminal wiring that’s reshaping how connections are made in the field. Hannah shares how SNAP IN is being integrated acro...

H.H. Barnum Podcast – “Automation Nation: Inside Barnum” In this episode, Cody sits down with the Ryan, Regional Manager from Kuebler to discuss the company’s role in delivering innovative automation solutions worldwide. From encoders to slip rings, Kuebler is known for quality, reliability, and customer focus. We also spotlight their Sendix M36 IO-Link Encoder—a compact, gearless, battery-free mu...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" PULS Power Supplies, Number 1 Manufacturer for DC power. Cody sits down with Michigan PULS manager Ryan, on what makes their power supplies a premium choice and what they bring to the table over the competition. From DC Power backup system to IP67 Field Mounted power, PULS leads the way in this technology and is continually pushing to help sav...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" Weidmuller Industrial Ethernet, Edge Devices, and PRO Partner White Glove Support. We sit down with Industrial Ethernet Product Manager Basma Ahmed to discuss the product she manages and the newest technology with the line. A major focus of her work is moving people to using Managed Ethernet switches be more future proof. Which she recently pu...

H. H. Barnum July 2025 Product Spotlight: Lenze B.L.U. Line Gearmotors. We sit down today with Lenze Development Manager Riley to talk about their B.L.U Line gear motors which are now assembled in the USA for a quicker and more standard offering. Lenze is proud to offer enhanced service for gearmotors and drive packages. This portfolio is designed to help customers fill orders quickly with product...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" June is National Safety Month! This annual observance, led by the National Safety Council, aims to raise awareness and promote safe practices in the workplace, on the road, and in the community to help prevent injuries and save lives. At H.H. Barnum, we offer a wide range of products designed to enhance workplace safety. Our product managers r...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" In this episode, we sit down with the H.H. Barnum ISO Certification Manager for a discussion on why Barnum does this process and what it brings as a company to employees and our customers. ISO Certification is not mandatory for a company like Barnum, but doing it and going through the process shows a commitment to the professionalism H.H. Barn...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" In this episode, we sit down with H.H. Barnum's Marketing Director for an inside look at the events, campaigns, community outreach, and creative projects they lead. Each team member plays a vital role in elevating Barnum’s brand—bringing professionalism, creativity, and structure to everything they touch. This behind-the-scenes conversation sh...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" H.H. Barnum is always advertising our "Value Added," and today we sit down with the largest value-added department of the company, the Lab. These group leaders are essential in keeping the Lab the well-oiled machine it is. We discuss the day-to-day of the Lab and how it brings so much more than just selling components to H.H. Barnum customers...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" April 2025 Product Spotlight: SMC PFUW Clamp-on Flow Sensor. H.H. Barnum Product Manager Michael Katlin joins today to discuss a new offering from SMC and how it is used, controlled and applied. Learn how you can benefit from the eight "zeros" of the PFUW: zero piping work, zero leakage, zero clogging, zero pressure loss, zero fluid contact, z...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" H.H. Barnum Product Spotlight: New Banner offerings. 2025 has brought some incredible new products through Banner Engineering with more coming soon! Today we highlight the IC70, an in-panel IO-Link input or output configurable hub. The SD50 new totally customizable LED light to put any type of text or timer through simple software programming...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" H. H. Barnum Product Spotlight: Contrinex Double Sheet Smart Sensor. The Contrinex Smart Double Sheet Sensors provide detection of double sheet/double blank conditions to prevent costly tool damage. Commonly used in metal forming, these sensors, in conjunction with a programming tool (PocketCodr) or an IO Link Master port, provide a cost-effec...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" H.H. Barnum's 2025 Automation Trailer Tours are officially here! Barnum's 46ft Trade Show on wheels is a state-of-the-art showcase of everything Barnum sells formatted in an interactive and visually stunning display. Applications Specialist and Trailer Driver Scott Tessier joins us today from inside the trailer as we discuss the trailer's feat...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" When you email or call into H.H. Barnum, you normally reach one of the many incredible Customer Service representatives that have built Barnum into what it is today. Today, we sit down with Scott, one of the group leaders in our CS department. Discuss the day to day of him and his peers and how Barnum's customer service is second to none! http...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" Product Spotlight: Lumberg Safety I/O Modules. Belden personnel join us on the podcast today to discuss the latest in the LioN line with their new Safety I/O Modules. Available with CIP and ProfiSafe interfaces and two different configurations of each type, All Inputs, and Hybrid Input/Output/IO-Link. LioN-Safety I/O Modules make it fast and e...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" H. H. Barnum Product Spotlight: SMC Chillers. Barnum Product Manager Mike and SMC Product Manager Ryan join us today to discuss the Chiller offering from SMC and how it is used, controlled and applied. The HRS series chillers are SMC's most utilized floor mounted series of temperature control equipment. They are known for reliable service, tig...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" H.H. Barnum, a Michigan-based distributor of controls for factory automation, has won their fifth consecutive Distributor of the Year award from Banner Engineering. This award was given to the distributor that demonstrated the highest levels of sales and growth in 2024. We sit down today with Mark our Barnum product manager for Banner to talk...

H.H. Barnum Podcast "Automation Nation: Inside Barnum" H.H. Barnum prides itself on being experts on the products they represent and that means having individuals dedicated to each unique product line to be the first point of contact with suppliers and the latest and great technology form them. Listen in with Derek Reid as he tells us about what his job as a Barnum Product Manager entails and how...