Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered

In this episode we discuss how to successfully plan for and implement edge computing technologies at both OEM and manufacturing/processing facilities. Featured in this podcast are Stratus Technologies' Aric Prost, senior director of OEM and VAR Programs, and John Vicente, chief technology officer.

In this episode, we connect with  Brent Kooiman, senior project engineer and design manager at Interstates, to learn about the differences between general purpose and inverter duty motors and the types of industrial applications each are best suited for.

Get a better understanding of how manufacturers are actually using cloud computing today and how it can be leveraged for optimal application by smaller manufacturing organizations in this discussion with Brian Fenn, COO of system integration company Avanceon.  

In this episode, we connect with Daymon Thompson, automation product manager for Beckhoff USA, to learn more about the trends around combining previously separate automation functions into one system for ease of access and use. We explore this topic broadly and focus specifically on the integration of vision and machine control.

In this episode, we connect with Justin Kolbe of Henkel to learn how economic and technology factors are affecting the development and use of industrial automation technologies today.

In this episode, we connect with Bill Pollock, CEO of Optimation (a system integration company), to explore how industrial companies are moving forward with their digital transformations. We discuss how to assess current operations, avoid common mistakes, and apply metrics to measure the level of your plan's success.  

In this episode of the “Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered” podcast series, we connect with McKenzie Reed of Harting to learn about one of the more important recent advances in industrial communications technology—Single Pair Ethernet (SPE). During our discussion with Reed, he explains the difference between SPE and standard industrial Ethernet, SPE’s speed and distance capabilities, SP...

In this episode, we connect with Matt Ruth, president of Avanceon (a system integration and engineering services company) to learn about the connections between supply chain operations and automation technologies, ranging from analytics and MES to HMI and SCADA software.

In this episode, we connect with Brandon Bohle of Interstates Control Systems to discuss industrial control system cybersecurity requirements in light of the increasing use of remote connections in response to COVID-19 as well as general cybersecurity best practices moving forward. 

In this episode, we connect with Joe Campbell of Universal Robots to learn how manufacturers are deploying collaborative robots to help with social distancing, line reconfiguration, and production flexibility.

In this episode, we connect with Dan Malyszko of Malisko Engineering to get insights from the front lines of manufacturing about how industry is responding to the production challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic.

In this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" podcast series, we connect with Sam Russem of system integration company Grantek to get a better understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics, how it's applied, and its impact on the digital transformation of industry.

In this episode, we connect with Fernando Callejon and Felix Klebe of Omron to explore vision system selection factors, how to justify vision system investments, the types of industrial applications they're most suited for, and how the technology can be used to inspect liquids and solids on the production line. 

In this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" podcast series, we connect with David Hoysan of Phoenix Contact to understand how manufacturing and processing companies should address the safety and security of mobile devices in their facilities.

In this episode, we connect with Matt Boese of Columbus Global to better understand how to assess analytics software and how manufacturers and processors can effectively apply analytics for a fast return on investment. 

In this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" podcast series, we connect with Allan Hottovy of Telemecanique Sensors to learn how to evaluate sensor selection for Industrial Internet of Things/Industry 4.0 applications.

In this episode, we connect with Todd Mason-Darnell and Pamela Horbacovsky of Omron Automation to understand what the term "functional machine safety" means and how it applies to end users and OEMs when assessing new and legacy equipment.

In this episode, we connect with Josh Eastburn and Benson Hougland of Opto 22 to learn more about connecting edge computing technology with legacy automation technologies in industrial environments.

In this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" podcast, we connect with Steve Sullivan of Rittal to learn about the best methods for keeping control cabinets cool in high temperature environments.

In this episode, we connect with Shishir Rege of Balluff to learn about the IO-Link device communication technology and whether or not it is difficult to integrate into existing operations.

In this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" podcast series, we connect with Eric Roggeman and Greg Dieck of Omron Industrial Automation to find out if servo motor/drive/controller combinations sourced from one vendor are the best option or if mixing and matching components is preferred.

Enclosures protect the critical automation devices that keep your operations up and running. To get a better understanding about the role of enclosures in production facilities, and the distinction between certified and standard enclosures, we connect with Josiah Haas of Bud Industries, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic enclosures. 

In this episode, Jeff Johnson, Mechatronics Product Manager at Beckhoff, explains some the biggest factors impacting how OEMs are designing their machines to incorporate linear transport systems today and how Beckhoff is adapting in response.

In this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" podcast series, we connect with Dan Schaffer of Phoenix Contact to learn about the best practices surrounding industrial network upgrades. Podcast sponsored by Allied Electronics & Automation.

In this fourth episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" Podcast series, we connect with Benson Hougland and Terry Orchard of Opto 22 to find out if open source software is suitable for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) applications.