Manufacturing Hub

Join Vlad and Dave as we dive into modern technology stacks. What would a new greenfield application look like? What would a brownfield application look like? What are SCADA and MES solutions that will set groups up for success? About Manufacturing Hub: Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they...

This week Ira Sharp joins Dave and Vlad as we dive into non-traditional Engineering Careers. In this episode of Manufacturing Hub, we welcome Ira Sharp, Director of Marketing at Phoenix Contact, to dive into the unique blend of technical expertise and sales skills required for success in the industrial automation industry. After a brief hiatus, Vlad returns from vacation, looking refreshed and rea...

Join Dave and Vlad with our guest today, Humera Malik of Canvass AI. The conversation highlights the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing, focusing on how the technology is evolving and its application in data-driven environments. Umaira Malik from Canvas AI shared her journey from the telecom sector to industrial AI, emphasizing the common challenge of data overload in manufactur...

In this conversation, we'll discuss if the AI Hype is over. Plus, we'll talk about the best companies to start in 2024. About Manufacturing Hub: Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Co...

What are the correct software choices for you? On this episode, Dave and Vlad share their experiences from PLC to ERP. What features should you care about? What questions should you be asking? and more! About Manufacturing Hub: Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questio...

What happens after you choose a software platform? Does everything magically work, or are there other items that need to be considered? Chris Hutson of MaintainX joins Dave and Vlad to discuss his experience, ranging from end users to System Integration, and now at MaintainX. Be sure to join in for this really interesting conversation! A special thanks to MaintainX for sponsoring this episode. Abo...

This week, Mark O'Donovan joins Dave and Vlad for Manufacturing Hub. From relay logic to cloud-based systems in just a few decades! Our conversation will focus on these rapid changes across all of manufacturing software—especially the last 10 years and the predictions for the next 10 years. About Manufacturing Hub: Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial...

Join Dave and Vlad as we kick off our Software in Manufacturing Theme! From Digital Transformation To Cloud To a Modern Factory Architecture and Beyond. Jump into out conversation with James! About Manufacturing Hub: Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the i...

Join Dave and Vlad with Aron Semle of HighByte this Wednesday at 4pm EST! In Episode 169 of Manufacturing Hub , hosts Dave and Vlad engage in an discussion with Aaron Semle, the Chief Technology Officer of HiByte. The episode delves into the evolving field of Industrial DataOps, a concept that Aaron passionately advocates for, and explores his extensive career in the industry. Aaron Semle’s journe...

The great debate! Join Dave and Vlad as we discuss: 🔵 Should you invest in IIoT? 🔵 Buy v Rent your solution. 🔵 Is IIoT a fad and more! About Manufacturing Hub: Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other inte...

Jane Arnold has had an extensive career spanning over three decades in the manufacturing and process control industries. Her journey began unexpectedly with a summer job in instrumental electrical drafting, which sparked her passion for engineering and manufacturing. This led to a 16-year tenure at Sterling Chemicals, where she worked on significant projects like panel board to DCS migrations and...

Francois Giguere from Vention kicks off the IIoT Theme this week! Join us for an enlightening discussion on Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) and the future of manufacturing with Francois, the CTO of Vention. In this conversation, Francois shares his journey from a passionate electrical engineer to becoming a pivotal leader at Vention, a company at the forefront of industrial automation innovat...

From Design to Controls to Software Development. Join Dave and Vlad as we talk to James Joy. Some of the things we'll talk about: 🔵 Challenges in SCADA & MES Layers. 🔵 Open Source 🔵 Trends 🔵 What technology stack you should choose? ********** Connect with Us James Joy Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40

David Turner of Turner Process Solutions joins Dave and Vlad to dive into Process Engineering. In the past we've talked a lot about software, some about hardware, and operationally how that comes together. This week we deep dive into what it takes to build these solutions. Have you ever wondered how chemicals, O&G, and other facilities are created and optomized? Don't miss this conversation! A...

Missed out on first-half trade shows? Had great conversations and want to add in? Join Dave and Vlad as we recap some of our experiences. Our favorite demos, weird humanoid robots, and more! About Manufacturing Hub: Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the in...

What are cobots and where do they work best? This week, we welcome Chris Savoia of Universal Robots to talk about cobots for the first time! Chris has offered to give Dave and Vlad the technical dive, and we are happy to take him up on that offer. Beyond that, we're talking the amazing ecosystem that UR has been building and why they decided to go the ecosystem route. Plus we're going to get into...

Who creates the standards for robots? How do we make sure these standards are followed? Is there training and certification? That's just some of what we will get into with Aaron this week on Manufacturing Hub. Long time listeners will remember Aaron from episode 45 when he was working at FedEx deploying robots. We have some cathing up to do. Aaron has gone from deploying next-generation systems to...

Juan L. Aparicio Ojea joins Dave and Vlad to kick off our Robotics theme! Juan founded Reshape Automation and is on a journey to deploy 10x more robotics and automation in the US by the end of this decade. Obsesses by helping small and medium manufacturers and warehouses break free from labor shortages! This is a huge goal and we're going to dive into this! A special thanks to Robotics Summit and...

Come join G with Dave and Vlad as we conclude the Systems Integration theme! G Brooks-Zac's journey into the world of industrial manufacturing is a testament to the intersection of passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of innovation. With a background in mechanical engineering, their academic odyssey at MIT laid the groundwork for a career steeped in the intricacies of control systems and aut...

A faceoff for the ages! or a deep dive and comparison between two very different platforms. Dave is in Germany this week, so Jakob and Vlad are running solo. Join us for the first major TwinCAT and Beckhoff dive on Manufacturing Hub. It's a bit of a choose-your-own-adventure episode, so be sure to bring your questions! About Manufacturing Hub: Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hoste...

Huck has been around the world as a SI. From Australia to Ireland, France, and all across the US. Join us as Dave and Vlad dive into some really positive and not-so-positive opportunities that come with Systems Integration and travel. We're talking non-traditional applications including some of the interesting applications Huck is working on with Working Systems. Plus we'll talk about the ever-cha...

Shane Dreffs joins Manufacturing Hub to kick off our Systems Integration theme. Shane started his career in the 90's working with robotics. He has transitioned to running his own company XYZ Automation and is currently helping manufacturing companies semi-automate and automate their manual processes. Be sure to join the conversation on Wednesday at 4 pm EST. Manufacturing Hub Network is an educati...

Join Dave as he interviews Paul Bennison this week on Manufacturing Hub to answer that question. We'll talk about sustainability in a number of different verticals. 🔵Supply Chain 🔵Products 🔵Production 🔵Retail We'll talk Energy, Beef Production, and more! If you want to answer the question: "Does Sustainability Matter?" This show is for you! Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show host...

Josh has spent the last 14 years in the supply chain space. The last four have been narrowly focused on contract manufacturing. We're going to answer some big questions this week: 🔵 What does contract manufacturing look like in 2024 and beyond? 🔵 What is negotiable with Brands and Contract Manufacturers? 🔵 How can Brands AND Contract Manufacturers ensure success? 🔵 Plus, we'll talk about Coman...

The Beauty and Cosmetics industries have been rocked. MoCRA - The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act 2022 is the largest expansion of the FDA's authority since it's inception. That's causing a lot of changes, maybe for the better. This week on Manufacturing Hub, we welcome Nate Call to help explain what this means for consumers and manufacturers. Join us as we continue our CPG Deep Dive! Ma...