Vlad Romanov & Dave Griffith

Manufacturing Hub

We bring you manufacturing news, insights, discuss opportunities, and cutting edge technologies. Our goal is to inform, educate, and inspire leaders and workers in manufacturing, automation, and related fields.

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Vlad Romanov & Dave Griffith

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Technology

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www.ManufacturingHub.Live

Latest episode

Jun 18, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 152B - Deep Dive on Consumer Process Goods 04.04.2024

Dave and Vlad have spent years working in Food and Beverage. From Beer to Kraft Mac and Cheese. All month long on Manufacturing Hub we're exploring Consumer Process Goods. Food. Cosmetics and Beauty. Electronics and more. If you want to know the inner secrets and share some of your stories, join us live! ---------- Connect with Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturin...

Ep. 152 - 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 4.0 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐝 22.03.2024

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! Dave and Vlad bring back Adam Gluck of Copia to talk about how Industry 4.0 struggles with its promise of revolutionary change from the top down. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Along the way we'll talk about: 🔵 Bottom-up solutions. 🔵 Working with Amazon. 🔵 Unlocking the next generation of Automation workflows. 🔵 How to deliver ROI on projects...

Ep. 151 - 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧 - What is Industry 4.0? 13.03.2024

Colm Gavin rejoins Dave and Vlad as we deep dive into the 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 of Simulation and Digital Twin! We've all heard that everyone needs a Digital Twin. Let's talk about some of those applications. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬. We'll dig into how to get started with simulation. Which groups of people are going to be part of the simulation? We'll also talk about more mature orga...

Ep. 150 - 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 4.0? Scaling Your Digital Enterprise 07.03.2024

Dave McMorran joins to help us start answering the question "What is Industry 4.0?" We'll talk to Dave about his experience, practical applications, and how he has been helping groups to scale their solutions with Litmus Automation. Along the way, we'll discuss Dave's new show, Do More With Data Live! 𝘉𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯!   Manufacturing Hub is an educational show hosted by two lon...

Ep. 149 - 🚀 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐛 2024 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟 🚀 29.02.2024

Join Dave and Vlad as we bring on six guests with a timer.  Interested to hear what 2024 is going to become from six guests plus Dave and Vlad? 👇 𝐁𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 👇 Zachary Stank of Phoenix Contract USA Josef Waltl of Software Defined Automation Ryan Cahalane of Axiom Manufacturing Systems Nikki Gonzales of Automation Ladies and Quotebeam Jim Gavigan of Industrial Insight...

Ep. 148 - 🎉 2023 Manufacturing Hub Finale! 🎉 22.02.2024

🔵 Predictions. 🔵 Highlights. 🔵 2023 Successes. 🔵2024 Plans. 🔵 Plus More. Be sure you don't miss Dave and Vlad on this end-of-the-year supershow! Follow Dave Griffith and 🔔. Follow Manufacturing Hub Network. Want to make your process more efficient? 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞. Connect with Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #robotics #industry40

Ep. 147 - Successes and Failures of 2023 Trade Shows - Featuring Kai Hennings 15.02.2024

Join Dave, Vlad, and Kai as we discuss the events of 2023. From Hannover to SPS in Germany, Automate in the US, and a number of other smaller events. We'll get to dive into Kai's background as a panel builder and his YouTube Channel Eplan in a nutshell! What were your favorite events of 2023? Any recommendations for 2024? Connect with Us Kai Hennings Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub So...

Ep. 146 - Best Tools for Your Factory of the Future 08.02.2024

Join us for the debate on the best tools to build your factory of the future. John DeTellem has built a little bit of everything on PLCs. Sarah McGhee is working on Simatic AX - driving IT-like Automation Engineering Tools. Which direction is correct? Be confident that Dave and Vlad will weigh in with our less-than-humble opinions. Be sure to join us as we finish this Factory of the Future theme....

Ep. 145 - SPS Main Stage - Manufacturing Hub Live Grand Finale! 01.02.2024

It's a wrap. Join Dave and Vlad as we recap our experiences and give you our take aways! We will give you the behind-the-scenes and everything you need to know if you're either here on the floor or joining us from afar! Be sure to register for all the videos live from the Siemens Booth! Join Dave and Vlad: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲  Event Preview: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 Future of Automation Presentation: 12:30...

Ep. 144 - SPS Guest Extravaganza - Main Stage - Manufacturing Hub Live 25.01.2024

Manufacturing Hub Party style with a number of guests, including Rainer Brehm, Siemens Factory Automation CEO! This will be a can't miss episode. Be sure to register for all the videos live from the Siemens Booth! Join Dave and Vlad: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 Event Preview: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 Future of Automation Presentation: 12:30 PM CET - 6:30 AM EST Day One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 Manufac...

SPS 2023 - Day 1 | Join Dave and Vlad as we preview SPS - Smart Production Solutions! 23.01.2024

Join Dave and Vlad as we preview SPS - Smart Production Solutions 2023! We will give you the behind-the-scenes and everything you need to know if you're either here on the floor or joining us from afar! Be sure to register for all the videos live from the Siemens Booth! Join Dave and Vlad: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 Event Preview: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 Future of Automation Presentation: 12:30 PM CET - 6:30 AM...

Ep. 143 - [Caleb Eastman] EDGE Solutions of the Future 12.01.2024

Caleb Eastman rejoins Manufacturing Hub as we deep dive into EDGE Solutions of the Future. We'll get into IT tools and their use in the OT space. Plus we'll get into some Industrial Application Store discussions. A huge thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support. Connect with Us Caleb Eastman Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automati...

Ep. 142 - [Josh Varghese] Networks of the Future, IT / OT Convergence 05.01.2024

Josh is starring on Manufacturing Hub as we continue to dive into the networks of a modern manufacturing organization. We'll try to answer questions about Increased devices, his conversations around IT/OT Convergence, updates on his never-ending search for OT-capable routers, plus #Hatlife. Be sure not to miss Manufacturing Hub in the morning! A special thanks to SIemens for sponsoring this theme....

Ep. 141 - [Benson Hougland] Breaking Through Cybersecurity Noise 22.12.2023

Benson rejoins Dave and Vlad to help break through the noise that can be OT Cybersecurity. We'll talk about OT cybersecurity lessons. Cybersecurity on industrial devices. Plus Cybersecurity - Where to start! Don't miss this last episode of cybersecurity month! A special thanks to Phoenix Contact USA for sponsoring this theme and a happy 100th anniversary! Here's to the next 100! Connect with Us Be...

Ep. 140 - [Clint Bodungen] Hacking Exposed! ChatGPT for Cybersecurity Training, and More! 05.12.2023

Clint Bodungen | Co-Founder / CEO @ ThreatGEN Clint Bodungen is a globally recognized cybersecurity professional and thought leader with over 25 years of experience (of which 20 years have been focused on ICS/OT cybersecurity). His journey in cybersecurity began at the age of eleven when he started programming on a Tandy 1200, and since then, his career has been nothing short of remarkable. A vete...

Ep. 139 - [Ryan Heartfield] Cyber-Physical Solutions to Securing the OT Networks 02.11.2023

Ryan Heartfield | CTO / Chief Scientist, Co-Founder @ Exalens Ryan is CTO / Chief Scientist and co-founder of Exalens, a cybersecurity startup enhancing the operational resilience of digitally transforming industries like manufacturing. At Exalens, Ryan leads capability development, cybersecurity research, and platform innovation across Exalens’ cyber-physical threat detection and incident respons...

Ep. 138 - [Grant Vandebrake] Protecting the PowerGrid: Tales of Cyber Resilience 26.10.2023

Grant Vandebrake | Senior Global Systems Engineer - Network and Cybersecurity @ Phoenix Contact Grant began his career at Phoenix Contact in 2013 after completing a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. As he gained experience within industrial automation and one of the leading companies that supply automation equipment, he developed an interest in networks and security. Within a few years, Grant...

Ep. 136 - [Ryan Lillibridge] Industrial Robotics Integration, Innovation in the Automation Space 19.10.2023

Ryan Lillibridge | Vice President @ Mission Design & Automation With over 19 years of experience in the automation industry, I am a Vice President at Mission Design & Automation, which provides custom automation solutions for various sectors. In this role, I oversee the business development, sales, and engineering teams and ensure that we deliver high-quality and innovative products that m...

Ep. 135 - [Dave Neville] Robotics As A Service, Innovation in Industrial Robotics, Fleets, & More. 12.10.2023

Dave Neville | President & Co-Founder @ Infinity Robotics I have a strong sales and management background with a passion for technology and robotics. We are looking for customers and team members dedicated to automation and the application of Vision and IoT to Robotics. Collaborative, Mobile and Industrial Robots. Dave started Infinity Robotics much differently than most robotics groups. Inste...

Ep. 134 - [Courtney Fernandez] Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots, Arms, Vision Systems, and More 05.10.2023

Courtney Fernandez | Senior Automation Engineer @ United Robotics Group I currently work in industrial automation utilizing machine vision/smart cameras, programming a large variety of PLCs, robots, motion controllers, etc, designing electrical cabinets, and modifying existing machinery. More details below and in my work experience. My masters degree work focused on controls, systems design/optimi...

Ep. 133 - [Pawel Krupa] What Really Matters in Industrial Robotics, Challenges, Opportunities & More 28.09.2023

Pawel Krupa | Sr. Controls Engineer @ Tesla Experienced robot programmer working in the automotive industry is looking for new opportunities to develop his passion. Robot programming is a field that I feel like a duck in water. In my four-year career, I worked with VW and Opel standards on FANUC and KUKA. I did integrations, new lines, cycle-time optimization, production support, and quality adjus...

Ep. 132 - [Dave & Vlad] Hardware Reinvented, IIoT, Manufacturing Implications & Innovation 21.09.2023

Now that we've talked about ways to reinvent factory hardware. What are Dave and Vlad's opinions on the next generation of hardware and how we will use it? A special thanks to Horner Automation for sponsoring this episode and your continued support of the show. Connect with Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #industry40 #digitaltransforation

Ep. 130 - [Markus Rimmele] Digital Tool Kits and Additive Manufacturing are Redefining Work 14.09.2023

Markus Rimmele | Founder @ DigitalituM Entrepreneur, Digitalization Ambassador, Field Service Leader, Electrical Engineer, Author, and Speaker. I moved from a mechatronics technician wiring machines to an Electrical Engineer programming production lines to a project manager and Service Leader to support manufacturing clients through the entire life cycle of their production assets. Founder of MR S...

Ep. 129 - [Davide Pascucci] IIoT Redefines Factory Hardware, Technological Innovation & More... 07.09.2023

Davide Pascucci | Founder and CEO @ Bright IIOT With almost 20 years of experience in the automation industry, Davide couldn’t be more passionate about delivering digital transformation to our clients. He began his career in Europe working for significant EPC contractors operating in the Middle Eastern oil and gas sector. While this is where his focus on automation and instrumentation began, his i...

Ep. 128 - [Chuck Ridgeway & William Rinear] All In One's from the Factory Floor and Beyond 05.09.2023

Chuck Ridgeway | Automation Technology Manager & Senior Customer Advocate @ Horner Automation Horner APG, comprised of Horner Automation and Horner Lighting groups, is a U.S.-based, global leader in commercial automation and LED lighting. Through our customer-centric vision and innovative focus, we provide truly value-added solutions exceeding our customer's and partner's expectations. William...

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