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🔵 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 UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #robotics #industry40

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 UsKai HenningsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #robotics #industry40

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.A huge thank you to Siemens for sponsoring this theme of Factory of the Future and for all your support!Connect with UsJohn DeTellemSarah McGheeVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformaiton #industry40

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 EST𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Future of Automation Presentation: 12:30 PM CET - 6:30 AM ESTDay One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Manufacturing Hub Live: 5:30 PM CET - 11:30 AM EST𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Using Hyperlocal Solutions in a Global Economy: 12 PM CET - 6 AM ESTEvent Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM ESTA huge shout out to Siemens for having us as their guests and co-hosts!#manfuacturing #automation #SPS_Live

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 EST𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Future of Automation Presentation: 12:30 PM CET - 6:30 AM ESTDay One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Manufacturing Hub Live: 5:30 PM CET - 11:30 AM EST𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Using Hyperlocal Solutions in a Global Economy: 12 PM CET - 6 AM ESTEvent Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM ESTConnect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCA huge shout out to Siemens for having us as their guests and co-hosts!#manfuacturing #automation #SPS_Live

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 EST𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Future of Automation Presentation: 12:30 PM CET - 6:30 AM ESTDay One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Manufacturing Hub Live: 5:30 PM CET - 11:30 AM EST𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Using Hyperlocal Solutions in a Global Economy: 12 PM CET - 6 AM ESTEvent Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM ESTA huge shout out to Siemens for having us as their guests and co-hosts!Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manfuacturing #automation #SPS_Live #SIE_SPS

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 UsCaleb EastmanVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #sps_Live

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. Join Dave and Vlad at SPS_live November 14-16. Can't make it to Germany? Then join us digitally!Connect with UsJosh VargheseVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC

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 UsBenson HouglandVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #cybersecurity #digitaltransformaiton

Clint Bodungen | Co-Founder / CEO @ ThreatGENClint 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 veteran of the United States Air Force, Clint has established himself as a prominent figure in the field, having worked for notable cybersecurity firms like Symantec, Industrial Defender, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Kaspersky Lab. His expertise extends to the impact of AI on cybersecurity, and he has played a pivotal role in addressing the industry's training and education gaps. Clint is renowned for his innovative approaches and has contributed to the field as the author of two books: the best seller, "Hacking Exposed: Industrial Control Systems," and the upcoming "ChatGPT for Cybersecurity Cookbook." He has written an array of articles, technical papers, and training courses, with a primary focus on cybersecurity vulnerability assessment, penetration testing/red teaming, and risk management. Even before the public emergence of generative AI and large language models (LLM), he had already developed a variety of cybersecurity tools and apps that leverage this technology. Over the past decade, Clint has been at the forefront of integrating gamification and AI applications into cybersecurity training. His dedication and innovation culminated in the creation of ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue, the world's first online multiplayer cybersecurity game crafted to impart real-world cybersecurity skills. This flagship product marks Clint's foray as a pioneer in cybersecurity gamification, a testament to his progressive vision. Clint's enduring passion and goal are to redefine industry standards for cybersecurity education using computer gaming (gamification) and AI technology to present a revolutionary, engaging approach to this essential field, and set new precedents for effective and interactive learning.Clint rejoins Manufacturing Hub to shed some more light on hackers and what groups can do to learn more about cybersecurity.We'll get into Clint's new book: ChatGPT for Cybersecurity Cookbook.Plus, we'll check in on how Red vs. Blue continues to change about how we learn about cybersecurity.Thanks to Phoenix Contact USA for sponsoring this show and 100-year anniversary wishes. Connect with UsClint BodungenVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #cybersecurity

Ryan Heartfield | CTO / Chief Scientist, Co-Founder @ ExalensRyan 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 response technologies. He is an expert in AI/ML for cybersecurity threat detection and response, security operations automation and response (SOAR), network security architecture, and enterprise security strategy. He is also a Research Fellow in cybersecurity in the IoT and Security (ISEC) research group at the University of Greenwich, UK, where he has published over 20 articles in top cybersecurity journals and leads research and development in multiple national and international research projects, focusing on artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, cyber-physical intrusion detection, information verification, and social engineering. His research in defining the human-as-a-security-sensor paradigm and Cyber-Physical Detection and Response (CPDR) have gained academic and industrial recognition.Ryan Heartfield joins Dave and Vlad to discuss practical ways to secure your manufacturing facility!What are Cyber-Physical solutions? Why has it taken ten years to go from academia to the real world?Can we use process data to secure the plant floor from cybersecurity attacks? A special thanks to Phoenix Contact USA for sponsoring the Cybersecurity theme and for your continued support of the community.Connect with UsRyan HeartfieldVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #cybersecutiry #digital transformation

Grant Vandebrake | Senior Global Systems Engineer - Network and Cybersecurity @ Phoenix ContactGrant 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 landed a key role within Phoenix Contact and is now responsible for the company's global network and cybersecurity initiatives.Grant joins Manufacturing Hub again this year as we dive into the Energy Sector. How are we hardening some of the most critical assets?What does the difference between the Manufacturing and Energy industries look like?How about some attacks that have been extremely publicized? Don't miss this first episode of Cybersecurity Month!A special thanks to Phoenix Contact USA for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Connect with UsGrant VandebrakeVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #cybersecurity #industry40

Ryan Lillibridge | Vice President @ Mission Design & AutomationWith 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 meet our clients' needs and expectations. I have a strong background in concept and cost development, having managed multiple projects and contracts for a leading provider of automation systems for 14.5 years. I have developed skills in problem-solving, customer relationship management, product design, and communication, which have enabled me to build and maintain long-term relationships with our customers and partners. I am passionate about creating solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and quality in different industries, and I am always eager to learn new technologies and trends. I value teamwork, collaboration, and diversity, and I strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment for our staff and stakeholders.Robots on their own are extremely exciting.Add in some vision systems or an AMR for them to ride on, and they get better.What happens when we need to throw multiple robots in the same cell?Come join Vlad and I as we talk to Ryan about some of the interesting applications that Mission Design and Automation find themselves working on. A special thanks to SolisPLC for sponsoring this Robotics theme! Connect with UsRyan LillibridgeVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#robotics #manufacturing #automation #industry40

Dave Neville | President & Co-Founder @ Infinity RoboticsI 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. Instead of picking on vertical, they got an expert from all the major verticals. Today we're going to introduce Robotics as a Service and discuss where those applications make the most sense. We'll continue to dive into AGV's and figure out what the future of robotics in the industrial ecosystem will become.Connect with UsDave NevilleVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #robotics #digitaltransformation

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/optimization, digital image processing, robot kinematics/modeling, and autonomous and adaptive systems.PLCs: Siemens SIMATIC S7s, Omron CJ/NX/NJ, Koyo DL05/6, Automation Direct PLC's, some Rockwell, (anything given 1 week to learn the IDE. Control logic is control logic)Courtney is always pushing the limits (and Dave's comfort level) with robotics. Now part of Universal Robotics Group, they are pushing the limits on industrial robotic arms, AGV's, and even those robotics with faces.Join us on our special first of two Manufacturing Hub this week.A special thanks to SolisPLC for sponsoring this Robotics theme!Connect with UsCourtney FernandezVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #robotics #digitaltransformation

Pawel Krupa | Sr. Controls Engineer @ TeslaExperienced 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 adjustments. Known applications: spot welding, handling, clinching, riveting, arc welding, gluing, stud welding, roller hemming, laser brazing, laser welding. If you think that hiring me could increase the effectiveness of your company, you are most likely right. For some, Robot programming is just a regular job ...... To me is an art form that I want to create with passion.Pawel Krupa kicks off Manufacturing Hub's Robotics Month to share his experiences over the last 7+ years working in robotics integration.🔵 What are the differences between Fanuc and Kuka?🔵 Can we easily decrease cycle time of a robotic cell?🔵 What are critical skills missing from the robotic programmer's tool kit?A special thank you to SolisPLC for sponsoring this theme. Check out the new robotics programming course available now!Connect with UsPawel KrupaVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#robotics #manufacturing #automation

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 UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #industry40 #digitaltransforation

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 Service & Consult LLC, your boutique consultancy for digitalization in manufacturing, and the brand DigitalituM, which provides Digitalization tools to the manufacturing industry in North America. Recent speaking engagements at Georgia Institute of Technology and other industry-related events like MAXIMOWORLD and International Maintenace Conference (IMC). I'm passionate about Digital Transformation in the Manufacturing Industry, Transatlantic Relations, and business, as well as STEM & technical education through apprenticeship and further education. What makes me unique: Growing up in Germany and living for more than a decade in the USA makes me a hybrid of both cultures. With my technical education, I can talk Bit&Bytes, my EMBA degree from Georgia State University helps me to talk business.Markus Rimmele joins Manufacturing Hub to talk about how new technologies reinvent how we work on the factory floor.What is in a modern tool kit?Additive Manufacturing Digital ToolTrainingAugmented RealityVirtual Reality and more!A special thank you to Horner Automation for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the show.Connect with UsMarkus RimmeleVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #iiot #digitaltransformation

Davide Pascucci | Founder and CEO @ Bright IIOTWith 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 interest in implementation skyrocketed with his arrival in the USA. His background is firmly rooted in the oil and gas industry, but his knowledge has diversified into other vertical markets in recent years. To challenge his knowledge, David has developed new skills and strategies that have transported him to manufacturing, process design, OEM, and water/wastewater customers. As the CEO of Bright IIoT, Davide prides himself on his attention to detail. He’s committed to delivering the best automation solutions to his customers with integrity, quality, and leadership. With every aspect of the business, he intends to help our clients achieve the competitive edge they can.Davide Pascucci joins Dave and Vlad as we discuss how IIoT redefines how we deploy hardware.Everything from moving edge computing to smart sensors, leveraging AI solutions, and more.Don't miss that episode!A special thank you to Horner Automation for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Connect with UsDavide PascucciVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #iiot #digitaltransformation

Chuck Ridgeway | Automation Technology Manager & Senior Customer Advocate @ Horner AutomationHorner 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 Rinear | Horner Region Manager @ Horner AutomationWhat applications thrive using an All in One - PLC and HMI combination? Where are we using some of this hardware beyond the factory floor? We'll talk about user-configurable I/O from an OEM perspective. Join us as Chuck talks about the changes he's seen in the market and how he helps end users and OEMS thrive.Bill will discuss how he's been putting Horner products to novel uses for the past 20+ years!A special thank you to Horner Automation for sponsoring this Factory Hardware Reinvented theme and your continued support of Manufacturing Hub.Connect with UsChuck RidgewayWilliam RinearVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #podcast

David Nichols | CEO, Co-Founder @ LoupeLoupe is trying to revolutionize the automation industry by redefining what’s possible. We unlock the potential of machines with our transformational approach, building on the advances of the past to pave the way to the future. With breakthrough ideas, we empower our people and our clients to be extraordinary. We seek the revolutionary in everything we do.David Nichols joins another conversation to talk about novel use cases. 80% or more of the use cases that we run across on the factory floor can be solved by nearly any product.What about the rest?We're going to focus on those use cases as David tells stories and shares his experiences. Plus if you want to learn more about SASE - Society of Automation Software Engineers - we're asking the questions.A special thank you to new sponsors Horner Automation for sponsoring this theme and helping us drive conversations to places we have not gone!Connect with UsDavid NicholsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #industry40 #digitaltransforation

What is standardization, and why is it important?On the plant floor.In the stock room.In the back office and more!A special thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this episode and your continued support of the show.Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #industry40 #digitaltransforation

Preston Hadley | President & Founder @ Envision Automation & ControlsSolving problems that most people find impossible is what drives Preston Hadley. He's an industry leader and is on the front lines daily, making automation come to life all around him. He got his start in IT but fell in love with automation and controls and never looked back. Preston is taking it upon himself to address the skills gap in the industry, and his Change a Life Giveaway is one of the most impactful stories you'll hear. It centered around a drawing where the winner would receive a Siemens S7-1200 starter kit. The story gets even better when he shares that the winner was able to land a job in his desired field within a four-week span of taking the prize. Talk about immediate impact!Preston returns to share updates on how Envision has grown since his last show.We will talk about real-life examples of how standardization has helped this growth!Plus, we're going to ask about what he's been able to help customers standardize and not standardize along the way. A special thank you to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Connect with UsPreston HadleyVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #data #industry40 #digitaltransformaiton

Jim Gavigan | President and Founder @ Industrial Insight, Inc.A problem solver with over 20 years of experience in various roles in automation, manufacturing, and data solutions. I have a unique set of skills and experiences that allow me to be a consultant, coach, architect, mentor, or implementer as the need fits. From my start as an engineer doing automation work in industrial manufacturing through the founder of a data solutions company, my experiences help me bring insight into issues that industrial companies struggle with today. Throughout my 20 years, I have also developed a tremendous network of people who are among the best in the world at what they do. Those partnerships allow me and my company to deliver solutions beyond my capability.Jim Gavigan joins us again as we continue to dive into the Standardization of Automation.What happens on the data side of the equation when we talk about standardization? Are there standards when we look at data across industries?Be sure to join us for a very exciting episode of Manufacturing Hub!A special thank you to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the show.Connect with UsJim GaviganVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #data #industry40 #digitaltransformaiton

Bobby Cole | President @ Think-PLC"My passion for the Automation Engineering business translates into providing creative solutions for my customers. Every project is a new challenge that I take on with the objective of exceeding customer expectations." In 2004 I saw the need for an on-call high-talent automation service and project support provider and started PowerLab Control Technologies. The twelve-employee business grew until the asset sale of the corporation in 2010. Bobby Cole rejoins Manufacturing Hub to talk about standardization from the SI and Machine Builder point of view.Is standardization important to the end user? Is it important to the SI? How do we start to have these conversations?What do tangible benefits look like?A special thank you to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and for your continued support of the community. Connect with UsBobby ColeVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #engineering #digitaltransformation #industry40

Garett Williams | Portfolio Development Specialist - Industrial I/O @ SiemensI am a high-energy business development and sales leader with over 24 years of factory automation market development and sales experience in the development and implementation of strategies to meet and exceed business growth goals. I have a passion for technology and people and am driven to leverage my knowledge, experience, and relationships across a wide range of industries to understand a customer's needs and collaborate to develop and implement optimal factory automation solutions to achieve their goals.Garett Williams of Siemens joins Manufacturing Hub to kick off the Standardization of Automation theme for July!Will the future of hardware be swappable items from one brand to another based on the stock level?Or will we continue to make everything more and more difficult to swap parts? For all of us, let's hope it's the former. Join us as Garett lays out the landscape of what we've done historically and the direction the industry is moving. Connect with UsGarett WilliamsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #engineering #industry40

All June long we've been talking about Systems Integrators.Different verticals.Different perspectives.One thing we (mostly) agree on is the fact that Systems Integration will be different five years from now than it is today. Join Vlad and Dave as we talk all about our experiences and predictions.Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #industry40 #engineering

Jason Hamlin | Operations @ Instrulogic, LLCMaking science fiction real... Ever wonder how industrial automation works? I have the privilege of helping design and build the systems which power it! At Instrulogic, I help to build cutting-edge control systems which don’t (always) cost as much as a Deathstar. I thrive working in critical infrastructure, with water/wastewater being incredibly close to my heart. I enjoy being conservative with customer resources and liberal with my own. And I firmly believe adding value to those I work with is mutually beneficial, and I am humbled to help lead a company with the same belief.Join Manufacturing Hub as we dive into an area of integration that has been lacking in the past. Public Works, specifically Water and Wastewater integrations. Of everyone Dave knows who works in this area, we cannot think of someone with the combination of experience and forward-looking vision than Jason. Plus if we're going to get someone on who has tech to rival Vlad... there's a very small list!A big thank you to Opto 22 for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Connect with UsJason HamlinVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #engineering #industry40

Addison Waege | Industrial Programmer II @ VertechExperienced MES developer and former controls engineer. Skilled in designing, developing, and implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) following the ISA-95 standard. Adept in analyzing complex manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing solutions to optimize production efficiency and reduce downtime. Proven track record of successful MES projects, delivering solutions on-time and within budget.Join us as we continue the Manufacturing Hub conversation surrounding "THE FUTURE OF SYSTEMS INTEGRATION." This week we'll dig into the future of systems integration and continue to go beyond the systems. What will the data models and analysis look like?What will integrators need to do to stay relevant?A special thank you to Opto 22 for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Connect with UsAddison WaegeVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #data #industry40 #digitaltransformation

Travis Cox | Chief Technology Evangelist @ Inductive AutomationMy passion is helping companies solve challenges using Ignition and modern technologies. I have been in the automation industry for 18 years. Through that time as a Co-Director of Sales Engineering for Inductive Automation, I have seen numerous successful launches of HMI/SCADA and IIoT projects across many diverse industries. I have worked with companies to help build robust and scalable architectures, apply best practices, integrate solutions, leverage edge and cloud computing, and learn how to fully utilize the Ignition platform.Inductive Automation started out as a group of Systems Integrators looking for a better product.Join us as we talk with Travis about the journey from integration to product and the last 20+ years of the journey. Along the way, IA has been able to work with a number of leading integration companies and OEMs. We'll ask Travis what will be in store for the next 20 years of integration.Are you a Home Automation fan? Stay tuned for some bonus conversations as to what we can do to put technology into the hands of people sooner. Connect with UsTravis CoxVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #industry40 #digitaltransformation #ignition

Sam Russem from GrantekI am passionate about the concepts of Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Digital Transformation: studying, discussing, evaluating, developing, and planning how we can apply innovations in computing, networking, and data to the manufacturing space. I believe that Smart Manufacturing technologies can improve our everyday lives by delivering new and innovative products to market safely, efficiently, and at a lower cost than ever before. In my 12+ years in manufacturing and automation, I have hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies from PLC and SCADA-based control systems to advanced data collection historians, IoT devices, MES, and analytics in industries ranging from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals to renewable energy.Now, I am proud to leverage that experience along with the latest trends and techniques in the market to bring Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 to manufacturers around the world through professional consulting, product management, and thought leadership.-----Integration 10 years from now will have a completely different landscape. Join Manufacturing Hub during the month of June as we bring on leading integrators from different verticals to try and figure out what the future will become. This week Sam Russem of Grantek joins us to discuss their major vertical Food and Beverage. Then we'll dig into a little bit of Life Sciences. Think those industries are completely different? Think again.A special thank you to Opto22 for sponsoring this theme and all your continued support of the community. Connect with UsSam RussemVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #integration #engineering #industry40

Join Dave and Vlad as we talk about all things #automate2023.From the Engineer's perspective, from the business perspective, and the content.A huge thanks to Siemens, Festo, Phoenix Contact USA, and CESMII (amongst others) for helping us capture and bring all these fun conversations to you!Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #industry40 #digitaltransforation

Bernd Bergner | Product Portfolio Manager @Siemens We're going live from Automate 2023 in Detroit Michigan to talk to Bernd Bergner from Siemens and to learn more about some of the technologies that are paving the way for integrators of the future, their approach to engineering efficiency, and how they're tackling some of the challenges of Industry 4.0, IIoT, and more.A special thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and for your continued support of the manufacturing community.Connect with UsBernd BergnerVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #PLC #industry40 #digitaltransformation

Josef Waltl | CEO and Founder @ Software Defined AutomationSoftware Defined Automation (SDA) was founded by cloud, industrial software, and manufacturing experts to empower Automation Engineers with a PLC management and code versioning platform to become more productive and efficient in their heterogeneous PLC environments.From Industrial Engineering to Software Development and back again!Come join Manufacturing Hub as we continue out Efficient Engineering conversation with building a single source of truth for PLC Programming. Will the future of PLC programming be OpenAI?Will it be all the PLC management in one place?Will the future be cloud?Come listen as we discuss these topics and more!A special thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and for your continued support of the manufacturing community.Connect with UsJosef WaltlVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #PLC #industry40 #digitaltransformation

Nick O'Leary from FlowForgeNick is the CTO and Founder of FlowForge Inc, where he is leading the OpenJS Node-RED project and building a low-code development platform. Before starting FlowForge, he was at IBM for over 19 years working across a wide range of technologies. He spends his time playing with IoT technologies, having worked on projects ranging from smart meter energy monitoring to retrofitting sensors to industrial manufacturing lines with Raspberry Pis and Arduinos. With a background in pervasive messaging, he contributes to the Eclipse Paho project and sits on the OASIS MQTT Technical Committee and the OpenJS Cross Project Council.Nick O'Leary created Node-RED and now, 10 years later is helping to industrialize that same tool!Join us as we talk about the creation of Node-RED, and how it's been used across the world. We'll as NIck what problem his new venture Flow Forge aims to solve. Along the way, we'll talk about a variety of Efficient Engineering tools that have been long used in software development and how they can transition into the industrial space.A special thank you to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of Manufacturing Hub and the community. Connect with UsNick O'LearyVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #Industry40 #engineering #digitaltransformaiton

Come join Manufacturing Hub as we kick off an Efficient Engineering Theme!We'll talk about Agile, Version Control, Documentation, and tools to rapidly deploy solutions.A special thank you to SIemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Join Manufacturing Hub at Automate 2023 - Come see us in the Siemens Booth!Connect with UsMatt PaulissenVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering

Join Dave and Vlad as we recap April's theme and talk about Dave's experience at Hannover Messe 2023!Plus we'll talk a little bit about our Automate plans.Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #Industry40 #digitaltransformation #engineering

Guest Bio - Rija Rakotoarisoa from Poclain HydraulicsDual skills in IT and Finance (+18 years in industry, +16 years in project management). Results-oriented, able to discuss with all profiles from operator to top management.Double compétence en Informatique et Finance (+18 ans dans l’industrie, +16 ans en gestion de projet).Orienté résultats, capable de discuter avec tous profils de l'opérateur au top management.Rija shares his journey on how delivering high-impact solutions only matters if they become used on the plant floor.Through a combination of IT, Finance, and OT experience globally, Rija has seen many different situations. Listen to how we talk about overcoming adversity and finding ways to deliver solutions.A special thanks to Litmus for sponsoring this theme and for your continued support of the community.Connect with UsRija RakotoarisoaVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #industry40 #engineering

Listen to Dave and Tomi discuss Hannover Messe 2023, Tomi's background in Finland, and the future of the industry.A special Thank you to Litmus for sponsoring this episode and bringing Manufacturing Hub to Hannover Messe 2023!Learn more: Central.Litmus.io Connect with UsTomi LahtiVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #Industry40 #engineering #digitaltransformation

Guest Bio - Kevin HolbrookHigh-Energy Technologist and Internet of Things and Connected Industry veteran, having worked for most of the last decade designing, developing, and deploying IoT Solutions. I have worked across the Connected Industry ecosystem from early-stage start-ups through multi-national enterprises, providing insight, guidance, and hands-on implementation assistance with Connection Product solutions. I am currently focused on helping Google Customers achieve their vision of a Connected future through my work on the GCP team. If you are interested in chatting about IoT in general or my work with ThingWorx, Google, and Microsoft, please message me! How do we deliver high-impact solutions quickly?By learning from our past successes 𝐀𝐍𝐃 failures!Come listen as Kevin talks about some of the pitfalls to avoid when pushing data to the cloud.We'll talk about the execution of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence solutions that have been deployed. Should we collect all the data or just a subset?We'll get into that and more!Come visit us this week before Dave heads to Hannover Messe next week for even more live content!A special thank you to Litmus for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community. Join Dave and Litmus at Hannover Messe all week at Hall 17 Booth F18!Connect with UsKevin HolbrookVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #Industry40 #engineering #digitaltransformation

Vatsal Shah from LitmusHeadquartered in San Jose, California., Litmus is the leading provider of unified Edge to Cloud platforms for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). With LoopEdge, users can collect data from any industrial system and manage and analyze it within milliseconds to make critical decisions right at the edge - next to industrial assets. This technology is disrupting the speed of analytics and how decisions are made with the convergence of vast data and AI.Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a platform?How long it takes to find product market fit? Come listen as we talk about some of the technical solutions large companies are deploying.Plus how can we all deliver highly effective solutions quickly!Dave is going to be with Litmus at Hannover Messe 2023. Come visit us at Hall 17 Booth F18!A special thank you to Litmus for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community. Manufacturing Hub Episode 107. Recommended MaterialsThe Ride of a Lifetime | https://amzn.to/3Mga1rxConnect with UsVatsal Shah | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vatsal12/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/SolisPLC | https://www.solisplc.com/Profit by Design | https://profitxdesign.io/#HM23 #automation #manufactuing #digitaltransformation #Industry40

It's maybe the most dangerous thing that we can do. Online.We're going from a couple of configurations to data rolling through a dashboard!Join Dave and Vlad as Francisco Carrión helps us build an energy monitoring solution.We'll start out by saying that the technology stack is not the most important part of this build. We're using tools that we know - but you could just as easily swap in different hardware or use a platform that you currently own.𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠?Opto22 Rio EMU (Energy Monitoring Unit)MQTT as a protocol.Inductive Automation's Ignition as our dashboarding and visualization.𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞?𝘔𝘪𝘥-𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.Corp X is spending a significant amount each month ($10-30,000) on variable cost power. Corp X needs to know where and how they are spending this money and see how they can spend less.The cost of power continues to rise, but Corp X is not able to charge more in relation to these variable costs.1) How can Corp X understand how/where they are using power and spending this money?2) How can Corp X make decisions to spend less, or at least have the choice to continue to spend at this rate?𝘓𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.Corp Z doesn't know how much they will spend on energy before the bill comes due. Corp Z must know the fluctuating cost of kWh and their power usage. The current estimates of the monthly power bill vary greatly, with error margins of +/- 25%. Corp Z wants to accurately predict the bill within 5%.Corp Z is a Speciality Chemical group that averages $1,000,000/mo in the energy bill.1) How can Corp Z spend less money that doesn't affect the production/quality?2) Corp Z contractually required co-generation. How can Crop Z optimize this? #manufacturing #automation #engineering #digitaltransformation #energy

Guest Bio - Clinton HommelAn individual who possesses strong problem-solving skills, great attention to detail, and an intense desire to produce high-caliber work regardless of the task at hand. Learning quickly without formal training or prior experience has proven valuable when working with new materials or equipment. An easygoing demeanor and strong interpersonal skills help to produce a well-rounded, challenge-driven individual capable of operating independently and who aspires to incorporate personal and professional excellence within all facets of business and personal interactions.Guest Bio - Russell KolacekTBDLearn how Phoenix Contact USA is walking its talk regarding sustainability.We have two special guests this week: Clinton Hommel and Russell Kolacek.Russell is in charge of deploying solutions at the US facilities - including some really awesome robotic lawnmowers and a slew of #PLCnext products. Clinton is in charge of getting those sustainability products into the hands of the rest of us.Come listen as we talk about sustainable solutions that anyone can deploy!A special thank you to Phoenix Contact USA for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Manufacturing Hub Episode 105. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsThe PerfectionistsPractical EngineeringSmarterEveryDayLearning the Art of ElectronicsConnect with UsClinton HommelRussell KolacekVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #engineering #sustainability

Guest Bio - Ryan CahalaneA transformative leader with a passion for driving growth through collaboration, innovation, and empowering the front line. Proven success in various environments, from Fortune 500 to consultancies to startups. ● Growth-focused leader with a consistent record of sustained, above-market performance● Creative digital transformation and Industry 4.0 expert, adept at new business models ● Visionary in the viable application of modern and disruptive technologies to industry ● Passionate customer evangelist dedicated to successful, long-term partnering● Devoted mentor and team champion recognized for developing future leadersGuest Bio - Rebecca GillespieBecca Gillespie joined ESN as a Managing Director in January of 2023. Before that, she worked as the New Products and Services Lead at Duquesne Light Company, the electric utility in Pittsburgh, PA. Before that, she was a Sales Director and Product Engineer at UniEnergy Technologies, a flow battery start-up company in Mukilteo, Washington. She has also worked at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as an energy analyst and Propulsion Engineer at NASA. Becca has a BSE in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University and a Masters’ of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University.Ryan Cahalane and Rebecca Gillespie join us this week to continue talking about how to run a sustainable facility.We will talk a lot about energy. Monitoring. Analytics. Solar. We'll explore some advanced analytic options and expand on the examples we've discussed. Be sure to watch as we might even get into how we use some of this technology in our personal lives. A special thank you to Phoenix Contact USA for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Manufacturing Hub Episode 104. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsWho Moved My Cheese?Mobile Solar PowerCESMIIConnect with UsRyan CahalaneRebecca GillespieVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #diditaltransformation #iot #engineering

Join Dave Eifert of Phoenix Contact as we talk about how to use the data you're collecting.We'll talk about the following:1) What is Sustainability?2) What does a Data-Driven Enterprise look like?3) Who will lead the charge into the next generation of solutions?A big thank you to Phoenix Contact USA for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Manufacturing Hub Episode 103. Connect with UsDave EifertVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #iot #engineering #digitaltransformation

Guest Bio - Chris Misztur Founder, Mr. IIoT Chris has a super interesting background, starting with working at facilities directly out of high school. We'll talk about his path to the dark side of IT.We'll also talk about his use of Open Source technologies and whether this will be our industry's future!Manufacturing Hub Episode 102.Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithChris MiszturManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering #iot

Is IT/OT Convergence inevitable?What Dave and Vlad have learned over the course of the IT/OT Convergence theme.What to hear more?Listen to Episodes 96, 97, 98, and 99. Manufacturing Hub Episode 101.Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering #iot

A look back at everything we (and our guests) have gotten right.What has changed in the last 100 episodes?What have we gotten wrong?Plus, a look into the future!Be sure to tune in for a fantastic and memorable event.Manufacturing Hub Episode 100. Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering #iot

Guest Bio - Bernd Raithel from SiemensI'm committed to supporting customers' digitization journey to achieve new productivity levels. Through collaborative meetings and sharing of ideas, I help customers to use and understand current and future technologies and create plans to achieve their future goals. The comprehensive Siemens offerings for automation technology are an excellent basis to start future projects.Bernd Raithel joins us to discuss the importance of new technologies to manufacturing leaders.Should leaders pay attention to emerging technologies? Why should executives care about IT and OT groups?How will technologies change manufacturing in the next 10 years?Join us as we listen in on the conversations executives are having every day.A special thank you to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Manufacturing Hub Episode 99. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsCryptonomiconConnect with UsBernd RaithelVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #engineering #digitaltransformation #iot

Guest Bio - Joseph Dolivo from 4IRFor more than a decade, Joseph has focused on modernizing manufacturing by intelligently adopting state-of-the-art technologies and principles from the software industry. Joseph is passionate about inspiring his team and customers with his experienced industry knowledge and deep-diving into technology. Having worked in various key consulting and decision-making roles, Joseph is the CTO of 4IR Solutions, turning "the Cloud" and "DevOps" into practical realities for manufacturers today.This week Joseph Dolivo joins us to talk about how the IT v. OT conversation has shifted with the demands of Digital Transformation. How is today different than 5 years ago?What do the demands look like?Are we able to bring IT and OT together with a similar goal?Join us on Manufacturing Hub this week to learn more.A special thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and for your continued support of the community.Manufacturing Hub Episode 98. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsThe Phoenix ProjectWhat is Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)Connect with UsJoseph DolivoVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #iot #engineering