Manufacturing Hub
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWe 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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Ep. 155 - 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫?
April 15, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBJoin 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 hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Togethe...
Ep. 154 - You're doing 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆!
April 11, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBJosh 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 Comanufactured Josh's initiative in this space. Be sure to join us this Wednesday at 4:40 ...
Ep. 153 - Navigating Quality and Compliance in the Beauty Industry: Insights from Nate Call
April 08, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThe 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! Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial...
Ep. 152B - Deep Dive on Consumer Process Goods
April 04, 2024 01:52 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBDave 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 #manufacturing #automation #engineering #industry40
Ep. 152 - 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 4.0 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐝
March 22, 2024 01:24 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 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. 🔵 Any of your questions? Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by ...
Ep. 151 - 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧 - What is Industry 4.0?
March 13, 2024 23:29 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBColm 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 organizations. Are they bringing this skill internally to the organization? Along the ...
Ep. 150 - 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 4.0? Scaling Your Digital Enterprise
March 07, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBDave 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 longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vlad Romanov. Together they try to ...
Ep. 149 - 🚀 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐛 2024 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟 🚀
February 29, 2024 15:47 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBJoin 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 Hank Pruim of Pneuveyor Systems and #jrboardofdirectors Strap in for a jam-packed ki...
Ep. 148 - 🎉 2023 Manufacturing Hub Finale! 🎉
February 22, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB🔵 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
February 15, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBJoin 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 SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #robotics #industry40
Ep. 146 - Best Tools for Your Factory of the Future
February 08, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBJoin 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 a...
Ep. 145 - SPS Main Stage - Manufacturing Hub Live Grand Finale!
February 01, 2024 13:29 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIt'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 PM CET - 6:30 AM EST Day One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 Manufacturing ...
Ep. 144 - SPS Guest Extravaganza - Main Stage - Manufacturing Hub Live
January 25, 2024 21:10 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBManufacturing 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 Manufacturing Hub Live: 5:30 PM CET - 11:30 AM EST 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 Using Hyperlocal Solutions ...
SPS 2023 - Day 1 | Join Dave and Vlad as we preview SPS - Smart Production Solutions!
January 23, 2024 02:38 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBJoin 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 EST Day One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 Manufacturing Hub Live: 5:30 PM...
Ep. 143 - [Caleb Eastman] EDGE Solutions of the Future
January 12, 2024 02:16 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBCaleb 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 #automation #sps_Live
Ep. 142 - [Josh Varghese] Networks of the Future, IT / OT Convergence
January 05, 2024 03:44 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBJosh 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...
Ep. 141 - [Benson Hougland] Breaking Through Cybersecurity Noise
December 22, 2023 03:57 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBBenson 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 Benson Hougland Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufa...
Ep. 140 - [Clint Bodungen] Hacking Exposed! ChatGPT for Cybersecurity Training, and More!
December 05, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBClint 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 veteran of the United States Air Force, Clint has established himself as a prominent figure...
Ep. 139 - [Ryan Heartfield] Cyber-Physical Solutions to Securing the OT Networks
November 02, 2023 21:41 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBRyan 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 response technologies. He is an expert in AI/ML for cybersecurity threat detection and respons...
Ep. 138 - [Grant Vandebrake] Protecting the PowerGrid: Tales of Cyber Resilience
October 26, 2023 21:17 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBGrant 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 landed a key role within Phoenix Contact and is now responsible for the company's globa...
Ep. 136 - [Ryan Lillibridge] Industrial Robotics Integration, Innovation in the Automation Space
October 19, 2023 13:22 - 1 hour - 69 MBRyan 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 meet our clients' needs and expectations. I have a strong background in concept and cost develop...
Ep. 135 - [Dave Neville] Robotics As A Service, Innovation in Industrial Robotics, Fleets, & More.
October 12, 2023 18:16 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBDave 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. Instead of picking on vertical, they got an expert from all the major verticals. Today we're ...
Ep. 134 - [Courtney Fernandez] Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots, Arms, Vision Systems, and More
October 05, 2023 23:24 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBCourtney 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 adap...
Ep. 133 - [Pawel Krupa] What Really Matters in Industrial Robotics, Challenges, Opportunities & More
September 28, 2023 14:01 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBPawel 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 adjustments. Known applications: spot welding, handling, clinching, riveting, arc welding, g...
Ep. 132 - [Dave & Vlad] Hardware Reinvented, IIoT, Manufacturing Implications & Innovation
September 21, 2023 22:02 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBNow 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
September 14, 2023 19:13 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBMarkus 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, a...
Ep. 129 - [Davide Pascucci] IIoT Redefines Factory Hardware, Technological Innovation & More...
September 07, 2023 19:42 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBDavide 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 interest in implementation skyrocketed with his arrival in the USA. His background is fi...
Ep. 128 - [Chuck Ridgeway & William Rinear] All In One's from the Factory Floor and Beyond
September 05, 2023 01:41 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBChuck 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 Rinear | Horner Region Manager @ Horner Automation What applications thrive using an All...
Ep. 127 - [David Nichols] Challenging Edge Cases in Industrial Automation - Robotics, High-Speed
August 24, 2023 23:40 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBDavid Nichols | CEO, Co-Founder @ Loupe Loupe 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 o...
Ep. 126 - [Dave & Vlad] Does Standardization lead to success? Our thoughts on manufacturing
August 17, 2023 18:03 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWhat 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 Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #industry40 #digitaltransforation
Ep. 125 - [Preston Hadley] Standardizing your Automation Company! Integration Business Opportunities
August 10, 2023 21:52 - 1 hour - 65 MBPreston Hadley | President & Founder @ Envision Automation & Controls Solving 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 sto...
Ep. 124 - [Jim Gavigan] Standardize Data Models in Automation? Opportunities in Industrial Data
August 08, 2023 20:26 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBJim 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 int...
Ep. 123 - [Bobby Cole] Standardizing Automation Software & System Integration for End-Users
August 03, 2023 22:36 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBBobby 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 C...
Ep. 122 - [Garett Williams] The Benefits Of Standardizing Hardware In Industrial Automation
July 27, 2023 20:21 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBGarett Williams | Portfolio Development Specialist - Industrial I/O @ Siemens I 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 nee...
Ep. 121 - [Dave & Vlad] What will Systems Integrators look like in the future?
July 20, 2023 23:59 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBAll 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 Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #automation #manufacturing #industry40 #engineering
Ep. 120 - [Jason Hamlin] The Future of Water & Wastewater Systems Integration & Current Challenges
July 14, 2023 00:04 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBJason Hamlin | Operations @ Instrulogic, LLC Making 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....
Ep. 119 - [Addison Waege] "Data is the future of Systems Integration" | SCADA & MES Systems
July 06, 2023 19:39 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBAddison Waege | Industrial Programmer II @ Vertech Experienced 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 budge...
Ep. 118 - [Travis Cox] Changing Integration Forever - From Integrator to Product and Beyond
June 29, 2023 18:26 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBTravis Cox | Chief Technology Evangelist @ Inductive Automation My 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 practi...
Ep. 117 - [Sam Russem] The Future of Food & Beverage Integration - Challenges & Opportunities
June 22, 2023 21:19 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBSam Russem from Grantek I 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 ...
Ep. 116 - [Dave & Vlad] Automate 2023 Recap - What we Learned, What we Saw & What we Did!
June 16, 2023 00:28 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBJoin 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 Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #industry40 #digitaltransforation
Ep. 115 - [Bernd Bergner] Technical Advanced in Industrial Automation from Siemens
June 08, 2023 21:38 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBBernd 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 comm...
Ep. 114 - [Josef Waltl] Creating Software Automation Tools for the Future
June 01, 2023 20:56 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBJosef Waltl | CEO and Founder @ Software Defined Automation Software 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 bui...
Ep. 113 - [Nick O'Leary] How to Build Open Source Tools for Industrial Applications
May 18, 2023 19:15 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBNick O'Leary from FlowForge Nick 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 ...
Ep. 112 - [Matt Paulissen] Quickly Scale Industrial Applications and Engineering Best-Practices
May 11, 2023 23:16 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBCome 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 Us Matt Paulissen Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #digitaltransform...
Ep. 111 - [Dave & Vlad] Delivering High Impact Solutions Recap & Hannover Messe 2023
May 07, 2023 23:20 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBJoin 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 Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #Industry40 #digitaltransformation #engineering
Ep. 110 - [Rija Rakotoarisoa] Delivering High-Impact Solutions from the Plant Floor
May 04, 2023 18:21 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBGuest Bio - Rija Rakotoarisoa from Poclain Hydraulics Dual 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 ...
Ep. 109 - [Tomi Lathi] Live From Hannover Messe 2023
May 01, 2023 16:27 - 50 minutes - 95 MBListen 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 Us Tomi Lahti Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #Industry40 #engineering #digitaltransformation
Ep. 108 - [Kevin Holbrook] The Impact of ML and AI in Manufacturing!
April 21, 2023 01:52 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBGuest Bio - Kevin Holbrook High-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 v...
Ep. 107 - Vatsal Shah of Litmus explains what it takes to create HIGH IMPACT SOLUTIONS.
April 13, 2023 20:58 - 1 hour - 65 MBVatsal Shah from Litmus Headquartered 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. Hav...
Ep. 104.2 - [Francisco Carrión] We're building an Energy Monitoring Solution - Live Online!
April 10, 2023 17:46 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBIt'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 R...