Radwell's Automation Nation
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Welcome to Radwell's Automation Nation. Adjust the volume or put your favorite earbuds in and let's explore the manufacturing and automation industry together. To get in touch with us, email [email protected]
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Episode 27: Meet the Manufacturer-Parker Hannifin (Guest Mike Cipicchio)
October 13, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode, we are meeting another manufacturer: Parker Hannifin. Mike Cipicchio, Parker’s Drives Territory Manager for the Eastern USA, is joining us for this episode to give us a behind the scenes look at Parker Hannifin Guest: Mike Cipicchio, Parker Hannifin https://www.parker.com/ This podcast is produced by Radwell International http://www.radwell.com Email for Podcast Questions or Feedback: [email protected] Co-Hosts: Julie Basello [email protected] ...
Episode 26: Reimagining the Role of Video (Guest-Sud Bhatija)
September 02, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBWelcome to Ep 26 of Radwell Automation Nation. In this episode, we speak to Sud Bhatija, co-founder of Spot AI. Spot AI is a groundbreaking video intelligence company committed to being the easy button for video footage. Animated by the question “Why wouldn’t business owners who are used to looking at a $10 Amazon package on their front porch, also want to monitor the expensive equipment in their business?” Sud and his two co-founders were motivated to start their company Spot AI. Sud w...
Episode 25: How Radwell Can Help Your Operation
June 29, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.23 MBWelcome to Ep 25 of Radwell Automation Nation. In this episode, we are going to get a bit more personal. I want to share with you a bit about Radwell International. We provide a lot of products, services and resources to many companies in just about any industry there is. For those who don’t know much about us or what we do, it can get confusing. Normally this podcast isn’t a platform we use as an advertising tool because that is not what it’s about. But we recently produced a new Abou...
Episode 24: Rob and Julie Have A Chat
May 31, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWelcome to Ep 24 of Radwell Automation Nation. In the previous 23 episodes of this podcast, we have shared a lot of information and had a variety of guests join us. We’ve introduced you to manufacturers. We’ve discussed topics relevant to the manufacturing industry with internal and external subject matter experts. We’ve discussed ways to solve operational problems. In this episode, we are going a little off the normal path. Not too far off but a bit off. Are you intrigued? Well, if...
Episode 24: Rob and Julie Have A Chat
May 31, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWelcome to Ep 24 of Radwell Automation Nation. In the previous 23 episodes of this podcast, we have shared a lot of information and had a variety of guests join us. We’ve introduced you to manufacturers. We’ve discussed topics relevant to the manufacturing industry with internal and external subject matter experts. We’ve discussed ways to solve operational problems. In this episode, we are going a little off the normal path. Not too far off but a bit off. Are you intrigued? Well, if...
Episode 23: Meet the Manufacturer-Welker Inc (Guest David Fish)
April 02, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWelcome to Ep 23 of Radwell Automation Nation. If you’re familiar with Radwell International, then you know that we provide industrial automation products and services for Manufacturers in just about any industry you can think of. We thought it might be interesting to record some episodes introducing our listeners to actual manufacturers. We’re calling these episodes Meet the Manufacturer and we’ll have an assortment of manufacturers joining us as guests to showcase who they are and what t...
Episode 22: How Marketing can Help Attract Top Talent for Your Manufacturing Business (Guest Paul Kiesche)
March 01, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWith The Great Resignation and an ever-changing work landscape, it has become more and more challenging for manufacturers to attract the best people to their respective organizations. The challenges of filling job roles are numerous, and the struggle is real. Marketing can be a valuable tool in attracting top talent to a manufacturing business. In this episode, we speak with an expert about a topic on everyone’s radar right now: Attracting Top Talent to Your Organization. Our guest is Pa...
Episode 21: Aviation Engineering Opportunities (Guest Mike Bonto)
February 01, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBWelcome to Ep 21 of Radwell Automation Nation. In this episode, we are going to talk about something that recently came across my radar as an interesting topic. I spoke to Rob about it and we figured out listeners might find the topic interesting as well. So here we are. Our guest in this episode is Michael Bonto and our topic is aviation opportunities for engineers. Let’s give Mike a proper introduction. Ever since he can remember, Mike’s been fascinated by any type of aircraft or an...
Episode 21: Aviation Engineering Opportunities
February 01, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBWelcome to Ep 21 of Radwell Automation Nation. In this episode, we are going to talk about something that recently came across my radar as an interesting topic. I spoke to Rob about it and we figured out listeners might find the topic interesting as well. So here we are. Our guest in this episode is Michael Bonto and our topic is aviation opportunities for engineers. Let’s give Mike a proper introduction. Ever since he can remember, Mike’s been fascinated by any type of aircraft or an...
Episode 21: Aviation Engineering Opportunities (Guest Mike Bonto)
February 01, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBWelcome to Ep 21 of Radwell Automation Nation. In this episode, we are going to talk about something that recently came across my radar as an interesting topic. I spoke to Rob about it and we figured out listeners might find the topic interesting as well. So here we are. Our guest in this episode is Michael Bonto and our topic is aviation opportunities for engineers. Let’s give Mike a proper introduction. Ever since he can remember, Mike’s been fascinated by any type of aircraft or an...
Episode 20: Field Service Stories
January 02, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBRob and I were talking recently about the variety of products and service Radwell offers and it got me thinking. The basis of everything we do is to keep our customers operations running. We offer a ton of products and services with that one purpose in mind. One of those offerings is field service engineering. Field Service Engineering is when Radwell engineers and repair technicians go onsite at a customer’s manufacturing facility to help them troubleshoot through issues. Now, we don’t l...
Episode 19: Managing Supply Chain Struggles (Guest Marcin Krzączkowski)
December 01, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWelcome to Ep 19 of Radwell Automation Nation. In this episode we have a special guest connecting with us all the way from Poland. Our guest is Marcin Krzączkowski, founder of Automa.Net. He will introduce us to some market insights and supply chain insights gained from his platform. Automa.Net was started at the same time when many companies started to face global supply chain problems and ever-increasing lead time and shortages. We’ll be discussing ways to manage supply chain struggle...
Episode 19: Managing Supply Chain Struggles
December 01, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWelcome to Ep 19 of Radwell Automation Nation. In this episode we have a special guest connecting with us all the way from Poland. Our guest is Marcin Krzączkowski, founder of Automa.Net. He will introduce us to some market insights and supply chain insights gained from his platform. Automa.Net was started at the same time when many companies started to face global supply chain problems and ever-increasing lead time and shortages. We’ll be discussing ways to manage supply chain struggle...
Episode 18: Waste Management Tips for IT Assets
October 29, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBToday’s topic is definitely important in the business world and especially in the manufacturing world. All those PLCs that are in use in an industrial automation environment may, at some point, need to be disposed of. Do you know the proper way to manage your manufacturing IT assets when it’s time to dispose of them? Joining us for today’s episode is Chris Regan, President and Founder of CLR Solutions. CLR Solutions is a specialized electronic recycling/refurbishing and data security servic...
Episode 18: Waste Management Tips for IT Assets (Guest Chris Regan)
October 29, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBToday’s topic is definitely important in the business world and especially in the manufacturing world. All those PLCs that are in use in an industrial automation environment may, at some point, need to be disposed of. Do you know the proper way to manage your manufacturing IT assets when it’s time to dispose of them? Joining us for today’s episode is Chris Regan, President and Founder of CLR Solutions. CLR Solutions is a specialized electronic recycling/refurbishing and data security servic...
Episode 18: Waste Management Tips for IT Assets (Guest Chris Regan)
October 29, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBToday’s topic is definitely important in the business world and especially in the manufacturing world. All those PLCs that are in use in an industrial automation environment may, at some point, need to be disposed of. Do you know the proper way to manage your manufacturing IT assets when it’s time to dispose of them? Joining us for today’s episode is Chris Regan, President and Founder of CLR Solutions. CLR Solutions is a specialized electronic recycling/refurbishing and data security servic...
Episode 17: Technology and People: What's the Right Combo? (Guest Kirsten Austin)
October 04, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBToday’s topic is definitely important in the business world and especially in the manufacturing world. We all use technology so frequently that it is now embedded in our work and home lives. But is it all too much sometimes? What’s the right balance between utilizing technology and actual human interaction? And how much technology is too much technology? Joining us in this episode is Kirsten Austin. For over twenty-five years she has been involved in the software business with a focus on m...
Episode 17: Technology and People: What's the Right Combo?
October 04, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBToday’s topic is definitely important in the business world and especially in the manufacturing world. We all use technology so frequently that it is now embedded in our work and home lives. But is it all too much sometimes? What’s the right balance between utilizing technology and actual human interaction? And how much technology is too much technology? Joining us in this episode is Kirsten Austin. For over twenty-five years she has been involved in the software business with a focus on m...
Episode 16: Making the Internet Work for Your Manufacturing Business (Nigel Packer)
August 30, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn today’s episode we speak to an industry expert about the digital struggles manufacturers may face and how to work through those struggles in order to make the internet work for a manufacturing operation. Our expert guest for this episode is Nigel T. Packer of PelaTis Online Ltd. Nigel is a Digital Customer Experience Trainer and Consultant. He is also an author and digital business speaker. For over twenty-five years he has used his extensive knowledge and broad range of experiences ...
Bonus: Behind the Scenes with Radwell Marketing Interns
July 27, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this bonus podcast episode, we are taking a little detour from our normal format. Instead of discussing an industry relevant topic with one or two guest, I am going to be speaking to two special guests: 2021 Summer Marketing Interns, Keegan Teschko and Shannon Feeley. We’re going to get a behind the scenes look at their experiences working at Radwell International this summer. To learn more about Radwell International visit https://www.radwell.com This podcast is produced by Radwell...
Episode 15: Is Manufacturing the Right Career Path? (Guests Dan Bigger and Tyler Troyano)
June 24, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24.2 MBAfter graduation from high school, It’s time for real life decisions to be made. Many think that college is the inevitable path but trade school also offers career options. Though both college and trade school have their merits and their drawbacks, the real food for thought is whether a career in manufacturing might be the right move. The goal of both college and trade school is the same: to receive an education that leads to a career. Although college allows for exploring a range of optio...
Ep 15: Is Manufacturing the Right Career Path?
June 24, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24.2 MBAfter graduation from high school, It’s time for real life decisions to be made. Many think that college is the inevitable path but trade school also offers career options. Though both college and trade school have their merits and their drawbacks, the real food for thought is whether a career in manufacturing might be the right move. The goal of both college and trade school is the same: to receive an education that leads to a career. Although college allows for exploring a range of optio...
Episode 15: Is Manufacturing the Right Career Path?
June 24, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24.2 MBAfter graduation from high school, It’s time for real life decisions to be made. Many think that college is the inevitable path but trade school also offers career options. Though both college and trade school have their merits and their drawbacks, the real food for thought is whether a career in manufacturing might be the right move. The goal of both college and trade school is the same: to receive an education that leads to a career. Although college allows for exploring a range of optio...
Episode 14: What You Need to Know About VMI
May 27, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode co-hosts Rob and Julie discuss what you need to know about Vendor Managed Inventory or VMI for short. What Is Vendor Managed Inventory? Vendor Managed Inventory is a supply chain agreement where vendors or suppliers manage, maintain, and optimize their inventory while it’s in the possession of a buyer. In other words, it’s an inventory management system where inventory is replaced for the buyer or retailer without them having to initiate a purchase order. The buyer or ret...
Episode 13: Welding Tips for Beginners
April 30, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBAre you just starting out with welding? Would you benefit from a few welding tips for beginners? If you answered yes to these questions, this episode is for you. Our guest is Jason Larsen. Jason is Director of Technical Business Development at Radwell International and works at our global headquarters in Willingboro, NJ. He is also a skilled technician and knows plenty. In this episode he walks us through tips for beginner welders. Learn about different types of welding, set up tips, safety ...
Episode 13: Welding Tips for Beginners (Guest Jason Larsen)
April 30, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBAre you just starting out with welding? Would you benefit from a few welding tips for beginners? If you answered yes to these questions, this episode is for you. Our guest is Jason Larsen. Jason is Director of Technical Business Development at Radwell International and works at our global headquarters in Willingboro, NJ. He is also a skilled technician and knows plenty. In this episode he walks us through tips for beginner welders. Learn about different types of welding, set up tips, safety ...
Episode 12: How to Fix Job Frustrations
April 05, 2021 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBWe’ve all been there. You like your job and you work hard every day. But there are just some things that are so frustrating and you don’t quite know how to make them better. Maybe you speak to your manager or maybe you keep your mouth shut but either way, if the frustrations don’t get fixed, they will eventually take over. Instead of focusing on the good parts of your job, you end up fixating on the frustrating parts until it really starts to become a major issue. Before you get to that po...
Episode 11: Leadership Styles
March 08, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode Julie and Rob discuss different leadership styles and how they can impact people in the work place. Whether you are a plant manager or an office manager, understanding different leadership styles and how they affect other people is an important part of supervising. Let us help you navigate the world of leadership styles. Leadership styles discussed in this episode: Transformational Leadership Participatory Leadership Value-based Leadership Situational Leadership Serva...
Episode 10: Volunteerism-Behind the Scenes with Big Brothers Big Sisters (Guest Andy Enochs)
February 05, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBRadwell International is an industrial automation company servicing manufacturing operations globally. The company stocks and sells new and surplus industrial automation, MRO, pneumatic, motion, electronic, hydraulic, HVAC and electrical control equipment for plant floor and facilities maintenance machinery. Radwell also has full component level repair capabilities for all industrial electronic and electrical equipment, with over 2,400 testing fixtures. Our global headquarters is located in ...
Episode 10: Volunteerism-Behind the Scenes with Big Brothers Big Sisters
February 05, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBRadwell International is an industrial automation company servicing manufacturing operations globally. The company stocks and sells new and surplus industrial automation, MRO, pneumatic, motion, electronic, hydraulic, HVAC and electrical control equipment for plant floor and facilities maintenance machinery. Radwell also has full component level repair capabilities for all industrial electronic and electrical equipment, with over 2,400 testing fixtures. Our global headquarters is located in ...
Episode 9: Success Stories in Field Engineering
January 05, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.09 MBRadwell International offers onsite field engineering services as part of our extensive list of service offerings. During some of our onsite visits to manufacturing facilities, we are able to accomplish some big wins for our customers. In this episode, take a behind the scenes look at two field engineering service situations and how Radwell technicians were able to create wins for our customers. Expertise is important and being able to share that expertise during emergency situations is a bi...
How Community Relations Can Help Your Business
December 09, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.65 MBEPISODE NOTES: Have you ever wondered why some businesses are so visible in the community? There are many ways for businesses to increase their visibility but one of the best ways is by contributing to the community. This can be done with a good community relations plan for your business. In this episode Julie and Rob discuss how a community relations plan can help your business. Email for Podcast Questions or Feedback: [email protected] Hosts: Julie Basello ...
Episode 8: How Community Relations Can Help Your Business
December 09, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.64 MBEPISODE NOTES: Have you ever wondered why some businesses are so visible in the community? There are many ways for businesses to increase their visibility but one of the best ways is by contributing to the community. This can be done with a good community relations plan for your business. In this episode Julie and Rob discuss how a community relations plan can help your business. Email for Podcast Questions or Feedback: [email protected] Hosts: Julie Basello ...
Radwell Rocks (Bonus Series): Interview with Rob Snyder
November 27, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBEPISODE NOTES: You wouldn’t think there would be much of a connection between Radwell and the music industry would you? Believe it or not, Radwell supports manufacturing in just about any industry you can think of, including the music industry. We have surplus stock for brands such as Sennheiser, Shure Brothers, Beringer, Harmon International and many more. Because of this connection, we thought it would be fun to supplement Radwell Automation Nation Podcast with a new subseries of episodes...
Episode 7: The Value of a Distribution Facility Operations Assessment
November 05, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, Howard Coleman of MCA Associates discusses the value of a Distribution Facility Operations Assessment. Included are the main objectives of an assessment, what an assessment IS and what it ISN’T and more practical and useful tips to review before taking action on an assessment. There is even a helpful offer to optimize your take-aways at the end of the podcast. Email for Podcast Questions or Feedback: [email protected] Guest: Howard Coleman hcoleman@mcaassoci...
Episode 7: The Value of a Distribution Facility Operations Assessment (Guest Howard Coleman)
November 05, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, Howard Coleman of MCA Associates discusses the value of a Distribution Facility Operations Assessment. Included are the main objectives of an assessment, what an assessment IS and what it ISN’T and more practical and useful tips to review before taking action on an assessment. There is even a helpful offer to optimize your take-aways at the end of the podcast. Email for Podcast Questions or Feedback: [email protected] Guest: Howard Coleman hcoleman@mcaassoci...
Episode 6: How to Make Your Employees Feel Valued
October 12, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIt is said that the average adult spends 35% of their waking hours at work. This adds up to approximately 13 entire years of life working. That is a significant chunk of time. Since we spend so much time at work, it’s important to feel like we're valued. It seems like a simple topic and yet, so many workplaces fall short of creating an environment of inclusion and value for employees. In this episode, hosts Julie and Rob discuss the top ten ways to make your employees feel important. Ema...
Episode 5: Is Automated Material Handling the Right Solution For Your Operation?
September 15, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIs an automated inventory management system right for your operation? In this episode, learn about automated material handling and if it’s a good fit for your inventory management. Our guest is Brian Janusz, who is Global Procurement Director at Radwell International. Brian graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 2014. He has since been involved in various automation, construction and optimization projects including numerous conveyor systems, automated shipping ...
Episode 5: Is Automated Material Handling the Right Solution For Your Operation? (Guest Brian Janusz)
September 15, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIs an automated inventory management system right for your operation? In this episode, learn about automated material handling and if it’s a good fit for your inventory management. Our guest is Brian Janusz, who is Global Procurement Director at Radwell International. Brian graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 2014. He has since been involved in various automation, construction and optimization projects including numerous conveyor systems, automated shipping ...
Episode 4: Cybersecurity
August 17, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBDid you know that manufacturing is the 2nd most targeted industry by hackers? These days, addressing cybersecurity is more important than ever in any industry but especially in the manufacturing industry. Although IIoT and Industry 4.0 in manufacturing create many positive benefits for operations, they also create vulnerabilities within systems. These vulnerabilities make it possible for hackers to gain access to an organization’s systems, equipment and critical data. Because smart manufactu...
Episode 4: Cybersecurity (Guest John Janthor)
August 17, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBDid you know that manufacturing is the 2nd most targeted industry by hackers? These days, addressing cybersecurity is more important than ever in any industry but especially in the manufacturing industry. Although IIoT and Industry 4.0 in manufacturing create many positive benefits for operations, they also create vulnerabilities within systems. These vulnerabilities make it possible for hackers to gain access to an organization’s systems, equipment and critical data. Because smart manufactu...
Episode 3: What Makes A Good Leader?
July 01, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWhat makes a good leader? In this podcast we are touching on a topic that transcends the manufacturing industry and applies to so many aspects of business and life. We thought it would be an interesting topic to discuss because on some level it probably touches every human in some way. The topic is: what makes a good leader. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, a leader is defined as a person who leads. But what does it mean to lead? In Radwell's Automation Nation podcast, Episode...
Episode 2: 3D Printing (Guest Joe Waldman)
June 16, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIs 3D Printing Right For Your Operation? In Radwell's Automation Nation podcast, Episode 2 , we discuss 3D printing and some tips to add 3D printing to an operation. 3D printing and additive manufacturing are interesting topics for a lot of people and not just in the industrial or manufacturing world. There are many operations that have probably wanted to implement 3D printing but haven’t added it because maybe they weren’t sure what they needed or how to make it all work. If you are one of...
Episode 2: 3D Printing
June 16, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIs 3D Printing Right For Your Operation? In Radwell's Automation Nation podcast, Episode 2 , we discuss 3D printing and some tips to add 3D printing to an operation. 3D printing and additive manufacturing are interesting topics for a lot of people and not just in the industrial or manufacturing world. There are many operations that have probably wanted to implement 3D printing but haven’t added it because maybe they weren’t sure what they needed or how to make it all work. If you are one of...
Episode 1: The Radwell Story
April 03, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MBWe're starting off our podcast journey giving our listeners some insight into Radwell International and the backstory of the company. Radwell as a company has had humble beginnings which have led to successes. It's an interesting story primarily centered around two key players:Jerry Radwell, the founder of the company and his son, Brian Radwell, the current President and CEO of Radwell. This podcast is a true behind the scenes look at the origins of Radwell International through the eyes o...