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Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Disagree
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - February 13, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBridging the Gap: Cybersecurity and Networking in Industrial Automation In this episode of "Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To...", we delve into the critical intersection of cybersecurity and networking, essential components in today's industrial landscape.🛡️ Who better to navigate th...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Standstill
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - December 19, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCut through the buzzwords and sales-type fodder in this episode of "Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To." Host Brandon Ellis and co-host Beth Elliott are joined by Siemens Digital Industries' expert, Matt Wagner, for an exciting discussion on the game-changing third-generation Siemens dri...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... #45
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - April 06, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn celebration of National Robotics🤖 Week, we had the pleasure of interviewing Joseph Collett, media lead with Red Nation Robotics Team 4576. Joseph describes what sparked his interest in robotics and the Red Nation Robotics (RNR) team. Joseph walks us through a FIRST Robotics competition mat...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Let Go
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - February 14, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLet's get a grip on automation and get moving. That's what we're talking about in today's episode. elliTek is excited to announce our new automation partner - SCHUNK. SCHUNK is known for its unique gripping technology. As Brandon says, SCHUNK takes the cake for how hard you can grip something....
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unmotivated
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - December 13, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis is an interesting episode that was initiated by a listener's request. If you're thinking of starting your own business, Brandon has been down that road and shares his words of wisdom. If you've listened to any of elliTek's podcasts, you know that Brandon will have a different twist on the ...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unexpected
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - November 08, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe're looking back so we can move forward. Every year predictions are made. During this episode, we review the 2022 major predicted challenges affecting manufacturing, but we don't stop there. You'll hear actionable solutions that elliTek's engineers have put in place, as well as solutions our ...
Industrial IoT - It Doesn't Have To... Be Misleading
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - October 11, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe've all done it... bought a product that didn't meet our expectations. Were we sold a bill of goods, or did we hear what we wanted to hear? That has been the case with many industrial IoT systems, which doesn't sit well with Brandon. Because the only reason to have an IoT system is to make e...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unhuman
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - September 13, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe 💙 automation, but you can't take the human element out of it. The quality of any automated system at the plant floor level is usually made evident through the design of the human machine interface or HMI. HMIs provide a means for the machine and the human to interact - to converse. It is the...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Painful
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - August 09, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsFrom Mars🚀 to your facility -- hear how manufacturers can utilize Siemens's innovative, NASA-type technology to manage the painful issues that we have been going through the past couple of years. Joining us in this episode are three guests from Siemens Drives Group to explain Siemens Drives tec...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unfamiliar
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - July 12, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAre you ready for some GOOD news?!? Unless you've had your head in the sand, you've heard of elliTek's new Automation Partner, so this company shouldn't be unfamiliar to you. Over the past many months, we have been working closely with a fantastic company. It's a huge, behemoth company. It's...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Obvious
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - June 14, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsEveryone is searching for ways to reduce costs and in manufacturing, automation is typically the answer. But some of the parts needed to automate aren't available? What do you do? Join us as we talk about some practical automation alternatives that may not be obvious. If you're wondering...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Industry 4.0
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - May 10, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAre we getting ready to undergo a new Industrial Revolution or are we already in it? There are many definitions of Industry 5.0. Is it combining human creative and critical thinking with the speed and skill of automation? Is it prioritizing "the wellbeing of the worker?" Is it a wasteless wo...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unstable
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - April 05, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe increasing costs of raw materials, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and cybersecurity are the top business challenges facing manufacturers. How can we overcome these obstacles and prepare for future crises? During this episode, you'll hear our perspective on what's going on in th...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Inflate
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - March 08, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith prices rising across the board and historically high inflation rates, how can manufacturers battle inflation? In this episode, we're talking about ways manufacturers can shorten their ROI by getting more bang for their buck. Before we delve into the topic, Brandon quizzes Beth on Fieldbu...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... #33
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - January 25, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIt's Season 4 Episode 1 of Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To. 🎉🎉🎉 If you're new to Industrial Protocols, you need to check out this episode. During the offseason, elliTek signed with a new automation partner, CKD. CKD provides both Electric and Pneumatic Solutions. Not only does CK...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Risky
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - December 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith cases of cyber-crime occurring at an alarming rate, industrial manufacturing is caught in the crosshairs. What steps should you take to protect your systems? We talk to an industry insider, Keith Moore. Keith has spent the last fourteen years in industrial IoT device development and has i...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Your Biggest Problem
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - November 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSometimes your biggest pain point isn't your biggest problem. There are some processes that you may or may not want to automate. Come with us as we explore those processes. Brandon shares his perspectives, Brandspectives, on the types of industrial automation. He explains his two categories of ...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Thankless
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - November 16, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIt's almost Thanksgiving here in the United States, and we have so much to be thankful for! Join us as we reflect on past guests and episodes for which we are grateful. If you haven't had the opportunity to listen to elliTek's podcasts, this is a rundown of a few of our favorites. We had the...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be In Short Supply
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - November 02, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis is an issue of Global Proportions! We're talking about the supply chain crisis. From aluminum to semiconductor chip shortages, the lack of essential materials is affecting just about everyone and nearly all levels of production. Why is there a chip set crisis, aka Chipageddon? How long w...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Boring
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - October 19, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsToday's topic is definitely not boring! The sparks are flying as we delve into the world of robotic welding.🤖🔥 Why would you use a robot to weld instead of a person? That's were Brandon's Brandoloy for the four reasons to automate come into play. Quality / Consistency Decrease Cycle Time / In...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Vague
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - October 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIf you're considering the purchase of a collaborative robot, vision system, or industrial IoT system, this episode is for YOU! Before making an investment in the automation of a process, there are some commonly overlooked aspects that can be forgotten, overlooked, or even disregarded. With mo...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Uncooperative
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - September 21, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis is a special crossover episode with CSIA, Control System Integrators Association. Lisa Richter, host of CSIA's podcast "Talking Industrial Automation", sat down for a chat with elliTek's Brandon Ellis. CSIA is a global trade association that strives to advance the control system integrati...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unsupported
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - September 07, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAre you confident your employees have the knowledge and skills to help your business grow and thrive? Knowledge is power! We're starting Season 3 talking about training and leveling up. By providing technical training for your employees, you're fostering a work environment that promotes self...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Wasteful
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - July 27, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin us as we talk about some new ways to generate money, real money while saving the earth. We're talking about green initiatives, aka Green Manufacturing, and how your manufacturing facility can benefit from sustainability efforts. During the show, we dig into the benefits of green initiativ...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be a Loss
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - July 13, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsROI - Return on Investment - pre-pandemic vs post-pandemic. How ROI looked before the pandemic is completely different in a post-pandemic world. Does your perspective on ROI need to change as well? Traditionally, the focus for production engineering was to increase production. Automation was tr...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Doom & Gloom
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - June 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDoom and gloom. Enough of that - this episode is all about successes! Listen to hear how manufacturers can use automation (and sometimes not) to overcome and succeed in a competitive market when labor can be difficult to find. elliTek's Engineers have been asked about some interesting things ...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Frustrating
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - June 15, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLabor shortages can be seen in nearly every industry. In manufacturing, frustration is rising because factories are seeing huge demands but are unable to take full advantage. WHY? Join us as we explore some of the reasons. Including why the labor shortages happening today are different than in ...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Like Colonial Pipeline
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - June 01, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhat happened with Colonial Pipeline and could it have been prevented? This episode isn't a dig at Colonial Pipeline. It's a cautionary tale for businesses, and their cybersecurity preparedness efforts. The reason Colonial shut down their pipeline was they were uncertain. They were unsure wh...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unmonitored
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - May 18, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis is a HOT topic -- Condition Monitoring (CM). Brandon pierces through the sales and marketing fodder to expose some really cool stuff. Sales and marketing would have you monitor just temperature and vibration. But wait, there's more! Remember the refrigerator analogy? What indicators are r...
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Rotate
Industrial Automation – It Doesn’t Have To… - May 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhen you think of motors, do you think of a spinning shaft for running things like the fan in an air conditioner or an exhaust fan? What happens if something needs to move in a linear fashion? Motors are more than rotation. This episode is about motion control, rotary and linear motion. Yo...
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