Insights In Automation

Paul Hunt, Senior Automation Engineer and Freelance Writer is my guest this week on The Automation Podcast (E111.) Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

This week our guest Eric Cosman tells us about ISA99, 62443, and Cybersecurity on Episode 110 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

I Interview Lisa Richter of CSiA and host of the Talking Industrial Automation Podcast, on Episode 109 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

Marc LeVine discusses his thoughts on the job skills needed in Industrial Automation on Episode 108 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

Larry O'Brien introduces us to the ARC Advisory Group in Episode 93 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com. Note: Due to a issue with scheduled videos, this episode released out of order. Until next time, Peace!

In PLCs: Past, Present and Future, I explore the evolution of Programmable Controllers (from my recent session at Control Automation Day 2022.) Follow me at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find my courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

Oliver Haya presents Remote Access Solutions from Rockwell Automation in Episode 107 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and check out his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

Bob Meads introduces us to agent: AR for Industrial Automation, in Episode 92 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Note: Due to a issue with scheduled videos, this episode released out of order. Until next time, Peace!

Vilas Desai of Softbrains demos his PlantWorx product today on The Automation Demo. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

Senior Controls Engineer and Freelance Writer Brandon Cooper is my guest on Episode 106 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

Markus Bachmann introduces us to CODES in Episode 91 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Note: Due to a issue with scheduled videos, this episode released out of order. Until next time, Peace!

Nehemiah McIntyre joins The Automation Podcast to talk Signal Conditioners - links below in the show notes. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and check out his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com - ClipX: Easy-to-Integrate Industrial Signal Conditioner https://www.hbm.com/en/7077/clipx-precise-industrial-signal-conditioner/?product_type_no=ClipX%3A+Precise+and+smart+signal+conditioner&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=insightautomation&utm_campaign=signalconditioning - How to work with ClipX: https://www.hbm.com/en/7675/how-to-work-with-clipx/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=insightautomation&utm_campaign=signalconditioning - Measurement Technology 4.0: Optimize Your Production Processes https://www.hbm.com/en/7262/white-paper-measurement-technology-with-clipx/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=insightautomation&utm_campaign=signalconditioning - Measuring Amplifiers, Transmitters, and Weighing Electronics: https://www.hbm.com/en/0406/industrial-electronics/?product_type_no=Industrial+Electronics&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=insightautomation&utm_campaign=signalconditioning - Preventing Errors in Signal Conditioning: https://www.hbm.com/en/7673/white-paper-prevent-these-3-errors-in-signal-conditioning/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=insightautomation&utm_campaign=signalconditioning - Requirements of Modern Automation Systems: https://www.hbm.com/en/7922/white-paper-modern-automation-systems/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=insightautomation&utm_campaign=signalconditioning Until next time, Peace!

Interview with Chris Luecke, host of the Manufacturing Happy Hour Podcast, on Episode 104 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

Vic Parangelo introduces us to Prosoft Remote Access Gateways and Prosoft Connect in episode 103 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

Ivan Mohler introduces us to Pi Control's Stepless Multivariable Closed Loop Tuning in episode 102 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

Mikel Ayani introduces us to Simumatik Simulation Software in episode 101 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

To celebrate our 100th Episode, I reached out to Five of our previous guests from Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Phoenix Contact and the ISA to interview them on where they see the Industrial Automation industry going in the next five to ten years. The result of these interviews is the below episode, which after editing comes in at just under two hours! Below are some of the Main Topics we discussed, as well as the time of each guest appearance: - John DeTellem of Siemens: What the future might hold for Control Systems Architectures, Virtualization, and Edge devices. From 0:01:10 to 0:31:04 - Ira Sharp of Phoenix Contact (Part 1): Thoughts on the future of Open Automation, as well as Equipment as a Service (EaaS) From 0:31:51 to 0:50:53 - Jeff Brown of Mitsubishi Electric: Thoughts on future challenges as well as how recent advancements give Engineers more flexibility, help with Innovation, and improve the Company's Top Line. From 0:53:13 to 1:15:03 - Tyler Phillips of Rockwell Automation: Thoughts on the future of Digital Twins as well as of Cloud Based solutions. From 1:15:42 to 1:26:10 - Steve Mustard of the ISA: Thoughts on the need for continuing education, certification, as well as the importance of robust cyber security. From 1:27:43 to 01:50:17 - Continuing the Conversation (with Ira Sharp of Phoenix Contact, Part 2): Learn about the Industry 4.0 Club where you can discuss industrial automation topics with your peers From 1:51:45 to 01:56:47 - Link to the Industry 4.0 Club: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/industry-40-club - Link to automation courses: https://TheAutomationSchool.com - Link to support this channel: https://automation.locals.com - Link to The Automation Blog: https://TheAutomationBlog.com Until next time my friends, PEACE

Matthew Dulcey of PROCENTEC introduces us to SNAP Industrial Ethernet Fault Identification in episode 99 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

Victor Parangelo introduces us to Data Logger Plus from Prosoft Technologies in episode 98 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Until next time, Peace!

Gary Pratt gives us a detailed look at his new book, The Book Of Codesys, in episode 97 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and find his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Link to book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KqVSnT Link to OOIP Foundation: https://ooip-foundation.org Link to ControlSphere: https://www.ControlSphere.pro Until next time, Peace!

Louis Arone introduces us to the Next Generation of Automation Systems from Schneider Electric (links below) in episode 96 of The Automation Podcast. Follow Shawn at https://Automation.Locals.com, and take his courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com Link to EcoStructure Automation Expert Products: https://www.se.com/us/en/product-range/23643079-ecostruxure-automation-expert/#overview Link to Universal Automation: https://universalautomation.org/ Until next time, Peace!

Kevin Wu introduces us to the Motion Control Capabilities of Siemens PLCs in episode 95 of The Automation Podcast. Find all Shawn's courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com and his community at https://Automation.Locals.com. Until next time, Peace!

Sean Foley introduces us to Snap Signal from Banner in episode 94 of The Automation Podcast. Learn more about Snap Signal here: https://www.bannerengineering.com/us/en/lp/snapsignal.html?utm_campaign=snap-signal&utm_medium=sponsored-content&utm_source=automation-podcast&utm_content=comprehensive-overview Shawn's Links: - Courses: https://TheAutomationSchool.com - Community: https://Automation.Locals.com - The Automation Show & Minute Collection (USB or Dig.): https://theautomationblog.com/product/tab1 - TAB Store: https://theautomationblog.com/shop - Amazon Affiliate. link: https://amzn.to/30xvCGb - Ebay Affiliate link: https://ebay.us/sxxLUK Until next time my friends, PEACE :-)

Adam Davis introduces us to the PowerFlex 755TS in TAP 90. Check out my courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com, and our community at https://Automation.Locals.com Links: - Locals Community: https://automation.locals.com/ - The Automation Show & Minute Collection (USB or Dig.): https://theautomationblog.com/product/tab1 - TAB Store: https://theautomationblog.com/shop - Amazon Affiliate. link: https://amzn.to/30xvCGb - Ebay Affiliate link: https://ebay.us/sxxLUK Until next time my friends, PEACE :-)

Adam Gluck introduces us to Copia Automation's Git based Source Control solution in TAP 89. Check out my courses at https://TheAutomationSchool.com, and our community of pros at https://Automation.Locals.com Until next time my friends, PEACE :-)