Brian Garland is a hero of industry and he unpacks his amazing journey from his childhood in the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania to the steel mills that he worked in starting at 17 years old all the way through to shop ownership and machining. At the center of his career adventures was his passion to help others and that comes out with every story Brian shares. He walks through a key headwind for industry and that is attracting the next generation which is critical to this countries success. ...
Sep 19, 2021•30 min
MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) play a key role in the evolution of manufacturing. Mayuri Dahibhate is a MES engineer and is on the front lines of developing these systems to make industries more reliable and increase overall equipment efficiency. The MES system is a middle layer between the enterprise planning solution and actual floor operations. These systems transfer data to monitor KPI's for key production goals which leads to better decisions in the moment for end users. Mayuri expla...
Sep 15, 2021•25 min
Talk about an industrial SUPER HERO in this episode we get the behind the scenes look at what led Jake Hall to create the Manufacturing Millennial and how he's impacted people all over the world by opening their eyes to the exciting world of manufacturing. From getting the idea at an Association of High Technology Distribution event he took the challenge head on and has completely changed the game which is helping many learn and get exposure in areas they never would have dreamed about. Jake unp...
Sep 12, 2021•25 min
Knowing how to make the right choice in motor starting devices can be tricky. Chase Boehlke is an industry expert and breaks down areas to consider when selecting a soft starter and a variable frequency drive (VFD). He explains how to evaluate applications and fundamental areas that one must know in order to make the right decision. For him the basic understanding of if the motor will be required to continuously vary the speed or not will point you in the right direction. Chase unpacks a key are...
Sep 08, 2021•17 min
How about this for advice - "Make sure you fail, if you don't fail you're not trying. It's better to aim high and miss and aim low and hit." That's just a taste of the insight that we learned from our hero Vic Parangelo. From his early days of wanting to be an astronaut to being a pilot in the Air Force Vic always shot for the stars. He shared his amazing journey and provided insight and knowledge around how the world of industrial automation is evolving. He provides great guidance for those wan...
Sep 01, 2021•22 min
In the industrial world the protection of motors has evolved greatly. Dating back to the most basic of motor protection which included thermomagnetic overloads protecting motors has been important to keep business moving forward. Mike Rathbun is an expert in motor control and protection and walks us through one of the greatest advancements for premier motor protection with the intelligent motor management relay. Electrical failures such as voltage imbalances, current imbalances, overloading, sin...
Aug 29, 2021•19 min
When you combine an entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for helping others you get something special. That's exactly what you'll see and hear from our hero Aidan Benkowski. He has a curiosity for some of the most complex problems in industry and loves to find ways to help people solve them. At Gener8tor he spends his days connecting some of the latest ideas that can help industry connect with manufacturers that could see immediate benefit. Aidan shared how he began his entrepreneur journey whe...
Aug 26, 2021•23 min
In the world of power a new idea is making it rise across industry - welcome to the world of smart microgrids! Graham Staples is a pioneer in this industry and helps end users make the dream of having a smart microgrid a reality as the Power and Energy Group Manager at RoviSys. Seeing that this is a new topic for many Graham does a fantastic job of breaking down what entails a smart microgrid solution and how the technology has evolved. With the rise of smart devices in the power world end users...
Aug 22, 2021•31 min
Get ready for a story with turns that you'll never see coming. Jon Meighan is the President of Lake Erie Rubber and his journey there is nothing short of incredible. He always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Through that, he worked his way to being the plant manager at GE. He had a desire to make a larger impact on his community and took the leap of a lifetime and purchased Lake Erie Rubber. On the day that he was to take ownership, his daughter was born and then four days later he had his daught...
Aug 18, 2021•29 min
As industry modernizes efforts around motor reliability continues to be at the forefront of importance. Mike Rathbun is an expert in the reliability world and takes us back to the basics to building an effective and efficient motor reliability program. He outlines the importance of having processes in place that can be ingrained in operations with consistent repeatable functions. Mike spends time talking through installation best practices to ensure that when a motor asset is installed that prop...
Aug 15, 2021•26 min
As a fifth-generation logger, Ray Tharpe has a passion for the wood industry that is literally is in his blood. He leads the RTM Industrial Maintenance team and has done phenomenal work in many mills in the US. He walks us through his journey and how in January of 2016 he took the leap to start his business. He shares insight into some of the hurdles the industry is facing and how his talented team is taking many of these challenges head-on and helping others achieve their goals. Ray breaks down...
Aug 11, 2021•17 min
As industry continues to evolve it is important to remain focused on safety and security for control systems. Richie Fortenberry is an expert in helping others connect the important dots that enable these systems to operate at extremely efficient levels. Richie lays a foundation in this episode by zoning in on the importance of identifying and assessing initial hazards and failure modes. By gaining an initial understanding of what threats exist you then can begin working on items to mitigate the...
Aug 08, 2021•27 min
Mayuri Dahibhate has a phenomenal journey and shares great insight to her career in engineering. After completing her education in her home country of India Mayuri had the opportunity to work in several exciting roles focused on MES solutions. Currently she is an MES engineer at E-Technologies Group and is on the front line of helping manufacturers achieve goals they could only have dreamed about in the past. She sees data security as being the biggest headwind and has a passion for helping end ...
Aug 04, 2021•19 min
Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) are being optimized to make huge impacts in manufacturing and Sandy D'Souza is a leading expert in this technology. The evolution of CMMS systems is fascinating and the original roots began with technicians carrying clipboards capturing data. Fast forward and Sandy explains how the wave of technology that is impacting manufacturing is being optimized to gather meaningful data and help end users make better decisions in the moment. Sandy explains the...
Aug 01, 2021•26 min
From selling Harley's to insurance/finance to now a wonderful Industrial Control Technician Mary Bruce Clemons' journey will have you on the edge of your seat. Her passion for STEAM - yes you read that right - comes through with everything she does. She connected early with art and sees the beauty in using that as a means to inspire the next generation of innovators. Mary believes in the power of volunteering and feels this is a great way to learn what your passion is. She sees it as a great opp...
Jul 28, 2021•26 min
What a ride Ashleigh Walters takes us on as she details the amazing journey she's been able to lead as President of Onex in Erie, PA. When she took the reigns the company had lost its family centric values and she recognized that to succeed in the future change was needed. It was her approach to leading change that makes her a phenomenal leader. The core of the change was establishing a culture that embraced the freedom to fail. By empowering the team to think outside the box the tide started to...
Jul 25, 2021•25 min
Mike Caccia has been serving industry for 35 years and it all started engraving legend plates at a panel shop. From there his journey took him to the world of manufacturing and then working for one of the largest electrical automation companies in the world. Mike's advice to those wanting to pursue a career in industry is to never stop learning. Don't let the learning stop when you receive the diploma or certification. He also speaks to the importance of mentors and how he's been able to pour in...
Jul 21, 2021•24 min
Imagine a world of manufacturing where business models such as Amazon and Uber collide. That's exactly what is happening at Xometry and in this episode, Greg Paulsen explains how he's leading the way, connecting manufacturers with new opportunities with a unique approach. As manufacturing continues to grow different needs arise for engineered parts in both testing and development. Knowing how to get those parts made can be a hurdle particularly when you are trying to align capabilities to a need...
Jul 18, 2021•24 min
Learning, teaching and helping others succeed is the passion that drives our hero Dan Carnovale. He's had an amazing journey and shares with us how his path has landed where he leads Eaton's Power Systems Experience Center. From a concept to actual reality Dan has seen it all and the PSEC is a bucket list item for many in engineering. The experience will have you in awe and be careful as there may even be a thunderstorm inside with trees falling to simulate what happens during an outage. That's ...
Jul 14, 2021•29 min
Coming into a new industry can be intimidating especially if the terminology used is new. Think about some of the acronyms you hear at businesses such as doctors or financial services. The same gap exists for those new to industry and the world of power can be equally as confusing. Jonathan Fuller does a great job of breaking down some of the most commonly used terms in power to give everyone a solid foundation of understanding. By focusing on the one-line Jonathan walks us through the different...
Jul 11, 2021•20 min
A big thank you to all of the guests we have had this season. We look forward to all the episodes that are going to come in season 5, but we can't forget about the incredible stories that we have listened to before. Season 4 was packed with so many awesome guests discussing ideas and topics that really make an impact. Everything from technical devices and applications, marketing, building relationships, and the accomplishments of the guests. Our team at EECO is proud to continue this podcast and...
Jul 07, 2021•10 min
Mike Cromheecke has quite a story and opens up about his amazing journey through industry. He began his career at Rockwell and had the opportunity to travel the world supporting some of the most technical problems in industry. Mike had several great opportunities at Rockwell before he founded Steamchain.io As the CEO he is constantly searching for ways to create value for the clients he serves. He loves focusing on helping others achieve their desired results and creating clarity between everyon...
Jun 30, 2021•30 min
If you ever get the chance to start up a variable frequency drive (VFD) it could be intimidating. They are complex devices and with high voltage and current comes risk if you aren't familiar with the technology. Chase Boehlke does a great job explaining what you should know if you are ever in this position. He breaks down how to start this process and why verifying wiring is critical to success. From power to control to grounding all bases should be covered before applying power. Having the righ...
Jun 27, 2021•28 min
Find your passion and make it your purpose! That's Tim Wilborne's advice to those that want to make an impact in the world. In this hero conversation Tim walks us through his amazing journey from working in his dads machine shop to now owning one of the most successful UL 508A shops in the country. Tim is quick to point out that his path wasn't always easy. When he and his wife Amber decided to start TW Controls they both walked away from their steady jobs and went all in on their dream. That's ...
Jun 23, 2021•28 min
Is your industrial network reliable? Have you considered how it may be affecting your bottom line? Do you know where to start looking to identify risk areas? These are very common situations for many manufacturers and in this episode K Sorsenginh walks us through items to consider within the industrial network to improve performance, enhance reliability and consistently move process critical data. K breaks down the different components that exist in an industrial network and items to consider fo...
Jun 20, 2021•25 min
From his first job in injection molding to being the Manufacturing Unicorn he is today Ray Ziganto is making a huge impact in industry. He is a huge advocate for building up the next generation and educating them to the exciting opportunities that exist in manufacturing. Ray points out the opportunity that exists to start inspiring grade school age kids and their parents about the fabulous careers possible in the manufacturing sector. The days of dull, dirty and dangerous are over and it is time...
Jun 16, 2021•29 min
Stop selling and start solving problems! It is a simple philosophy that has great returns for those that make the connection. For Jake Hall, the subject matter experts (SME) that support manufacturing are the ones best positioned to help industry grow in the future. In this conversation Jake unpacks what a SME is and how that has evolved over time. The days of knowing part numbers and catalogs are being replaced with experts that understand processes and what end users are trying to accomplish. ...
Jun 13, 2021•21 min
Mike Rathbun's journey has been absolutely amazing. What began as a seven year old tearing apart the family TV set on the living room floor led him down a path of electrical engineering that was full of excitement. Mike served his country in the Navy and credits them for molding him into the man he is today. Mike started his own integration company supporting the automotive industry and shares insights he learned while on that journey. During that time of his life he lead a project where at the ...
Jun 09, 2021•24 min
Completing a project successfully takes many groups coming together and overcoming hurdles. Claire Stevens digs into this topic and shares areas she's learned along the way to take projects from the design phase to functionality. Claire is the Utility Distribution Engineer at NC State University and she's had an amazing opportunity to facilitate complex projects and her real-world experience is something we all can learn from. Claire expresses the importance of getting feedback from as many peop...
Jun 06, 2021•20 min
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. From his roots in IT at his families business he fell in love with automation and controls and never looked back. Preston is taking it upon himself to address the skills gap in 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 wou...
Jun 03, 2021•30 min
