Guests: Micah Miley - Engineer at Summerville CPW Mike Rathbun - Power & Control Solution Architecture Manager at EECO On this episode EECO Asks Why hits the road and goes to plant to talk about modernization. And what better way to do that than to discuss a real life case study with the people who implemented the project. We sit down with Micah Miley the engineer from Summerville CPW and Mike Rathbun form our EECO Team as the cover from cradle to grave the entire process of bringing the E-H...
Jun 27, 2022•30 min
Paula Courtney has an amazing journey that is full of inspiration for others to learn from. As the CEO of Verde Group she is leading the way in improving the customer experience by providing insightful market research consultation services. Paula shares about her entrepreneurial journey and how taking risks was something she always leaned into and the results have been incredible. She take time to unpack several items that are sure to aid others in their journey including: What it takes to find ...
Jun 20, 2022•27 min
What if you could look at your operations holistically and marry your energy data to the production data? Welcome - you just entered the world of energy intelligence! Natalie Birdwell is leading the way in this sector and helping industrial users everywhere make an impact with the energy they are already consuming. In this conversation Natalie unpacks items such as: How to move from energy monitoring to energy intelligence Areas of low hanging fruit to get a quick win and build advocates Types o...
Jun 13, 2022•33 min
At the core of who Tanuj Thapliyal is a desire to help people. That has driven him to great lengths and ultimately founding Spot AI. Tanuj put in the work to learn the skills needed to serve others so much so that he completed a double masters program at Stanford. Having a passion for entrepreneurship he has great advice for those wanting to pursue their own path. Some of his advice included finding those that are a few steps ahead of where you are to help push you to achieve what you never knew...
Jun 06, 2022•39 min
One area that is making an impact on industry and specifically the skills gap are the amazing graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's). Ayoka Gay is an HBCU graduate herself and shares about how programs at HBCU's are teaching many of the skills that industry is seeking and how she's helping graduates and employers find each other. Ayoka is a passionate advocate and shares tons of wisdom around ideas such as: Where the most progress has been made to support HBCU gradu...
May 31, 2022•24 min
The next generation of industrial leaders are sitting in a classroom right now. They are being taught many different subjects that will help them grow but too many never get the chance to learn about some of the exciting opportunities that exist in industry. Amber Wilborne and Jody Woolwine are vocation advocates that have a passion for evangelizing to bring awareness to the many paths that exist on an industrial journey. In this conversation they share their personal experiences that were each ...
May 23, 2022•39 min
Do not leave culture to chance because it influences everything! David Friedman literally wrote the book on how to design company cultures that make an impact and he shares some of the insights he's learned over the years that are sure to help you move forward. David leaves no ground uncovered and reviews areas such as: How culture can drift and what to do to correct it What a "culture plan" is and why most organizations miss this Eight step framework for creating a winning culture The incredibl...
May 16, 2022•39 min
Every journey is unique and what makes Bob Meads so special is the passion in which he unpacks his creation story that led him to the amazing world of augmented reality. Beginning with his career in the Navy, Bob always had a passion for technology. That love for technology presented many opportunities for him to grow his skillset which included items such as computer and PLC programming. From C++ to Java he never backed down from the challenge of mastering these platforms. At the heart of what ...
May 09, 2022•43 min
To create visibility for your business you must be able to position yourself and your company as expert resources. Through that process you can earn attention, trust and visibility. But how is that accomplished? Welcome to the party industrial marketing! In this idea episode Joe Sullivan from Gorilla 76 breaks down ways that manufacturers can take the lead and be in control of so much of their destiny in the future. Joe covers many areas including: Knowing your audience How to talk about and ove...
May 02, 2022•42 min
"I enjoy what I'm doing" - that sums up the great journey that our hero Ron Thompson shares in this episode. After serving his country as a marine Ron has made an impact in many industries and what makes him unique is that he's always got a desire to learn new things. From PLC's, HMI's and even industrial networks Ron is always pushing himself to expand his areas of expertise. He shares great advice including how critical it is to build a solid foundation of understanding before you go too far. ...
Apr 25, 2022•24 min
As the industrial world evolves more and more attention is centering around data. These days the plant floor has access to more data than ever before. But it's not enough to simply have data - you have to use that to make better business decisions. Enter the world of industrial analytics! In this episode Matt Hussey unpacks ways in which those in the industrial sector are acting to make more informed decisions and ultimately improve their processes. He covers items such as: The four basic quadra...
Apr 18, 2022•37 min
Entrepreneurship, video and ministry - this hero episode covers it all! Jeff Long is absolutely crushing it at True Focus Media and he stopped in to share his story and encourage others to pursue their passions. As a fresh graduate from a Bible College Jeff quickly learned that his calling would be in digital marketing and he has never looked back. He is a natural problem solver and shares how stair-stepping an entrepreneurial journey helps you grow as your confidence and abilities do. He shatte...
Apr 11, 2022•31 min
Get ready for serious truth as Mike Weinberg shares his insight on how to simply sales for industry. Mike is a consultant, sales coach, speaker and author on a mission to simplify sales. His specialties are New Business Development and Sales Management, and his passion is helping companies and salespeople win more new sales! Forbes named Mike a Top Sales Influencer and other publications list him as the #1 Sales Expert to follow on Twitter. Mike has spoken and consulted on five continents and is...
Apr 04, 2022•48 min
The skills gap is a real issue in industry and there is a great opportunity to improve by encouraging and supporting women to join this sector. To help explore this idea we brought in a power house panel of ladies to listen and learn from. Mayuri Dahibhate, Alexus Hancock and Meaghan Ziemba are all EECO Asks Why Heroes and they brought a ton of wisdom and insight into what they see first hand and what should be considered in the future. They unpack many areas including: Why this topic matters to...
Mar 28, 2022•56 min
Guests: Mary Bruce Clemons - Industrial Controls Technician @ TW Controls Taylor Smith - Creative Marketing and Sales Specialist @ PSNERGY Linda Freeman - Industry Manager @ Rockwell Automation EECO Asks Why is still celebrating the incredible women of industry! This week we discuss the families. There is a tremendous impact that industry has our family. We brought in three heroes to unpack how they feel that impact firsthand. Mary Bruce Clemons, Linda Freeman and Taylor Smith share their hearts...
Mar 21, 2022•52 min
The world of STEM makes a huge impact on industry and there are many women out there leading the way! In this action packed panel discussion Allie Donnelly and Mary Burgoon unpack the roads that led them to STEM and how it impacted them forever. The great part of this panel discussion is the different perspectives that come to life from work experiences, to backgrounds and even countries! You heard that right - prepare to get a behind the scenes look at how STEM is supported in neighboring Canad...
Mar 14, 2022•37 min
Whoever said "It's a Man's World" needs to pull up a chair and listen to these heroes of industry! Libbie Harrison and Stephanie Brantley tackle the topic of "It's a Man's World" head on and their candidness, insight and wisdom is something we all can learn from. They unpack many items including: ☑ Their general perception of how women are viewed in industry. ☑ The biggest headwinds women face. ☑ Some of the biggest moves forward in the recent years for women in industry. ☑ Tips and advice for l...
Mar 07, 2022•34 min
Get ready for one of the most impactful conversations ever on EECO Asks Why! In 2020 we had a series that focused on Women in Engineering and those stories resonated with so many people. In 2022 we wanted to serve you by bringing panels of women together to share their insight on topics that are critical to industry. The panel featured in this episode focused on the topic of leadership and their insight was nothing short of spectacular. Joining the panel we had returning guest Natalie Birdwell, ...
Mar 02, 2022•43 min
The world of business is constantly changing and as technology has evolved the importance of video to serve others has risen. Jeff Long is a leader in industry by helping manufacturers create valuable content that engages potential buyers as they evaluate available solutions. With nearly 70% of the buyer journey being completed before sales is contacted it is becoming more and more critical to have valuable content ready to serve when the questions arise. This can be a daunting statistic and oft...
Feb 27, 2022•27 min
The best way to learn about the next generation of heroes is by talking to them directly. Michael Wilborne is well on his path to a future leader of industry and already has some incredible experiences that he unpacks. Growing up around automation and controls provided him a unique opportunity to see first hand the amazing paths that exist for his future journey. He is an Industrial Sorcerer in training and his dad Tim hold the title now. Michael explains how his high school offers technical cou...
Feb 23, 2022•25 min
Video technology is right at the center of many Industry 4.0 initiatives. However, many industrial owners struggle with implementation in a way that makes a meaningful impact to the business. Tanuj Thapliyal unpacks how any manufacturer could start this process and it is as easy as utilizing existing equipment. He explains that the key to getting these initiatives moving is by lowering the barrier of entry and finding wins early to build advocates. Video can be the ultimate ground truth to what'...
Feb 20, 2022•34 min
Talk about passion for your career!!! Allie Donnelly is our hero and we are convinced that she will quickly become yours as well. Allie's passion for her trade pours out of her in this conversation. As a young apprentice electrician she recognizes the amazing future that lies ahead and walks us through some of the steps she's taken along the way to pave the path. Allie always had a high level of curiosity and she shares how her mother always had her around trades which exposed her to a multitude...
Feb 16, 2022•32 min
So many industrial companies are struggling with their industrial network especially with the increased demand on data for process improvement. Ron Thompson shares the experience he had at Lampe & Malphrus Lumber Company as he led a massive overhaul of the complete network. Their needs started to include areas such as video and the infrastructure that existed simply could not support the demands. We've all seen the "network closet" and Ron shares how that too was a reality when they started ...
Feb 13, 2022•27 min
Our hero Michael Manzi loves a challenge. From serving our country in the Navy working in nuclear submarines to designing world class MIS systems his journey will have you on the edge of your seat. He shares story after story of how he had challenges land at his feet and the methodical way he approached them all to reach the ultimate solution. He offers advice for those wanting to pursue a career in industry and he leads with you should always be an advocate for yourself. Those are powerful word...
Feb 09, 2022•27 min
Augmented reality is no longer chasing around Pokémon! It has made it to the plant floor and we unpack how you can start utilizing this technology in your facility immediately. Bob Meads shares a ton of insight on the evolution of augmented reality technology and how he is helping industrial users leverage it in their everyday operations. Bob reviews the impact technologies such as this can have on the culture of a company and the best approach for desired results. He explores practical applicat...
Feb 06, 2022•30 min
Learning, doing new things and helping other people is how our Hero Jonathan Noren describes his Why. From determining how electromagnetic fields behave inside a rail gun to industrial networking his journey has been anything but conventional. He found his passion helping industrial manufacturers implement and build solutions that connects data and leads to better decisions. Jonathan offered great advice for those new to industry and spoke openly about the importance of mentorship. He debunked s...
Feb 02, 2022•20 min
We are excited to release the first episode of our Industry War Stories. The feedback has been pouring in and this is a first taste of some of the amazing stories we have collected. Remember we want the good, the bad, the funny, the stories you will tell at dinner parties and around the family dinner table. We believe our heroes of industry have amazing things happen all the time and this is the way we can all unite as a community and celebrate the wins, lessons learned and the character of thos...
Jan 30, 2022•21 min
From the great state of Texas to leading the way at ndustrial.io Natalie Birdwell has an amazing journey that she unpacks in this insightful conversation. She knew early on that her love of STEM would be prevalent in her journey and quickly started to make an impact when she entered industry. She offered sage advice to those in industry that are dealing with issues such as transferring knowledge and how the workforce transition is impacting everyone. Her recognition in the disparity of female le...
Jan 26, 2022•29 min
We brought in Michael Manzi to hit head on the topic of IT/OT convergence. He brought a ton of wisdom and insight around this ever growing area that is impacting manufacturers everywhere. Michael explains the general structure of these systems and how the priority of the system owners differ. He unpacks how OT networks have an insistent need to always be available and how the massive amounts of data being moved must be taken into consideration. When dealing with operational data and process deci...
Jan 23, 2022•28 min
"I like helping people, learning and leaving things a little better than I found it." That sums up our hero Chester Burke and he shared his inspirational journey in this hero conversation. At the core he loves to create new things and he provided great insight to how the world of engineering and manufacturing provides so many opportunities for that to happen. When he is faced with an opportunity to improve a process or engineer automation he loves how that allows him to use his unique skills to ...
Jan 19, 2022•27 min
