Garett Williams | Portfolio Development Specialist - Industrial I/O @ Siemens I am a high-energy business development and sales leader with over 24 years of factory automation market development and sales experience in the development and implementation of strategies to meet and exceed business growth goals. I have a passion for technology and people and am driven to leverage my knowledge, experience, and relationships across a wide range of industries to understand a customer's needs and collab...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 122
All June long we've been talking about Systems Integrators. Different verticals. Different perspectives. One thing we (mostly) agree on is the fact that Systems Integration will be different five years from now than it is today. Join Vlad and Dave as we talk all about our experiences and predictions. Connect with Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #automation #manufacturing #industry40 #engineering...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 121
Jason Hamlin | Operations @ Instrulogic, LLC Making science fiction real... Ever wonder how industrial automation works? I have the privilege of helping design and build the systems which power it! At Instrulogic, I help to build cutting-edge control systems which don’t (always) cost as much as a Deathstar. I thrive working in critical infrastructure, with water/wastewater being incredibly close to my heart. I enjoy being conservative with customer resources and liberal with my own. And I firmly...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 120
Addison Waege | Industrial Programmer II @ Vertech Experienced MES developer and former controls engineer. Skilled in designing, developing, and implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) following the ISA-95 standard. Adept in analyzing complex manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing solutions to optimize production efficiency and reduce downtime. Proven track record of successful MES projects, delivering solutions on-time and within budget. Join us as...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 119
Travis Cox | Chief Technology Evangelist @ Inductive Automation My passion is helping companies solve challenges using Ignition and modern technologies. I have been in the automation industry for 18 years. Through that time as a Co-Director of Sales Engineering for Inductive Automation, I have seen numerous successful launches of HMI/SCADA and IIoT projects across many diverse industries. I have worked with companies to help build robust and scalable architectures, apply best practices, integrat...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 118
Sam Russem from Grantek I am passionate about the concepts of Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Digital Transformation: studying, discussing, evaluating, developing, and planning how we can apply innovations in computing, networking, and data to the manufacturing space. I believe that Smart Manufacturing technologies can improve our everyday lives by delivering new and innovative products to market safely, efficiently, and at a lower cost than ever before. In my 12+ years in manufacturing a...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 116
Join Dave and Vlad as we talk about all things #automate2023. From the Engineer's perspective, from the business perspective, and the content. A huge thanks to Siemens, Festo, Phoenix Contact USA, and CESMII (amongst others) for helping us capture and bring all these fun conversations to you! Connect with Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #industry40 #digitaltransforation...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 115
Bernd Bergner | Product Portfolio Manager @Siemens We're going live from Automate 2023 in Detroit Michigan to talk to Bernd Bergner from Siemens and to learn more about some of the technologies that are paving the way for integrators of the future, their approach to engineering efficiency, and how they're tackling some of the challenges of Industry 4.0, IIoT, and more. A special thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and for your continued support of the manufacturing community. Connect wit...
Jun 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 114
Josef Waltl | CEO and Founder @ Software Defined Automation Software Defined Automation (SDA) was founded by cloud, industrial software, and manufacturing experts to empower Automation Engineers with a PLC management and code versioning platform to become more productive and efficient in their heterogeneous PLC environments. From Industrial Engineering to Software Development and back again! Come join Manufacturing Hub as we continue out Efficient Engineering conversation with building a single ...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 113
Nick O'Leary from FlowForge Nick is the CTO and Founder of FlowForge Inc, where he is leading the OpenJS Node-RED project and building a low-code development platform. Before starting FlowForge, he was at IBM for over 19 years working across a wide range of technologies. He spends his time playing with IoT technologies, having worked on projects ranging from smart meter energy monitoring to retrofitting sensors to industrial manufacturing lines with Raspberry Pis and Arduinos. With a background ...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 112
Come join Manufacturing Hub as we kick off an Efficient Engineering Theme! We'll talk about Agile, Version Control, Documentation, and tools to rapidly deploy solutions. A special thank you to SIemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community. Join Manufacturing Hub at Automate 2023 - Come see us in the Siemens Booth! Connect with Us Matt Paulissen Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 111
Join Dave and Vlad as we recap April's theme and talk about Dave's experience at Hannover Messe 2023! Plus we'll talk a little bit about our Automate plans. Connect with Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #Industry40 #digitaltransformation #engineering...
May 07, 2023•52 min•Ep. 110
Guest Bio - Rija Rakotoarisoa from Poclain Hydraulics Dual skills in IT and Finance (+18 years in industry, +16 years in project management). Results-oriented, able to discuss with all profiles from operator to top management. Double compétence en Informatique et Finance (+18 ans dans l’industrie, +16 ans en gestion de projet). Orienté résultats, capable de discuter avec tous profils de l'opérateur au top management. Rija shares his journey on how delivering high-impact solutions only matters if...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 109
Listen to Dave and Tomi discuss Hannover Messe 2023, Tomi's background in Finland, and the future of the industry. A special Thank you to Litmus for sponsoring this episode and bringing Manufacturing Hub to Hannover Messe 2023! Learn more: Central.Litmus.io Connect with Us Tomi Lahti Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #Industry40 #engineering #digitaltransformation...
May 01, 2023•51 min•Ep. 109
Guest Bio - Kevin Holbrook High-Energy Technologist and Internet of Things and Connected Industry veteran, having worked for most of the last decade designing, developing, and deploying IoT Solutions. I have worked across the Connected Industry ecosystem from early-stage start-ups through multi-national enterprises, providing insight, guidance, and hands-on implementation assistance with Connection Product solutions. I am currently focused on helping Google Customers achieve their vision of a Co...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 108
Vatsal Shah from Litmus Headquartered in San Jose, California., Litmus is the leading provider of unified Edge to Cloud platforms for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). With LoopEdge, users can collect data from any industrial system and manage and analyze it within milliseconds to make critical decisions right at the edge - next to industrial assets. This technology is disrupting the speed of analytics and how decisions are made with the convergence of vast data and AI. Have you ever won...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 106
It's maybe the most dangerous thing that we can do. Online. We're going from a couple of configurations to data rolling through a dashboard! Join Dave and Vlad as Francisco Carrión helps us build an energy monitoring solution. We'll start out by saying that the technology stack is not the most important part of this build. We're using tools that we know - but you could just as easily swap in different hardware or use a platform that you currently own. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠? Opto22 Rio ...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 104
Guest Bio - Clinton Hommel An individual who possesses strong problem-solving skills, great attention to detail, and an intense desire to produce high-caliber work regardless of the task at hand. Learning quickly without formal training or prior experience has proven valuable when working with new materials or equipment. An easygoing demeanor and strong interpersonal skills help to produce a well-rounded, challenge-driven individual capable of operating independently and who aspires to incorpora...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 105
Guest Bio - Ryan Cahalane A transformative leader with a passion for driving growth through collaboration, innovation, and empowering the front line. Proven success in various environments, from Fortune 500 to consultancies to startups. ● Growth-focused leader with a consistent record of sustained, above-market performance ● Creative digital transformation and Industry 4.0 expert, adept at new business models ● Visionary in the viable application of modern and disruptive technologies to industry...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 104
Join Dave Eifert of Phoenix Contact as we talk about how to use the data you're collecting. We'll talk about the following: 1) What is Sustainability? 2) What does a Data-Driven Enterprise look like? 3) Who will lead the charge into the next generation of solutions? A big thank you to Phoenix Contact USA for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community. Manufacturing Hub Episode 103. Connect with Us Dave Eifert Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC Profit by ...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 103
Guest Bio - Chris Misztur Founder, Mr. IIoT Chris has a super interesting background, starting with working at facilities directly out of high school. We'll talk about his path to the dark side of IT. We'll also talk about his use of Open Source technologies and whether this will be our industry's future! Manufacturing Hub Episode 102. Connect with Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Chris Misztur Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC Profit by Design #manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineerin...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 101
Is IT/OT Convergence inevitable? What Dave and Vlad have learned over the course of the IT/OT Convergence theme. What to hear more? Listen to Episodes 96 , 97 , 98 , and 99 . Manufacturing Hub Episode 101. Connect with Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC Profit by Design #manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering #iot...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 101
A look back at everything we (and our guests) have gotten right. What has changed in the last 100 episodes? What have we gotten wrong? Plus, a look into the future! Be sure to tune in for a fantastic and memorable event. Manufacturing Hub Episode 100. Connect with Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC Profit by Design #manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering #iot...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 100
Guest Bio - Bernd Raithel from Siemens I'm committed to supporting customers' digitization journey to achieve new productivity levels. Through collaborative meetings and sharing of ideas, I help customers to use and understand current and future technologies and create plans to achieve their future goals. The comprehensive Siemens offerings for automation technology are an excellent basis to start future projects. Bernd Raithel joins us to discuss the importance of new technologies to manufactur...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 99
Guest Bio - Joseph Dolivo from 4IR For more than a decade, Joseph has focused on modernizing manufacturing by intelligently adopting state-of-the-art technologies and principles from the software industry. Joseph is passionate about inspiring his team and customers with his experienced industry knowledge and deep-diving into technology. Having worked in various key consulting and decision-making roles, Joseph is the CTO of 4IR Solutions, turning "the Cloud" and "DevOps" into practical realities ...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 98
Join Kevin Jones of Ectobox, Inc. as we discuss how the world has changed over the last 20 years and the challenges facing manufacturers today! Recommended Materials Connect with Us Kevin Jones Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 97
Guest Bio - Kyle McMillan Kyle has a background in Electrical Engineering & control systems. As his responsibilities at Siemens expanded to include industrial networks anda industrial cybersecurity, Kyle developed a passion for cybersecurity and a deep understanding of IT / OT challenges in manufacturing. As a product security officer at Siemens, Kyle is responsible for establishing best practices that protect internal systems and those of end-users of Siemens products. From open ports to ai...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 96
Join Dave and Vlad as we touch on some of the predictions we've heard over the past month of shows. Will AI talk over the world? Will we start paying people more? How long will this hot recruitment period last? Manufacturing Hub Episode 95. Be sure not to miss this great conversation. Connect with Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub Chapters ⏱️ 00:00 - 3:09 Introduction 3:10 - 6:30 The demand for automation professionals 6:31 - 11:48 Online vs. hands-on training 11:49 - 13:02 Certifi...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 95
Guest Bio - Alicia Gilpin Mechatronics Advocate, Technology Broker, Small Business Owner, Sales Engineer & Customer-centric process engineer (chemical engineering degree) turned instrumentation & controls engineer with a stint as a UL508a & UL698a panel shop manager. Safety-conscious, ambitious and reliable automation and process engineer with 10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments. Experience in industrial systems integration, Allen Bradley PLC programming, ...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 94
Guest Bio A problem solver with over 20 years of experience in various roles in automation, manufacturing, and data solutions. I have unique skills and experiences that allow me to be a consultant, coach, architect, mentor, or implementer as the need fits. From my start as an engineer doing automation work in industrial manufacturing through the founder of a data solutions company, my experiences help me bring insight into issues that industrial companies struggle with today. Join Jim Gavigan on...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 93
