Manufacturing Hub

Guest Bio - Bernd Raithel from SiemensI'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 manufacturing leaders.Should leaders pay attention to emerging technologies? Why should executives care about IT and OT groups?How will technologies change manufacturing in the next 10 years?Join us as we listen in on the conversations executives are having every day.A special thank you to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Manufacturing Hub Episode 99. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsCryptonomiconConnect with UsBernd RaithelVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #engineering #digitaltransformation #iot

Guest Bio - Joseph Dolivo from 4IRFor 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 for manufacturers today.This week Joseph Dolivo joins us to talk about how the IT v. OT conversation has shifted with the demands of Digital Transformation. How is today different than 5 years ago?What do the demands look like?Are we able to bring IT and OT together with a similar goal?Join us on Manufacturing Hub this week to learn more.A special thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and for your continued support of the community.Manufacturing Hub Episode 98. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsThe Phoenix ProjectWhat is Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)Connect with UsJoseph DolivoVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #iot #engineering

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 MaterialsConnect with UsKevin JonesVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC

Guest Bio - Kyle McMillanKyle 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 air-gapped systems, and DMZ's - should we care about Cybersecurity?Yes, we should, and Kyle McMillan should tell us all about it.As we kick off IT-OT Convergence and maybe IT v OT, we know a couple of things:1) We'll be talking about secret laptops.2) We need to find a way to secure our systems. Bring your cyber questions as we welcome Kyle to the show!A special thank you to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community!Manufacturing Hub Episode 96. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsThe Colour of Magic: DiscworldGuards! Guards!: DiscworldConnect with UsKyle McMillanVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCChapters ⏱️0:00 - 2:32 Intro2:33 - 6:37 Background6:38 - 11:32 Deterministic protocols?11:33 - 13:27 Niches challenges in manufacturing13:28 - 16:01 Shifting to cybersecurity16:02 - 17:59 The learning curve in cybersecurity18:00 - 19:59 Training courses20:00 - 24:22 Customers and the IT convergence24:23 - 27:12 Checkbox security27:13 - 30:05 Starting points to audit and understanding a system30:06 - 36:58 Frameworks and starting points for cybersecurity36:59 - 41:19 People in charge of cybersecurity41:20 - 42:27 Sponsored content42:28 - 46:08 Shadow IT46:07 - 49:54 Adequate security training in IT and OT49:55 - 53:55 Managing the appetite for automation and workforce53:56 - 59:24 Effort and ROI in cybersecurity59:25 - 1:02:01 Protection level on the production floors1:02:02 - 1:03:52 Having an in-house IT department1:03:53 - 1:07:10 Future predictions1:07:11 - 1:09:08 Content recommendations1:09:10 - 1:11:45 Starting with cybersecurity - recommendations1:11:46 - 1:15:32 Contacts1:15:33 - 1:6:33 Outro#manufacturing #automation #engineering #iot #digitaltransformation

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 UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubChapters ⏱️ 00:00 - 3:09 Introduction3:10 - 6:30 The demand for automation professionals6:31 - 11:48 Online vs. hands-on training11:49 - 13:02 Certifications13:03 - 17:36 No code/Low code17:37 - 22:42 Hiring of experienced workforce22:43 - 31:29 Low code and Chat GPT31:30 - 39:49 Code assist and other platforms39:50 - Machinery/Product as a service47:43 - 52:39 Machinery/Product as a service - financial aspect52:40 - 55:51 The future of data55:52 - 57:38 The importance of business intelligence and manufacturing intelligence57:39 - 1:02:56 Data in 20231:02:57 - 1:06:45 ROI on the tools used on the manufacturing floors1:06:46 - 1:14:12 State of the industry1:14:13 - 1:18:21 Predictive maintenance1:18:22 - 1:21:47 Real-case maintenance1:21:48 - 1:25:28 Digital twin and simulation area1:25:29 - 1:30:46 Digital twin definition1:30:47 - 1:36:08 Reshoring1:36:09-1:40:28 Sponsored content1:40 29-1:42:21 Outro#manufacturing  #automation #iot #workforce #engineering

Guest Bio - Alicia GilpinMechatronics 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, motor & I/O control panel design, electrical panel SCCR calculations, hydraulic calculations for pipe and pump sizing, process equipment specification, and pilot scale-up. 8+ years’ experience developing relationships with equipment vendors through major involvement in the procurement process of process equipment/piping and control panel hardware. Guest Bio - Nikki GonzalesI am passionate about the future of work, especially regarding the role of automation, robotics, and data science/artificial intelligence in changing our world. I help distributors of industrial automation technology get more business through our collaborative marketplace at Quotebeam. I help buyers cut their sourcing time from weeks to days, sometimes hours. Actively build partner relationships with buyers, distributors, and manufacturers. I have learned a lot from the amazing people I have worked with over the years in various subjects. Some people think I am a little crazy, I would call myself intensely curious. I have also learned a lot from the school of hard knocks. Very very far from perfect or a master of any subject. I am always learning. I bet I could learn a lot from you. What is the future of the manufacturing workforce? Can we attract younger employees?Will they all be robots?Tun into the first Automation Ladies x Manufacturing Hub collab with Nikki Gonzales, Ali G, Vlad Romanov, and Dave Griffith!Manufacturing Hub Episode 94. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsAutomation LadiesQuotebeamConnect with UsAlicia GilpinNikki GonzalesVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing Hub#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering #workforce

Guest BioA 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 Manufacturing Hub.  We're talking about how companies can leverage data to make decisions faster and more precisely. We will talk about what we've seen in the past.How companies are moving off paper to digital.What type of applications Jim and the team have been working on.Plus more!How are you leveraging data to the fullest extent?P.S. Profit x Design is Dave & Vlad, helping facilities run throughput more profitably and typically returning 20-100x ROI or more! - To learn more, visit https://www.profitxdesign.io/Manufacturing Hub Episode 93. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsStorytelling with DataHigh-Performance HMI HandbookThe Infinite GameConnect with UsJim Gavigan | Industrial InsightVlad Romanov | SolisPLCDave Griffith | Profit by DesignManufacturing Hub#manufacturing #automation #iot #data #digitaltransformation

Guest BioSean Dotson, PE is an experienced entrepreneur and C-suite executive. He currently serves as President of RND Automation, Florida’s largest manufacturer of custom robotic, assembly, and packaging machinery serving the medical device, durable and consumer goods markets. Sean also served as Chief Technology Officer of CAS Holdings, the parent company of RND Automation, i-Automation and PanelTek LLC. iAutomation is the east coast’s largest distributor of industrial devices and a contract manufacturer of electrical panels and value add mechanical assemblies. As the founder and President of RND Automation, Sean doubled the size and revenue of the company every 3 years until the sale of RND to Saw Mill Capital in late 2020. Starting with 3 employees in 2005, RND now employs 65+ engineers, designers, technicians and support personnel. He championed cross-functional collaboration across business units and technical teams during projects to gather requirements and cross-references business requirements with existing product capabilities. Sean oversaw end-to-end M&A activities, including all legal and compliance work on defending patents, non-competes, non-solicitation, and trade secret infringement resulting in two separate acquisitions including the 2018 acquisition of MDC Packaging, a medical device packaging machinery manufacturer. RND redesigned the entire product line from the ground up, with the packaging side doubling their top line revenue.Are the days of endless automation projects behind us?Will there continue to be endless VC and PE money for Industrial Start-Up companies? What will the future of low and no-code industrial solutions look like? All of these answers and more are on the docket!Join us as we continue to talk Future of Automation on Manufacturing Hub!⏱️⏱️AUDIO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️00:00:00 Sean Dotson, a mechanical engineer, talks about his experience in the automation industry and how it has changed over the years.00:05:00 Sean Dotson discusses the differences between electrical and mechanical engineering, sharing that he was originally more mechanically inclined but picked up some electrical knowledge along the way.00:10:00 Sean Dotson talks about how he and his company were very conservative in their early years and how this ultimately led to them not being able to take advantage of the automation market as much as they would have liked.00:15:00 Sean Dotson discusses the winners and losers in automation in sales.00:20:00 Sean Dotson discusses the effects of automation on the workforce, promising some companies will be fine while others will experience some casualties.00:25:00 Sean Dotson discusses the benefits of automation and how it can help companies reduce costs and improve efficiency.00:30:00 Sean Dotson discusses the differences between "winners" and "losers" in automation. 00:35:00 Sean Dotson discusses the advantages and disadvantages of various automation technologies.00:40:00 In this YouTube video, Sean Dotson discusses WINNERS and LOSERS in automation.00:45:00 Sean Dotson discusses the current state of automation in manufacturing and how the industry is changing.00:50:00 Sean Dotson discusses the advantages and disadvantages of automation, and suggests that, in the future, manufacturers will focus on standardizing their products and services to maintain customer loyalty.00:55:00 In this video, Sean Dotson discusses how automation is changing the job market, and how low code can be effective.01:00:00 Sean Dotson discusses the pros and cons of automation in the machine control industry, emphasizing the importance of low code options that are easy to understand and use.01:05:00 Sean Dotson discusses the future of automation in terms of headwinds and opportunities.01:10:00 Sean Dotson talks about the importance of being fearless and not being afraid to fail.01:15:00 Sean Dotson discusses the different types of opportunities that come his way, and how he evaluates which ones to pursue.01:20:00 Sean Dotson discusses the benefits and drawbacks of automation in the workplace.A special thank you to Profit x Design (ProfitxDesign.io) for sponsoring this them and your continued support of Manufacturing Hub.P.S. Profit x Design is Dave & Vlad, helping facilities run throughput more profitably and typically returning 20-100x ROI or more! - To learn more, visit https://www.profitxdesign.io/Manufacturing Hub Episode 92. Recommended MaterialsStiffThe Drunkard's WalkConnect with UsSean DotsonVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing Hub#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering #iot

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