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Guest BioIlian Bonev is a professor at ETS (École de technologie supérieure) where he teaches advanced robotics and systems integration concepts. Ilian is also the co-founder of the mechatronics company Mecademic. With over two decades of robotics education and practical experience, Ilian has tackled a number of complex challenges in the industry.Main Discussion Points- Robotics Education- Designing a New Robotics Arm- Advancements and Complexities of Industrial RobotsTheme: Industrial RoboticsManufacturing Hub Episode 52.Special thanks to our sponsors Siemens for the support.The technological tasks in modern machines and plants are diverse and often demanding. It's good to know there's a smart answer to all challenges regarding motion control, signal acquisition/output, closed-loop/PID control, edge computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning with SIMATIC Technology and the SIMATIC Technology-CPUs.Siemens is the global leader and innovator when it comes to industrial motion, robotic, and simulation applications. They are one of the world’s biggest investors in technology R&D, spending more than $6.11 billion USD per year, and has maintained that investment even throughout the global pandemic.The integrated and scalable SIMATIC Technology automation solutions save you valuable engineering time for simple tasks as well as for complex issues and guarantee maximum efficiency and flexibility. This means One engineering framework (TIA Portal), one control (SIMATIC Technology CPU), one communication for standard automation, safety, and motion control (e.g. Profinet).Recommended Materials- RoboDK | https://www.youtube.com/c/RoboDK3D/videosConnect with UsIlian Bonev | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibonev/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573#manufacutring #robotics #automation

Guest BioMax Kirkpatrick is currently a Solutions Consultant at Siemens. Max is an experienced robotics engineer involved in the assessment, simulation, and deployment projects in manufacturing robotics. His educational background in robotics includes a Bachelors's in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. Max is currently pursuing a Masters of Science with an expected graduation date of spring 2022.Main Discussion Points- Industrial Robotics- Learning & Applying Robotics- New Robotics TechnologiesTheme: Industrial RoboticsManufacturing Hub Episode 51.Special thanks to our sponsors Siemens for the support.The technological tasks in modern machines and plants are diverse and often demanding. It's good to know there's a smart answer to all challenges regarding motion control, signal acquisition/output, closed-loop/PID control, edge computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning with SIMATIC Technology and the SIMATIC Technology-CPUs.Siemens is the global leader and innovator when it comes to industrial motion, robotic, and simulation applications. They are one of the world’s biggest investors in technology R&D, spending more than $6.11 billion USD per year, and has maintained that investment even throughout the global pandemic.The integrated and scalable SIMATIC Technology automation solutions save you valuable engineering time for simple tasks as well as for complex issues and guarantee maximum efficiency and flexibility. This means One engineering framework (TIA Portal), one control (SIMATIC Technology CPU), one communication for standard automation, safety, and motion control (e.g. Profinet).Recommended Materials- 3Blue1Brown | https://www.youtube.com/c/3blue1brown- Soft Robotics Journal | https://www.scijournal.org/impact-factor-of-soft-robotics.shtmlConnect with UsMax Kirkpatrick | https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-kirkpatrick-21057314a/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573🤖  Have you heard of Soft Robotics?🤖  Want to meet someone commissioning robots before they are built? 🤖  Working on the next generation of this technology today? #manufacutring #robotics #automation

Guest BioClint is a world-renowned industrial cybersecurity expert, public speaker, published author, and cybersecurity gamification pioneer. He is the lead author of Hacking Exposed: Industrial Control Systems, and creator of the ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue cybersecurity gamification platform. He is a United States Air Force veteran, has been a cybersecurity professional for more than 25 years, and is an active part of the cybersecurity community, especially in ICS/OT (BEER-ISAC #046). Focusing exclusively on ICS/OT cybersecurity since 2003, he has helped many of the world's largest energy companies, worked for cybersecurity companies such as Symantec, Kaspersky Lab, and Industrial Defender, and has published multiple technical papers and training courses on ICS/OT cybersecurity vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and risk management. Clint hopes to revolutionize the industry approach to cybersecurity education and help usher in the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, using gamification. His flagship product, ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue, is the world’s first online multiplayer cybersecurity computer game, designed to teach real-world cybersecurity.Main Discussion Points- Industrial Cybersecurity- Gamification of Cybersecurity Awareness- Building Knowledge in CybersecurityTheme: Industrial CybersecurityManufacturing Hub Episode 50.Special thanks to our sponsors Phoenix Contact for the support.The mGuard family from Phoenix Contact is designed to provide cybersecurity protection and network resilience in all rugged and industrial environments.  Combining features of a stateful-packet-inspection firewall, NAT Router, and an end-point security appliance, the mGuards were engineered to be both IT and OT friendly.  With features such as Firewall Assistant and Easy Protect mode, the mGuards are simple to configure securely while still providing unassailable protection for your critical assets. Relevant Ressources- DEF CON Groups | https://forum.defcon.org/social-groups- AWASP Foundation | https://owasp.org/- InfraGard | https://www.infragard.org/Recommended Materials- BEERISAC Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beerisac-ot-ics-security-podcast-playlist/id1459741251- Industrial Cybersecurity: Efficiently secure critical infrastructure systems 1st Edition | https://amzn.to/3tv7Rcu- Industrial Cybersecurity: Efficiently monitor the cybersecurity posture of your ICS environment, 2nd Edition | https://amzn.to/3hSxUFvConnect with UsClint Bodungen | https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintb/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573#manufacturing #automation #cybersecurity

Guest BioAs a technology professional, I have compliance, product, and business implementation experience with several platforms (including RSA Archer, Allgress, 6clicks, and SailPoint) across heavily regulated industries such as the financial, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing sectors primarily. My specialties encompass Product Management, Pre-Sales Engineering, Customer Implementation and Support, Regulation and Control Compliance/Mappings, Third-Party Risk Management, Policy Management, and Business Continuity. However, I have led and/or completed Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Information Security implementations across all business use cases. I am well-versed in software development, coding, and analytics. I am passionate about bridging the gap between people and processes using technology.Main Discussion Points- Compliance- Risk Assessments- GRCTheme: Industrial CybersecurityManufacturing Hub Episode 49.Special thanks to our sponsors Phoenix Contact for the support.The mGuard family from Phoenix Contact is designed to provide cybersecurity protection and network resilience in all rugged and industrial environments.  Combining features of a stateful-packet-inspection firewall, NAT Router, and an end-point security appliance, the mGuards were engineered to be both IT and OT friendly.  With features such as Firewall Assistant and Easy Protect mode, the mGuards are simple to configure securely while still providing unassailable protection for your critical assets. Recommended Materials- Risky Business Podcast | https://risky.biz/- The Compliance Podcast Network | http://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/Connect with UsDr. Heather Buker | https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-buker/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573#automation #industry40

Guest Bio Ralph has extensive experience in consulting companies on their cybersecurity best practices. He spent a number of years at Delloite and quickly grasped the concepts which allowed him to move into management and transition into a role in Hong Kong. Ralph has leveraged his experience and network to found a company specializing in cybersecurity threat detection using AI. Main Discussion Points - Consulting across different industries in Cybersecurity. - Building expertise in Cybersecurity - Founding a startup in Cybersecurity and AI-based threat detection. Theme: Industrial Cybersecurity Manufacturing Hub Episode 48. Special thanks to our sponsors Phoenix Contact for the support. The mGuard family from Phoenix Contact is designed to provide cybersecurity protection and network resilience in all rugged and industrial environments. Combining features of a stateful-packet-inspection firewall, NAT Router, and an end-point security appliance, the mGuards were engineered to be both IT and OT friendly. With features such as Firewall Assistant and Easy Protect mode, the mGuards are simple to configure securely while still providing unassailable protection for your critical assets. Recommended Books - Atomic Habits | https://amzn.to/3Hbswrf - No Rules Rules | https://amzn.to/3BBGOjx - The Cold Start Problem | https://amzn.to/3GWOVIE Connect with Us Ralph Chammah | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphchammah/ Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/ Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/ Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/ Let Us Know What You Think If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573 #cybersecurity #manufacturing #automation

Guest Bio+8 years of experience with a dedicated focus around the networking and security topics at the ICS level since the first day at Phoenix Contact. My day-to-day consists of a variety of tasks, such as creating security awareness at the Critical Infrastructure Sectors who need it most, at the same time collaborating with customers on how to secure industrial communications through unsecured networks. I also provide technical support to field sales and internal engineers to be able to reach the customers' expectations and satisfaction. Furthermore, analyze competition, understand market needs, and create advertising campaigns to differentiate features or enhancements for products that will allow us to keep being successful.Main Discussion Points- Getting started in Industrial Cybersecurity.- First steps in a cybersecurity readiness/audit.- Education and upskilling in cybersecurity.Theme: Industrial CybersecurityManufacturing Hub Episode 47.Special thanks to our sponsors Phoenix Contact for the support.The mGuard family from Phoenix Contact is designed to provide cybersecurity protection and network resilience in all rugged and industrial environments.  Combining features of a stateful-packet-inspection firewall, NAT Router, and an end-point security appliance, the mGuards were engineered to be both IT and OT friendly.  With features such as Firewall Assistant and Easy Protect mode, the mGuards are simple to configure securely while still providing unassailable protection for your critical assets. Recommended Books- The Cybersecurity Dilemma | https://amzn.to/3GGBXyx- SCADA Security | https://amzn.to/3uAC3p0- Industrial Cybersecurity | https://amzn.to/3swArtFConnect with UsMariam Coladonato | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariam-a-coladonato-de-gallegos-1bab041b/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573#cybersecurity #manufacturing #automation

Guest BioAllen Ray is an accomplished automation professional and leader. Allen began his career in the field as a technician and built his career into a leadership position at Aera Energy where he currently oversees a number of initiatives in the automation, cyber security, and industrial systems spaces. Allen is well versed in technologies that allowed us to make the shift toward industry 4.0 and is working with numerous vendors to augment the current hardware and software solutions to meet end-user needs.Main Discussion PointsWhat does implementing tomorrow's solutions today look like?From leveraging open architectures, bleeding-edge software, with an eye towards security.  Allen has been leading the way for years.He's led the charge in moving many Industrial companies to what the market has been demanding. Theme: Evolution of Control Systems Manufacturing Hub Episode 45.Special thanks to our sponsors Opto 22 for this theme and all your support.Opto 22’s groov® family of industrial edge controllers and I/O is designed from the ground up with integrated control, connectivity, and security tools to help you connect automation, enterprise, and cloud data.Recommended Books- It's Not Luck | https://amzn.to/3sc2KNP- Leadership and Self-Deception | https://amzn.to/3sc2O01- The Anatomy of Peace | https://amzn.to/3uofhApConnect with UsAllen Ray | https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-ray-b6a81083/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation

Guest BioI get to work on many of FedEx Express' R&D projects that can run the gamut from Robotics to RFID to Drones to Advance Sensors to Robotics. I mentioned Robotics twice because this is where I love to spend most of my time. From working on a robotic arm for Pick and Place applications to working with a mobile robot for Material Handling applications, I really love working with our new mechanical employees. If not at my desk, I can be found at our R&D facility near the Memphis Hub or in one of our operations working on new technology and preparing it for deployment. There is also the possibility that I am at a conference speaking about robotics, automation, and workforce development.Main Discussion Points- What are some of the most publicly visible systems? The distribution channels that bring packages to the front door. - What type of systems are they using?  🛎️ Robotics 🛎️ RFID 🛎️ Drones 🛎️ Advanced SensorsTheme: Evolution of Control Systems Manufacturing Hub Episode 45.Special thanks to our sponsors Opto 22 for this theme and all your support.Opto 22’s groov® family of industrial edge controllers and I/O is designed from the ground up with integrated control, connectivity, and security tools to help you connect automation, enterprise, and cloud data.Recommended Book- Surrounded by Idiots | https://amzn.to/3IzTt90Connect with UsAaron Prather | https://www.linkedin.com/in/amprather/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573#manufacturing #automation #robotics

Guest BioTim Wilborne is involved in multiple industrial automation projects. He has experience in panel design, panel assembly, control systems development, programming, education, and more. He joins us to discuss the changes in control systems, their impact on the manufacturing operations, and the importance of keeping those who maintain these systems in mind.Main Discussion PointsTim’s Current Projects & Involvements in Manufacturing / Automation- PLC, HMI, VFD & Control systems trainers.- Control panel design, assembly, and commissioning.- Technical tutorials focused on maintaining and troubleshooting plant control systems.- Field tools [Loop Simulator & IP Explorer] that simplify the day-to-day tasks of troubleshooting, maintaining, and commissioning automation systems.- In-person courses on control system programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting.Transformation of Control Systems- Systems are changing, but aren’t necessarily focused on providing longevity.- There’s a lack of concern for the people that are required to operate and maintain machinery once it is deployed on the manufacturing floor.- Training should be an upfront cost for most automation projects.- Companies should disclose the training they have in place and that the buyer must go through them before deploying their machinery onto the production floor.- The people are your most valuable asset.Support provided by OEMs- There’s always a cost to receiving support; it’s priced in one way or another into a platform.- “Free support” should not equate to “bad support”.Automation Education at the High School Level- We underestimate what the youth can learn in a short amount of time.- Exposure at the high-school level is a long-term investment that we need to make today.- The curriculum Tim has created will be shared with others to be implemented in local high schools.- Better written programs are key to long-term success in manufacturing. Their scope should incorporate thoughts around those who will maintain the systems and access the software over the lifetime of machinery.- Stay a step behind the “cutting edge” of innovation. Figure out what’s going to work for your business and what makes sense to implement.Recommended Books- Duct Tape Marketing | https://amzn.to/33R9o3s- Burnout to Engagement | https://amzn.to/3GMSdim- Great Demo | https://amzn.to/3fDl8cEConnect with UsVlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573#manufacturing #automation #industry40

In the forty-third episode of the Manufacturing Hub, we've invited Benson Hougland from Opto 22 to speak with us about the evolution of control systems and what role the company played throughout the years. Benson walked us through the software and hardware changes that led to where we are today.Guest BioBenson Hougland has three decades of experience in manufacturing automation. In his early career, Benson founded a computer software, hardware, and consulting company which exposed him to the technical and business challenges of technological change. An opportunity to join Opto 22 was presented to him in mid 1990s where he was brought on as a technical expert. By participating in various industry-defining initiatives, Benson delivered products that had a major impact on the automation industry. Today, in his role as the Vice President of Opto 22, Benson brings awareness to the new lines of products released by the company and still finds time to be hands-on with the hardware and software! His entire home is automated on groov EPIC and RIO.Main Discussion Points- The evolution / history of control systems.- The impact of various protocol and software changes that made modern control systems possible.- The future of control systems, automation, and related fields.Recommended Books- Switch by Dan Heath, Chip Heath | https://amzn.to/3rjdZ6C- The Book of CODESYS by Gary L. Pratt | https://amzn.to/31UFwmgConnect with UsVlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573