

Manufacturing Hub
Vlad Romanov & Dave Griffith
We bring you manufacturing news, insights, discuss opportunities, and cutting edge technologies. Our goal is to inform, educate, and inspire leaders and workers in manufacturing, automation, and related fields.
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Mar 7, 2024 โข 1h
Ep. 150 - ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ 4.0? Scaling Your Digital Enterprise
Dave McMorran joins to help us start answering the question "What is Industry 4.0?" We'll talk to Dave about his experience, practical applications, and how he has been helping groups to scale their solutions with Litmus Automation.Along the way, we'll discuss Dave's new show, Do More With Data Live!๐๐ฆ ๐ด๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ซ๐ฐ๐ช๐ฏ ๐ข ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฅ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ! Manufacturing Hub is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vlad Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly!Connect with UsDave McMorranVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40

Feb 29, 2024 โข 1h 7min
Ep. 149 - ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ 2024 ๐๐ข๐๐ค ๐๐๐ ๐
Join Dave and Vlad as we bring on six guests with a timer. Interested to hear what 2024 is going to become from six guests plus Dave and Vlad?๐ ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ ๐Zachary Stank of Phoenix Contract USAJosef Waltl of Software Defined AutomationRyan Cahalane of Axiom Manufacturing SystemsNikki Gonzales of Automation Ladies and QuotebeamJim Gavigan of Industrial InsightHank Pruim of Pneuveyor Systems and #jrboardofdirectorsStrap in for a jam-packed kick-off to 2024!Follow Dave Griffith and ๐. Follow Manufacturing Hub Network for new episodes. #automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40

Feb 22, 2024 โข 1h 35min
Ep. 148 - ๐ 2023 Manufacturing Hub Finale! ๐
The podcast delves into predictions, highlights, successes, and plans for 2023 and 2024 in the manufacturing industry. They discuss industrial automation content strategy, software development tools, achievements, event highlights, software challenges, AI trends, podcast recommendations, and the geopolitical battle for microchip dominance.

Feb 15, 2024 โข 1h 20min
Ep. 147 - Successes and Failures of 2023 Trade Shows - Featuring Kai Hennings
Join Dave, Vlad, and Kai as we discuss the events of 2023. From Hannover to SPS in Germany, Automate in the US, and a number of other smaller events. We'll get to dive into Kai's background as a panel builder and his YouTube Channel Eplan in a nutshell!What were your favorite events of 2023?Any recommendations for 2024?Connect with UsKai HenningsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #robotics #industry40

Feb 8, 2024 โข 1h 9min
Ep. 146 - Best Tools for Your Factory of the Future
Join us for the debate on the best tools to build your factory of the future. John DeTellem has built a little bit of everything on PLCs.Sarah McGhee is working on Simatic AX - driving IT-like Automation Engineering Tools. Which direction is correct?Be confident that Dave and Vlad will weigh in with our less-than-humble opinions.Be sure to join us as we finish this Factory of the Future theme.A huge thank you to Siemens for sponsoring this theme of Factory of the Future and for all your support!Connect with UsJohn DeTellemSarah McGheeVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformaiton #industry40

Feb 1, 2024 โข 30min
Ep. 145 - SPS Main Stage - Manufacturing Hub Live Grand Finale!
It's a wrap. Join Dave and Vlad as we recap our experiences and give you our take aways!We will give you the behind-the-scenes and everything you need to know if you're either here on the floor or joining us from afar!Be sure to register for all the videos live from the Siemens Booth!Join Dave and Vlad:๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ Event Preview: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒFuture of Automation Presentation: 12:30 PM CET - 6:30 AM ESTDay One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒManufacturing Hub Live: 5:30 PM CET - 11:30 AM EST๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒUsing Hyperlocal Solutions in a Global Economy: 12 PM CET - 6 AM ESTEvent Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM ESTA huge shout out to Siemens for having us as their guests and co-hosts!#manfuacturing #automation #SPS_Live

Jan 25, 2024 โข 59min
Ep. 144 - SPS Guest Extravaganza - Main Stage - Manufacturing Hub Live
Rainer Brehm, Siemens Factory Automation CEO, discusses the challenges of programming ladder logic, integrating IT with OT, and the evolution of control systems. They introduce Mendex on Edge, a new portfolio element that simplifies application development. The hosts also provide advice to the younger generation and discuss driving value in the manufacturing industry.

Jan 23, 2024 โข 18min
SPS 2023 - Day 1 | Join Dave and Vlad as we preview SPS - Smart Production Solutions!
Join Dave and Vlad as we preview SPS - Smart Production Solutions 2023!We will give you the behind-the-scenes and everything you need to know if you're either here on the floor or joining us from afar!Be sure to register for all the videos live from the Siemens Booth!Join Dave and Vlad:๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ Event Preview: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒFuture of Automation Presentation: 12:30 PM CET - 6:30 AM ESTDay One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒManufacturing Hub Live: 5:30 PM CET - 11:30 AM EST๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒUsing Hyperlocal Solutions in a Global Economy: 12 PM CET - 6 AM ESTEvent Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM ESTA huge shout out to Siemens for having us as their guests and co-hosts!Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manfuacturing #automation #SPS_Live #SIE_SPS

Jan 12, 2024 โข 1h 9min
Ep. 143 - [Caleb Eastman] EDGE Solutions of the Future
Caleb Eastman rejoins Manufacturing Hub as we deep dive into EDGE Solutions of the Future.We'll get into IT tools and their use in the OT space.Plus we'll get into some Industrial Application Store discussions.A huge thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support.Connect with UsCaleb EastmanVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #sps_Live

Jan 5, 2024 โข 1h 13min
Ep. 142 - [Josh Varghese] Networks of the Future, IT / OT Convergence
Josh is starring on Manufacturing Hub as we continue to dive into the networks of a modern manufacturing organization. We'll try to answer questions about Increased devices, his conversations around IT/OT Convergence, updates on his never-ending search for OT-capable routers, plus #Hatlife.Be sure not to miss Manufacturing Hub in the morning!A special thanks to SIemens for sponsoring this theme. Join Dave and Vlad at SPS_live November 14-16. Can't make it to Germany? Then join us digitally!Connect with UsJosh VargheseVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC