

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 22, 2024 • 1h 16min
Ep. 152 - 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 4.0 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐝
𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! Dave and Vlad bring back Adam Gluck of Copia to talk about how Industry 4.0 struggles with its promise of revolutionary change from the top down.𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?Along the way we'll talk about:🔵 Bottom-up solutions.🔵 Working with Amazon.🔵 Unlocking the next generation of Automation workflows.🔵 How to deliver ROI on projects.🔵 Any of your questions?Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir 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 UsAdam GluckVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC

Mar 13, 2024 • 52min
Ep. 151 - 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧 - What is Industry 4.0?
Colm Gavin rejoins Dave and Vlad as we deep dive into the 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 of Simulation and Digital Twin!We've all heard that everyone needs a Digital Twin. Let's talk about some of those applications. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬. We'll dig into how to get started with simulation.Which groups of people are going to be part of the simulation?We'll also talk about more mature organizations. Are they bringing this skill internally to the organization?Along the way, we're here to help answer the questions that you have! Be sure to ask them early and often. Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together, they try to answer big questions about the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly! Connect with UsColm GavinVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40

Mar 7, 2024 • 1h
Ep. 150 - 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 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!𝘉𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯! 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 • 1h 7min
Ep. 149 - 🚀 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐛 2024 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟 🚀
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?👇 𝐁𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 👇Zachary 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 🔔. Follow Manufacturing Hub Network for new episodes. #automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 35min
Ep. 148 - 🎉 2023 Manufacturing Hub Finale! 🎉
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 • 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 • 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 • 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:𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 Event Preview: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Future of Automation Presentation: 12:30 PM CET - 6:30 AM ESTDay One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Manufacturing Hub Live: 5:30 PM CET - 11:30 AM EST𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Using 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 • 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 • 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:𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 Event Preview: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Future of Automation Presentation: 12:30 PM CET - 6:30 AM ESTDay One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Manufacturing Hub Live: 5:30 PM CET - 11:30 AM EST𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Using 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


