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Apr 9, 2025 • 31min

MaintainX: Prevent Unplanned Downtime (P236)

This week I meet up with Colin Morris of MaintainX to learn about their CMS solution for preventing unplanned machine downtime in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For any links related to this episode, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: Listen to The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 236 Show Notes: Special thanks to Collin for coming on the show, and to Maintain for sponsoring this episode so we could release it Ad Free! Below you’ll find links to more information about MaintainX: MaintainX overview MaintainX CoPilot Reporting overview Customer case studies Implementation overview Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show. Shawn M TierneyTechnology Enthusiast & Content Creator Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 3min

First Time Using Ignition: Tags and Views (P235)

This week I meet up with Kyle Van Eenennaam of Inductive Automation to learn how to use Ignition in this episode of The Automation Podcast. Note: As this episode was not sponsored, the video edition is only available to our members on The Automation Blog and on YouTube. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: Note: As mentioned above, this episode was not sponsored so the video edition is a “member only” perk. The below audio edition (also available on major podcasting platforms) is available to the public and supported by ads. To learn more about our membership/supporter options and benefits, click here. Listen to The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 235 Show Notes: Special thanks to Kyle for coming on the show, and to our members for making this episode possible! To learn more about becoming a member, click here. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show. Shawn M TierneyTechnology Enthusiast & Content Creator Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 0sec

What’s New & Next with Logix and 5590/L9 (P234)

This week I meet up with Liz Prosak and Dennis Wylie of Rockwell Automation to learn what’s new and next about Logix, including what’s new with the 5590 L9 Controller, all in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For any links related to this episode, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: Member’s Only Extended “RAW” Edition: Listen to The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 234 Show Notes: Special thanks to Liz and Dennis for coming on the show, and to Rockwell Automation for sponsoring this episode so we could release it Ad Free! Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show. Shawn M TierneyTechnology Enthusiast & Content Creator Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
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Jan 8, 2025 • 27min

2024 Audience Choice Poll Results (P233)

This week I cover the results from our 2024 Audience Choice Polls, recapping what industrial automation vendors our audience picked as their top choices in this episode of The Automation Podcast. Note: As this episode was not sponsored, the video edition is available to members only. For more information, check out the Show Notes below. The Automation Podcast, Episode 233 Show Notes: Special thanks to everyone who voted in our 2024 Audience Choice Polls! To unlock our extensive automation how-to library, become a member starting at just $5 per month. Visit TheAutomationBlog.com/Join to learn more. Link to the 2024 poll results: TheAutomationBlog.com/2024-audience-choice-polls/ Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show. Shawn M TierneyTechnology Enthusiast & Content Creator Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
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Dec 18, 2024 • 52min

Position Guided Vision (P232)

This week I meet up with Zack Steck of Pepperl+Fuchs to learn about their latest Position Guided Vision product in this episode of The Automation Podcast. Note: As this episode was not sponsored, the video edition is only available to our members here on The Automation Blog and on YouTube. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: Note: As mentioned above, this episode was not sponsored so the video edition is a “member only” perk. The below audio edition (also available on major podcasting platforms) is available to the public and supported by ads. To learn more about our membership/supporter options and benefits, click here. Listen to The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 232 Show Notes: Special thanks to our members for making this show possible! To learn more about becoming a member, click here. Links mention in the show can be found below: 2024 Podcast Audience Choice Poll 2024 Audience Choice Awards – Select Your Preferred Vendors! Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show. Shawn M TierneyTechnology Enthusiast & Content Creator Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
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Dec 11, 2024 • 0sec

Anybus Defender Industrial Security Devices (P231)

This week I meet up with Thomas Vasen of Anybus to learn about their new Defender Industrial Security Appliances in this episode of The Automation Podcast. Note: As this episode was not sponsored, the video edition is only available to our members here on The Automation Blog and on YouTube. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: Note: As mentioned above, this episode was not sponsored so the video edition is a “member only” perk. The below audio edition (also available on major podcasting platforms) is available to the public and supported by ads. To learn more about our membership/supporter options and benefits, click here. Listen to The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 231 Show Notes: Special thanks to our members for making this show possible! To learn more about becoming a member, click here. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show. Shawn M TierneyTechnology Enthusiast & Content Creator Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 56min

Siemens S7-1200 G2 PLC: Overview and First Look (P230)

This week I meet up with Luis Narvaez of Siemens to get an update on the new S7-1200 G2 PLC, as well as a first look at the hardware, in this episode of The Automation Podcast. To learn more about the S7-1200 G2, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: Listen to The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 230 Show Notes: Special thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this episode and making it Ad Free! To learn more about the Siemens S7-1200 G2, see the below links: Siemens S7-1200 G2 Technical Slides Previous TAP Episode 203 S7-1200 & 1500 Training Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show. Shawn M TierneyTechnology Enthusiast & Content Creator Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 60min

Manufacturing Execution Systems (P229)

This week I meet up with Ryan Kuhlenbeck to learn about Manufacturing Execution Systems and Pico MES in this episode of The Automation Podcast. Note: As this episode was not sponsored, the video edition is only available to our members here on The Automation Blog and on YouTube. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: Note: As mentioned above, this episode was not sponsored so the video edition is a “member only” perk. The below audio edition (also available on major podcasting platforms) is available to the public and supported by ads. To learn more about our membership/supporter options and benefits, click here. Listen to The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 229 Show Notes: Special thanks to our members for making this show possible! To learn more about becoming a member, click here. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show. Shawn M TierneyTechnology Enthusiast & Content Creator Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 0sec

Copia’s Ai Copilot Documents, Converts & Writes PLC Code (P228)

This week I meet up with Adam and Nick of Copia Automation to learn about their new Ai Copilot’s features in this episode of The Automation Podcast. To learn more about Copia’s Ai Copilot, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: Listen to The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 228 Show Notes: Special thanks to Copia for sponsoring this episode and making it Ad Free! To learn more about the products covered, see the below links: Copia.io Copilot Launch Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show. Shawn M TierneyTechnology Enthusiast & Content Creator Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 0sec

Siemens TIA Portal v20 (P227)

This week I meet up with John DeTellem of Siemens to learn what’s new in TIA Portal version 20 in this episode of The Automation Podcast. To learn more about TIA Portal, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. (links updated on the v20 release date of 12-05-24) Watch The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: Listen to The Automation Podcast from The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 227 Show Notes: Special thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this episode and making it Ad Free! To learn more about the products covered, see the below links: TIA Portal Webpage TIA Portal Sales Release (updated) TIA Portal Technical Slides (updated) Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show. Shawn M TierneyTechnology Enthusiast & Content Creator Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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