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The Automation Podcast covers industrial automation products and solutions
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Dec 4, 2024 • 56min
Siemens S7-1200 G2 PLC: Overview and First Look (P230)
Shawn Tierney meets 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.
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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 ✌️
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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.

Nov 26, 2024 • 60min
Manufacturing Execution Systems (P229)
Shawn Tierney meets 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.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 229 Show Notes:
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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.

Nov 20, 2024 • 0sec
Copia’s Ai Copilot Documents, Converts & Writes PLC Code (P228)
Shawn Tierney meets 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.
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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.

Nov 13, 2024 • 0sec
Siemens TIA Portal v20 (P227)
Shawn Tierney meets 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)
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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.

Nov 6, 2024 • 24min
PRTG’s OPC UA Server: IT & OT Monitoring for your SCADA, HMI, or PLC (P226)
Shawn Tierney meets up with Greg Campion of Paessler to learn about their PRTG OPC UA Server in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
To learn more about PRTG, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 226 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Paessler for sponsoring this episode and making it Ad Free! To learn more about PRTG, see the below links:
Trial of the OPC UA server
How to monitor your OT Networks
Blog detailing OPC UA Sensors
Guide for OPC UA Server and its benefits
Monitoring HMIs
Original PRTG Podcast (199)
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.

Oct 30, 2024 • 51min
FrameworX v10 from Tatsoft (P225)
Shawn Tierney meets up with Marc and Harry of Tatsoft to learn about the newly released FrameworX v10 in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
To learn more about FrameworX, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 225 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Tatsoft for sponsoring this episode and making it Ad Free! To learn more about FrameworX, see the below links:
Tatsoft Website
Free Developer Download
SCADA Applications
Connect on LinkedIn
Tatsoft YouTube channel
Previous Tatsoft Episode 65
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.

Oct 23, 2024 • 0sec
DF1 to Ethernet/IP Router by Prosoft (P224)
Shawn Tierney meets up with Dennis Gonzalez of Prosoft to learn all about their DF1 to Ethernet/IP Router 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 224 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.

Oct 16, 2024 • 0sec
AI, Technology, and Manufacturing with Rhonda Dibachi (P223)
Shawn Tierney meets up with Rhonda Dibachi of HeyScottie.com to talk about AI, Technology, and Manufacturing 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.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 223 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Rhonda Dibachi for coming on the show, and 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.

Oct 9, 2024 • 54min
tManager by Softing: Connecting Control Systems to Databases and the Cloud (P222)
Shawn Tierney meets up with Quinton Lowry of Softing to learn how their tManager products can quickly connect Control Systems to Databases and the Cloud 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.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 222 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Quinton Lowry for coming on the show, and 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.

Oct 2, 2024 • 0sec
Trends In Industrial Automation (P221)
Shawn Tierney meets up with Steve Mustard, Automation Consultant and former ISA President, to discuss the current Trends in Industrial Automation 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.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 221 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Steve Mustard for coming on the show, and 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.