The Automation Podcast

Learn about the changes coming to Rockwell's big annual event this year, and how you'll be able to attend remotely in our interview with Tina Dear, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Rockwell Automation. Note: As this episode was not sponsored by the vendor, 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 to the Podcast on The Automation Blog: Note: As mentioned above, this episode was not sponsored by the vendor 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 Podcast: The Automation Podcast, Episode 62 Show Notes: Special thanks to our members for making this show possible! To learn more about becoming a member, click here. To find out more and register for the event, see the below link: Automation Fair at Home 2020 Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact 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.

Learn about the Industrial Applications for Real-Time Locating Systems, which now include Contact Tracing and Social Distancing Alerts, in this episode of The Automation Podcast For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The Automation Podcast, Episode 61 Show Notes: Special thanks to Nicole Lauther from Siemens for taking the time to review the many industrial applications for Real-Time Locating Systems, including Contact Tracing and Social Distancing Alerts. To find out more, check out the below links: Siemens’ Website: Social distancing with RTLS and SIMATIC RTLS Technology Siemens’ SIMATIC RTLS Press release Control Magazine article: Siemens aids 'new normal' workplace distancing Control World article: August Issue (pg. 28-33) SIMATIC RTLS and SieTrace software Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact 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.

Learn about air amplification technologies used in blow-off and cooling applications in this episode of The Automation Podcast For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The Automation Podcast, Episode 60 Show Notes: Special thanks to Les Rapchak for taking the time to review the many air amplification technologies used today in automated systems. Topic List: 02:12 What is Air Amplification 04:53 Compressed air vs blowers 08:12 Replacing crimped pipes/tubes 11:19 Air Nozzles 17:04 Air Jets 21:47 Air Edgers 26:07 Manifold Systems 27:21 Air Amplifiers/Air Movers 39:50 Air Knives 51:25 Air Blade Ionizers 54:45 Ion Blaster Beam 56:24 Ring Blade Air Wipe To find out more: Nex Flow Air Products Corp. Servicing the world with locations in north America, Europe and SE Asia plus agents and distributors around the globe Website: https://nexflow.com Les Rapchak, President Email: lesr "at" nexflow.com Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact 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.

In this episode of The Automation Podcast, I sit down with Ford Cheeseman to learn about the Siemens Scalance line of Layer 2 Unmanaged Industrial Switches: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The Automation Podcast, Episode 59 Show Notes: Special thanks to Ford Cheeseman of Siemens for taking the time to review the Scalance Switche line with us! To find out more about these products, see the below links: Industrial Networks Future Ready Networks Scalance X-100 TIA selection tool Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact 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.

In this episode of The Automation Podcast, I sit down with Yuen Li from IFM Efector to learn what IOLink is, and why you should consider using it on your next project: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The Automation Podcast, Episode 58 Show Notes: Special thanks to Yuen Li from IFM Efector for taking the time to review IOLink with us! To find out more about these products, see the below links: Discover IO-Link Product Selector Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact 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.

In this episode of The Automation Podcast, we take a look at the new SITOP Power Supplies and Selectivity Modules from Siemens: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The Automation Podcast, Episode 57 Show Notes: Special thanks to Gregory Kateb from Siemens for taking the time to tell us about the new PSU6200 and SEL1200/1400! To find out more about these products, see the below links: How to program the diagnostic feature for Siemens PLC and HMI PSU6200 Power Supply Website PSU6200 Power Supply Brochure  PSU6200 YouTube Video  SEL1200/1400 YouTube Video  SITOP Product Family Overview  SITOP Product Family Brochure  TIA selection tool Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact 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.

In this episode of The Automation Podcast, we take a look at the new line of HMI's from Siemens, the Unified Comfort Panels: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The Automation Podcast, Episode 56 Show Notes: Special thanks to Ramey Miller from Siemens for taking the time to tell us about the new Unified Comfort Panel line of HMIs! Find out more about the Unified Comfort Panels at USA.Siemens.com/hmi-unified-systems-ab Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact 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.

In Episode 3 of The Automation Demo (originally episode 55 of The Automation Podcast,) we sit down with Bryan Auz and take a look at his new product, Mech-Lock: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The Automation Demo Episode 3 Show Notes (originally Podcast Episode 55:) Special thanks to Bryan Auz for taking the time to demonstrate Mech-Lock to us! Find out more, visit Mech-Lock.com Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact 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.

In this episode of The Automation Podcast, Diego Mesen Arguedas from Vester Business provides us with an overview of vNode Automation Industrial IoT Gateway: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The Automation Podcast, Episode 54 Show Notes: Special thanks to Diego Mesen Arguedas from Vester Business for taking the time to review vNode with us! Find out more about vNode at www.vNodeAutomation.com Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact 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.

In this episode of The Automation Podcast, Thomas Haneder from Siemens provides us with a technical overview of PROFINET: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The Automation Podcast, Episode 53 Show Notes: Special thanks to Thomas Haneder at Siemens for for taking the time to give us a technical overview of PROFINET! Product Links: PROFINET Webpage Siemens Basic HMI Podcast Siemens S7-1200 Podcast Siemens Basic HMI - First Use Video Siemens S7-1200 - First Use Video Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact 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.