
The Automation Podcast
The Automation Podcast covers industrial automation products and solutions
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Jun 12, 2024 • 38min
AMCI Motion Control Products (P206)
This week I meet up with Matthew Tellier of AMCI to learn about the Motion Control products they offer in this episode of The Automation Podcast
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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.

Jun 5, 2024 • 26min
What’s New, Coming, and Changing (P205)
This week I discuss what episodes I have planned, as well as some of the planned changes coming to the show as I kick off the second decade of The Automation Podcast! Note: This episode was updated after originally released, and the new section now precedes the original.
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
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Special thanks to all our listeners: You are the reason I keep doing the show!
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.

May 22, 2024 • 43min
Project Libraries in TIA Portal (P204)
This week I meet back up with John DeTellem of Siemens to learn about Project Libraries in TIA Portal in this episode of The Automation Podcast
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Special thanks to John DeTellem of Siemens for coming on the show to bring us up to speed on Project Libraries in TIA Portal.
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.

May 15, 2024 • 1h 3min
Siemens S7-1200 G2 (P203)
This week I meet up with Luis Narvaez of Siemens to learn all about their new S7-1200 G2 (generation 2) PLC in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 203 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Luis Narvaez of Siemens for coming on the show to bring us up to speed on their newly announced S7-1200 G2 PLC. To learn more about Siemens' S7-1200 G2 check out the link below:
S7-1200 G2
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.

May 8, 2024 • 0sec
IXON Secure Remote Access and Edge Gateway (P202)
This week I meet up with Brandon Penrod of IXON to learn about their Remote Access and IoT Edge Gateway Solutions in this episode of The Automation Podcast
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 202 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Brandon Penrod of IXON for coming on the show to bring us up to speed on their Remote Access and Edge Gateway solutions. To learn more about IXON, check out the below links:
IXON IIOT Portal
Machine Connectivity in the age of Service Excellence
IXON Customer cases
Talk to an IXON specialist
Follow IXON on LinkedIn
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.

May 1, 2024 • 33min
No Charging Downtime for AMRs, Forklifts, and Drones using Capacitive Power from CaPow (P201)
This week I meet back up with Noam Geffen of CaPow to learn what's new with their Capacitive Power Solution for AMRs, Forklifts, and Drones in this episode of The Automation Podcast
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 201 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Noam Geffen of CaPow for coming on the show to bring us up to speed on their Capacitive Power solution. To learn more about CaPow, check out the links below:
CaPow Website
CaPow YouTube Channel
CaPow MODEX Video
CaPow Genesis Video
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.

Apr 24, 2024 • 26min
TAP Episode 200: Office Tour, Reflections, and Sincere Thanks! (P200)
This week I give a tour of our new offices, share some reflections after 200 episodes, and express my thanks to YOU my audience, all in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 200 Show Notes:
Special thanks to all of you my viewers and listeners who help us break 154K views/download in 2023. I'll have more information about our new community in the coming days.
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.

Apr 17, 2024 • 50min
Paessler PRTG: IT and OT Monitoring Solution (P199)
This week I meet up with Johannes Liegert of Paessler to learn all about their IT and OT Monitoring Solution, PRTG, in this episode of The Automation Podcast
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 199 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Johannes Liegert of Paessler for coming on the show to bring us up to speed on PRTG OT Monitoring Software. To learn more about PRTG check ou the links below:
Industrial IT monitoring with PRTG
PRTG OPC UA Server: consolidate your IT and OT views
Registration for OPC UA On Demand
PLC Monitoring with Paessler PRTG
Monitoring the Industrial Automation DataCenter with PRTG
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.

Mar 27, 2024 • 48min
New Unified Basic Panel HMIs (P198)
This week I meet up with Ramey Miller of Siemens to learn all about their new Unified Basic Panel HMIs in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 198 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Ramey Miller of Siemens for coming on the show to bring us up to speed on the Unified Basic Panels. To learn more about theses new HMIs just click on the link below:
Siemens Unified Basic Panels
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.

Mar 20, 2024 • 34min
Unitronics PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and Servos (P197)
This week I meet up with Kelby Seyl of Unitronics to learn all about their PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and Servos in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 197 Show Notes:
Special thanks to The Automation School for making this episode possible! To learn more about their PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses, click on the link below:
TheAutomationSchool.com
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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