
The Automation Podcast
The Automation Podcast covers industrial automation products and solutions
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Mar 13, 2024 • 32min
Siemens Industrial Computers (P196)
This week I meet up with Kristen Quasey of Siemens to learn what's new with their line of Industrial Computer products 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 196 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Kristen Quasey of Siemens for coming on the show to talk to us about their IPC products. To learn more, check out the below links:
Siemens Industrial PC Portfolio
Siemens Industrial Tablet at RS
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.

Mar 6, 2024 • 39min
Pro-face HMIs & IPCs by Schneider Electric (P195)
This week I meet back up with Jay Cortel and Tom Reiter of Schneider Electric to learn all about the Pro-face line of HMIs and IPCs 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 195 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Jay Cortel and Tom Reiter of Schneider Electric for coming on the show to talk to us about Pro-face HMIs and IPCs! To learn more, check out the below links:
HMI Centric
Product overview
Software Blue
Software Blue Open Studio
STC6000 HMI with IO and Control
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.

Feb 28, 2024 • 35min
Radar Level Measurement: Is 80GHz Right For Your Application? (P194)
This week I meet up with Ashley David of Endress+Hauser to learn all about Radar Level Measurement, and what applications work best with the new 80gHz band 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 194 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Ashley David of Endress+Hauser for coming on the show to talk to us about Radar Level Measurement and the 80GHz Band! To learn more, check out the below links:
Learn how Endress+Hauser can help you
Endress+Hauser Radar level measurement
Endress+Hauser Ultrasonic level measurement
Endress+Hauser Radiometric level measurement
Endress+Hauser Q&A on 80 GHz radar level sensors
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.

Feb 21, 2024 • 48min
Siemens Scalable Machine-mount I/O (P193)
This week I meet up with Garett Williams and Raj Rajendra of Siemens to learn all about their machine mount I/O products 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 193 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Garett Williams and Raj Rajendra of Siemens for coming on the show to bring us up to speed on their Machine-mount I/O. To learn more, check out the below links:
ET 200 Overview: Distributed IO - Industrial Automation Systems
ET 200 MultiFieldbus: SIMATIC MultiFieldbus Distributed IO Website
MF Support Documentation: Support.Industry.Siemens....
IO-Link: IO-Link Industrial Communication Website
TIA Selection Tool: Siemens.com/tst
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.

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 7min
Banner’s Remote I/O (P192)
This week I meet up with Sean Foley of Banner Engineering to learn all about their Distributed Remote I/O Products 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 192 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Sean Foley of Banner for coming on the show to bring us up to speed on their Remote I/O Products. To learn more, check out the below link:
Banner Remote I/O Products
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.

Feb 7, 2024 • 38min
What’s New With Rockwell’s Logix and View (P191)
This week I take a look at what's new with Rockwell's Logix and View products as seen at Automation Fair 2023 in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
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Listen to the Podcast on The Automation Blog:
The Automation Podcast, Episode 191 Show Notes:
Special thanks to our audience and all the vendors who came on the show this year and helped make us the #1 Industrial Automation Podcast and Show with over 158K downloads!
If you'd like to support our work or come on the show, see the links below:
Sponsor, Advertise, or make a Guest Appearance
Join Our Community
Pickup one an eBooks or Video Collection
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.

Jan 31, 2024 • 37min
What’s New In TIA Portal v19 (P190)
Explore the new features in TIA Portal v19, including team engineering, simulation of PLCs and HMIs, virtual commissioning, and more. Learn about running multiple versions simultaneously, firmware updates for V PLC, and organizing PLC blocks using software units and namespaces. Discover enhancements like improved PLCSim, cloud-based access to engineering software, and insights on upcoming TIA Portal V20 release and support resources.

Jan 24, 2024 • 43min
Year In Review: Our Top Ten Podcasts, Videos, and Blogs for 2023 (P189)
This week is our annual Year In Review Podcast in which we cover our Top Ten Blogs, Podcasts and Videos for 2023 (with commentary) in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
Watch to the Podcast on The Automation Blog:
Listen to the Podcast on The Automation Blog:
The Automation Podcast, Episode 189 Show Notes:
Special thanks to our audience and all the vendors who came on the show this year and helped make us the #1 Industrial Automation Podcast and Show with over 158K downloads!
If you'd like to support our work or come on the show, see the links below:
Sponsor, Advertise, or make a Guest Appearance
Join Our Community
Pickup one an eBooks or Video Collection
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.

Jan 17, 2024 • 31min
Siemens S200 and S210 Servo Drives (P188)
This week I meet up with Craig Nelson of Siemens to learn all about their S200 and S210 Servo Drives in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
Watch to the Podcast on The Automation Blog:
Listen to the Podcast on The Automation Blog:
The Automation Podcast, Episode 188 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Craig Nelson of Siemens for coming on the show to bring us up to speed on their S200 and S210 Servo Drives. To learn more, check out the below links:
Siemens S200 Servo Drive
Siemens S210 Servo Drive
Digitalization in drive technology
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.

Jan 10, 2024 • 46min
Schneider Altivar Machine Drives (P187)
This week I meet up with Jay Cortel, Nicolas Rosner, and Charlie Adkins to learn all about Schneider Altivar Machine (and Process) Drives 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 187 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Jay Cortel, Nicolas Rosner, and Charlie Adkins of Schneider Electric for coming on the show to bring us up to speed on Altivar Machine Drives. To learn more about these Drives, check out the below links:
Main Drive Website: www.altivardrives.com
Download Software: https://www.se.com/us/en/work/products/explore/somove/
Technical FAQs: http://www.schneider-electric.us/en/faqs/home/
YouTube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@schneiderelectric/search
Training: http://www.schneider-electric.us/en/work/support/training-and-learning/customer-learning-center.jsp
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.
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