The Automation Podcast

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.

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.

Shawn Tierney meets 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.

Shawn Tierney meets 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. Watch to the Podcast on The Automation Blog: 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 on The Automation Blog: 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.

Shawn Tierney meets up with Chuck Ridgeway of Horner Automation to learn all about their OCS All-in-one Controllers in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. 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 on The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 186 Show Notes: Special thanks to Chuck Ridgeway of Horner Automation for coming on the show to bring us up to speed on the OCS Platform. 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.

This week I take a look back at some of our previous episodes, and share what I feel are the current Trends in Industrial Automation in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. 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 on The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 185 Show Notes: Special thanks to all the Vendors who have come on our shows over the years, and Happy New Year to all! 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.

Shawn Tierney meets up with Andre Ristaino of ISA, and he introduces us to ISASecure in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. 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 on The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 184 Show Notes: Special thanks to Andre Ristaino of ISA for coming on our show and bringing us up to speed on ISASecure! 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.

Shawn Tierney meets up with Zachary Stank of Phoenix Contact, and he introduces us to PLCnext and demos how to program it in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. 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 on The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 183 Show Notes: Special thanks to Zachary Stank of Phoenix for coming on our show and bringing us up to speed on PLCnext! 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.

Shawn Tierney meets up with Shannon Friedman and Doug Campbell of Auvesy-MDT, and they introduce us to Octoplant in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Show on The Automation Blog: 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 on The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 182 Show Notes: Special thanks to Shannon Friedman and Doug Campbell of Auvesy-MDT for coming on our show and bringing us up to speed on Octoplant! 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.

Shawn Tierney meets up with Shahid Javed of MOXA, and he introduces us to their newest line of Industrial Computers in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Show on The Automation Blog: 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 on The Automation Blog: The Automation Podcast, Episode 181 Show Notes: Special thanks to Shahid Javed of MOXA for coming on our  show and bringing us up to speed on their new IPCs! You can find out more about these products using the below links: MOXA IPC Product Portal MOXA BXP-C100 Series (Box) MOXA RKP-A110 Series (Rack) MOXA DRP-C100 Series (Din Rail) 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.