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Guest Bio - Ryan CahalaneA transformative leader with a passion for driving growth through collaboration, innovation, and empowering the front line. Proven success in various environments, from Fortune 500 to consultancies to startups. ● Growth-focused leader with a consistent record of sustained, above-market performance● Creative digital transformation and Industry 4.0 expert, adept at new business models ● Visionary in the viable application of modern and disruptive technologies to industry ● Passionate customer evangelist dedicated to successful, long-term partnering● Devoted mentor and team champion recognized for developing future leadersGuest Bio - Rebecca GillespieBecca Gillespie joined ESN as a Managing Director in January of 2023. Before that, she worked as the New Products and Services Lead at Duquesne Light Company, the electric utility in Pittsburgh, PA. Before that, she was a Sales Director and Product Engineer at UniEnergy Technologies, a flow battery start-up company in Mukilteo, Washington. She has also worked at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as an energy analyst and Propulsion Engineer at NASA. Becca has a BSE in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University and a Masters’ of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University.Ryan Cahalane and Rebecca Gillespie join us this week to continue talking about how to run a sustainable facility.We will talk a lot about energy. Monitoring. Analytics. Solar. We'll explore some advanced analytic options and expand on the examples we've discussed. Be sure to watch as we might even get into how we use some of this technology in our personal lives. A special thank you to Phoenix Contact USA for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Manufacturing Hub Episode 104. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsWho Moved My Cheese?Mobile Solar PowerCESMIIConnect with UsRyan CahalaneRebecca GillespieVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #diditaltransformation #iot #engineering

Join Dave Eifert of Phoenix Contact as we talk about how to use the data you're collecting.We'll talk about the following:1) What is Sustainability?2) What does a Data-Driven Enterprise look like?3) Who will lead the charge into the next generation of solutions?A big thank you to Phoenix Contact USA for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Manufacturing Hub Episode 103. Connect with UsDave EifertVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #iot #engineering #digitaltransformation

Chris Misztur, Founder of Mr. IIoT, talks about his non-traditional path to delivering IIoT solutions. He discusses the value of IoT and data, the benefits of open sourcing and educating users, and the importance of community testing in the manufacturing industry. They also explore the skills and roles in high demand, the difference between specialists and generalists, and the challenges of remote work.

Is IT/OT Convergence inevitable?What Dave and Vlad have learned over the course of the IT/OT Convergence theme.What to hear more?Listen to Episodes 96, 97, 98, and 99. Manufacturing Hub Episode 101.Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering #iot

A look back at everything we (and our guests) have gotten right.What has changed in the last 100 episodes?What have we gotten wrong?Plus, a look into the future!Be sure to tune in for a fantastic and memorable event.Manufacturing Hub Episode 100. Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering #iot

Guest Bio - Bernd Raithel from SiemensI'm committed to supporting customers' digitization journey to achieve new productivity levels. Through collaborative meetings and sharing of ideas, I help customers to use and understand current and future technologies and create plans to achieve their future goals. The comprehensive Siemens offerings for automation technology are an excellent basis to start future projects.Bernd Raithel joins us to discuss the importance of new technologies to manufacturing leaders.Should leaders pay attention to emerging technologies? Why should executives care about IT and OT groups?How will technologies change manufacturing in the next 10 years?Join us as we listen in on the conversations executives are having every day.A special thank you to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Manufacturing Hub Episode 99. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsCryptonomiconConnect with UsBernd RaithelVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #engineering #digitaltransformation #iot

Guest Bio - Joseph Dolivo from 4IRFor more than a decade, Joseph has focused on modernizing manufacturing by intelligently adopting state-of-the-art technologies and principles from the software industry. Joseph is passionate about inspiring his team and customers with his experienced industry knowledge and deep-diving into technology. Having worked in various key consulting and decision-making roles, Joseph is the CTO of 4IR Solutions, turning "the Cloud" and "DevOps" into practical realities for manufacturers today.This week Joseph Dolivo joins us to talk about how the IT v. OT conversation has shifted with the demands of Digital Transformation. How is today different than 5 years ago?What do the demands look like?Are we able to bring IT and OT together with a similar goal?Join us on Manufacturing Hub this week to learn more.A special thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and for your continued support of the community.Manufacturing Hub Episode 98. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsThe Phoenix ProjectWhat is Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)Connect with UsJoseph DolivoVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCProfit by Design#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #iot #engineering

Join Kevin Jones of Ectobox, Inc. as we discuss how the world has changed over the last 20 years and the challenges facing manufacturers today!Recommended MaterialsConnect with UsKevin JonesVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC

Guest Bio - Kyle McMillanKyle has a background in Electrical Engineering & control systems. As his responsibilities at Siemens expanded to include industrial networks anda industrial cybersecurity, Kyle developed a passion for cybersecurity and a deep understanding of IT / OT challenges in manufacturing. As a product security officer at Siemens, Kyle is responsible for establishing best practices that protect internal systems and those of end-users of Siemens products.From open ports to air-gapped systems, and DMZ's - should we care about Cybersecurity?Yes, we should, and Kyle McMillan should tell us all about it.As we kick off IT-OT Convergence and maybe IT v OT, we know a couple of things:1) We'll be talking about secret laptops.2) We need to find a way to secure our systems. Bring your cyber questions as we welcome Kyle to the show!A special thank you to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community!Manufacturing Hub Episode 96. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsThe Colour of Magic: DiscworldGuards! Guards!: DiscworldConnect with UsKyle McMillanVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCChapters ⏱️0:00 - 2:32 Intro2:33 - 6:37 Background6:38 - 11:32 Deterministic protocols?11:33 - 13:27 Niches challenges in manufacturing13:28 - 16:01 Shifting to cybersecurity16:02 - 17:59 The learning curve in cybersecurity18:00 - 19:59 Training courses20:00 - 24:22 Customers and the IT convergence24:23 - 27:12 Checkbox security27:13 - 30:05 Starting points to audit and understanding a system30:06 - 36:58 Frameworks and starting points for cybersecurity36:59 - 41:19 People in charge of cybersecurity41:20 - 42:27 Sponsored content42:28 - 46:08 Shadow IT46:07 - 49:54 Adequate security training in IT and OT49:55 - 53:55 Managing the appetite for automation and workforce53:56 - 59:24 Effort and ROI in cybersecurity59:25 - 1:02:01 Protection level on the production floors1:02:02 - 1:03:52 Having an in-house IT department1:03:53 - 1:07:10 Future predictions1:07:11 - 1:09:08 Content recommendations1:09:10 - 1:11:45 Starting with cybersecurity - recommendations1:11:46 - 1:15:32 Contacts1:15:33 - 1:6:33 Outro#manufacturing #automation #engineering #iot #digitaltransformation

Join Dave and Vlad as we touch on some of the predictions we've heard over the past month of shows.Will AI talk over the world?Will we start paying people more?How long will this hot recruitment period last?Manufacturing Hub Episode 95. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubChapters ⏱️ 00:00 - 3:09 Introduction3:10 - 6:30 The demand for automation professionals6:31 - 11:48 Online vs. hands-on training11:49 - 13:02 Certifications13:03 - 17:36 No code/Low code17:37 - 22:42 Hiring of experienced workforce22:43 - 31:29 Low code and Chat GPT31:30 - 39:49 Code assist and other platforms39:50 - Machinery/Product as a service47:43 - 52:39 Machinery/Product as a service - financial aspect52:40 - 55:51 The future of data55:52 - 57:38 The importance of business intelligence and manufacturing intelligence57:39 - 1:02:56 Data in 20231:02:57 - 1:06:45 ROI on the tools used on the manufacturing floors1:06:46 - 1:14:12 State of the industry1:14:13 - 1:18:21 Predictive maintenance1:18:22 - 1:21:47 Real-case maintenance1:21:48 - 1:25:28 Digital twin and simulation area1:25:29 - 1:30:46 Digital twin definition1:30:47 - 1:36:08 Reshoring1:36:09-1:40:28 Sponsored content1:40 29-1:42:21 Outro#manufacturing  #automation #iot #workforce #engineering