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Guest Bio - Alicia GilpinMechatronics Advocate, Technology Broker, Small Business Owner, Sales Engineer & Customer-centric process engineer (chemical engineering degree) turned instrumentation & controls engineer with a stint as a UL508a & UL698a panel shop manager. Safety-conscious, ambitious and reliable automation and process engineer with 10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments. Experience in industrial systems integration, Allen Bradley PLC programming, motor & I/O control panel design, electrical panel SCCR calculations, hydraulic calculations for pipe and pump sizing, process equipment specification, and pilot scale-up. 8+ years’ experience developing relationships with equipment vendors through major involvement in the procurement process of process equipment/piping and control panel hardware. Guest Bio - Nikki GonzalesI am passionate about the future of work, especially regarding the role of automation, robotics, and data science/artificial intelligence in changing our world. I help distributors of industrial automation technology get more business through our collaborative marketplace at Quotebeam. I help buyers cut their sourcing time from weeks to days, sometimes hours. Actively build partner relationships with buyers, distributors, and manufacturers. I have learned a lot from the amazing people I have worked with over the years in various subjects. Some people think I am a little crazy, I would call myself intensely curious. I have also learned a lot from the school of hard knocks. Very very far from perfect or a master of any subject. I am always learning. I bet I could learn a lot from you. What is the future of the manufacturing workforce? Can we attract younger employees?Will they all be robots?Tun into the first Automation Ladies x Manufacturing Hub collab with Nikki Gonzales, Ali G, Vlad Romanov, and Dave Griffith!Manufacturing Hub Episode 94. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsAutomation LadiesQuotebeamConnect with UsAlicia GilpinNikki GonzalesVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing Hub#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering #workforce

Guest BioA problem solver with over 20 years of experience in various roles in automation, manufacturing, and data solutions. I have unique skills and experiences that allow me to be a consultant, coach, architect, mentor, or implementer as the need fits. From my start as an engineer doing automation work in industrial manufacturing through the founder of a data solutions company, my experiences help me bring insight into issues that industrial companies struggle with today.Join Jim Gavigan on Manufacturing Hub.  We're talking about how companies can leverage data to make decisions faster and more precisely. We will talk about what we've seen in the past.How companies are moving off paper to digital.What type of applications Jim and the team have been working on.Plus more!How are you leveraging data to the fullest extent?P.S. Profit x Design is Dave & Vlad, helping facilities run throughput more profitably and typically returning 20-100x ROI or more! - To learn more, visit https://www.profitxdesign.io/Manufacturing Hub Episode 93. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Recommended MaterialsStorytelling with DataHigh-Performance HMI HandbookThe Infinite GameConnect with UsJim Gavigan | Industrial InsightVlad Romanov | SolisPLCDave Griffith | Profit by DesignManufacturing Hub#manufacturing #automation #iot #data #digitaltransformation

Guest BioSean Dotson, PE is an experienced entrepreneur and C-suite executive. He currently serves as President of RND Automation, Florida’s largest manufacturer of custom robotic, assembly, and packaging machinery serving the medical device, durable and consumer goods markets. Sean also served as Chief Technology Officer of CAS Holdings, the parent company of RND Automation, i-Automation and PanelTek LLC. iAutomation is the east coast’s largest distributor of industrial devices and a contract manufacturer of electrical panels and value add mechanical assemblies. As the founder and President of RND Automation, Sean doubled the size and revenue of the company every 3 years until the sale of RND to Saw Mill Capital in late 2020. Starting with 3 employees in 2005, RND now employs 65+ engineers, designers, technicians and support personnel. He championed cross-functional collaboration across business units and technical teams during projects to gather requirements and cross-references business requirements with existing product capabilities. Sean oversaw end-to-end M&A activities, including all legal and compliance work on defending patents, non-competes, non-solicitation, and trade secret infringement resulting in two separate acquisitions including the 2018 acquisition of MDC Packaging, a medical device packaging machinery manufacturer. RND redesigned the entire product line from the ground up, with the packaging side doubling their top line revenue.Are the days of endless automation projects behind us?Will there continue to be endless VC and PE money for Industrial Start-Up companies? What will the future of low and no-code industrial solutions look like? All of these answers and more are on the docket!Join us as we continue to talk Future of Automation on Manufacturing Hub!⏱️⏱️AUDIO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️00:00:00 Sean Dotson, a mechanical engineer, talks about his experience in the automation industry and how it has changed over the years.00:05:00 Sean Dotson discusses the differences between electrical and mechanical engineering, sharing that he was originally more mechanically inclined but picked up some electrical knowledge along the way.00:10:00 Sean Dotson talks about how he and his company were very conservative in their early years and how this ultimately led to them not being able to take advantage of the automation market as much as they would have liked.00:15:00 Sean Dotson discusses the winners and losers in automation in sales.00:20:00 Sean Dotson discusses the effects of automation on the workforce, promising some companies will be fine while others will experience some casualties.00:25:00 Sean Dotson discusses the benefits of automation and how it can help companies reduce costs and improve efficiency.00:30:00 Sean Dotson discusses the differences between "winners" and "losers" in automation. 00:35:00 Sean Dotson discusses the advantages and disadvantages of various automation technologies.00:40:00 In this YouTube video, Sean Dotson discusses WINNERS and LOSERS in automation.00:45:00 Sean Dotson discusses the current state of automation in manufacturing and how the industry is changing.00:50:00 Sean Dotson discusses the advantages and disadvantages of automation, and suggests that, in the future, manufacturers will focus on standardizing their products and services to maintain customer loyalty.00:55:00 In this video, Sean Dotson discusses how automation is changing the job market, and how low code can be effective.01:00:00 Sean Dotson discusses the pros and cons of automation in the machine control industry, emphasizing the importance of low code options that are easy to understand and use.01:05:00 Sean Dotson discusses the future of automation in terms of headwinds and opportunities.01:10:00 Sean Dotson talks about the importance of being fearless and not being afraid to fail.01:15:00 Sean Dotson discusses the different types of opportunities that come his way, and how he evaluates which ones to pursue.01:20:00 Sean Dotson discusses the benefits and drawbacks of automation in the workplace.A special thank you to Profit x Design (ProfitxDesign.io) for sponsoring this them and your continued support of Manufacturing Hub.P.S. Profit x Design is Dave & Vlad, helping facilities run throughput more profitably and typically returning 20-100x ROI or more! - To learn more, visit https://www.profitxdesign.io/Manufacturing Hub Episode 92. Recommended MaterialsStiffThe Drunkard's WalkConnect with UsSean DotsonVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing Hub#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineering #iot

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IoT Theme: Ep. 67 Arlen Nipper  - https://share.transistor.fm/s/d97eacb0Ep. 65 Ira Sharp  - https://share.transistor.fm/s/861a49e4Ep. 66 Caleb Eastman  - https://share.transistor.fm/s/54a1f38dEp. 64 Robert Tiffany - https://share.transistor.fm/s/47671700Other Top Shows:Ep 59 Josh Varghese - https://share.transistor.fm/s/e105ad18Ep. 29 Ali G - https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef648a24SCADA and Industrial Data:Ep. 85 David Schultz - https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bfe7735Ep. 86 Phil Seboa - https://share.transistor.fm/s/358e49d5Ep. 87 Tobey Strauch - https://share.transistor.fm/s/c628a3ddEp. 88 John Harrington - https://share.transistor.fm/s/24e19683Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubProfitxDesign.io

Rewind Manufacturing Hub Network 2022!More than 50 guests.A Dozen Themes.More than 70 hours of talking.Vladimir Romanov, MBA and Dave Griffith go through highlights of themes.Manufacturing lessons we learned.Plus we'll recap goals and talk about our plans for 2023!#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #engineeringConnect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubLet Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573#manufacturing #automation #sales #engieering #digitaltransformation

Guest BioBusiness and technology professionals always look for a better mousetrap or method to solve an issue. Works with clients and colleagues to find lasting solutions to problems large and small. Always enjoys bringing different people and disciplines together to solve an issue or advance a strategy. Specialties: Industry 4.0, IIoT Implementation, Sales Management and Strategy, Implementation of Process Automation, Industrial Instrumentation, Personnel Management, Cost Reduction Techniques, Steam System Analysis, and Environmental Monitoring in Conservation.This week, perhaps the bravest guest yet is joining us!Ryan Kershaw is willing to bear all technical sales' dark and dirty secrets!What to know why salespeople exist?What value do they bring end users?How do they help you?Drop your questions in the comments and join us live!Manufacturing Hub Episode 89. Recommended MaterialsFreakonomicsCreating the Twentieth CenturyConnect with UsRyan KershawVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubLet Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573#manufacturing #automation #sales #engieering #digitaltransformation

Guest BioI am passionate about delivering technology that improves productivity and safety in manufacturing and industrial environments. I have over 25 years of experience implementing technology solutions, working on both the technology supplier and factory operations sides. I held numerous roles, including business strategy, product management, sales, and consulting for industrial software companies.  I also held design, supply chain, and production responsibilities while managing operations for an industrial equipment manufacturer. I lead from the front, building passionate, execution-focused teams.  I have participated in and built global teams of all disciplines and sizes.  I am very comfortable spanning strategic business concepts to product execution plans. I have a Master's in Business Administration from Babson College and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.John Harrington, Co-Founder of HighByte helps us continue our conversation beyond SCADA.We've built out a SCADA system; we are collecting system and sensor data...Now what?We need to contextualize that data and make real-time decisions.Listen as John helps walk us through his career and the recommendations he gives.Manufacturing Hub Episode 88. Recommended Materials4.0 Solutions PodcastMomenta PodcastHow I Built This PodcastModern War Institute PodcastConnect with UsJohn HarringtonVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubLet Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573#manufacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #data

Guest BioI am an industrial systems engineer with a bachelor of science in Electrical Engineering. I have 20 years of electrical experience managing industrial systems comprising MES, HMIs, PLCs, and SCADA systems.  I am not " just a programmer." I have an MBA in Operations Management. I have a Master's in Systems Engineering. I have cyber security knowledge. I have 8 years of experience as a network technician. I can write business plans, Justify return on investment. Manage contractors. Manage projects. Create process flows. Create test plans. Analyze data to concretely show what design changes should happen on a line--i.e., industrial engineering, for continuous improvement changes. Create reliability maintenance plans. Create NIST-based security protocols and network plans. I have been a technician to a manager. I can write control specifications, create reliability maintenance plans, build drawing packages, specify components for an application from scratch, maintain virtual server farms, and set up networks and MESs.How do Air Force 2 and SCADA connect?This week's guest, Tobey Strauch!Tobey began her career in the Air Force before transiting into the industrial world. She's had the opportunity to work on A TON of interesting technology, including some very interesting robotics applications.Come listen as we discuss SCADA from a top-notch Engineer and Operations mind. Along the way, I'm sure there will be an interesting story or 12!Manufacturing Hub Episode 87. Recommended MaterialsLean RoboticsThe Book of CODESYSGreenlightsMythical Man-MonthConnect with UsTobey StrauchVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing Hub#manufacturing #automation #SCADA #DigitalTransformation

Guest BioExpanding my knowledge and experience through the Challenges of Electrical and Automation. Throughout my career, I have worked on the tools through my experience as a workshop administrator assisting with Electrical modifications of Electric Motors. To lead a sales team that assisted the Transformer manufacturing industry with solutions and accessories for High Voltage Transformers for the Australian Power Grid. To a Sales Engineer for Phoenix Contact Learning about Edge Technology, Automation, Power Reliability, and Control systems,I fell in love with the latest technology that can support manufacturing growth in Australia and worldwide. My Next Challenge on the Industry 4.0 journey will see me share my experiences with SCADA and MES through my work with Ignition from Inductive Automation and the team at iControls.Phil Seboa joins us all the way from Australia this week as we continue to dive into SCADA.We'll dive into how Phil come to be one of the faces of Industry 4.0 and SCADA online. We'll talk about the challenges of bringing new technology to customers.Similarities and differences between the North American and Australian markets. This is the place to be as we head into Thanksgiving weekend!Manufacturing Hub Episode 85. Recommended MaterialsRajvir SinghAndreas SpiessSteve Cope4.0 SolutionsConnect with UsPhil SeboaVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubLet Us Know What You ThinkIf you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-hub/id1546805573#manfuacturing #automation #digitaltransformation #SCADA