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What have Dave and Vlad learned over the first three themes of this year?Main Discussion Points🤖 Is Vlad going to become a Cybersecurity expert?🤖  Is Dave going to bring a robot dog with him to every job site?🤖 Should we all look at migrating to different PLC's?🤖 How we're doing in Q1 compared to our expectations. 🤖 Q&AManufacturing Hub Episode 55.Connect 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#automation #manufacturing #Cybersecurity #robotics

Guest BioOver the past seven years, I have helped grow and develop House of Design into a successful automation and integration company. We have had numerous successful projects that have built relationships in various industries. I am very motivated and have extensive automation and robotics experience. I like to search out new opportunities and help develop concepts and plans to improve processes and overall business growth. House of DesignMain Discussion Points- Establishing a Robotics Integration Company- Going from System Integration to a Product- Building the right Team & Technology PartnershipsTheme: Industrial RoboticsManufacturing Hub Episode 54.Special thanks to our sponsors Siemens for the support.The technological tasks in modern machines and plants are diverse and often demanding. It's good to know there's a smart answer to all challenges regarding motion control, signal acquisition/output, closed-loop/PID control, edge computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning with SIMATIC Technology and the SIMATIC Technology-CPUs.Siemens is the global leader and innovator when it comes to industrial motion, robotic, and simulation applications. They are one of the world’s biggest investors in technology R&D, spending more than $6.11 billion USD per year, and has maintained that investment even throughout the global pandemic.The integrated and scalable SIMATIC Technology automation solutions save you valuable engineering time for simple tasks as well as for complex issues and guarantee maximum efficiency and flexibility. This means One engineering framework (TIA Portal), one control (SIMATIC Technology CPU), one communication for standard automation, safety, and motion control (e.g. Profinet).Recommended Materials- The Science of Energy- Lessons from the EdgeConnect with UsShane DittrichVlad 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#manufacutring #robotics #automation #innovation

Guest Bio David Nichols is the Co-Founder of Loupe. Loupe is on a mission to revolutionize the automation industry by redefining what’s possible. We unlock machine potential with our transformational approach, building on the advances of the past to pave the way to the future. With breakthrough ideas we empower our people and our clients to be extraordinary. We seek the revolutionary in everything we do. Main Discussion Points - Innovation in Robotics and Controls - Using Boston Dynamics Dog Robot - Using B&R with ABB Robotics Theme: Industrial Robotics Manufacturing Hub Episode 53. Special thanks to our sponsors Siemens for the support. The technological tasks in modern machines and plants are diverse and often demanding. It's good to know there's a smart answer to all challenges regarding motion control, signal acquisition/output, closed-loop/PID control, edge computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning with SIMATIC Technology and the SIMATIC Technology-CPUs. Siemens is the global leader and innovator when it comes to industrial motion, robotic, and simulation applications. They are one of the world’s biggest investors in technology R&D, spending more than $6.11 billion USD per year, and has maintained that investment even throughout the global pandemic. The integrated and scalable SIMATIC Technology automation solutions save you valuable engineering time for simple tasks as well as for complex issues and guarantee maximum efficiency and flexibility. This means One engineering framework (TIA Portal), one control (SIMATIC Technology CPU), one communication for standard automation, safety, and motion control (e.g. Profinet). Recommended Materials - Loupe LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/loupeteam/ - Robochoreo | https://www.tiktok.com/@robochoreo - Show Your Work | https://amzn.to/3iBZLd6 Connect with Us David Nichols | https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-nichols-b677535/ Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/ Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/ Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/ Let Us Know What You Think If 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 #manufacutring #robotics #automation #innovation

Guest BioIlian Bonev is a professor at ETS (École de technologie supérieure) where he teaches advanced robotics and systems integration concepts. Ilian is also the co-founder of the mechatronics company Mecademic. With over two decades of robotics education and practical experience, Ilian has tackled a number of complex challenges in the industry.Main Discussion Points- Robotics Education- Designing a New Robotics Arm- Advancements and Complexities of Industrial RobotsTheme: Industrial RoboticsManufacturing Hub Episode 52.Special thanks to our sponsors Siemens for the support.The technological tasks in modern machines and plants are diverse and often demanding. It's good to know there's a smart answer to all challenges regarding motion control, signal acquisition/output, closed-loop/PID control, edge computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning with SIMATIC Technology and the SIMATIC Technology-CPUs.Siemens is the global leader and innovator when it comes to industrial motion, robotic, and simulation applications. They are one of the world’s biggest investors in technology R&D, spending more than $6.11 billion USD per year, and has maintained that investment even throughout the global pandemic.The integrated and scalable SIMATIC Technology automation solutions save you valuable engineering time for simple tasks as well as for complex issues and guarantee maximum efficiency and flexibility. This means One engineering framework (TIA Portal), one control (SIMATIC Technology CPU), one communication for standard automation, safety, and motion control (e.g. Profinet).Recommended Materials- RoboDK | https://www.youtube.com/c/RoboDK3D/videosConnect with UsIlian Bonev | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibonev/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let 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#manufacutring #robotics #automation

Guest BioMax Kirkpatrick is currently a Solutions Consultant at Siemens. Max is an experienced robotics engineer involved in the assessment, simulation, and deployment projects in manufacturing robotics. His educational background in robotics includes a Bachelors's in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. Max is currently pursuing a Masters of Science with an expected graduation date of spring 2022.Main Discussion Points- Industrial Robotics- Learning & Applying Robotics- New Robotics TechnologiesTheme: Industrial RoboticsManufacturing Hub Episode 51.Special thanks to our sponsors Siemens for the support.The technological tasks in modern machines and plants are diverse and often demanding. It's good to know there's a smart answer to all challenges regarding motion control, signal acquisition/output, closed-loop/PID control, edge computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning with SIMATIC Technology and the SIMATIC Technology-CPUs.Siemens is the global leader and innovator when it comes to industrial motion, robotic, and simulation applications. They are one of the world’s biggest investors in technology R&D, spending more than $6.11 billion USD per year, and has maintained that investment even throughout the global pandemic.The integrated and scalable SIMATIC Technology automation solutions save you valuable engineering time for simple tasks as well as for complex issues and guarantee maximum efficiency and flexibility. This means One engineering framework (TIA Portal), one control (SIMATIC Technology CPU), one communication for standard automation, safety, and motion control (e.g. Profinet).Recommended Materials- 3Blue1Brown | https://www.youtube.com/c/3blue1brown- Soft Robotics Journal | https://www.scijournal.org/impact-factor-of-soft-robotics.shtmlConnect with UsMax Kirkpatrick | https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-kirkpatrick-21057314a/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let 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🤖  Have you heard of Soft Robotics?🤖  Want to meet someone commissioning robots before they are built? 🤖  Working on the next generation of this technology today? #manufacutring #robotics #automation

Guest BioClint is a world-renowned industrial cybersecurity expert, public speaker, published author, and cybersecurity gamification pioneer. He is the lead author of Hacking Exposed: Industrial Control Systems, and creator of the ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue cybersecurity gamification platform. He is a United States Air Force veteran, has been a cybersecurity professional for more than 25 years, and is an active part of the cybersecurity community, especially in ICS/OT (BEER-ISAC #046). Focusing exclusively on ICS/OT cybersecurity since 2003, he has helped many of the world's largest energy companies, worked for cybersecurity companies such as Symantec, Kaspersky Lab, and Industrial Defender, and has published multiple technical papers and training courses on ICS/OT cybersecurity vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and risk management. Clint hopes to revolutionize the industry approach to cybersecurity education and help usher in the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, using gamification. His flagship product, ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue, is the world’s first online multiplayer cybersecurity computer game, designed to teach real-world cybersecurity.Main Discussion Points- Industrial Cybersecurity- Gamification of Cybersecurity Awareness- Building Knowledge in CybersecurityTheme: Industrial CybersecurityManufacturing Hub Episode 50.Special thanks to our sponsors Phoenix Contact for the support.The mGuard family from Phoenix Contact is designed to provide cybersecurity protection and network resilience in all rugged and industrial environments.  Combining features of a stateful-packet-inspection firewall, NAT Router, and an end-point security appliance, the mGuards were engineered to be both IT and OT friendly.  With features such as Firewall Assistant and Easy Protect mode, the mGuards are simple to configure securely while still providing unassailable protection for your critical assets. Relevant Ressources- DEF CON Groups | https://forum.defcon.org/social-groups- AWASP Foundation | https://owasp.org/- InfraGard | https://www.infragard.org/Recommended Materials- BEERISAC Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beerisac-ot-ics-security-podcast-playlist/id1459741251- Industrial Cybersecurity: Efficiently secure critical infrastructure systems 1st Edition | https://amzn.to/3tv7Rcu- Industrial Cybersecurity: Efficiently monitor the cybersecurity posture of your ICS environment, 2nd Edition | https://amzn.to/3hSxUFvConnect with UsClint Bodungen | https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintb/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let 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 #cybersecurity

Guest BioAs a technology professional, I have compliance, product, and business implementation experience with several platforms (including RSA Archer, Allgress, 6clicks, and SailPoint) across heavily regulated industries such as the financial, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing sectors primarily. My specialties encompass Product Management, Pre-Sales Engineering, Customer Implementation and Support, Regulation and Control Compliance/Mappings, Third-Party Risk Management, Policy Management, and Business Continuity. However, I have led and/or completed Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Information Security implementations across all business use cases. I am well-versed in software development, coding, and analytics. I am passionate about bridging the gap between people and processes using technology.Main Discussion Points- Compliance- Risk Assessments- GRCTheme: Industrial CybersecurityManufacturing Hub Episode 49.Special thanks to our sponsors Phoenix Contact for the support.The mGuard family from Phoenix Contact is designed to provide cybersecurity protection and network resilience in all rugged and industrial environments.  Combining features of a stateful-packet-inspection firewall, NAT Router, and an end-point security appliance, the mGuards were engineered to be both IT and OT friendly.  With features such as Firewall Assistant and Easy Protect mode, the mGuards are simple to configure securely while still providing unassailable protection for your critical assets. Recommended Materials- Risky Business Podcast | https://risky.biz/- The Compliance Podcast Network | http://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/Connect with UsDr. Heather Buker | https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-buker/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let 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#automation #industry40

Guest Bio Ralph has extensive experience in consulting companies on their cybersecurity best practices. He spent a number of years at Delloite and quickly grasped the concepts which allowed him to move into management and transition into a role in Hong Kong. Ralph has leveraged his experience and network to found a company specializing in cybersecurity threat detection using AI. Main Discussion Points - Consulting across different industries in Cybersecurity. - Building expertise in Cybersecurity - Founding a startup in Cybersecurity and AI-based threat detection. Theme: Industrial Cybersecurity Manufacturing Hub Episode 48. Special thanks to our sponsors Phoenix Contact for the support. The mGuard family from Phoenix Contact is designed to provide cybersecurity protection and network resilience in all rugged and industrial environments. Combining features of a stateful-packet-inspection firewall, NAT Router, and an end-point security appliance, the mGuards were engineered to be both IT and OT friendly. With features such as Firewall Assistant and Easy Protect mode, the mGuards are simple to configure securely while still providing unassailable protection for your critical assets. Recommended Books - Atomic Habits | https://amzn.to/3Hbswrf - No Rules Rules | https://amzn.to/3BBGOjx - The Cold Start Problem | https://amzn.to/3GWOVIE Connect with Us Ralph Chammah | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphchammah/ Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/ Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/ Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/ Let Us Know What You Think If 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 #cybersecurity #manufacturing #automation

Guest Bio+8 years of experience with a dedicated focus around the networking and security topics at the ICS level since the first day at Phoenix Contact. My day-to-day consists of a variety of tasks, such as creating security awareness at the Critical Infrastructure Sectors who need it most, at the same time collaborating with customers on how to secure industrial communications through unsecured networks. I also provide technical support to field sales and internal engineers to be able to reach the customers' expectations and satisfaction. Furthermore, analyze competition, understand market needs, and create advertising campaigns to differentiate features or enhancements for products that will allow us to keep being successful.Main Discussion Points- Getting started in Industrial Cybersecurity.- First steps in a cybersecurity readiness/audit.- Education and upskilling in cybersecurity.Theme: Industrial CybersecurityManufacturing Hub Episode 47.Special thanks to our sponsors Phoenix Contact for the support.The mGuard family from Phoenix Contact is designed to provide cybersecurity protection and network resilience in all rugged and industrial environments.  Combining features of a stateful-packet-inspection firewall, NAT Router, and an end-point security appliance, the mGuards were engineered to be both IT and OT friendly.  With features such as Firewall Assistant and Easy Protect mode, the mGuards are simple to configure securely while still providing unassailable protection for your critical assets. Recommended Books- The Cybersecurity Dilemma | https://amzn.to/3GGBXyx- SCADA Security | https://amzn.to/3uAC3p0- Industrial Cybersecurity | https://amzn.to/3swArtFConnect with UsMariam Coladonato | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariam-a-coladonato-de-gallegos-1bab041b/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let 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#cybersecurity #manufacturing #automation

Guest BioAllen Ray is an accomplished automation professional and leader. Allen began his career in the field as a technician and built his career into a leadership position at Aera Energy where he currently oversees a number of initiatives in the automation, cyber security, and industrial systems spaces. Allen is well versed in technologies that allowed us to make the shift toward industry 4.0 and is working with numerous vendors to augment the current hardware and software solutions to meet end-user needs.Main Discussion PointsWhat does implementing tomorrow's solutions today look like?From leveraging open architectures, bleeding-edge software, with an eye towards security.  Allen has been leading the way for years.He's led the charge in moving many Industrial companies to what the market has been demanding. Theme: Evolution of Control Systems Manufacturing Hub Episode 45.Special thanks to our sponsors Opto 22 for this theme and all your support.Opto 22’s groov® family of industrial edge controllers and I/O is designed from the ground up with integrated control, connectivity, and security tools to help you connect automation, enterprise, and cloud data.Recommended Books- It's Not Luck | https://amzn.to/3sc2KNP- Leadership and Self-Deception | https://amzn.to/3sc2O01- The Anatomy of Peace | https://amzn.to/3uofhApConnect with UsAllen Ray | https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-ray-b6a81083/Vlad Romanov | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Dave Griffith | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Manufacturing Hub | https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-podcast/Let 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