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Insights In Automation

The Automation Podcast covers industrial automation products and solutions

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Shawn Tierney meets up with Thomas Vasen of Anybus to learn about their new Defender Industrial Security Appliances in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
Note: As this episode was not sponsored, the video edition is only available to our members here on The Automation Blog and on YouTube. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.

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The Automation Podcast, Episode 231 Show Notes:
Special thanks to our members for making this show possible! To learn more about becoming a member, click here.
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.

Anybus Defender Industrial Security Devices (P231)

Shawn Tierney meets up with Zack Steck of Pepperl+Fuchs to learn about their latest Position Guided Vision product in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
Note: As this episode was not sponsored, the video edition is only available to our members here on The Automation Blog and on YouTube. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.

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Note: As mentioned above, this episode was not sponsored so the video edition is a "member only" perk. The below audio edition (also available on major podcasting platforms) is available to the public and supported by ads. To learn more about our membership/supporter options and benefits, click here.

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The Automation Podcast, Episode 232 Show Notes:
Special thanks to our members for making this show possible! To learn more about becoming a member, click here. Links mention in the show can be found below:

 
2024 Podcast Audience Choice Poll

 
2024 Audience Choice Awards - Select Your Preferred Vendors!

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.

Position Guided Vision (P232)

This week I cover the results from our 2024 Audience Choice Polls, recapping what industrial automation vendors our audience picked as their top choices in this episode of The Automation Podcast.

Note: As this episode was not sponsored, the video edition is available to members only. For more information, check out the Show Notes below. 

The Automation Podcast, Episode 233 Show Notes:
Special thanks to everyone who voted in our 2024 Audience Choice Polls! To unlock our extensive automation how-to library, become a member starting at just $5 per month. Visit TheAutomationBlog.com/Join to learn more.
Link to the 2024 poll results:

 
TheAutomationBlog.com/2024-audience-choice-polls/

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.

2024 Audience Choice Poll Results (P233)

Shawn Tierney meets up with Liz Prosak and Dennis Wylie of Rockwell Automation to learn what's new and next about Logix, including what's new with the 5590 L9 Controller, all in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 234 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Liz and Dennis for coming on the show, and to Rockwell Automation for sponsoring this episode so we could release it Ad Free!
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.

What’s New & Next with Logix and 5590/L9 (P234)

Shawn Tierney meets up with Kyle Van Eenennaam of Inductive Automation to learn how to use Ignition in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
Note: As this episode was not sponsored, the video edition is only available to our members on The Automation Blog and on YouTube. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.

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Note: As mentioned above, this episode was not sponsored so the video edition is a "member only" perk. The below audio edition (also available on major podcasting platforms) is available to the public and supported by ads. To learn more about our membership/supporter options and benefits, click here.

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The Automation Podcast, Episode 235 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Kyle for coming on the show, and to our members for making this episode possible! To learn more about becoming a member, click here.
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.

First Time Using Ignition: Tags and Views (P235)

Shawn Tierney meets up with Colin Morris of MaintainX to learn about their CMMS solution for preventing unplanned machine downtime in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
For any links related to this episode, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.

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The Automation Podcast, Episode 236 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Collin for coming on the show, and to Maintain for sponsoring this episode so we could release it Ad Free! Below you'll find links to more information about MaintainX:

 
MaintainX overview

 
MaintainX CoPilot

 
Reporting overview

 
Customer case studies

 
Implementation overview

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.

MaintainX: Prevent Unplanned Downtime (P236)

Shawn Tierney meets up with Kelly Passineau of Rockwell Automation to learn about their new EtherNet/IP In-cabinet solution for networking motor starters, push buttons, and more in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
For any links related to this episode, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.

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The "After Show" for Members: Additional Thoughts & Comments

Note: As The Automation Show "After Show" is a member/supporter only perk, the above video is not accessible to non-members. Learn more about our membership options here.

The Automation Podcast, Episode 237 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Kelly for coming on the show, and to Rockwell Automation for sponsoring this episode so we could release this episode Ad Free! Below you'll find links to more information about their Ethernet/IP In-Cabinet solution:

 
Product Website

 
eBook/Brochure

 
User Manual

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.

Rockwell’s New Ethernet/IP In-Cabinet Solution (P237)

Senior Controls Engineer and Freelance Writer Brandon Cooper is my guest on Episode 106 of The Automation Podcast.
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.

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The Automation Podcast, Episode 106 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Brandon Cooper for coming on the show to be interviewed. To all of Brandon's articles, click on the below link:

 
Articles By Brandon Cooper

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.

Interview: Brandon Cooper (P106)

Oliver Haya presents Remote Access Solutions from Rockwell Automation on Episode 107 of The Automation Podcast.
Note: As this episode was not sponsored by the vendor, the video edition is only available to our members here on The Automation Blog and on YouTube. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.

Watch to the Podcast on The Automation Blog:

Note: As mentioned above, this episode was not sponsored by the vendor so the video edition is a "member only" perk. The below audio edition (also available on major podcasting platforms) is available to the public and supported by ads. To learn more about our membership/supporter options and benefits, click here.

Listen to the Podcast:

The Automation Podcast, Episode 107 Show Notes:
Special thanks to our members for making this show possible! To learn more about becoming a member, click here.

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.

Rockwell Remote Access (P107)

In today's video I take a look back at the evolution of PLCs, then I talk about some of the next generation features vendors have available today, after which I discuss what me might see in the coming years.
Note that I created this video for a session I hosted at Control.com's Control Automation Day 2022 on 06/21/22, and it was also made available a few days earlier to members of my Locals community here. (TAS2 E4)
For more information check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.

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The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 4 Show Notes:
Huge thanks to Control.com for inviting me to present at their event!

Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Show, Podcast, and 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.

PLCs: Past, Present, and Future (S2E04)

Shawn Tierney meets up with Kelby Seyl of Unitronics to learn all about their PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and Servos 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 197 Show Notes:
Special thanks to The Automation School for making this episode possible! To learn more about their PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses, click on the link below:

 
TheAutomationSchool.com

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.

Unitronics PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and Servos (P197)

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