Automation Chat

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Join host Theresa Houck for Automation Chat, where she talks with industrial automation leaders, executives. practitioners and other subject matter experts to get their insights about technologies and trends affecting manufacturing and industrial automation professionals daily. Theresa is Executive Editor of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine (http://rok.auto/thejournal). She chats with guests about digital transformation, analytics & information management, networks & security, motion control, motors & electrical systems, workforce challenges, business challenges and opportunities, and more. Plus, there will be some humor mixed in too. Visit The Journal on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/linkedintj, Twitter at https://twitter.com/thejournal_ROK, or Facebook at https://bit.ly/facebooktj.

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The Basics of Industrial Gateways

May 13 2024 4 mins

In this episode, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck brings the written word to life by reading the article, “The Basics of Industrial Gateways,” from Spectrum Controls. You’ll get a quick tutorial on gateways and the types of common industrial communication protocols, and how they can be used in mixed-protocol environments. Resources from this episode: Read the ar

What’s Coming Up in The Journal: May 2024 Issue

May 06 2024 3 mins

In this brief episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck tells you what topics we’re covering in the next edition of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine — our May issue. Our print magazine mails May 14, and our digital issue launches May 22. Learn about upcoming stories on: Protecting OT systems from aggressive cyberattacks. A case study about how

Automation Chat News Roundup, April 2024

Apr 22 2024 14 mins

In this episode of “Automation Chat," Executive Editor Theresa Houck reviews news highlights in industrial automation and manufacturing. This month, we cover an impactful robotics and simulation collaboration between READY Robotics, NVIDIA & Toyota for the automaker’s aluminum hot forging production. We also report on important cybersecurity reports from Fortinet and Dragos

Why Plant Managers Care About Outcomes, Not AI

Apr 15 2024 5 mins

In this episode, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck brings the written word to life by reading the article, “Why Plant Managers Care About Outcomes, Not AI.” It's written by Mike Bacidore, contributing editor of The Journal and Editor in Chief of our sister publication Control Design. You'll learn the difference between and automated and autonomous system; how they'

What’s Really Happening with Industrial Cybersecurity & What You Can Learn

Apr 08 2024 20 mins

Manufacturing is now the #1 target for hackers. Smart, connected devices on the plant floor are high-value cyberattack targets because of the intellectual property they contain — and just one day of downtime can cost millions. In this episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck talks with Richard Springer, Director of Marketing, OT Solutions at Fortinet, about findings of its reveali

Control Intelligence Guest Podcast: Insights from the 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report

Apr 01 2024 15 mins

We’re bringing you a surprise this episode of “Automation Chat” by providing a guest episode from our sister publication Control magazine. Rockwell Automation just released its 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, and for its “Control Intelligence” podcast, Control VP and Group Publisher Keith Larson interviewed Gerry Abbey, Rockwell Automation Manager of Analy

How Microsoft is Changing the Industrial Metaverse

Mar 25 2024 5 mins

Imagine using your phone to take a picture of a machine process or part, telling the software it’s not working, and the software providing suggestions and solutions for solving the problem. That’s what generative AI is doing right now. In this episode, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck discusses how Microsoft is doing this and changing the industrial metaverse. Bas

5 Ways to Make Your HMI Secure

Mar 18 2024 5 mins

In this episode of Automation Chat, written by Rockwell Automation, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck discusses how to limit access to networks, processes and intellectual property by using modern human-machine interface software with security features for user authentication, mobile use and more. And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day. Resource

Automation Chat News Roundup, March 2024

Mar 11 2024 8 mins

In this episode of “Automation Chat," Executive Editor Theresa Houck reviews news highlights in industrial automation and manufacturing, including cybersecurity, HMI and edge computing research reports; ODVA’s cybersecurity network extension for EtherNet/IP; the WEF’s Scope 3 emissions in manufacturing white paper; awards for manufacturing and DE&I performance; and more.

Important Safety Practices for Electrical Testing Tools

Feb 26 2024 9 mins

In this episode, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck discusses how to go home safely at the end of your workday by applying good electrical safety practices. Written by Fluke Corp., you’ll learn key safe work methods for using electrical testing tools, including CAT ratings, NFPA 70E, visual inspection, verifying absence of voltage and more. And as always, get your fam