Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered

Nov 11 2024 89 ep. 18 mins 203

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Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered is a podcast series featuring industrial automation subject matter experts answering questions about automation technologies submitted by end users from the discrete and process manufacturing industries.

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Can Humanoid Robots Be Effective in Manufacturing?

Nov 11 2024 35 mins

We connect with Karthee Madasamay of MFV partners, a deep tech VC firm that was an early investor in Agility Robotics (one of the largest manufacturers of humanoid robots), to learn more about the current capabilities of humanoids, their cost and maintenance requirements, and how far off we are from seeing humanoids become more commonplace in manufacturing environments.

Are Robots Losing Steam in Manufacturing?

Oct 21 2024 8 mins

In this episode we’ll be looking at a recent report from A3 that indicates a significant drop in robot orders in the first half of 2024 and what that may mean for manufacturers considering near-term robot purchases and implementations.

What is Software-Defined Automation?

Oct 07 2024 30 mins

In this episode we connect with G Brooks-Zak of Outlier Automation to get insights on software-defined automation and how it can impact manufacturing, including what it means for IT/OT convergence, specific application benefits such as with predictive maintenance and AI, its current use in industry and cybersecurity.

Understanding Power over Ethernet

Sep 23 2024 10 mins

Now that Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems can deliver up to 90W of power per port, which is enough to operate the most power-hungry IoT sensors, devices and controllers, it makes sense to get up to speed on PoE technology and how it can be used on your network.

How Does Edge Computing Benefit Manufacturing?

Sep 09 2024 25 mins

Get insights on the issues associated with integrating edge computing into a legacy manufacturing environment, as well as how edge computing aids predictive maintenance, manufacturing operations resiliency and cybersecurity. Our guest for this podcast is Steve Mustard, former executive board member and president of the International Society of Automation and current president and C

How to Improve Production Accountability in Manufacturing

Aug 26 2024 16 mins

Production monitors provide real-time data visibility, enabling operators and managers to track and improve performance, identify issues and make informed decisions quickly to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce downtime and improve productivity.

Why Choose a Repositionable Motor?

Aug 19 2024 9 mins

Repositionable motors are designed for precise and variable motion control applications and differ from fixed-position motors in that they can easily adapt to different tasks or product configurations without the need for extensive mechanical adjustments. Their ability to quickly adapt to new settings helps drive manufacturing efficiency, reduce downtime and support mass customizat

How to Determine the Right Power Supply for Your Application

Aug 05 2024 13 mins

Learn about the main factors behind the difference in cost between industrial power supplies, what the Power Boost feature is, the value of a power supply’s environmental ratings and certifications, the life expectancy of industrial power supplies and the relevance of their IIoT capabilities.

What Should Manufacturers Know About Snowflake?

Jul 22 2024 13 mins

In this podcast, we talk with Tim Long, global head of manufacturing at Snowflake, to understand what the company’s data cloud services offer to the manufacturing industries, especially considering the wide use of cloud services from Amazon, Microsoft and Google, as well as those from automation technology suppliers. We also discuss the use of Snowflake by well-known manufacturer

Where AI is Proving Its Value and What's Coming Next

Jul 08 2024 7 mins

Research from Fluke Reliability and insights from Rockwell Automation show how artificial intelligence is changing predictive maintenance spending and how access to device dark data is poised to expand AI use and manufacturing software capabilities.