McMc Connect

Aug 13 2024 64 ep. 12 mins 5
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Host and Account Manager, Emily Ward connects with experts in the field on the latest products, services and trends in industrial automation.

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Episode 62: Going Wireless: Revolutionizing Industrial Spaces with Connectivity

Aug 13 2024 21 mins  
Send us a textMcMc Connect’s host Emily Ward is joined this week by Trevor Lang, a Field Application Engineer from HMS Networks. Together, they will explore how innovations in wireless connectivity are streamlining processes, reducing costs, and saving time and effort in industrial spaces.The McNaughton-McKay Podcast series is made available for your convenience and we hope you f

Episode 61: Chewing on Network Spaghetti

Oct 25 2023 18 mins  
Send us a textThere are many variables when troubleshooting network connections on the plant floor. With these variations brings different skills sets, many of which traditionally lie with IT personnel. In this episode Auston and new co-host Emily Ward discuss diagnosing network issues on the plant floor with the expertise of Geno Porter of Fluke Corporation and Jim Davis of Fluke

Episode 60: We've Got a Label For That

Oct 03 2023 17 mins  
Send us a textDiagnosing problems always starts with gathering information and proper identification is paramount. In this episode Auston talks with Dustin Stumpf of Brady Corporation to learn how they are enabling problem solvers and addressing the changing expectations of an evolving workforce. The McNaughton-McKay Podcast series is made available for your convenience and we hope

Episode 59: Outdoor Lighting Solutions

Sep 21 2023 21 mins  
Send us a textAs we move into fall and the sun starts to set sooner, outdoor lighting becomes more important. In this episode Auston is joined by Michele Ryan of Cooper Lighting Solutions to discuss the shortcomings of traditional HID lighting options and navigate the process and benefits of transitioning to modern LED options.Links to the tools mentioned in the episode:Light Archi

Episode 58: Storeroom of the Future

Aug 24 2023 23 mins  
Send us a textTrending - Most manufacturing facilities are now requiring vendor managed inventory (VMI) as a service. In this episode Auston talks with Sean Leahy, president of Storeroom Logix, and Mark Graham, regional CAP manager with McNaughton-McKay, about how our organizations are working together to create the “virtual storeroom of the future” by blurring the lines betwee

Episode 57: You're a CHAMP in My Book

Jul 20 2023 15 mins  
Send us a textWith the Channel Asset Management Program (CHAMP), McNaughton-McKay partners with you to repair and remanufacture broken-down equipment, closely following the repair process until the part is back on your plant floor. Not only is repairing more economical than buying new, it could even get you up and running faster with recent inventory shortages and supply chain issu

Episode 56: Considerations for EV and Battery Manufacturing

Jun 22 2023 25 mins  
Send us a textBatteries and electric vehicles may not be new, but large-scale production and increasing improvements to technology are. Stephanie Van Kirk of Rockwell Automation talks to Auston about how to address the infrastructure and personnel challenges caused by an increasing demand for EV and battery production. If you have any questions, reach out at [email protected] or vi

Episode 55: Lightning in a Bottle

May 31 2023 22 mins  
Send us a textHow often should you be doing arc flash studies? What about personnel training? Is your maintenance staff confident about the PPE they should be wearing for each piece of equipment they work on to avoid injury and power interruption? Jason Dahlberg of Advanced Safety & Energy talks to Auston about how to stay ahead of arc flash hazards to protect workers and keep

Episode 54: What Is FactoryTalk® Optix™?

Apr 27 2023 23 mins  
Send us a textNo two HMI deployments are the same. Luckily the new FactoryTalk® Optix™ visualization platform is product agnostic and capable of custom programming, allowing almost endless scalability to fit any application. Auston talks to Rockwell Automation's Paul Haikal about the flexibility of the platform and what makes FactoryTalk Optix the single best solution for your H

Episode 53: Sound The Alarm!

Mar 16 2023 20 mins  
Send us a textAlarms are an integral part of understanding the status of your machine and process. But too many of them and you are left deciding what is important and what is basically noise. In this episode Auston is joined by Jeremy Meegan of WIN-911 and they discuss proper ways to sound the alarm. If you have any questions, reach out at [email protected] or visit our website ww