Automation Chat

Best of 2023! Our #3 Top Episode: How Digital Transformation Creates Value in Process Automation

Enjoy this encore presentation of our #3 top episode of 2023! Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Jason Pennington, Director of Digital Solutions at Endress+Hauser, about trends affecting the increasing demand for digital transformation in process automation. Learn about some of the downsides when manufacturing leaders don’t use digital tools; advancements and unique practices in process instrumentation smart technologies; and how Coriolis technology is improving process automation.

Resources:

• Endress+Hauser Web Page.
• Contract Endress+Hauser at info.us@endress.com.
• White Paper on Digitization: “IIoT and Sensing on the Edge.”
• Blog: Digitalization in the manufacturing world: How level sensors benefit from IIoT connectivity.
• To subscribe to The Journal’s 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
• Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.

Video of this conversation is available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/w4qwETowO20.

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** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

In Case You Missed It: “How an Ethanol Producer Increased Capacity by 12%”

This is another episode in our “In Case You Missed It” series, where we bring the written word to life by reading an article from The Journal. Executive Editor Theresa Houck reads the case study, “How an Ethanol Producer Increased Capacity by 12%.” Learn how predictive analytics help optimize a closed-loop dryer process so the ethanol producer can meet market demand while reducing energy use and controlling costs.

And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

Resources from this episode:

• Read the article online: “How an Ethanol Producer Increased Capacity by 12%.”
• Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Analytics Pavilion8 predictive analytics software.
• To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
• Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.

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** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

Taking a Break This Week

** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

This week, Executive Editor Theresa Houck and The Journal’s “Automation Chat" team is taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. We hope our friends inside and outside the U.S. get to enjoy some great time off.

Resources:

• Subscribe to The Journal’s 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.) by e-mailing your request Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
• Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.

 

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What’s Coming Up in The Journal: December 2023

** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

In this brief episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck tells you what we’re covering in our December digital edition of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, which launches Dec. 14.

Learn about how to optimize gas processing and facility throughput, key industrial automation trends, and how virtual modeling helps increase speed-to-market.

And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

Resources:

• Subscribe to The Journal’s 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.) by e-mailing your request Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
• Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.

 

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In Case You Missed It: “How Industrial Private 5G Enables Digital Transformation”

** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

This is another episode in our series “In Case You Missed It,” where we bring the written word to life by reading an article from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine. Executive Editor Theresa Houck reads, “How Industrial Private 5G Enables Digital Transformation.” Testing shows 5G is ready for the EtherNet/IP, standard I/O and safety I/O applications, and can help enable business outcomes such as improved sustainability and agility. Are you ready?

And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

Resources from this episode:

• Read the article online: “How Industrial Private 5G Enables Digital Transformation.”
• GuardLogix^®safety controller from Rockwell Automation.
• Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000^® from Rockwell Automation.
• To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
• Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.

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Trends in Electrical Safety: What Electricians Say

** Named Best Podcast 2 Consecutive Years! 2022 & 2023 Apex Awards of Publication Excellence.

In this episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck talks with Michael Crepps, Product Application Specialist at Fluke Corp., about Fluke’s 4th Annual Electrical Safety Survey results identifying trends in how electrical workers feel about workplace safety-related topics.

Learn about key takeaways, including needs for more training, development of a strong safety culture that includes knowledge sharing, and providing the right tools and PPE. Also discover some surprising findings.

And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

Additional resources:

• View the 2023 Annual Fluke Safety in the Workplace Survey results.
• Visit the Fluke Corp. web site.
• Subscribe to The Journal’s 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.) by e-mailing your request Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
• Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.

You can watch video of this conversation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/bNVJZ2ux7nQ.

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In Case You Missed It: “See Your Modernization Project’s Big Picture”

** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

This is another episode in our series “In Case You Missed It,” where Executive Editor Theresa Houck brings the written word to life by reading an article from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine. She reads, “See Your Modernization Project’s Big Picture.” Learn how Industrial Learn why and how modernization requires you to take a broad view of not just what technology you’re replacing, but how, so you can plan for the long term.

And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

Resources from this episode:

• Read the article online: “See Your Modernization Project’s Big Picture.”
• To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
• Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.

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What’s Coming Up in The Journal: November 2023

** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

In this brief episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck tells you what we’re covering in our November digital edition of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, which launches Nov. 4.

Learn about our story on how to enhance continuous improvement in the areas of safety, sustainability and agility. Also get our great preview of the expanded 2023 Automation Fair event, including amazing keynotes, advanced training, off-site tours, a huge expo and more.

And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

Resources:

• Subscribe to The Journal’s 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.) by e-mailing your request Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
• Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.

 

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Sneak Peek Into the Reimagined, Expanded Automation Fair 2023

** Named Best Podcast 2 Consecutive Years! 2022 & 2023 Apex Awards of Publication Excellence.

The popular Automation Fair event looks completely different this year — reimagined, reformatted and expanded to offer more experiences and value to attendees. Get a sneak peek about the new era for Automation Fair, Nov. 6-9 in Boston, as Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Christine Spella, Director of  Brand, Communications & Experience at Rockwell Automation.

The show is shifting from a 2-day to a 4-day event. Get details about how it’s combining with the ROKLive, PowerPlex and Process Solutions User Group events and offering remarkable keynotes, advanced training with Professional Development Hour credits, off-site tours, a huge expo, and a lot more.

And of course, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

Resources:

• 2023 Automation Fair Event Info & Registration.
• Subscribe to The Journal’s 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.) by e-mailing your request Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
• Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.

You can also watch this conversation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Fey5BO7n0Fo.

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Advances in PID Tuning & Modeling for Process Control

** Named Best Podcast 2 Consecutive Years! 2022 & 2023 Apex Awards of Publication Excellence.

In this episode, The Journal's Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Dennis Nash, President & CEO of Control Station, about manufacturing process control and PID tuning. You'll learn:

• What role the PID tuning plays in process manufacturing, and how advances in automation infrastructure have affected the use of PID controllers.
• The difference between PID tuning and modeling, and how they're related.
• The most common methods for accessing data used to calculate a model and generate tuning parameters.
• Advantages and disadvantages of using both historical data and live data.
• How to use "live historical" data to get the best of both worlds, including cybersecurity.

And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

Resources from this episode:

• Learn about Control Station, a Rockwell Automation Technology Partner.
• Download Control Station's white paper, “Successfully Optimizing Regulatory Controllers Without Risking Data Security.”
• Check out Control Station's webinars.

You can also watch their conversation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ynIxCjFMmew.

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