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Winner of the 2022 & 2023 Apex Awards of Excellence for Best Podcast. Join me, Theresa Houck, for Automation Chat, where I talk 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. I’m Executive Editor of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine (http://rok.auto/thejournal). We chat about digital transformation, analytics and information management, networks & security, motion control, motors & electrical systems, workforce challenges, business challenges and opportunities, and more. And get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Understanding PLC-Based Stepper Motion Control Compared to Servo Motors
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
** 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 Matt Tellier from Advanced Micro Controls, Inc. (AMCI) about how stepper motors and servo motors work, what comprises each system, and how technology has closed the functionality gap between steppers and servos. Find out types of integrated steppers and their applications, and technical specifications of each to help you choose the right one for your application.
And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Learn about Rockwell Automation Technology Partner Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI).
- Download the AMCI white paper, "Understanding PLC-Based Stepper Motion Control.”
- Visit AMCI at Booth 687 at Automation Fair.
- View webinars from AMCI.
You can also watch their discussion on YouTube at https://youtu.be/JBgws4K_5qA.
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Brought to you by The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine.
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
What’s Coming Up in The Journal: October 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 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 topics we’re covering in the next issue of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine — our October print magazine that mails Oct, 12.
Learn about upcoming stories on safety, sustainability, and agility; optimizing gas processing; virtual modeling; industry automation trends; and our special 2023 Automation Fair Show Preview.
And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Resources:
- To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Jan., Apr., July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
- Subscribe to our 8 digital magazines by visiting http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.
If you like “Automation Chat,” please leave us a 5-star rating and a review.
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
** Named Best Podcast 2 Consecutive Years! 2022 & 2023 Apex Awards of Excellence.
The skilled worker shortage is stifling the manufacturing industry. Meanwhile, U.S. military personnel have incredible skills that would be valuable to manufacturers. Learn how the two are brought together by the Academy of Advanced Manufacturing (AAM), a joint initiative created by ManpowerGroup and Rockwell Automation to provide U.S. military veterans with upskilling for advanced manufacturing roles, helping them find jobs and helping manufacturers fill open positions. See how you can participate in the program too.
Also, Jim Rupert tells Executive Editor Theresa Houck how system integrator EOSYS benefits by participating in the AAM program, and U.S. Navy veteran Kyle Radley explains what the training entails and how he got his EOSYS controls engineer job.
And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
- Academy of Advanced Manufacturing (AAM).
- Graduates from the AAM Program are certified in these skills.
- Apply to the AAM Program with this Application Form.
- How Rockwell Automation & ManpowerGroup developed the AAM.
- Learn about System Integrator EOSYS.
- Visit EOSYS at Booth #786 at Automation Fair.
- Learn about the Department of Defense Skillbridge Program.
You can also watch their discussion on YouTube at https://youtu.be/idrMdhetnsk.
Please leave us a 5-star rating and a review, and subscribe. Thank you!
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
In Case You Missed It: “Understand the Potential of Digital Thread”
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
** Named Best Podcast 2 Consecutive Years! 2022 & 2023 Apex Awards of 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 a great article from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine. Theresa reads, “Understand the Potential of Digital Thread.” Learn what it is and best practices for implementation.
And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Resources from this episode:
- Read the article online: “Understand the Potential of Digital Thread.”
- Learn more about digital thread.
- Gartner's Top Strategic Technology Trends For 2023: Applied Observability Report.
- To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Jan., Apr., July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
- Subscribe to our 8 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.
Please give “Automation Chat" a 5-star rating and write a review — it helps us, and we really appreciate it.
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
What’s Coming Up in The Journal: September 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 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 topics we’re covering in the next issue of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine — our September digital magazine that launches September 21.
Learn about upcoming stories on how topology optimization for parts & components can improve efficiency; why industrial weight indicators are important in weighing applications and support condition monitoring; and how a how a water treatment utility improved reliability by reducing wrong or slow alarm notifications.
And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
If you like “Automation Chat,” please leave us a 5-star rating, and follow us so you don’t miss an episode.
Resources:
- To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Jan., Apr., July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
- Subscribe to our 8 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
In Case You Missed It: “What You Need from an Edge Computing Platform”
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Named Best Podcast 2 Consecutive Years! 2022 & 2023 Award of Excellence. Learn more.
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 a great article from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine. In this episode, Theresa reads, “What You Need from an Edge Computing Platform.”
And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Resources from this episode:
- Read the article online: “What You Need from an Edge Computing Platform.”
- On-demand Webinar: "Modernize & Optimize OT with Edge Computing."
- White Paper: "How to Modernize & Optimize Operational Technology from Plant Floor to Enterprise."
- To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Jan., Apr., July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
- Subscribe to our 8 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.
Please give “Automation Chat" a 5-star rating and write a review — it helps us, and we really appreciate it.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Fan Favorite: Misconceptions About Shock Safety (Encore)
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
** 2022 & 2023 Award of Excellence Winner for "Best Podcast," APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.
While we take a brief summer break, we're happy to bring you an encore presentation of one of our fan favorites. Enjoy!
Did you know in the U.S., shock is associated with all electrical-related fatalities? In this powerful episode, host Theresa Houck, Executive Editor of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, chats about electrical safety and the misconceptions about shock safety.
She's joined by Mark Pollock, Global Product Manager with Rockwell Automation Technology Partner Littelfuse Inc., and Terry Becker, Electrical Safety Specialist and Management Consultant of TW Becker Electrical Safety Consulting.
Learn about what contributes to severity of a shock; how NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 updates have affected trends in safety incidents: the long-term effects of get shocked; gaps in electrical safety training that need addressed; how industrial GFCIs work; why risk assessments are important; why UL 943C is important; and more.
And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
- To subscribe to The Journal's 4 print magazines (Jan., Apr., July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
- Subscribe to our 8 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
What’s Coming Up in The Journal: August 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
** 2 Consecutive Awards of Excellence Winner for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.
In this brief episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck tells you what topics we’re covering in the next issue of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine — our August digital magazine that launches August 25. Learn about upcoming stories on how to evaluate motor & drive energy efficiency, how high-performance HMIs can improve process control, plus a Q&A about the skilled worker shortage.
And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
If you like “Automation Chat,” please leave us a 5-star rating, and follow/subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.
Resources from this episode:
- The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine online.
- To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Jan., Apr., July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
- Subscribe to our 8 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
In Case You Missed It: “Steps for Achieving Lean Maintenance”
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
If you enjoy “Automation Chat,” please give us a 5-star rating and write a review — it helps us, and we really appreciate it.
This is another episode in our regular series “In Case You Missed It,” where Executive Editor Theresa Houck brings the written word to life by reading a great article from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine. In this episode, Theresa reads, “Steps for Achieving Lean Maintenance.” Learn how to move maintenance and reliability from a cost center to a value creator.
And of course, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Resources from this episode:
- Read the article online: “Steps for Achieving Lean Maintenance.”
- To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Jan., Apr., July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
- Subscribe to our 8 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.
Award of Excellence Winner for Best Podcast, 2022 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
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This “Solutions Spotlight” episode features a great conversation about how manufacturers can achieve their sustainability goals while simultaneously improving productivity and mitigating risk.
Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Wesley Sutton, Global Market Development Lead of Power Systems and Services, and Tadeo Rodriguez, Global Strategic Business Developer, Sustainability, both at Rockwell Automation.
Find out about European carbon regulations that soon will affect North American manufacturers. And learn about Production Automation Solutions, a Rockwell Automation project group that helps users reach sustainability and Environmental Social Governance (ESG) goals.
And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Resources from this episode:
- Contact Wesley Sutton at wcsutton@ra.rockwell.com.
- Contact Tadeo Rodriguez at Tadeo.Rodriguez@rockwellautomation.com.
- Web site: Sustainability Solutions from Rockwell Automation.
- To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Jan., Apr., July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
- Subscribe to our 8 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.
Award of Excellence Winner for Best Podcast, 2022 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.