
What’s the Difference Between Soft Starters and Variable Frequency Drives?
In this episode, we connect with Jacob Becker, system solution architect at system integrator Tri Tech Automation, to answer an Automation World reader question about how soft starters and VFDs compar...
15 Sep 202214min

How Does an Information Digital Twin Democratize Industrial Data?
In this episode, we connect with Sean Gregerson, vice president of asset management at Aveva, to learn about: Information Digital Twins; data democratization and what it means for industrial use of op...
19 Aug 202221min

How to Select the Right Valve
In this episode, we connect with Ross Turbiville, senior director of global industry sales of flow control products at Emerson Automation Solutions, to learn about the different types of commonly avai...
20 Juli 202215min

Why Choose the Cloud for Engineering and Simulation Software?
In this episode we connect with Chris Radebaugh of Emerson to learn how DeltaV Simulation Cloud is used to effectively train operators whenever engineering changes are made to production systems, what...
29 Juni 202214min

Inside the Investing Surge in Automation
In this episode, we diverge a bit from our typical course of answering listener questions about automation technologies to explore the surge in interest around investing in industrial automation. With...
16 Juni 202215min

What Is A Machine Risk Assessment?
Learn the details of machine risk assessments, what types of equipment require them, who's responsible for them, when to begin the process, and how to comply with machine risk assessment regulations i...
20 Maj 202216min

How to Evaluate PLC Programming Languages
In this episode, we connect with Doug Yerger of system integrator Grantek to discuss the differences among and preferences for Instruction List, Structured Text, Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram...
19 Apr 202217min

How Does a Digital Twin Work in Practice?
In this episode we connect with Dan Riley of system integrator firm Interstates to learn how digital twins are used to represent specific pieces of equipment as well as entire plant floor operations....
15 Mars 202219min



















