Why Are Industrial Automation Companies Embracing Nvidia Technologies?
In this episode, we’ll be looking at how Nvidia’s graphics and artificial intelligence technologies are impacting industrial automation on a large scale via collaborations with Rockwell Automation, Sc...
9 Apr 20249min
What is FDT?
In this episode, we connect with Steve Biegacki of the FDT Group to get a better understanding of the FDT open standard industrial device communication technology, how it's used across industry, the F...
26 Mars 202414min
Cloud Computing Isn’t as Dependent on Cloud Platforms as You Might Think
In this episode we look at the growing use of cloud computing in industry and the surprising, but erroneous post from Microsoft that it was planning to discontinue a key component in its cloud platfor...
12 Mars 20249min
How to Apply OEE for Maximum Effect
In this episode, we connect with Jim Toman of system integrator Grantek to explain the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) formula, how to calculate it for a typical manufacturing line, how to apply...
20 Feb 202430min
Are Robots Taking Too Many Jobs?
Automation World Editor in Chief David Greenfield was recently invited to appear on Southern California Public Radio's LAist AirTalk program to discuss the realities around the impact of increasing au...
6 Feb 202416min
Are Open Systems Reliable Enough for Industrial Automation?
In this episode we connect with Ken Crawford of Weidmüller USA about the us elf open system tech in automation and more specifically about Weidmüller's use of open systems in its new u-OS technologies...
23 Jan 202420min
Industrial Safety Devices
In this episode, we look at some of the most common machine safety devices, such as light curtains, laser scanners, safety controllers and interlock switches and share insights from industry experts o...
9 Jan 20249min
What is Industrial Data Ops?
With system integrator and technology supplier insights, we take a look at the rise of industrial data ops—how it differs from historical data storage and trending activities and how it can be used to...
26 Dec 202310min
