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Electrical Engineers Rethink Workflows, Automation and COVID-19 Impact Nov 06, 2020

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Video of this podcast is available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/DO9rTNyvkbs.
“Automation Chat” is hosted by Theresa Houck, Executive Editor of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine. In this episode, I chat with Jeff Kilburn, Managing Director of the U.S. Business, and Thomas Michels, Global Director with EPLAN’s Cloud Business Software, with Rockwell Automation Encompass Product Partner EPLAN Software & Service.
We talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has created a stronger need for electrical engineers to have remote capabilities; ways engineers have used these challenging times to rethink their work and workflows; and how to adapt to producing at a faster pace required by PPE needs and consumer product demands the pandemic has created. Also learn what to do when engineers are hesitant to work in the cloud for electrical design, and what to do if you don’t think you’re ready for a full set of automated processes.
And of course, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Additional resources:
• EPLAN Software & Service: www.eplanusa.com
• Video: Use the Right Tools for Controls Design: https://youtu.be/5t72vYEdhsA
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How VFD Cable Really Affects Motor Performance Nov 03, 2020

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Video of this podcast is available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/xlfHaGN7rdg.

“Automation Chat” is hosted by Theresa Houck, Executive Editor of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine. In this episode, I talk with Steve Wetzel, Senior Product Engineer and Brad Pollard, Vice President of Sales for Automation Products, with Rockwell Automation Encompass Product Partner Southwire.

Learn how VFD cable can improve manufacturing process performance. We talk about how VFD cable controls common-mode current and addresses electromagnetic interference (EMI). We talk about different types of VFD cable, and you’ll see examples of cable and terminating kits. Also learn how the wrong cable can cause EMI, premature motor failure, drive trips and other problems; why termination is vital for VFD cable use and what happens when it’s not terminated properly; and what conditions might call for a reactor or sine wave filter.

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

Additional resources:

Southwire YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SouthwireChannel
White Paper: “Begin with the End in Mind — Proper VFD Cable Termination.” http://bit.ly/TJ20VFDcabwp
Southwire Website: www.southwire.com

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Visit The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine online at http://rok.auto/thejournal.

Measure Precise Temperatures in Industrial Heating Applications Oct 16, 2020

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Did you know that temperature gun nurses are using to see if you have COVID-19 before you enter a medical facility is a pyrometer?

It’s true. Learn about that and more in this episode as host Theresa Houck, Executive Editor of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, chats with Mark Ritzheimer and Robb Weeks from Rockwell Automation Encompass Product Partner Advanced Energy Industries.

They talk about how precision electric power products have evolved and how to measure precise temperatures in demanding industrial heating environments. Learn the definition of a pyrometer and a SCR power controller. Find out about specific industrial applications that use these technologies, including automotive, oil and gas, chemical and plastics, semiconductor and electronics, glass, and metals. Also learn about challenges you might run into when adopting the technology, when to use thermocouples and more.

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

Resources:

Advanced Energy: http://bit.ly/2QADbDn
Advanced Energy Pyrometers: www.advancedenergy.com/products/temperature-measurement/
Advanced Energy SCR Power Controllers: www.advancedenergy.com/products/scr-power-controllers/

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How the Oil & Gas Industry is Using Digital Technologies Oct 01, 2020

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Host Theresa Houck, Executive Editor of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, chats with Allan Rentcome, CEO at Sensia, the first fully integrated oilfield automation solutions provider. We talk about how the economic downturn has affected the oil and gas industry, especially with COVID-19; how oil and gas companies are investing in digital automation; the role digital technologies will play in the next few years; how to get meaningful views into real-time production data; and more.

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

Access more resources:

Rockwell Automation and Sensia Joint Venture: www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/industries/oil-gas.html
Video: What Makes Sensia Different? https://player.vimeo.com/video/363750643
Achieve the Full Potential of Your Oil & Gas Assets brochure: www.sensiaglobal.com/Sensia/media/General/Brochures/Sensia_Brochure.pdf
Sensia Website: www.sensiaglobal.com
Sensia Process Automation Solutions: www.sensiaglobal.com/Sensia-Process-Automation-Solutions

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Edge Computing Meets IIoT Jul 18, 2020

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In this special episode, we bring you a guest discussion from another podcast “Control Amplified,” by our sister magazine, Control. This chat is so good that we’re sharing it with you. John Clemons, director of manufacturing IT at system integrator Maverick Technologies, a Rockwell Automation company, talks with Jim Montague, Control’s Executive Editor, about recent developments with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), how it's enabled by edge and cloud computing, and how users can employ it for digital transformation, especially in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
Get a full transcript of this episode here.
The “Control Amplified” podcast is hosted by Control editors Jim Montague and Keith Larson and is available for download on most podcast listening apps, or you can listen on ControlGlobal.com.
“Automation Chat” is brought to you by The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine. Contact Executive Editor Theresa Houck at thouck@putman.net.

Misconceptions About Shock Safety Jun 26, 2020

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Did you know that in the United States, 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.

I’m joined by 2 guests: Mark Pollock, Global Product Manager with Rockwell Automation Encompass Product Partner Littelfuse Inc., and Terry Becker, Electrical Safety Specialist and Management Consultant of TW Becker Electrical Safety Consulting.

We talk 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 urgently need addressed; how industrial GFCIs work; why risk assessments are important and how to conduct them; why UL 943C is important; and more.

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

Access more resources here:

“Misconceptions of Shock” On-Demand Webinar from Littelfuse and TW Becker Electrical Safety Consulting: https://bit.ly/2VlPiHB
More webcasts and additional content: www.littelfuse.com/industrialsafety

Contact Theresa Houck at thouck@putman.net.

All About Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning Jun 18, 2020

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In this fun, informative conversation, host Theresa Houck, Executive Editor of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, chats about digital twins and virtual commissioning with Chris Harduwar, Vice President of Automation at Rockwell Automation Encompass Product Partner Maplesoft.

We talk about how to use virtual commissioning and digital twins to improve machine development; how digital twins work; how companies would evaluate if virtual commissioning would be a useful tool for them; examples of applications; the difference between the company’s multi-domain system modeling tool called MapleSim and the Rockwell Automation Emulate3D solution; and more.

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

Access more resources here:

Maplesoft’s 2019 Automation Fair video: http://bit.ly/2QADbDn
White Paper: Digital Twins for Digital Commissioning: https://bit.ly/3frpodc
Virtual Commissioning with MapleSim and Studio 5000: https://bit.ly/2YK3Y47
Maplesoft’s Rockwell Automation Encompass Product Partner web page: http://bit.ly/tjmaplesoft

Contact Theresa Houck at thouck@putman.net.

Where is Motion Control Headed? May 05, 2020

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Host Theresa Houck chats with Matt Tellier from Advanced Micro Controls, Inc. about motion control. Learn how specialty I/O modules, position sensing and motion control technology has evolved, networking trends, and how the COVID-19 virus could create supply chain and just-in-time manufacturing challenges. View the AMCI on-demand webinars hosted by Matt, DLR Technology for Allen-Bradley PLCs and EtherNet/IP Programming Made Easy Using EDS.

And, get your silly Joke of the Day.

Welcome to the Automation Chat Podcast May 01, 2020

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Join me, Theresa Houck, for Automation Chat, where I talk with industrial automation leaders and practitioners 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. We chat about digital transformation, analytics & information management, networks & security, motors & electrical systems, workforce challenges and more.

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