A faceoff for the ages!or a deep dive and comparison between two very different platforms. Dave is in Germany this week, so Jakob and Vlad are running solo. Join us for the first major TwinCAT and Beckhoff dive on Manufacturing Hub. It's a bit of a choose-your-own-adventure episode, so be sure to bring your questions! About Manufacturing Hub: Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try...

Huck has been around the world as a SI. From Australia to Ireland, France, and all across the US. Join us as Dave and Vlad dive into some really positive and not-so-positive opportunities that come with Systems Integration and travel. We're talking non-traditional applications including some of the interesting applications Huck is working on with Working Systems. Plus we'll talk about the ever-changing big v small SI landscape! About Manufacturing Hub: Manufacturing Hub Network is an...

Shane Dreffs joins Manufacturing Hub to kick off our Systems Integration theme. Shane started his career in the 90's working with robotics. He has transitioned to running his own company XYZ Automation and is currently helping manufacturing companies semi-automate and automate their manual processes. Be sure to join the conversation on Wednesday at 4 pm EST. Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov....

Join Dave as he interviews Paul Bennison this week on Manufacturing Hub to answer that question. We'll talk about sustainability in a number of different verticals.🔵Supply Chain🔵Products🔵Production🔵Retail We'll talk Energy, Beef Production, and more! If you want to answer the question: "Does Sustainability Matter?" This show is for you! Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to...

Josh has spent the last 14 years in the supply chain space. The last four have been narrowly focused on contract manufacturing. We're going to answer some big questions this week: 🔵 What does contract manufacturing look like in 2024 and beyond?🔵 What is negotiable with Brands and Contract Manufacturers? 🔵 How can Brands AND Contract Manufacturers ensure success? 🔵 Plus, we'll talk about Comanufactured Josh's initiative in this space. Be sure to join us this Wednesday at 4:40 PM...

The Beauty and Cosmetics industries have been rocked. MoCRA - The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act 2022 is the largest expansion of the FDA's authority since it's inception. That's causing a lot of changes, maybe for the better. This week on Manufacturing Hub, we welcome Nate Call to help explain what this means for consumers and manufacturers. Join us as we continue our CPG Deep Dive! Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners...

Dave and Vlad have spent years working in Food and Beverage.From Beer to Kraft Mac and Cheese. All month long on Manufacturing Hub we're exploring Consumer Process Goods.Food.Cosmetics and Beauty.Electronics and more. If you want to know the inner secrets and share some of your stories, join us live! ---------- Connect with Us Vlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #engineering #industry40

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! Dave and Vlad bring back Adam Gluck of Copia to talk about how Industry 4.0 struggles with its promise of revolutionary change from the top down. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Along the way we'll talk about:🔵 Bottom-up solutions.🔵 Working with Amazon.🔵 Unlocking the next generation of Automation workflows.🔵 How to deliver ROI on projects.🔵 Any of your questions? Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime...

Colm Gavin rejoins Dave and Vlad as we deep dive into the 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 of Simulation and Digital Twin! We've all heard that everyone needs a Digital Twin. Let's talk about some of those applications. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬. We'll dig into how to get started with simulation.Which groups of people are going to be part of the simulation?We'll also talk about more mature organizations. Are they bringing this skill internally to the organization? Along the way, we're here...

Dave McMorran joins to help us start answering the question "What is Industry 4.0?" We'll talk to Dave about his experience, practical applications, and how he has been helping groups to scale their solutions with Litmus Automation. Along the way, we'll discuss Dave's new show, Do More With Data Live! 𝘉𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯!  Manufacturing Hub is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vlad Romanov. Together they try to answer big...

Join Dave and Vlad as we bring on six guests with a timer.  Interested to hear what 2024 is going to become from six guests plus Dave and Vlad? 👇 𝐁𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 👇 Zachary Stank of Phoenix Contract USAJosef Waltl of Software Defined AutomationRyan Cahalane of Axiom Manufacturing SystemsNikki Gonzales of Automation Ladies and QuotebeamJim Gavigan of Industrial InsightHank Pruim of Pneuveyor Systems and #jrboardofdirectors Strap in for a jam-packed kick-off to...

🔵 Predictions.🔵 Highlights.🔵 2023 Successes.🔵2024 Plans.🔵 Plus More. Be sure you don't miss Dave and Vlad on this end-of-the-year supershow! Follow Dave Griffith and 🔔.Follow Manufacturing Hub Network.Want to make your process more efficient? 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞. Connect with Us Vlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #robotics #industry40

Join Dave, Vlad, and Kai as we discuss the events of 2023. From Hannover to SPS in Germany, Automate in the US, and a number of other smaller events. We'll get to dive into Kai's background as a panel builder and his YouTube Channel Eplan in a nutshell! What were your favorite events of 2023? Any recommendations for 2024? Connect with Us Kai HenningsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #robotics #industry40

Join us for the debate on the best tools to build your factory of the future. John DeTellem has built a little bit of everything on PLCs. Sarah McGhee is working on Simatic AX - driving IT-like Automation Engineering Tools. Which direction is correct?Be confident that Dave and Vlad will weigh in with our less-than-humble opinions. Be sure to join us as we finish this Factory of the Future theme. A huge thank you to Siemens for sponsoring this theme of Factory of the Future and for all your...

It's a wrap. Join Dave and Vlad as we recap our experiences and give you our take aways! We will give you the behind-the-scenes and everything you need to know if you're either here on the floor or joining us from afar! Be sure to register for all the videos live from the Siemens Booth! Join Dave and Vlad:𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 Event Preview: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Future of Automation Presentation: 12:30 PM CET - 6:30 AM ESTDay One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Manufacturing Hub Live: 5:30 PM...

Manufacturing Hub Party style with a number of guests, including Rainer Brehm, Siemens Factory Automation CEO! This will be a can't miss episode. Be sure to register for all the videos live from the Siemens Booth! Join Dave and Vlad:𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 Event Preview: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Future of Automation Presentation: 12:30 PM CET - 6:30 AM ESTDay One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Manufacturing Hub Live: 5:30 PM CET - 11:30 AM EST 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Using Hyperlocal Solutions in a Global Economy:...

Join Dave and Vlad as we preview SPS - Smart Production Solutions 2023! We will give you the behind-the-scenes and everything you need to know if you're either here on the floor or joining us from afar! Be sure to register for all the videos live from the Siemens Booth! Join Dave and Vlad:𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 Event Preview: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Future of Automation Presentation: 12:30 PM CET - 6:30 AM ESTDay One Recap: 4 PM CET - 10 AM EST 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲Manufacturing Hub Live: 5:30 PM CET - 11:30 AM...

Caleb Eastman rejoins Manufacturing Hub as we deep dive into EDGE Solutions of the Future.We'll get into IT tools and their use in the OT space.Plus we'll get into some Industrial Application Store discussions. A huge thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this theme and your continued support. Connect with Us Caleb EastmanVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #sps_Live

Josh is starring on Manufacturing Hub as we continue to dive into the networks of a modern manufacturing organization. We'll try to answer questions about Increased devices, his conversations around IT/OT Convergence, updates on his never-ending search for OT-capable routers, plus #Hatlife. Be sure not to miss Manufacturing Hub in the morning! A special thanks to SIemens for sponsoring this theme. Join Dave and Vlad at SPS_live November 14-16. Can't make it to Germany? Then join us...

Benson rejoins Dave and Vlad to help break through the noise that can be OT Cybersecurity. We'll talk about OT cybersecurity lessons. Cybersecurity on industrial devices.Plus Cybersecurity - Where to start! Don't miss this last episode of cybersecurity month! A special thanks to Phoenix Contact USA for sponsoring this theme and a happy 100th anniversary! Here's to the next 100! Connect with Us Benson HouglandVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation...

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Ryan Heartfield | CTO / Chief Scientist, Co-Founder @ ExalensRyan is CTO / Chief Scientist and co-founder of Exalens, a cybersecurity startup enhancing the operational resilience of digitally transforming industries like manufacturing. At Exalens, Ryan leads capability development, cybersecurity research, and platform innovation across Exalens’ cyber-physical threat detection and incident response technologies. He is an expert in AI/ML for cybersecurity threat detection and response, security...

Grant Vandebrake | Senior Global Systems Engineer - Network and Cybersecurity @ Phoenix ContactGrant began his career at Phoenix Contact in 2013 after completing a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. As he gained experience within industrial automation and one of the leading companies that supply automation equipment, he developed an interest in networks and security. Within a few years, Grant landed a key role within Phoenix Contact and is now responsible for the company's global network...

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