Get ready to be inspired because on today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with a true champion of Smart Manufacturing, Mike Nager. Mike is not just an advocate for this exciting industry, he's a force to be reckoned with! He helps educators and students alike to understand the immense opportunities that lie ahead in the manufacturing sector for the next generation of workers. With over 20 years of experience in industrial automation and controls, Mike has been instrumental in helping hundreds of manufacturers in the US to become more efficient, profitable, and competitive on a global scale. But that's not all - Mike is also a founding member of the Solution Center at Festo Didactic USA. He specialises in providing cutting-edge equipment solutions for Smart Factories, Industry 4.0, IoT, and IIoT. Mike is also the author of three must-read books:  The Smart Student's Guide to Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing Terms You Need to Know!, and All About Smart Manufacturing. So, buckle up and get ready to be blown away by Mike's expertise and passion for Smart Manufacturing. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Mike has generously provided a free eBook exclusively for our audience, and trust me, it's a game-changer. Simply click on the link provided here and get ready to be blown away by the wealth of knowledge and insights shared in this must-read eBook. And if you love it as much as we know you will, please share your amazing reviews with us - Mike would greatly appreciate it! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/y3azvb6rhm #manufacturingit #manufacturingtechnology #MES #industry40 #ManufacturingOperationsManagement #ManufacturingIntelligenceSystems #ManufacturingExecutionSystems #ProcessAutomationSystems #IndustrialInternetofThings #IIoT #ComputerSystemValidation #ProcessControlSystems #DataHistorianSystems #AdvancedAnalytics #SCADA #Syncade #DeltaV #Pasx #RockwellFactoryTalk #rockwell #PlantPAx #AllenBradley #RSLogix #SiemensSimatic #siemens #SimaticBatch #PCS7 #Step7 #WincCC #Wonderware #GE #SAP #PomsNet #Apriso #Werum #OSI #LIMS #800xA #SattLine