5 -Automation Categories

First Look: Eaton XC Series of Modular Codesys PLCs (S2E11)

This week Shawn takes a first look at Eaton's XC series of Codesys PLCs, including unboxing an XC-104 and I/O modules, and installing and...

2024 Audience Choice Poll Results (P233)

This week I cover the results from our 2024 Audience Choice Polls, recapping what industrial automation vendors our audience picked as their top choices...

Position Guided Vision (P232)

This week I meet up with Zack Steck of Pepperl+Fuchs to learn about their latest Position Guided Vision product in this episode of The...

New ControlLogix 5590, aka 1756-L9 Details (M5E44)

I review the latest public information from Rockwell Automation about their upcoming new Programmable Controller, the 5590 (aka 1756-L9) in Episode 44 of The...

Anybus Defender Industrial Security Devices (P231)

This week I meet up with Thomas Vasen of Anybus to learn about their new Defender Industrial Security Appliances in this episode of The...

Programming Options for CompactLogix and ControlLogix (2024) (M5E43)

Learn about the programming software options for Allen-Bradley's CompactLogix and ControlLogix in Episode 43 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYs8kCCOqeE?rel=0&w=560&h=315] The Automation Minute, Season...

Siemens S7-1200 G2 PLC: Overview and First Look (P230)

This week I meet up with Luis Narvaez of Siemens to get an update on the new S7-1200 G2 PLC, as well as a...

Programming Options for the Micro800 (2024) (M5E42)

Learn about the programming software and starter kits  options, including pricing, for Allen-Bradley's Micro800 in Episode 42 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwU37WRQ7bA?rel=0] The...

Programming Options for the MicroLogix, SLC-500 and PLC-5 (2024) (M5E41)

Learn about the software options and prices for programming the MicroLogix, SLC-500, and PLC-5 in Episode 41 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We1bT3OCzRE?rel=0] The...

Manufacturing Execution Systems (P229)

This week I meet up with Ryan Kuhlenbeck to learn about Manufacturing Execution Systems and Pico MES in this episode of The Automation Podcast. Note:...

SLC-500 Migrations Compared: SoftPLC vs Studio 5000 (S2E10)

In this episode of The Automation Show, Shawn walks through migrating a SLC-500 project to both SoftPLC and Studio 5000, then compares the results. For...

Copia’s Ai Copilot Documents, Converts & Writes PLC Code (P228)

This week I meet up with Adam and Nick of Copia Automation to learn about their new Ai Copilot's features in this episode of...

Siemens TIA Portal v20 (P227)

This week I meet up with John DeTellem of Siemens to learn what's new in TIA Portal version 20 in this episode of The...

FrameworX v10 from Tatsoft (P225)

This week I meet up with Marc and Harry of Tatsoft to learn about the newly released FrameworX v10 in this episode of The...

AI, Technology, and Manufacturing with Rhonda Dibachi (P223)

This week I meet up with Rhonda Dibachi of HeyScottie.com to talk about AI, Technology, and Manufacturing in this episode of The Automation Podcast. Note:...

How to download RSLogix Micro, RSLinx, and Emulate 500 for free (2024)

In early 2024 Rockwell changed their website and the updated procedure to download RSLogix Micro Starter Lite, RSLinx Classic Lite, and RSEmulate 500 is...

First Look: Connecting to a SLC-100 and Uploading the Program (TME05)

This week on The Automation Minute and Show I walk through how you connect to a SLC-100 (or 150) to upload the program from...

First Look: MOXA WiFi 6 Access Points & Clients (S2E09)

In this episode of The Automation Show, Shawn walks through setting up MOXA's new WiFi 6 Access Points and Clients, and tests them out...

Micropsi: AI-Powered Computer Vision for Robots (P220)

This week I meet up with Ronnie Vuine of Micropsi to discuss their AI-Powered Computer Vision for Robots in this episode of The Automation...

Schneider’s Altivar Solar ATV320 VSD (P218)

This week I meet up with Nick Rosner of Schneider Electric to discuss their new Altivar Solar ATV320 VSD in this episode of The...