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What’s New & Next at Insights

Shawn Tierney shares construction pictures and upcoming content in this "member update" for May 5, 2025. For any links related to this episode, check out the...

First Look: Siemens S7-1200 G2 – Unbox, Wire, Program (S2E13)

This week Shawn takes a first look at the new Siemens S7-1200 G2 (Generation 2,) including unboxing, wiring, and programming in episode 13 of...

MaintainX: Prevent Unplanned Downtime (P236)

Shawn Tierney meets up with Colin Morris of MaintainX to learn about their CMMS solution for preventing unplanned machine downtime in this episode of...

First Time Using Ignition: Tags and Views (P235)

Shawn Tierney meets up with Kyle Van Eenennaam of Inductive Automation to learn how to use Ignition in this episode of The Automation Podcast. Note:...

What’s New & Next with Logix and 5590/L9 (P234)

Shawn Tierney meets up with Liz Prosak and Dennis Wylie of Rockwell Automation to learn what's new and next about Logix, including what's new...

Factory I/O Series: Navigation & Scenes 1-5

In this week's video series on Factory I/O, Shawn shares lessons on navigating the 3D Environment and details about the first five Scenes: For links...

First Look: IXON Industrial Remote Access (S2E12)

This week Shawn takes a first look at IXON's industrial remote access device, including unboxing, first time setup, and using with RSLinx Classic and...

What is DeviceNet?

In today's article and video I’m going to answer the question, “What is DeviceNet?” If after reading this article you’d like to learn more, you...

DeviceNet Tech Talk: History, Technology, and Troubleshooting

In this IA Tech Talk, Shawn takes a comprehensive look at the DeviceNet network and the technology behind it. The talk starts with a short...

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...

Custom In-person PLC and HMI Training tailored to your needs

Insights In Automation offers custom in-person training on Rockwell and Siemens PLCs/PACs and HMIs in our Pittsfield, MA Learning Center! Interested? Schedule a time to...

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...

What’s New at Insights for 2025 Livestream (W016)

Happy New Year! In today's update I cover what's new and coming this year including details on upcoming shows, podcasts, blogs, courses, membership updates,...

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2024 Podcast Audience Polls: Vote before January 8th!

Please take a moment to vote for your favorite TAP podcasts of 2024, and let me know if you have any helpful feedback for...

All 2024 Audience Choice Polls: Vote before December 31st!

I've extended voting in our Audience Choice Polls, and copied them all into this one post, so please take a moment to let me...

Position Guided Vision (P232)

Shawn Tierney meets up with Zack Steck of Pepperl+Fuchs to learn about their latest Position Guided Vision product in this episode of The Automation...

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...

What’s New at Insights: Member Coupons, New Podcast, New Courses and more! (W015)

Happy Monday! Just a quick update to share what's new and coming this week, as well as share our "Member Only" Gift coupons: #Automation  #IndustrialAutomation ...