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Discrete vs. Digital: Automation Tech Talk for 10/20/25

Shawn discusses how many so called "experts" don't use the correct terminology when referring to Rockwell and Siemens Modules in today's episode of #AutomationTechTalk...

Adding IO-Link Devices to Logix: Automation Tech Talk for 09/12/25

Shawn walk's through adding IO-Link devices to an IO-Link Master connected to a Rockwell Logix PAC using Studio 5000 in today's episode of #AutomationTechTalk...

IFM AL1322 IO-Link Master to Logix: Automation Tech Talk for 09/11/25

Shawn walk's through connecting an IFM AL1322 IO-Link Master to a Rockwell Logix PAC using Studio 5000 in today's episode of #AutomationTechTalk Lunchtime Edition...

What’s New In School for September 4, 2025

What's New in School update for September 4, 2025: Links from today's show: Online Courses In-person courses  If you have any questions about our in-person or...

MicroLogix to Micro800: Automation Tech Talk for 09/04/25

Shawn walk's through converting an RSLogix / MicroLogix program to a CCW / Micro800 project in today's episode of #AutomationTechTalk Lunchtime Edition livestream: Watch Automation...

Module Discovery and Reading IO Config: Automation Tech Talk for 09/03/25

Shawn discusses Module Discovery and Reading IO Config in today's episode of #AutomationTechTalk Lunchtime Edition livestream: Watch Automation Tech Talk on The Automation Blog: Listen to...

Studio 5000 Logix Designer v30 vs v31: Automation Tech Talk for 09/02/25

Shawn details how Studio 5000 Logix Designer's look and feel changed from version 30 to version 31 in today's episode of #AutomationTechTalk Lunchtime Edition...

Brandon Cooper makes guest appearance on Automation Tech Talk for August 28, 2025

Today Shawn has Brandon Cooper on the #AutomationTechTalk livestream to talk about what he's learning in his travels. Note: There is no show planned for...

Distributed I/O: Automation Tech Talk for August 27, 2025

Shawn discusses generations of Rockwell IP20 distributed / remote I/O in today's Automation Tech Talk, Lunchtime Edition: Watch Automation Tech Talk on The Automation Blog: Listen...

CompactLogix Gen 5: Automation Tech Talk for August 26, 2025

Shawn discusses the Fifth (and current) Generation of Compactlogix Controllers in today's Automation Tech Talk, Lunchtime Edition: Watch Automation Tech Talk on The Automation Blog: Listen...

CompactLogix Gen 4: Automation Tech Talk for August 25, 2025

Shawn discusses the Fourth Generation of Compactlogix Controllers in today's Automation Tech Talk, Lunchtime Edition: Watch Automation Tech Talk on The Automation Blog: Listen to Automation...

First Look: MSI Crosshair Windows 11 Laptop (S2E16)

This week Shawn unboxes and takes a first look at a new MSI Crosshair Windows 11 Laptop in episode 16 of The Automation Show...

CompactLogix Gen 3: Automation Tech Talk for August 21, 2025

Shawn discusses the Third Generation of Compactlogix Controllers in today's Automation Tech Talk, Lunchtime Edition: Watch Automation Tech Talk on The Automation Blog: Listen to Automation...

CompactLogix Gen 2: Automation Tech Talk for August 20, 2025

Shawn discusses the Second Generation of Compactlogix Controllers in today's Automation Tech Talk, Lunchtime Edition: Watch Automation Tech Talk on The Automation Blog: Listen to Automation...

CompactLogix Gen 1: Automation Tech Talk for August 19, 2025

Shawn discusses the First Generation of Compactlogix Controllers in today's Automation Tech Talk, Lunchtime Edition: Watch Automation Tech Talk on The Automation Blog: Listen to Automation...

Building Systems with CompactLogix vs Micro800s: Automation Tech Talk for August 15, 2025

Shawn meet's up with Giovanni Mendoza of GM  Automation and Controls in today's episode of Automation Tech Talk, Lunchtime Edition: Watch Automation Tech Talk on...

1756 Chassis Series B vs C: Automation Tech Talk for August 14, 2025

Let's talk about how the Series C 1756 Chassis differs from the Series B in today's Automation Tech Talk, Lunchtime Edition: Watch Automation Tech Talk...

Ethernet/IP vs PROFINET: Automation Tech Talk for August 13, 2025

Let's talk about Ethernet/IP versus PROFINET in today's Automation Tech Talk, Lunchtime Edition: Watch Automation Tech Talk on The Automation Blog: Listen to Automation Tech Talk...

Sub-$400 Ethernet PLCs (and more): Automation Tech Talk for August 12, 2025:

Let's talk about sub-$400 Ethernet PLCs (and more) in today's Automation Tech Talk, Lunchtime Edition: Watch Automation Tech Talk on The Automation Blog:   Listen to Automation Tech...

What’s New In School for August 8, 2025

What's New in School update for August 8, 2025: Links from this week's show: PLC Application Simulator Discount for in-person courses Custom in-person courses  Factory...

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