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Tech Talk with John Rinaldi of Real Time Automation (P148)

Today my guest is John S. Rinaldi, owner of Real Time Automation, and we discuss a wide range of Industrial Automation topics in this “Tech Talk” episode of The Automation Podcast.

For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.


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The Automation Podcast, Episode 148 Show Notes:

Special thanks to John Rinaldi of Real Time Automation for coming on the show to Talk Tech!

Note: Apologies to the “Audio” audience about not giving information about the contest during the show – I was not made aware of the offer prior to the announcement, and so I didn’t have the below link available to announce during the show:


Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact

Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

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News for April 5, 2023 (N067)

Daily Industrial Automation News Roundup:

Today we’re covering news about Cognex, Advantech, EAO, Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, RTA, Rittal, Stahl, Pilz, Posital, Leuze and more in our Automation Morning Show for Wednesday April 5, 2023.


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Show Notes:

Thanks to everyone who watched or listened today! All the links to today's news can be found on our sister site, Automate.News, and if you think we missed something, or just want to share a news tip, please do so using this link.

Vendors who'd like to sponsor our show can learn about the options we offer, as well as contact us directly, using this link.

And if you'd like to join our community and support our work, you can do so for the price of a cup of coffee each month at TheAutomationBlog.com/join.

Huge thanks to all our supporters there!


Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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News for April 4, 2023 (N066)

Daily Industrial Automation News Roundup:

Today we’re covering news about Digi-Key, Aegis, Leuze, Littlefuse, Siemens, Yaskawa, Motoman, Schneider, Mettler Toledo, Unitronics and more in our Automation Morning Show for Tuesday April 4, 2023.


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The Automation Morning Show is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here.


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Show Notes:

Thanks to everyone who watched or listened today! All the links to today's news can be found on our sister site, Automate.News, and if you think we missed something, or just want to share a news tip, please do so using this link.

Vendors who'd like to sponsor our show can learn about the options we offer, as well as contact us directly, using this link.

And if you'd like to join our community and support our work, you can do so for the price of a cup of coffee each month at TheAutomationBlog.com/join.

Huge thanks to all our supporters there!


Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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Event: TwinCAT 3 Training – Accelerated Introductory Training for Engineers

The focus of this training is IEC 61131-3 PLC, integrating TwinSAFE, and basic Point-to-Point motion control programming within the TwinCAT 3 environment.

Please note, a large amount of material will be covered in a short period of time.

Audience: Controls Engineers or Developers responsible for TwinCAT-enabled machinery.

Pre-requisites: Students are expected to have good computer skills and experience with another PLC system and Motion Controller

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Product: Beckhoff EPX EtherCAT Box – intrinsically safe I/O in IP67

With the new EPX module series, Beckhoff offers a compact option for Ex i signal acquisition from zones 0/20, 1/21 and Div. 1 as an addition to the wide range of EtherCAT Box modules. With robust IP67 protection, they enable direct and decentralized installation on machines and systems, even in harsh environments.

This results in numerous advantages in all areas with explosion protection requirements, both in processing plants and in discrete manufacturing applications. Interface options are available for the popular HART, NAMUR and FDT/DTM standards.

As a robust alternative to IP20 solutions with additional enclosures, the IP67-rated EPX modules enable reliable data collection, even in hazardous areas where no control cabinet or terminal box can or should be installed. The extremely compact modular design leads to significant space savings.

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If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

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Press: ABB provides robots for Nobia’s factory

ABB Robotics announced today that it won the contract to supply Nobia – the leading kitchen specialist in Europe – with robots for their new factory in Jönköping, Sweden.

By securing the contract, ABB Robotics furthers its expansion into new industry segments, helping to make production more efficient and sustainable.

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If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

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Product: PI V-857 Motorized Linear Stage, High Speed Linear Motion Slides

Two new families of direct-drive, motorized linear stages are geared for automation system integrator and machine builders.

The new V-855 and V-857 linear motor slide product families were designed for high-load and high duty cycle industrial precision linear motion applications wher e traditional linear actuators or linear slides with lead-screw or timing-belt drives are not precise, robust or reliable enough. Due to the maintenance-free and friction free, 3-phase high-speed direct-drive linear motors, greater productivity with shorter cycle times and faster return on investment can be achieved.

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If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

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Product: Sick announces the UC40 line of Ultrasonic sensors

The UC40 is a compact ultrasonic sensor for medium distances that precisely detects the distance, presence or position of objects, regardless of material color and ambient light. That means it is also suitable for level monitoring and collision avoidance.

Thanks to the convenient push-lock mounting concept and integrated analog and digital interfaces with IO-Link, the UC40 can be installed quickly and used anywhere. A rotatable sensor head facilitates alignment while IO-Link and teach-in buttons accelerate parameterization. The sonic cone can be adjusted variably to the requirements on site. Interference signals can be easily suppressed. This increases performance and ensures reliable object detection.

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Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

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News for April 3, 2023 (N065)

Daily Industrial Automation News Roundup:

Today we’re covering news about ABB, Beckhoff, Delta, SICK, PI, SMC, Mettler, Siemens, P+F, Rockwell, Aveva and more in our Automation Morning Show for Monday April 3, 2023.


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The Automation Morning Show is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here.


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Show Notes:

Thanks to everyone who watched or listened today! All the links to today's news can be found on our sister site, Automate.News, and if you think we missed something, or just want to share a news tip, please do so using this link.

Vendors who'd like to sponsor our show can learn about the options we offer, as well as contact us directly, using this link.

And if you'd like to join our community and support our work, you can do so for the price of a cup of coffee each month at TheAutomationBlog.com/join.

Huge thanks to all our supporters there!


Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

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News for March 31, 2023 (N064)

Daily Industrial Automation News Roundup:

Today we’re covering news about Balluff, Pepperl-Fuchs, Siemens, Endress-Hauser, OmniServer, Hilscher, PLCnext, Automation Direct, AS-i, Schneider, Omron, UniCloud and more in our Automation Morning Show for Friday, March 31, 2023.


Watch the show:


The Automation Morning Show is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here.


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Show Notes:

Thanks to everyone who watched or listened today! All the links to today's news can be found on our sister site, Automate.News, and if you think we missed something, or just want to share a news tip, please do so using this link.

Vendors who'd like to sponsor our show can learn about the options we offer, as well as contact us directly, using this link.

And if you'd like to join our community and support our work, you can do so for the price of a cup of coffee each month at TheAutomationBlog.com/join.

Huge thanks to all our supporters there!


Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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News for March 30, 2023 (N063)

Daily Industrial Automation News Roundup:

Today we’re covering news about Phoenix Contact, ABB, Siemens, Automation Direct, Prosoft, ASi, ChatGPT, SPE, Kuka, Rockwell and more in our Automation Morning Show for Thursday, March 30, 2023.


Watch the show:


The Automation Morning Show is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here.


Listen to the Podcast:


Show Notes:

Thanks to everyone who watched or listened today! All the links to today's news can be found on our sister site, Automate.News, and if you think we missed something, or just want to share a news tip, please do so using this link.

Vendors who'd like to sponsor our show can learn about the options we offer, as well as contact us directly, using this link.

And if you'd like to join our community and support our work, you can do so for the price of a cup of coffee each month at TheAutomationBlog.com/join.

Huge thanks to all our supporters there!


Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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Prosoft EtherNet/IP to DH+ Gateway (P147)

Today my guest is Dennis Gonzalez of Prosoft who details the capabilities of their AN-X4-AB-DHRIO Ethernet/IP to DH+ Gateway in Episode 147 of The Automation Podcast.

For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.


Watch the Podcast:



The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here.


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The Automation Podcast, Episode 147 Show Notes:

Special thanks to Dennis Gonzalez of Prosoft for coming on the show and also sending in a sample of the AN-X4!


Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact

Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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News for March 29, 2023 (N062)

Daily Industrial Automation News Roundup:

Today we’re covering news about B&R, Softing, Balluff, Pepperl+Fuchs, Siemens, Schneider, ABB, Emerson, Rockwell and more in our Automation Morning Show for Wednesday March 29, 2023.


Watch the show (coming soon):


The Automation Morning Show is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here.


Listen to the Podcast:


Show Notes:

Thanks to everyone who watched or listened today! All the links to today's news can be found on our sister site, Automate.News, and if you think we missed something, or just want to share a news tip, please do so using this link.

Vendors who'd like to sponsor our show can learn about the options we offer, as well as contact us directly, using this link.

And if you'd like to join our community and support our work, you can do so for the price of a cup of coffee each month at TheAutomationBlog.com/join.

Huge thanks to all our supporters there!


Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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News for March 28, 2023 (N061)

Daily Industrial Automation News Roundup:

Today we’re covering news about Sinamics G220, B&R, Rexroth, Advantech, SMC, SimServe, CAN XL, FlexEdge and more in our Automation Morning Show for Tuesday March 28, 2023.


Watch the show (coming soon):


The Automation Morning Show is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here.


Listen to the Podcast:


Show Notes:

Thanks to everyone who watched or listened today! All the links to today's news can be found on our sister site, Automate.News, and if you think we missed something, or just want to share a news tip, please do so using this link.

Vendors who'd like to sponsor our show can learn about the options we offer, as well as contact us directly, using this link.

And if you'd like to join our community and support our work, you can do so for the price of a cup of coffee each month at TheAutomationBlog.com/join.

Huge thanks to all our supporters there!


Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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News for March 27, 2023 (N060)

Daily Industrial Automation News Roundup:

Today we’re covering news about Ignition 8.126, Dalsa Z-Trak2, Robot Controllers, AnyBus Bluetooth, RFID for HMIs, Inductive Couplers and more in our Automation Morning Show for Monday March 27, 2023.


Watch the show (coming soon):


The Automation Morning Show is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here.


Listen to the Podcast:


Show Notes:

Thanks to everyone who watched or listened today! All the links to today's news can be found on our sister site, Automate.News, and if you think we missed something, or just want to share a news tip, please do so using this link.

Vendors who'd like to sponsor our show can learn about the options we offer, as well as contact us directly, using this link.

And if you'd like to join our community and support our work, you can do so for the price of a cup of coffee each month at TheAutomationBlog.com/join.

Huge thanks to all our supporters there!


Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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News for March 24, 2023 (N059)

Daily Industrial Automation News Roundup:

Today we’re covering news about Festo, Idec, PLCnext, Top Server, Cyber Security, Ai, Advantech, Red Lion, Siemens, Emerson and more in our Automation Morning Show for Friday March 24, 2023.


Watch the show (coming soon):


The Automation Morning Show is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here.


Listen to the Podcast:


Show Notes:

Thanks to everyone who watched or listened today! All the links to today's news can be found on our sister site, Automate.News, and if you think we missed something, or just want to share a news tip, please do so using this link.

Vendors who'd like to sponsor our show can learn about the options we offer, as well as contact us directly, using this link.

And if you'd like to join our community and support our work, you can do so for the price of a cup of coffee each month at TheAutomationBlog.com/join.

Huge thanks to all our supporters there!


Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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First Look: Red Lion’s New NT5000 Gigabit Industrial Ethernet Switches (M5E38)

I take a first look at Red Lion’s newly released Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch, the N-Tron NT5000 series, including unboxing and initial setup, in Episode 38 of The Automation Minute, Season 5.



The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 38 Show Notes:

Special thanks to Red Lion for coming on our recent podcast episode (P144) as well as for sending in this sample and sponsoring both videos so we could make them ad free!

For more information about the NT5000, please see the links below:


Join our new community at TheAutomationBlog.com/join!

Become part of our community to take part in the Q&A as well as get early access to many of our Podcasts and Shows with a one-time or monthly pledge of $5

Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact

Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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News for March 23, 2023 (N058)

Daily Industrial Automation News Roundup:

Today we’re covering news about IPCs, PB Stations, Distance Sensors, Opto22 API used with Ignition, PAX, DH+ vs Ethernet and more in our Automation Morning Show for Thursday March 23, 2023.


Watch the show:


The Automation Morning Show is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here.


Listen to the Podcast:


Show Notes:

Thanks to everyone who watched or listened today! All the links to today's news can be found on our sister site, Automate.News, and if you think we missed something, or just want to share a news tip, please do so using this link.

Vendors who'd like to sponsor our show can learn about the options we offer, as well as contact us directly, using this link.

And if you'd like to join our community and support our work, you can do so for the price of a cup of coffee each month at TheAutomationBlog.com/join.

Huge thanks to all our supporters there!


Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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Manufacturing In America Show Preview (P146)

Today my guests are Amy Tylutki and Nick Skope of Electro-Matic, and Eric Kaczor of Siemens, and they bring us up to speed on this year’s Manufacturing In America show in Detroit on April 12th & 13th (I’ll be there too!) in Episode 146 of The Automation Podcast.

For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.


Watch the Podcast:



The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here.


Listen to the Podcast:


The Automation Podcast, Episode 146 Show Notes:

Special thanks to Amy, Nick, and Eric or coming on the show! To learn more about the show and to register, check out the links below:

NOTE: If you sign-up using my link please ask me for a give-a-way – I plan to bring one for each user who registers using my link 😀


Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact

Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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News for March 22, 2023 (N057)

Daily Industrial Automation News Roundup:

Today we’re covering news about OPC UA, Ethernet IO, Edge AI, MFA, Flush Rings, Scan Cameras, IPCs, Warehousing & Material Handling Automation and more in our Automation Morning Show for Wednesday March 22, 2023.


Watch the show:


The Automation Morning Show is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here.


Listen to the Podcast:


Show Notes:

Thanks to everyone who watched or listened today! All the links to today's news can be found on our sister site, Automate.News, and if you think we missed something, or just want to share a news tip, please do so using this link.

Vendors who'd like to sponsor our show can learn about the options we offer, as well as contact us directly, using this link.

And if you'd like to join our community and support our work, you can do so for the price of a cup of coffee each month at TheAutomationBlog.com/join.

Huge thanks to all our supporters there!


Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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