Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered

Integrating Edge Computers with Legacy Systems

In this episode, we connect with Josh Eastburn and Benson Hougland of Opto 22 to learn more about connecting edge computing technology with legacy automation technologies in industrial environments.

Keeping Control Cabinets Cool

In this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" podcast, we connect with Steve Sullivan of Rittal to learn about the best methods for keeping control cabinets cool in high temperature environments.

What is IO-Link?

In this episode, we connect with Shishir Rege of Balluff to learn about the IO-Link device communication technology and whether or not it is difficult to integrate into existing operations.

Are Servo Motor & Drive Combinations from One Vendor Better?

In this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" podcast series, we connect with Eric Roggeman and Greg Dieck of Omron Industrial Automation to find out if servo motor/drive/controller combinations sourced from one vendor are the best option or if mixing and matching components is preferred.

What’s the Difference Between Standard and Certified Enclosures?

Enclosures protect the critical automation devices that keep your operations up and running. To get a better understanding about the role of enclosures in production facilities, and the distinction between certified and standard enclosures, we connect with Josiah Haas of Bud Industries, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic enclosures. 

How Can OEMs Improve Their Machines’ Material Handling Capabilities?

In this episode, Jeff Johnson, Mechatronics Product Manager at Beckhoff, explains some the biggest factors impacting how OEMs are designing their machines to incorporate linear transport systems today and how Beckhoff is adapting in response.

How Often Should You Upgrade Your Industrial Network?

In this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" podcast series, we connect with Dan Schaffer of Phoenix Contact to learn about the best practices surrounding industrial network upgrades. Podcast sponsored by Allied Electronics & Automation.

Open Source Software for SCADA

In this fourth episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" Podcast series, we connect with Benson Hougland and Terry Orchard of Opto 22 to find out if open source software is suitable for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) applications.

Configuring Wireless Networks for Mobile Use

In this third episode of the “Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered” podcast series, we connect with Justin Shade of Phoenix Contact to explore industrial wireless technologies and their OT/IT collaboration requirements, speed capabilities, and security concerns. This podcast is sponsored by Allied Electronics and Automation.

Industrial Network Topologies Explained

In this podcast, Automation World connects with Michael Bowne, executive director of PI North America, to explain industrial network topologies. In our discussion, we address how these topologies apply to fieldbus, Ethernet and wireless networks; how to determine best topology type for an existing application; and how to select the best topology type for future growth.