AW Podcasts

What Should Manufacturers Know About Snowflake?

July 23, 2024
In this podcast, we talk with Tim Long, global head of manufacturing at Snowflake, to understand what the company's data cloud services offer to the manufacturing industries, ...

Where AI is Proving Its Value and What's Coming Next

Research from Fluke Reliability and insights from Rockwell Automation show how artificial intelligence is changing predictive maintenance spending and how access to device dark...

Is Low-Code Software Practical for General Manufacturing Use?

Ray Kok, CEO of Mendix, explains how the development of common-use templates makes it easier for manufacturing operations managers and engineers to create the apps they need without...

Can Internet of Things Technology Improve Safety?

We connect with Devin Murray of Schmersal USA to learn how IoT technologies can be used with safety applications—from e-stops to safety controllers and sensors—and what manufacturers...

How Automation Can Increase Industrial Job Satisfaction

This episode looks at how automation technologies are improving industrial workers' satisfaction with their jobs and how employers can help their workers understand that automation...

What Are LiDAR Sensors?

Sick USA's Aaron Rothmeyer explains LiDAR sensors, how they differ from other sensors commonly used in the manufacturing industries and how they can be applied in quality control...

What is a Smart Factory?

Schneider Electric’s Heather Cykoski explains what constitutes a smart factory, how the concept is advancing at manufacturing facilities across the globe, its connection to digital...

Why Are Industrial Automation Companies Embracing Nvidia Technologies?

In this episode, we look at how Nvidia’s technologies are impacting industrial automation on a large scale via collaborations with Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Aveva...

What is FDT?

In this episode, we connect with Steve Biegacki of the FDT Group to get a better understanding of the FDT open standard industrial device communication technology, how it's used...

Cloud Computing Isn’t as Dependent on Cloud Platforms as You Might Think

In this episode we look at the growing use of cloud computing in industry and the surprising, but erroneous post from Microsoft that it was planning to discontinue a key component...

How to Apply OEE for Maximum Effect

Jim Toman of system integrator Grantek explains the overall equipment effectiveness formula, how to apply the results and why the metric remains relevant.

Are Robots Taking Too Many Jobs?

Automation World was recently invited to appear on Southern California Public Radio's LAist AirTalk program to discuss the realities around the impact of increasing automation...

Are Open Systems Reliable Enough for Industrial Automation?

Ken Crawford of Weidmüller USA speaks with Automation World about the company’s use of open-source technologies in its new u-OS product and how it can benefit OEM and end-user...

Safety Device Insights

Know your basic safety device types and hear expert advice on choosing the right safety device for your application.

What is Industrial Data Ops?

With system integrator and technology supplier insights, we take a look at the rise of industrial data ops—how it differs from historical data storage and trending activities ...