Ep. 146 - Best Tools for Your Factory of the Future

Huck has been around the world as a SI. From Australia to Ireland, France, and all across the US.Join us as Dave and Vlad dive into some really positive and not-so-positive opportunities that come with Systems Integration and travel.We're talking non-traditional applications including some of the interesting applications Huck is working on with Working Systems.Plus we'll talk about the ever-changing big v small SI landscape!About Manufacturing Hub:Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly! **********Connect with UsHuck BalesVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40

Shane Dreffs joins Manufacturing Hub to kick off our Systems Integration theme.Shane started his career in the 90's working with robotics. He has transitioned to running his own company XYZ Automation and is currently helping manufacturing companies semi-automate and automate their manual processes.Be sure to join the conversation on Wednesday at 4 pm EST.Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly! **********Connect with UsShane DreffsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40

Join Dave as he interviews Paul Bennison this week on Manufacturing Hub to answer that question.We'll talk about sustainability in a number of different verticals.🔵Supply Chain🔵Products🔵Production🔵RetailWe'll talk Energy, Beef Production, and more!If you want to answer the question: "Does Sustainability Matter?" This show is for you!Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly! **********Connect with UsPaul BennisonVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40

Josh has spent the last 14 years in the supply chain space. The last four have been narrowly focused on contract manufacturing. We're going to answer some big questions this week:🔵 What does contract manufacturing look like in 2024 and beyond?🔵 What is negotiable with Brands and Contract Manufacturers? 🔵 How can Brands AND Contract Manufacturers ensure success?🔵 Plus, we'll talk about Comanufactured Josh's initiative in this space.Be sure to join us this Wednesday at 4:40 PM EST!Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together, they try to answer big questions about the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly! **********Connect with UsJoshua PalaciosVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40

The Beauty and Cosmetics industries have been rocked.MoCRA - The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act 2022 is the largest expansion of the FDA's authority since it's inception. That's causing a lot of changes, maybe for the better.This week on Manufacturing Hub, we welcome Nate Call to help explain what this means for consumers and manufacturers. Join us as we continue our CPG Deep Dive!Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly! **********Connect with UsNate CallVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #industry40 #quality

Dave and Vlad have spent years working in Food and Beverage.From Beer to Kraft Mac and Cheese. All month long on Manufacturing Hub we're exploring Consumer Process Goods.Food.Cosmetics and Beauty.Electronics and more.If you want to know the inner secrets and share some of your stories, join us live!----------Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#manufacturing #automation #engineering #industry40

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! Dave and Vlad bring back Adam Gluck of Copia to talk about how Industry 4.0 struggles with its promise of revolutionary change from the top down.𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?Along the way we'll talk about:🔵 Bottom-up solutions.🔵 Working with Amazon.🔵 Unlocking the next generation of Automation workflows.🔵 How to deliver ROI on projects.🔵 Any of your questions?Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly! Connect with UsAdam GluckVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC

Colm Gavin rejoins Dave and Vlad as we deep dive into the 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 of Simulation and Digital Twin!We've all heard that everyone needs a Digital Twin. Let's talk about some of those applications. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬. We'll dig into how to get started with simulation.Which groups of people are going to be part of the simulation?We'll also talk about more mature organizations. Are they bringing this skill internally to the organization?Along the way, we're here to help answer the questions that you have! Be sure to ask them early and often.  Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together, they try to answer big questions about the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly! Connect with UsColm GavinVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40

Dave McMorran joins to help us start answering the question "What is Industry 4.0?" We'll talk to Dave about his experience, practical applications, and how he has been helping groups to scale their solutions with Litmus Automation.Along the way, we'll discuss Dave's new show, Do More With Data Live!𝘉𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯!  Manufacturing Hub is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vlad Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly!Connect with UsDave McMorranVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40

Join Dave and Vlad as we bring on six guests with a timer. Interested to hear what 2024 is going to become from six guests plus Dave and Vlad?👇 𝐁𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 👇Zachary Stank of Phoenix Contract USAJosef Waltl of Software Defined AutomationRyan Cahalane of Axiom Manufacturing SystemsNikki Gonzales of Automation Ladies and QuotebeamJim Gavigan of Industrial InsightHank Pruim of Pneuveyor Systems and #jrboardofdirectorsStrap in for a jam-packed kick-off to 2024!Follow Dave Griffith and 🔔.  Follow Manufacturing Hub Network for new episodes.  #automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40