A couple of weeks ago I put a video out on YouTube discussing what to do with used and surplus industrial automation equipment. I am not going to discuss this today, though I could certainly use some help dealing with …
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Well, as if I don’t have anything else to do, I am starting a podcast. What makes people need to express themselves on social media, even if no one is listening? I can’t speak for others, but here is where …
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In 2013, not long after leaving Wright Industries and going back out on my own, I taught my first PLC class for Automation Training, a Canadian company. I drove to Raleigh, NC, unpacked the equipment and set it up. It …
Last night was a special time for me. Chris Guillebeau stopped by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center for the release of his latest book, Time Anxiety. Chris’s first book, The Art of Non-Conformity, had a major influence on my life. It …
Everything that is accomplished in industrial automation requires design. It may be written on a napkin, but there is still thought required before starting a project. Industrial Automation Design Tools: CAD: My first CAD tool that I used was Autosketch, …
In 1995 I started building control panels in my garage. I was still working for an electrical distributor at the time, and one way to make a sale was to provide a complete solution rather than selling individual components. Since …
When I started my first company in 1996, I would take just about any job that came my way. At first, these were generally small jobs modifying PLC code or adding features to machines. Two of these jobs stick out …
Chapter Three: A Meeting of Minds The sun hung low in the sky as Ferenc made his way to the town hall of Brightvale, the air buzzing with the promise of innovation. He had been working closely with Jean-Paul, the …
Chapter One: The Clockwork Conundrum In the heart of a bustling metropolis, where steam-powered contraptions whirred and clanked, Ferenc, a skilled System Alchemist, was known for his expertise in melding the old with the new. His workshop was a cacophony …
Laser cutting has become a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, redefining how industries approach precision, efficiency, and scalability. By leveraging focused light beams to cut, engrave, and shape materials, laser cutting integrates seamlessly into industrial automation, enabling advanced production processes. This …
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