Automate/Promat 2017
Earlier this week I had the privilege of attending my second Automate and Promat show in …
Business
So… What Do You Do?
Hello from mushy Sacramento, CA. Flying in this afternoon the whole area looked like a big …
The Dangers of Not Using Local Vendors
In these days of online access to any product you can think of, it seems like …
Ethics of Automation
Today’s post is inspired by some of the comments I have received on a previous post …
Tips on Starting an Automation Business
Today’s post is in response to Barry Brock, who asked: “I have been doing machine modifications …
Engineering Ethics and Software
Back when I started doing software work directly for customers I must admit that I didn’t …
Automate 2015
Back before I got into the integration and machine building business, I worked for a couple …
Linked In and Networking
A couple of years ago I wrote a post just as I was resurrecting my old …
Consulting
Back in 1996 when I first went into business for myself, I named my company “Automation …
The Philosophy of Buy-In
Whew, finally back from a grueling two-week trip to New Hampshire. In addition to the politics …