Automation Chat

Automation Chat

The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork

Episodes 129
Avg. Duration 11m
Activity Dormant
Since May 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2025

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About This Podcast

Winner of the 2022, 2023 & 2024 Apex Awards of Excellence for Best Podcast. Join Executive Editor Theresa Houck for Automation Chat, where she talks with industrial automation leaders, executives, and practitioners for their insights about technologies and trends affecting manufacturing and industrial automation professionals. Published by The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine (http://rok.auto/thejournal). We chat about digital transformation, analytics and information management, networks & security, motion control, motor, drivess & electrical systems, workforce challenges, business challenges, robotics, CPG and food & beverage, and more. And get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

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Recent Episodes

S5E143 5 Strategies to Strengthen Industrial Cybersecurity

Apr 01, 2025 8m

In this episode, The Journal’s Digital Editor Maggie MacHale brings the written word to life by reading the article, “5 Strategies to Strengthen Industrial Cybersecurity.” It’s written by Kamil…

S5E142 Automation Chat News Roundup, March 2025

Mar 25, 2025 14m

In this episode’s news roundup, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck reports on issues affecting manufacturers and producers every day, including: The low percentage of risk management…

S5E132 Linear Rotary Motors Enable Combined Movements in 1 Housing: BONUS Solution Spotlight

Mar 18, 2025 4m

** Named “Best Podcast” 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Award of Publication Excellence. In this exclusive episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from the show floor at Automation Fair 2024,…

S5E141 How Kimberly-Clark Made Major Efficiency Gains After a DCS Upgrade

Mar 11, 2025 5m

In this episode, The Journal’s Digital Editor Maggie MacHale brings the written word to life by reading the article, “How Kimberly-Clark’s DCS Upgrade Eased Scalability.” It’s written by David…

S5E138 Connected Workers Help Boost Manufacturing Efficiency: Solution Spotlight

Mar 04, 2025 22m

** Named “Best Podcast” 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Award of Publication Excellence. In this episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Anthony Murphy, Vice President of Product…

S5E140 News Alert: Manufacturing & Automation, February 2025

Feb 25, 2025 8m

In this February 2025 news alert, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck reports on issues affecting manufacturers and producers every day, including: Looming 25% tariffs on semiconductors,…

S5E136 8 Key Industrial Automation Trends in 2025

Feb 17, 2025 10m

** Named “Best Podcast” 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Award of Publication Excellence. Digitization is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, and advanced technologies are helping manufacturers…

S5E139 Ultra-Fast Automated Tank/Vessel Weight Indicators: Product Spotlight

Feb 11, 2025 12m

** Named “Best Podcast” 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Award of Publication Excellence. In this episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Griffin Hodnett, Product Manager of Automation…

S5E133 Secure, Zero-Touch, Fault-Tolerant Edge Computing Platform: Product Spotlight

Feb 04, 2025 5m

In this exclusive episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from the Automation Fair 2024 show floor, The Journal’s Managing Editor Amanda Joshi talks with Mike Wurster, Director of Strategic…

S5E137 What’s Coming Up in The Journal’s February 2025 Issue

Jan 28, 2025 3m

** Named “Best Podcast” 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Award of Publication Excellence. In this episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck tells you what topics we’re covering in the next edition…

S5E134 ODVA-Compliant Universal Industrial Gateway for Multiprotocol Systems: BONUS Product Spotlight

Jan 23, 2025 5m

In this special episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from the Automation Fair 2024 expo floor, The Journal’s Managing Editor Amanda Joshi talks with Garrett Edwards, Director of Product…

S5E135 Automation & Manufacturing News Report, January 2025

Jan 21, 2025 10m

** Named “Best Podcast” for 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Awards of Publication Excellence. In our January 2025 news report, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck’s updates include…

S5E131 BONUS Episode! Product Spotlight: Real-Time Collaborative Machine Alarm Notification

Jan 16, 2025 5m

In this exclusive episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from the Automation Fair 2024 show floor, The Journal’s Managing Editor Amanda Joshi talks with Greg Jackson, Chief Operating Officer and…

S5E130 Product Spotlight: Compact, Wireless Process Measurement Instrumentation for Hygienic Applications

Jan 14, 2025 6m

** Named “Best Podcast” 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Award of Publication Excellence. In this special episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from the expo floor at Automation Fair 2024, The…

S5E129 BONUS Episode! Product Spotlight: Smart Transformer Helps Prevent Power Loss, Maintain Uptime

Jan 09, 2025 7m

In this episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from the show floor at Automation Fair 2024, The Journal’s Managing Editor Amanda Joshi has an exclusive interview with Sumant Vashisht, Product…

S5E128 Product Spotlight: Integrated Stepper Motor Controllers & Drives with CIP Sync

Jan 07, 2025 4m

In this special episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from the expo floor at Automation Fair 2024, The Journal’s Managing Editor Amanda Joshi chats with Justin Stewart from Advanced Micro Controls…

S4E127 Our #1 Episode of 2024! What’s Really Happening with Industrial Cybersecurity & What You Can Learn

Dec 17, 2024 19m

This is a special encore presentation of our #1 most popular episode of 2024 in our “best of” series! Manufacturing is now the #1 target for hackers. Smart, connected devices on the plant floor are…

S4E126 BONUS Product & Manufacturing News Report, December 12, 2024

Dec 12, 2024 13m

** Named “Best Podcast” for 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Awards of Publication Excellence. In our bonus news report this month, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck’s updates include…

S4E125 First Look: Automation & Manufacturing News, December 10, 2024

Dec 10, 2024 7m

** Named “Best Podcast” for 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Awards of Publication Excellence. In this episode’s news report, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck provides updates…

S4E124 Our #2 Episode of 2024! Practical Steps for Protecting IT & OT Systems from Ransomware Attacks

Dec 03, 2024 40m

This is a special encore presentation of our #2 most popular episode of 2024 in our “best of” series! In this episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and…

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Automation Chat has published 129 episodes since May 2020, covering topics in Business, Management.

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