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In today’s modern manufacturing and industrial environments, companies are turning their attention to mobile solutions to increase productivity without giving up security. ThinManager, by Rockwell Automation, offers centralized deployment and control of content, devices, users and more. Pepperl+Fuchs has released new mobile tablets that come ThinManager-Ready to offer a more secure and easily deployed mobile solution. Talon Petty and Ryan Brownlee join the show from P+F to talk with the guys about what makes their new tablets so different and groundbreaking.

Ever since manufacturing and industrial processes began at scale, we have had to create and use hardware to meet and grow with demand. As we have discussed the digital transformation of today’s industrial companies, the conversation has focused on software and data. Now we turn the focus to the hardware. How has it changed over time and what do we think the near future might hold as it continues to evolve?

No matter how you approach your digital transformation, it will eventually involve data and likely, a lot of data. That is when the real questions show themselves. What is the data telling me and what do I do with it? Nick Putman is ready to shine some light on the topic for us and get into the nitty gritty of the data conversation. Live from Automation Fair 2024 in California, let’s talk Data Mosaics and more about digital transformation.

For many, digital transformations start with digital design. The ability to emulate and simulate, before spending the time and the money to build machinery and industrial environments, just makes sense. Tyler Phillips, Global Business Development Manager for the Emulate3D team is ready to talk about the digital twin and just how it changes the design process in amazing ways.

The age of digital transformation is upon us. Should we be fighting it? As industrial organizations begin the process of shifting to a new phase of the digital age, questions arise. What do we mean by digital transformation? How long does it take? Does it hurt? Sue Burtch, Lead Commercial Portfolio Manager at Rockwell Automation, sheds some light on these questions and more as we dive into the broad topic of digital transformation.

It is at the front of all our minds, or at least it should be. Cyber security and data safety is such a hot topic in today’s world that you see it in the news, headlines and really… everywhere. Special guest Ahmik Hindman, Senior Solution Consultant of Networks & Cybersecurity for Rockwell Automation, joins The Plant to talk about what challenges industrial automation companies face in cyber security and how we defend against threats and attacks.

Whether your job is on a production line or in an office, safety at work is vital to industry and your livelihood. How is safety thought about in modern automation and how did we get here? Steve Ludwig, Strategic Marketing Manager for Rockwell Automation, brings his expertise as we explore safety in today’s industrial world. From project start to regular maintenance, safety makes long term profits possible.

The history of industrial automation and how it all fits together. This is the topic we aim to cover as we kick off the conversation with special guest Kris Dornan, Commercial Marketing Manager at Rockwell Automation. This episode focuses on the programmable logic controller and how it changed automation forever. Most modern industrial control systems rely on quality system integration that begins with the PLC. Listen in to find out how important these devices remain in today’s modern manufacturing environments.

Frank Hill from Stratus Technologies joins The Plant to talk about the success of the ztC Edge Server. The guys talk about how edge computing provides the perfect advantage for high availability, low latency plant floor applications and how ThinManager can fit seamlessly into the solution.

Todd Garmon joins The Plant as our guest. Todd has been a Commercial Engineer for the ThinManager team for a long time. He has helped to facilitate the integration and use of ThinManager in almost countless customer installs. He knows intimately the challenges faced from the System Integrator down to the end-user when using and learning ThinManager.

Nick Neppach, Senior Commercial Engineer from Rockwell Automation, joins Bryan to talk about the newest ThinManager 12.1 release, advancements in application container technology (including Firefox, Chrome and Citrix Storefront), and even farm life.

Amy Carter, Technical Solutions Manager from Gerrie Electric, joins the show to talk about some of her experiences over the years with ThinManager. We take a dive into some customer stories and what was done to overcome challenges for simplicity and increased production.

Nick Putman, Global Product Manager for ThinManager, joins the show to talk about the new features in ThinManager Version 12. What is creating all the buzz and what is the future impact on ThinManager?

Lindsay Raspanti from Rockwell Automation joins the show to discuss with Bryan the acquisition of Italian based hardware company ASEM. What does this mean for the VersaView line of hardware and Allen Bradley moving forward?

Mark Westol, Alex Walker and Wende Laurin from Rockwell Automation ThinManager join Bryan for a little Q & A while working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. As the world shelters in place, we all are dealing with our new normal while keeping business and manufacturing running.

Nick Putman and Doug Coulter from Rockwell Automation join Bryan to talk ThinManager. They discuss what is in the immediate future for the product, what trends surround factory automation and how ThinManager aligns with the industry. Is future visualization already here?

Adwait Palsule from Panacea Technologies takes a break from presenting at Rockwell Automation's 2019 PSUG event to speak with Bryan. This quick conversation covers Panacea Technologies' current and future news as well as follows up on Panacea's award-winning OpenBIO Platform.

After 20 years, ThinManager has completely redefined how product licensing is handled with V-FLEX. Ken Kurtz joins Bryan as they discuss the ins and outs of our new versatile volume licensing.

In this episode, Bryan sits down with David Yakobovitch to talk about the state of the industries of AI and machine learning. They discuss how its growth has changed the production environment and where it will go in the future.

In this episode, Bryan sits down with Gary Mintchell from The Manufacturing Connection. They discuss Gary's experience in factory automation, thin client technology and even how augmented and virtual reality might have a place in the production industry.

In this episode, Bryan sits down with Bart Nieuwborg, European Product Manager for Rockwell Automation. Bart shares his years of experience with ThinManager as well as his thoughts on thin client technology, mobility and configuration flexibility with ThinManager.

In this episode, Bryan sits down again with Doug Coulter, ThinManager Product Manager for Rockwell Automation.  They discuss the new version release of ThinManager, Version 11.  Learn what features are now available, as well as what is in store for ThinManager in the near future.

In this episode, Bryan talks with Will Aja from Panacea Technologies.  Panacea has developed OpenBIO with the help of ThinManager. What is OpenBIO and how is it changing the Pharmaceutical Technology industry?

In this episode, Bryan talks with Thanh Phan and Will Worth from Quantum Solutions.  They discuss the advantages to using ThinManager in a production facility and share their thoughts on the product overall.

In this episode, Bryan talks with Keith Jones about ThinManager internationally. They discuss training, challenges and opportunities that exist for those outside the US when incorporating ThinManager and Rockwell into their projects and facilities.

In this episode, Bryan had a chance to look into the history of ThinManager training. With guest Paul Burns they sort through all the ways ThinManager allows partners, integrators and customers to get trained, supported and certified with ThinManager.

In this episode, Bryan had a chance to sit down and talk with longtime ThinManager employee, Ken Kurtz, Inside Sales Director. They discussed Platform Maintenance, what it is and why do you need it.

In this episode, Bryan had a chance to sit down and talk with Steve Schuler, Senior Commercial Engineer for Rockwell Automation. They ook a deeper dive in to ThinManager Version 10 and some of the amazing features available with this release.

In this episode, Bryan sits with Chris Mason, Product Manager for Rockwell Automation. They discuss the VersaView 5200 line of thin client hardware from Allen-Bradley.

Bryan talks with Doug Coulter, Product Manager for Rockwell Automation, and asks a few questions about the next release of the ThinManager platform, Version 10.

Bryan sits down with Tom Jordan, Marketing Lead at Rockwell Automation, to discuss how ThinManager was created, new thin client hardware and how mobility fits in the industrial space and marketplace.