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Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered

Automation World
AI In Manufacturing
Virtual Controllers
VFD Cables
Industrial Interoperability
I3X
Automation Extended
Siemens Industrial Foundation Model
Industrial Cybersecurity
Simplicity In Motion Control
Artificial Intelligence In Motion Control
Electric Actuators
Ai-Enabled Robotics In Manufacturing
Digital Twins
Tariffs
Design To Manufacturing (DTM)
Industrial Ethernet Switches
Autostore At Balluff Facility
Quality Control
Software Licensing
Supply Chain

Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered is a podcast series featuring industrial automation subject matter experts answering questions about automation technologies submitted by end users from the discrete and process manufacturing industries.

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In this episode, we connect with Damantha Boteju, Configit's chief product and technology officer, to learn more about configuration lifecycle management and why manufacturers need consistent, connected configuration data for AI to deliver real, scal... more

In this episode, we connect with Jayesh Jariwala, senior project engineer with system integrator Applied Control Engineering to discuss virtual controller technology, hypervisors and virtualization in general and what these technologies mean for manu... more

CESMII's new i3X platform aims to standardize manufacturing APIs, enabling portable apps across vendor platforms and ending costly system fragmentation. We connect with Jonathan Wise, CTO at CESMII, to understand how i3X is design to help manufacture... more

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In this episode, we connect with Basma Ahmed, industrial Ethernet product manager at Weidmuller, to understand how selecting the right Ethernet switch for your industrial network depends on several key factors, including application requirements, dis... more

In this episode, we connect with Stefan Basenach, senior vice president of automation technology at ABB, to learn how ABB's new dual-environment architecture, called Automation Extended, enables the integration of AI, predictive maintenance and cyber... more

In this episode, we connect with Dale Hopkinson, senior product manager with Thales, a supplier of technologies for the aerospace, defense and security industry and a provider of cybersecurity and digital identity technologies, to learn how OEMs are ... more

In this episode, we connect with Austin Levin, lead automation engineer with system integrator ACS, to explore how strategic automation deployment addresses manufacturing's labor shortage by eliminating dangerous, repetitive tasks while creating enga... more

Insights on how the trend of right-sizing motion systems, incorporating AI-driven adaptability, and increasing use of software-configurable electric actuators are reducing costs while improving flexibility in modern manufacturing.

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Damantha Boteju
Chief Product and Technology Officer at Configit
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Episode: The Strategic Case for CLM: How Manufacturers Are Using It to Scale Customization Without Chaos
Jayesh Jariwala
Senior Project Engineer
Applied Control Engineering
Episode: Is Your Manufacturing Facility Ready for Virtual Control?
Jonathan Wise
Chief Technology Architect at Cesmii
Cesmii
Episode: Could i3X Finally Solve Manufacturing's Interoperability Problem?
Basma Ahmed
Industrial Ethernet Product Manager
Weidmuller
Episode: Managed vs. Unmanaged vs. Single Pair Ethernet Switches: How to Choose the Right Industrial Network Switch
Stefan Basenach
Senior Vice President of Automation Technology at ABB
ABB
Episode: How ABB Is Digitally Transforming Heritage Control Systems Without Disrupting Production
Dale Hopkinson
Senior Product Manager, Thales
Thales
Episode: How Software Differentiation Strategies Help Industrial OEMs Escape the Hardware Complexity Trap
Austin Levin
Lead Automation Engineer
System Integrator ACS
Episode: Can Automation Create Better Jobs to Help Solve Industry's Labor Shortage Crisis?
Clayton Wilson
Representative from Yokogawa
Yokogawa
Episode: How Automation Is Transforming Manufacturing Quality Control
Brandon Barbello
Representative from Archetype AI
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How to Use Digitization and Automation for More Efficient Panel Building
Q: What practical steps should a skeptical panel builder take to start with DTM without disrupting current operations?
Start with a pilot project, select a small team or one or two projects, and use the learnings to gradually expand. Emphasize training and phased changes, relying on expert support from the DTM team to minimize disruption and ensure a smooth transition.
How to Use Digitization and Automation for More Efficient Panel Building
Q: What is the roadmap for a panel-building company adopting DTM beyond solving immediate labor and waste issues?
DTM is positioned as future-proofing: it enables modular design, configurable designs (CPQ concepts), and new manufacturing options as data is captured up front. The guest notes customers often realize ongoing automation opportunities after initial implementation and highlights the importance of phased adoption, training, and ongoing support to scale beyond initial wins.
How to Use Digitization and Automation for More Efficient Panel Building
Q: Can you explain how design-to-manufacturing software differs from traditional CAD and why that matters for panel building?
DTM bridges the gap between design and manufacturing, creating a unified source of truth. Unlike traditional CAD, which is mostly drafting, DTM captures schematic and panel data (2D/3D, wiring, part numbers) and drives data into manufacturing, reducing errors and rework and enabling faster, more consistent production.
How to Use Digitization and Automation for More Efficient Panel Building
Q: Industry 4.0 has been a theme for years, but many panel builders are skeptical about ROI. How should they separate hype from practical benefits?
The guest explains that the distinction isn't about chasing buzzwords but about real, incremental gains. Practical benefits include data-driven design, smart manufacturing, and improved predictability in design and operations, plus better inventory management. He emphasizes piloting projects, vendor partnerships, and starting small to overcome high upfront costs and training hurdles.
How Does AI Software Impact Robotics in Manufacturing?
Q: What are practical starting points for manufacturers to begin implementing AI-enabled robotics?
Start with identifying a burning issue, define the human-in-the-loop responsibilities, begin with a small pilot in a manageable area, and then scale across the plant as you validate improvements.

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This show focuses on practical applications of industrial automation, AI in manufacturing, cybersecurity, interoperability, and IT/OT convergence. Across episodes, topics surface around configuring lifecycle management with AI, virtualization on the factory floor, open standards for data exchange, cybersecurity best practices, and how software differentiation or digital platforms impact operations and ROI. Noteworthy angles include practical guidance for scaling pilots to enterprise, evergreen lifecycle approaches to avoid disruption, and real-world case studies from manufacturers and technology providers that illustrate measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety. The format tends to feature practitioners and subject-matter ... more

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