Markus Rimmele | Founder @ DigitalituM Entrepreneur, Digitalization Ambassador, Field Service Leader, Electrical Engineer, Author, and Speaker. I moved from a mechatronics technician wiring machines to an Electrical Engineer programming production lines to a project manager and Service Leader to support manufacturing clients through the entire life cycle of their production assets. Founder of MR Service & Consult LLC, your boutique consultancy for digitalization in manufacturing, and the brand DigitalituM, which provides Digitalization tools to the manufacturing industry in North America.  Recent speaking engagements at Georgia Institute of Technology and other industry-related events like MAXIMOWORLD and International Maintenace Conference (IMC). I'm passionate about Digital Transformation in the Manufacturing Industry, Transatlantic Relations, and business, as well as STEM & technical education through apprenticeship and further education. What makes me unique: Growing up in Germany and living for more than a decade in the USA makes me a hybrid of both cultures. With my technical education, I can talk Bit&Bytes, my EMBA degree from Georgia State University helps me to talk business.Markus Rimmele joins Manufacturing Hub to talk about how new technologies reinvent how we work on the factory floor.What is in a modern tool kit?Additive Manufacturing Digital ToolTrainingAugmented RealityVirtual Reality and more!A special thank you to Horner Automation for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the show.Connect with Us Markus Rimmele Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #iiot #digitaltransformation

Davide Pascucci | Founder and CEO @ Bright IIOTWith almost 20 years of experience in the automation industry, Davide couldn’t be more passionate about delivering digital transformation to our clients. He began his career in Europe working for significant EPC contractors operating in the Middle Eastern oil and gas sector. While this is where his focus on automation and instrumentation began, his interest in implementation skyrocketed with his arrival in the USA. His background is firmly rooted in the oil and gas industry, but his knowledge has diversified into other vertical markets in recent years. To challenge his knowledge, David has developed new skills and strategies that have transported him to manufacturing, process design, OEM, and water/wastewater customers. As the CEO of Bright IIoT, Davide prides himself on his attention to detail. He’s committed to delivering the best automation solutions to his customers with integrity, quality, and leadership. With every aspect of the business, he intends to help our clients achieve the competitive edge they can.Davide Pascucci joins Dave and Vlad as we discuss how IIoT redefines how we deploy hardware.Everything from moving edge computing to smart sensors, leveraging AI solutions, and more.Don't miss that episode!A special thank you to Horner Automation for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community.Connect with Us Davide Pascucci Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #iiot #digitaltransformation

Chuck Ridgeway | Automation Technology Manager & Senior Customer Advocate @ Horner AutomationHorner APG, comprised of Horner Automation and Horner Lighting groups, is a U.S.-based, global leader in commercial automation and LED lighting. Through our customer-centric vision and innovative focus, we provide truly value-added solutions exceeding our customer's and partner's expectations.William Rinear | Horner Region Manager @ Horner AutomationWhat applications thrive using an All in One - PLC and HMI combination? Where are we using some of this hardware beyond the factory floor? We'll talk about user-configurable I/O from an OEM perspective. Join us as Chuck talks about the changes he's seen in the market and how he helps end users and OEMS thrive.Bill will discuss how he's been putting Horner products to novel uses for the past 20+ years!A special thank you to Horner Automation for sponsoring this Factory Hardware Reinvented theme and your continued support of Manufacturing Hub.Connect with Us Chuck Ridgeway William Rinear Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #podcast

David Nichols | CEO, Co-Founder @ LoupeLoupe is trying to revolutionize the automation industry by redefining what’s possible. We unlock the potential of machines with our transformational approach, building on the advances of the past to pave the way to the future. With breakthrough ideas, we empower our people and our clients to be extraordinary. We seek the revolutionary in everything we do.David Nichols joins another conversation to talk about novel use cases. 80% or more of the use cases that we run across on the factory floor can be solved by nearly any product.What about the rest?We're going to focus on those use cases as David tells stories and shares his experiences. Plus if you want to learn more about SASE - Society of Automation Software Engineers - we're asking the questions.A special thank you to new sponsors Horner Automation for sponsoring this theme and helping us drive conversations to places we have not gone!Connect with Us David Nichols Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #industry40 #digitaltransforation

What is standardization, and why is it important?On the plant floor.In the stock room.In the back office and more!A special thanks to Siemens for sponsoring this episode and your continued support of the show.Connect with Us Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #manufacturing #automation #industry40 #digitaltransforation