In this episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Ashley David, Product Marketing Manager for Level and Pressure Equipment at Endress+Hauser USA. They discuss:

• What exactly “smart instrumentation” is in process automation.
• Where the industry is headed with smart instrumentation and why.
• Why diagnostics, verification and monitoring functions are vital.
• How data collected from smart devices is used to improve productivity, cut maintenance costs, reduce paperwork, comply with legal requirements, help ensure safety and more.
• Smart instrumentation’s role in optimizing calibration and cGMP compliance in the life sciences industry.
• What to know if you’re not sure smart devices in process instrumentation are right for you.

And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

Resources from this episode:

• Learn about Heartbeat Technology on Proline Promag electromagnetic flowmeters from Endress+Hauser.
• Learn about benefits of Heartbeat Technology in smart instrumentation.
• Case Study: New Belgium Brewing refines calibration process.
• Endress+Hauser website.
• Subscribe to The Journal’s 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.) by e-mailing Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
• Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.

You can also watch their discussion on YouTube at https://youtu.be/3TlUFOKrkJ4.

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In this episode of “Automation Chat," Executive Editor Theresa Houck highlights news in industrial automation and manufacturing. Learn about the size of the U.S. manufacturing industry; trends in the oil & gas, modular robotics, batch control systems and industrial networks markets; and how companies are using AI. Also learn about achievements by EOSYS, FANUC Robotics, Hammond Power Solutions, the International Society of Automation (ISA) and Rockwell Automation.

As always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

Resources from this episode:

• International Society of Automation (ISA) AI-powered large-language model, Mimo.
• U.S. Dept. of Commerce Report on the State of Manufacturing in the United States.
• To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
• Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.

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** Named “Best Podcast” 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Awards of Publication Excellence.

In this episode, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck brings the written word to life by reading the case study, “How a Craft Brewery Switched from Bottles to Cans.” It explains how Lakefront Brewery used updated PLCs, drives and HMIs to switch its operation to cans while also improving visibility and production.

Resources from this episode:

• Read the article online: “How a Craft Brewery Switched from Bottles to Cans.”
• To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
• Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe.

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** 3 Consecutive Best Podcast Awards, 2022-2024 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.