** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

In this brief episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck tells you what topics we’re covering in the next issue of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine — our February print magazine that mails Feb. 20.

Learn about upcoming stories on:

• Smart machines & modern human-machine interface software.

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Resources:

• To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Feb., May July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at [email protected].

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This is another episode in our regular series “In Case You Missed It,” where we bring the written word to life by reading an outstanding article from The Journal. In this episode, Josh Heath, Endress+Hauser USA’s Content Marketing Specialist, reads the article, “Understand the Pressure Effect on Coriolis Flowmeters.” The article is written by Victor Rojas, Coriolis Product Manager at Endress+Hauser Flow. It originally appeared in our 2023 Oil & Gas Automation eHandbook.

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

Resources from this episode:

• Read the article by downloading our Sept. 2023 Oil & Gas Automation eHandbook.

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** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

Enjoy this encore presentation of our #1 most popular episode of 2023! Learn how to use a repeatable, step-by-step process called DCSNext to migrate legacy systems to modern distributed control systems. Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Nick Kristan, Process Solutions Manager, and Scott Hayes, DCSNext Portfolio Manager, at Rockwell Automation.

Also learn about the Front-End Loading (FEL) framework applied for project investigation, solution planning and feasibility. And discover the key to a successful migration.

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

Resources:

• Web Site: Distributed Control System | DCS Migration Solution (mavtechglobal.com).

You can also watch their discussion on YouTube at https://youtu.be/N2RlvQKcceI.

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** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

Edge computing revolutionizes manufacturing operations for enhanced efficiency and continuous improvement. In this episode, guest moderator & Managing Editor Amanda Joshi talks with Stratus Technologies’ Andrew Hinz and Conperio Technology’s Ron Harrison about how edge computing supports Plex Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions by reducing downtime and improving real-time data processing, agility and performance.

Their chat includes an overview of MESs and how edge computing in MES can help optimize industrial operations. Learn about the gap between HMI/SCADA and the enterprise/cloud and what to do about it. And hear case studies about how MES and the edge helped food & beverage and oil & gas firms.

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

Resources from this episode:

• Plex MES by Rockwell Automation.

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Video of this conversation is available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/MexQXUiTtaA.

** Named Best Podcast 2 Consecutive Years! 2022 & 2023 Apex Awards of Publication Excellence.

Enjoy this encore presentation of our 2nd most popular episode of 2023! This is from our “In Case You Missed It” series, where we bring the written word to life by reading a great article from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine.

Executive Editor Theresa Houck reads, “How to Control an Electric Motor During a Network Failure.” Learn why programming in the appropriate motor state is crucial to prevent unexpected production losses when network communication issues arise.

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

Resources:

• Read the article online: “How to Control an Electric Motor During a Network Failure.”

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** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

Enjoy this encore presentation of our #3 top episode of 2023! Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Jason Pennington, Director of Digital Solutions at Endress+Hauser, about trends affecting the increasing demand for digital transformation in process automation. Learn about some of the downsides when manufacturing leaders don’t use digital tools; advancements and unique practices in process instrumentation smart technologies; and how Coriolis technology is improving process automation.

Resources:

• Endress+Hauser Web Page.

Video of this conversation is available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/w4qwETowO20.

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** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

This is another episode in our “In Case You Missed It” series, where we bring the written word to life by reading an article from The Journal. Executive Editor Theresa Houck reads the case study, “How an Ethanol Producer Increased Capacity by 12%.” Learn how predictive analytics help optimize a closed-loop dryer process so the ethanol producer can meet market demand while reducing energy use and controlling costs.

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

Resources from this episode:

• Read the article online: “How an Ethanol Producer Increased Capacity by 12%.”

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Brought to you by The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine.

** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

This week, Executive Editor Theresa Houck and The Journal’s “Automation Chat" team is taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. We hope our friends inside and outside the U.S. get to enjoy some great time off.

Resources:

• Subscribe to The Journal’s 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.) by e-mailing your request Anna Hicks at [email protected].

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** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

In this brief episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck tells you what we’re covering in our December digital edition of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, which launches Dec. 14.

Learn about how to optimize gas processing and facility throughput, key industrial automation trends, and how virtual modeling helps increase speed-to-market.

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

Resources:

• Subscribe to The Journal’s 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.) by e-mailing your request Anna Hicks at [email protected].

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** 2 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 & 2023 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence.

This is another episode in our series “In Case You Missed It,” where we bring the written word to life by reading an article from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine. Executive Editor Theresa Houck reads, “How Industrial Private 5G Enables Digital Transformation.” Testing shows 5G is ready for the EtherNet/IP, standard I/O and safety I/O applications, and can help enable business outcomes such as improved sustainability and agility. Are you ready?

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

Resources from this episode:

• Read the article online: “How Industrial Private 5G Enables Digital Transformation.”

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