EECO Asks Why Podcast
Episodes
288 episodes
163. Hero - Joseph Frank, Automation Engineer/Power Technician at Contact Switchgear Services
Joe Frank has a passion for learning and technology. He turned that passion into an outstanding career and shares about his journey and lessons learned along the way in this hero episode. The speed at which technology moves can be ...
162. Idea - What is a Controls Engineer?
The best way to learn about a career path is directly from the expert themselves. Chester Burke is a phenomenal controls engineer and unpacks what to expect from this fun and challenging role. He digs deep behind the curtains of how...
161. Hero - Tom Domitrovich, Vice President of Technical Sales at Eaton
Thomas Domitrovich is making a huge impact on industry and is leading the way at Eaton by educating so many people on the wonderful world of power. He shares how his journey started in Pennsylvania and one of the first projects he ever di...
160. Idea - What is Pulsed Electrochemical Machining?
Get ready for an in depth opportunity to learn about a type of machining that is cutting edge "no pun intended". Pulsed Electrochemical Machining (PECM) is a highly specialized type of solution for industry and in this episode Daniel Herr...
159. Hero - Meaghan Ziemba, Hostess of Mavens of Manufacturing
Meaghan Ziemba is leading the way and inspiring young minds all over as she advocates for the wonderful world of manufacturing. She hosts a phenomenal show called Mavens of Manufacturing and is on the front lines of helping the next gener...
158. Short Circuits and Overloads: What's the Difference?
Protection of electrical circuits can be tricky to understand. Jonathan Fuller is an expert in these devices and breaks down how to differentiate between short circuit and overload protection. He points out that it starts with under...
157. Hero - Scott McNeil, The Industrial Wi-Fi Guy
Scott McNeil is one of the most passionate people in industry and his love for what he does comes out in everything he does. In this hero conversation Scott takes us back to where it all began when he jumped into the wireless game 16 year...
156. Season 5 Recap
What an amazing season of EECO Asks Why. With 12 idea and 11 hero episodes there was so much to unpack. Special thanks to all the guests who made it special.In this recap Chris walks through what he remembers the most and gi...
155. Idea - VFD Integration: Things to Consider
For those that never had to convert an across the line starter to a Variable Frequency Drive this is the episode for you! Mike Rathbun is an expert in this area and he unpacks items to consider before making this conversion. There a...
154. Hero - Nataliya Klimovskikh, Automation Engineer at ATLINE
We're going international and had the awesome opportunity to talk with Nataliya Kilmovskikh and hear her amazing journey. She lives in Denmark and has traveled the world throughout her career. Nataliya wasn't always on the automatio...
153. Idea - Building Up S.T.E.A.M.
Buckle up and hang on as Mary Bruce Clemons unpacks the topic of STEAM in this idea conversation. Many will remember Mary from her hero episode where she journeyed from Harley sales to engineering and for those that missed it you'll quickly pic...
152. Hero - Brian Garland, Machine Shop Manager at Magic Leap
Brian Garland is a hero of industry and he unpacks his amazing journey from his childhood in the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania to the steel mills that he worked in starting at 17 years old all the way through to shop ownership and machinin...
151. Idea - What is MES (Manufacturing Execution System)?
MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) play a key role in the evolution of manufacturing. Mayuri Dahibhate is a MES engineer and is on the front lines of developing these systems to make industries more reliable and increase overall equipm...
150. Hero - Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial
Talk about an industrial SUPER HERO in this episode we get the behind the scenes look at what led Jake Hall to create the Manufacturing Millennial and how he's impacted people all over the world by opening their eyes to the exciting world of ma...
149. Idea - The Difference Between a Soft Starter and a VFD
Knowing how to make the right choice in motor starting devices can be tricky. Chase Boehlke is an industry expert and breaks down areas to consider when selecting a soft starter and a variable frequency drive (VFD). He explains how ...
148. Hero - Vic Parangelo, Regional Manager at ProSoft Technology
How about this for advice - "Make sure you fail, if you don't fail you're not trying. It's better to aim high and miss and aim low and hit." That's just a taste of the insight that we learned from our hero Vic Parangelo. From his early da...
147. Idea - What is an Intelligent Motor Relay?
In the industrial world the protection of motors has evolved greatly. Dating back to the most basic of motor protection which included thermomagnetic overloads protecting motors has been important to keep business moving forward. Mi...
146. Hero - Aidan Benkowski, Assistant Director of Business Development at gener8tor
When you combine an entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for helping others you get something special. That's exactly what you'll see and hear from our hero Aidan Benkowski. He has a curiosity for some of the most complex problems in ind...
145. Idea - Smart Microgrids
In the world of power a new idea is making it rise across industry - welcome to the world of smart microgrids! Graham Staples is a pioneer in this industry and helps end users make the dream of having a smart microgrid a reality as the Power an...
144. Hero - Jon Meighan, President at Lake Erie Rubber
Get ready for a story with turns that you'll never see coming. Jon Meighan is the President of Lake Erie Rubber and his journey there is nothing short of incredible. He always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Through that, he worked his way...
143. Idea - Motor Reliability 101
As industry modernizes efforts around motor reliability continues to be at the forefront of importance. Mike Rathbun is an expert in the reliability world and takes us back to the basics to building an effective and efficient motor reliability ...
142. Hero - Ray Tharpe, Owner/President at RTM Industrial Maintenance Inc.
As a fifth-generation logger, Ray Tharpe has a passion for the wood industry that is literally is in his blood. He leads the RTM Industrial Maintenance team and has done phenomenal work in many mills in the US. He walks us through his journey a...
141. Idea - The Partnership Between Safety and Security
As industry continues to evolve it is important to remain focused on safety and security for control systems. Richie Fortenberry is an expert in helping others connect the important dots that enable these systems to operate at extremely e...
140. Hero - Mayuri Dahibhate, MES Engineer at E-Technologies Group
Mayuri Dahibhate has a phenomenal journey and shares great insight to her career in engineering. After completing her education in her home country of India Mayuri had the opportunity to work in several exciting roles focused on MES solut...
139. Idea - Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) are being optimized to make huge impacts in manufacturing and Sandy D'Souza is a leading expert in this technology. The evolution of CMMS systems is fascinating and the original roots began w...