EECO Asks Why Podcast
Episodes
288 episodes
138. Hero - Mary Bruce Clemons, Industrial Control Technician at TW Controls
From selling Harley's to insurance/finance to now a wonderful Industrial Control Technician Mary Bruce Clemons' journey will have you on the edge of your seat. Her passion for STEAM - yes you read that right - comes through with everythin...
137. Idea - Leading with Grit and Grace
What a ride Ashleigh Walters takes us on as she details the amazing journey she's been able to lead as President of Onex in Erie, PA. When she took the reigns the company had lost its family centric values and she recognized that to succe...
136. Hero - Mike Caccia, Industrial Territory Sales Engineer at Schneider Electric
Mike Caccia has been serving industry for 35 years and it all started engraving legend plates at a panel shop. From there his journey took him to the world of manufacturing and then working for one of the largest electrical automation companies...
135. Idea - How to Extend Shop Resources with Manufacturing
Imagine a world of manufacturing where business models such as Amazon and Uber collide. That's exactly what is happening at Xometry and in this episode, Greg Paulsen explains how he's leading the way, connecting manufacturers with new opp...
134. Hero - Dan Carnovale, Power System Experience Center Manager at Eaton
Learning, teaching and helping others succeed is the passion that drives our hero Dan Carnovale. He's had an amazing journey and shares with us how his path has landed where he leads Eaton's Power Systems Experience Center. From a c...
133. Idea - Understanding Power Terminology
Coming into a new industry can be intimidating especially if the terminology used is new. Think about some of the acronyms you hear at businesses such as doctors or financial services. The same gap exists for those new to industry a...
132. Season 4 Recap
A big thank you to all of the guests we have had this season. We look forward to all the episodes that are going to come in season 5, but we can't forget about the incredible stories that we have listened to before. Season 4 was pa...
131. Hero - Mike Cromheecke, Co-Founder and CEO of SteamChain.io
Mike Cromheecke has quite a story and opens up about his amazing journey through industry. He began his career at Rockwell and had the opportunity to travel the world supporting some of the most technical problems in industry. Mike ...
130. Idea - Variable Frequency Drive Startup: What should I know?
If you ever get the chance to start up a variable frequency drive (VFD) it could be intimidating. They are complex devices and with high voltage and current comes risk if you aren't familiar with the technology. Chase Boehlke does a great...
129. Hero - Tim Wilborne, Industrial Sorcerer at TW Controls
Find your passion and make it your purpose! That's Tim Wilborne's advice to those that want to make an impact in the world. In this hero conversation Tim walks us through his amazing journey from working in his dads machine shop to now ow...
128. Idea - What to Consider with Industrial Networks
Is your industrial network reliable? Have you considered how it may be affecting your bottom line? Do you know where to start looking to identify risk areas? These are very common situations for many manufacturers and in this episod...
127. Hero - Ray Ziganto - Manufacturing Unicorn at Linara International
From his first job in injection molding to being the Manufacturing Unicorn he is today Ray Ziganto is making a huge impact in industry. He is a huge advocate for building up the next generation and educating them to the exciting opportuni...
126. Idea - The Value of Subject Matter Experts
Stop selling and start solving problems! It is a simple philosophy that has great returns for those that make the connection. For Jake Hall, the subject matter experts (SME) that support manufacturing are the ones best positioned to help ...
125. Hero - Mike Rathbun, Power & Control Solution Architecture Manager at EECO
Mike Rathbun's journey has been absolutely amazing. What began as a seven year old tearing apart the family TV set on the living room floor led him down a path of electrical engineering that was full of excitement. Mike served his c...
124. Idea - From Design to Function: Bridging the Gap
Completing a project successfully takes many groups coming together and overcoming hurdles. Claire Stevens digs into this topic and shares areas she's learned along the way to take projects from the design phase to functionality.Claire i...
123. Hero - Preston Hadley, President/Controls Specialist at Envision Automation & Controls
Solving problems that most people find impossible is what drives Preston Hadley. He's an industry leader and is on the front lines daily making automation come to life all around him. From his roots in IT at his families business he...
122. Idea - The Power Move
So you've been teaching power safety for years and a pandemic hits....what now?? You make a POWER MOVE that's what and you completely change the game. Tom Domitrovich did just that and as the VP of Technical sales at Eaton he shared some ...
121. Hero - Lisa Scanlon, North America Partner Services Manager at Rockwell Automation
Lisa Scanlon has a passion for manufacturing and her journey began in the fluid power world. After her education in hydraulic and pneumatic engineering she fell in love with industry and found that the voice of the end user was one that m...
120. Idea - The Wood Industry Meets Digital Marketing
What if you could take the coolest part of an industry and make it come to life for others? This is exactly what Ray Tharpe and Vadim Kovalev have accomplished to showcase the amazing technology and opportunities that exist in the wood in...
119. Hero - Tim Pollard, Founder and CEO at Oratium
Our hero Tim Pollard likes to say he's always been obsessed with communication. That obsession has led him through an illustrious career and in which he unpacks in this episode. Tim unpacks areas that have impacted him and what he's...
118. Idea - Lockout Tagout
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) is near and dear to EECO Asks Why as it's centered around safety. Jonathan Fuller unpacks this impactful process and discusses some of the key points to ensuring a successful program. Out the gate he opens up...
117. Hero - Bobby Cole, Founder and President at Think PLC
If you want to hear a hero story about the American dream listen to Bobby Cole's story and you will be inspired. Bobby has an innate nature to help people and has coupled that drive with his love of technology and built an amazing busines...
116. Idea - A look inside the Pulp and Paper Industry
In this special idea episode Hussain Al-Khalaf gives us a peek behind the curtain of the fascinating world of the pulp and paper industry. Hussain is a Capital Electrical Project Manager at International Paper in Savannah, Georgia and is ...
115. Hero - Nirpal Sihota, Director of Industry Sales at Rockwell Automation
Nirpal Sihota has an amazing journey and has impacted so many throughout his career. He is a first-generation Asian Indian and always embraced the learn on your own mindset. After time at Cal Poly, he served industry in roles at Sie...
114. Idea - Tackling Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Head On
When you think about Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), it's really about creating a digital model to represent physical processes. Brandon Mendoza is an expert in helping manufacturers realize the benefits of cutting edge ...