EECO Asks Why Podcast
Episodes
288 episodes
088. Idea - Hey Manufacturers – It’s OK to ask for help!
Don't get trapped in your own head. Referencing how things used to be done doesn't always work and that stops progress. Ray Ziganto is the Manufacturing Unicorn and he has a passion for helping those in manufacturing get unstuck and move ...
087. Hero - Bill Medcalf, Director of Information Systems at Global Process Automation
Our hero Bill Medcalf has been a regular contributor on EECO Asks Why and in this episode he opens up about his journey throughout his career. After graduating from Florida State (Go Noles) he's career blossomed and he's been able to make...
086. Idea - Systems Integrator Evolution
What do system integrators of the future look like? What better way than to hear directly from an integrator that is leading the way in this space. Bobby Cole is the president and founder of Think PLC and let's just say that Bobby is shak...
085. Hero - Michael Tricario, Plant Electrical Engineer at CertainTeed
Solving problems and helping people - that is what drives our hero Mike Tricario. He serves as the Plant Electrical Engineer at CertainTeed and gives us an inside look at his journey. After completing his degree at State University ...
084. Idea - Exploring Lifecycle Services for Industry
Lifecycle services is a comprehensive approach to professional services that provides long-term partnership to end users, their needs and how others can support them meeting needs. This applies to whatever stage of the life cycle journey they'r...
083. Hero - Dr. Travis Hodge, Strategic Sourcing Manager at Vulcan Materials
Dr. Travis Hodge shared his impactful journey and opened up his world in this conversation. From his childhood days of working at the family True Value he was intrigued at how business works. He attended Virginia Tech and has a Sugar Bowl...
082. Idea - OEMs Think Inside the Box
BluePrint Automation is leading the way as a premier OEM of packaging solutions. Chung-Chee Tai is an innovative thinker and is on the cutting edge of a rapidly changing industry. He discusses how OEM's are focusing on making their ...
081. Hero - Andrew Hastert, Director of Channel Partnership at Rockwell Automation
Growing up in Chicago our hero Andrew Hastert had an early passion for learning how things worked. He took that passion to the next level and after completing a degree in mechanical engineering he pursued a career where he helps businesses solv...
080. Idea - Keys to Building an Engaged Team
How do you build an engaged team? It can be extremely difficult especially in today's business climate as everyone learns how to move forward with COVID. The game is changing and Nirpal Sihota brings wonderful insight and wisdom on ...
079. Hero - Jason Simon, Director at AMTEC
Jason Simon is making big waves by helping those wanting to begin a career in industry learn the skills necessary to hit the ground running. After serving his country as a United States Marine, he transitioned to a role in education and f...
078. Idea - Understanding Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
With so many metrics out there in industry OEE stands out as important for all manufacturers to understand. Mike Caccia walks through the different components of OEE and how that can be impacted in the industrial environment. He discusses...
077. Hero - Zach White, Founder and CEO at OACO
Zach White is an amazing coach for engineers and shares his story on this hero episode. After graduating from Purdue he had a great opportunity at Whirlpool and from there found that his passion was helping others grow in their careers. H...
076. Industrial Networks Series - Network Assessments
Joe Frank leads us through a discussion about the power of network assessments. As the old saying goes “you have to know where you are to get to know where you’re going”. This rings so true for industrial networks and the network as...
075. Industrial Networks Series - Connecting OT to Business Goals
This episode provides a unique perspective on how to tie business goals with the OT network. Amos Purdy has an illustrious background with having a Masters in both Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. He had a passion...
074. Industrial Networks Series - Interoperability and Ethernet/IP
K Sorsenginh breaks down how Ethernet/IP and interoperability converge in industry. Interoperability is the ability of a machine or product being able to exchange or send information and the other node that is receiving it can process and...
073. Industrial Networks Series - Industrial WiFi 101
Scott McNeil is the expert in all things WiFi and does a phenomenal job of breaking down what exactly is industrial WiFi. He walks thru the hardware and client requirements as there is a wide variety of things that impact a system and zon...
072. Idea - What is a Soft Starter and what are the best applications?
In this episode Chase Boehlke gives a great breakdown of what a soft starter is and where they fit best in industrial settings. He walks us through how to properly size the solution as this can be an area that people struggle with.
071. Hero - Jonathan Fuller, Automation & Power Product Manager at EECO
Jonathan Fuller is a rising star in industry and loves helping others solve their problems. As the Automation and Power Product Manager, he is on the front lines with manufacturing and loves the different challenges he faces while strivin...
070. Idea - Mastering Communication in a Virtual World
The pandemic has thrown everyone for a loop and learning how to communicate with others virtually is becoming a necessary skill. But how do you learn this skill and what do you need to know to move forward?In this episode, Tim Pol...
069. Hero - Matt Hussey, Low Voltage Motor Control Center Product Manager at Eaton
Our hero, Matt Hussey, grew up in the Pittsburg area and graduated from the University of Pittsburg with a degree in Mechanical Engineering (side note his minor is Nuclear Engineering which means he loves a challenge). In this episode Matt walk...
068. Idea - Benefits of Manufacturing Digitalization
Sit back and dream for a minute about what areas of your manufacturing process could be enhanced if it had a digital solution. Perhaps items such as scheduling are still being done via a manual process. What if there were options availabl...
067. Hero - Brett Melancon, Electrical Project Engineer at Bühler Motor
Brett Melancon is a rising star in Engineering and shares his passion for industry. He loves technology in electric vehicles and had opportunities in his career to grow his knowledge in that space. Currently at Bühler he's working on many...
066. Idea - Defining Digital Transformation for Manufacturing
Companies that embrace digital transformation will be able to attract great talent in the future. That in itself should be enough to get everyone on the train. In this episode Tessa Myers unpacks how companies can begin a digital tr...
065. Hero - Jack Lawson, Board Member and former President/CEO at EECO
If you're looking for inspiration this conversation hits the mark. Jack Lawson shares many lessons and stories he had throughout his stellar career. Jack served as the President and CEO at EECO and was able the lead through several ...
