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In this episode of “Automation Chat," Executive Editor Theresa Houck reviews news highlights in industrial automation and manufacturing. This month, we cover an impactful robotics and simulation collaboration between READY Robotics, NVIDIA & Toyota for the automaker’s aluminum hot forging production.
We also report on important cybersecurity reports from Fortinet and Dragos Inc.; a cybersecurity firm acquisition by Rockwell Automation; cybersecurity awards; and sustainability achievements in hydroponics farms, green hydrogen and decarbonization.
As always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Resources from this episode:
Dragos Inc. 6th Annual “Dragos OT Cybersecurity Year in Review.”
Fortinet White Paper: “A Solution Guide to Operational Technology Cybersecurity.”
System Integrator Avid Solutions.
Learn about the READY Robotics and Toyota & NVIDIA collaboration.
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In this episode, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck brings the written word to life by reading the article, “Why Plant Managers Care About Outcomes, Not AI.”
It's written by Mike Bacidore, contributing editor of The Journal and Editor in Chief of our sister publication Control Design. You'll learn the difference between and automated and autonomous system; how they're changing industrial automation; and artificial intelligence's role in determining results.
Resources from this episode:
Read the article online: “Why Plant Managers Care About Outcomes, Not AI.”
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Manufacturing is now the #1 target for hackers. Smart, connected devices on the plant floor are high-value cyberattack targets because of the intellectual property they contain — and just one day of downtime can cost millions.
In this episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck talks with Richard Springer, Director of Marketing, OT Solutions at Fortinet, about findings of its revealing study, “Advancing Digital Transformation in a Time of Unprecedented Cybersecurity Risk,” developed in collaboration with the Manufacturers Alliance Foundation.
They discuss key takeaways, cybersecurity trends, and lessons that can help manufacturers fortify their cybersecurity efforts. Also learn how IT/OT collaboration is a key to finding mutual goals that balance security and operational priorities. And discover what the U.S. SEC has to do with cyberattack reporting.
And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Resources from this episode:
Download the report, “Advancing Digital Transformation in a Time of Unprecedented Cybersecurity Risk.”
Richard Springer’s blog: “Tracking Cybersecurity Progress at Industrial Companies.”
Richard Springer on LinkedIn.
Fortinet.
Manufacturer’s Alliance.
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You can also watch Theresa & Richard’s conversation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/esFAKPAbCSY.
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We’re bringing you a surprise this episode of “Automation Chat” by providing a guest episode from our sister publication Control magazine. Rockwell Automation just released its 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, and for its “Control Intelligence” podcast, Control VP and Group Publisher Keith Larson interviewed Gerry Abbey, Rockwell Automation Manager of Analysts, Relations and Insights, to talk about the results.
You’ll learn how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rocketed up the technology priority list. Why cobots, AMRs, AGVs and wearables ranked highly in new areas for technology investments. How cybersecurity continues to increase as OT and IT work together more and connectivity increases between digital and physical operations. And more.
“Control Intelligence” is hosted by Control editors and provides in-depth discussions with industry experts about important topics in the process control and automation field. Episodes explore underlying issues affecting users, system integrators, suppliers and others. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and get an archive of past episodes at www.controlglobal.com/podcasts. 
And as always with each“Automation Chat" episode, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck shares a family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Resources from this episode:  
Download the Rockwell Automation 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report.
Visit Control magazine online at controlglobal.com.
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Imagine using your phone to take a picture of a machine process or part, telling the software it’s not working, and the software providing suggestions and solutions for solving the problem. That’s what generative AI is doing right now.
In this episode, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck discusses how Microsoft is doing this and changing the industrial metaverse. Based on a report by Contributing Editor Jim Montague from the 2023 Automation Fair event, you’ll see how Rockwell Automation and Microsoft are using generative AI, ChatGPT and other digitized tools to build better products and processes.
And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Resources from this episode:
Read the article online, “How Microsoft is Changing the Industrial Metaverse.”
Rockwell Automation Strategic Alliance Partner Microsoft.
How Microsoft & Rockwell Automation are partnering to leverage Generative AI.
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In this episode of Automation Chat, written by Rockwell Automation, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck discusses how to limit access to networks, processes and intellectual property by using modern human-machine interface software with security features for user authentication, mobile use and more.
And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Resources from this episode:
Read the article online, “5 Ways to Make Your HMI Secure.”
Rockwell Automation white paper: “Improve Processes, Gain Greater Control with High-Performance HMI.”
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