<![CDATA[Operation Automation]]>bb025d99-9e87-52e4-866a-822489422c80Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:05:43 +0000Captivate.fmOmron Automation Americashttps://artwork.captivate.fm/5cea5db9-a645-413c-b998-cef7c66f774c/ntSulT3B3PX2-efcaAISVCda.pngOperation AutomationOmron Automation AmericasOmron Automation AmericasWelcome to the Omron Operation Automation podcast where we are talking about all things factory automation. Your hosts bring more than 25 years of experience in automation at Omron and in the industry.https://automation.omron.com/en/us/podcasts/operation-automation/noepisodicnopodcastWhat's Going On?What's Going On?The industrial automation landscape is constantly changing and adapting to meet the needs and challenges of manufacturers in a variety of industrial spaces. As the global markets continue to be impacted by supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and other roadblocks, automation trends have emerged over the past year to help address these challenges while keeping a keen eye on sustainability and future growth. Join hosts Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel as they discuss Craig Resnick’s ‘Key Technology Trends for 2023’ article featured in Automation World and make their own predictions for future automation trends.  

]]>The industrial automation landscape is constantly changing and adapting to meet the needs and challenges of manufacturers in a variety of industrial spaces. As the global markets continue to be impacted by supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and other roadblocks, automation trends have emerged over the past year to help address these challenges while keeping a keen eye on sustainability and future growth. Join hosts Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel as they discuss Craig Resnick’s ‘Key Technology Trends for 2023’ article featured in Automation World and make their own predictions for future automation trends.  

]]>60c70845-e802-4d64-8860-c0efe7100f21Mon, 15 May 2023 09:00:00 -050022:20nofull22222Omron Automation AmericasThe Youth of the NationThe Youth of the NationThe Omron Sakura Program is empowering the next generation of sales and technology leaders. Join podcast host Kenny Heidel as he interviews Carrie Lee about some of our exciting University partnerships, and how we’re growing our Sakura trainee program to prepare recent college graduates for successful automation careers at Omron.

]]>The Omron Sakura Program is empowering the next generation of sales and technology leaders. Join podcast host Kenny Heidel as he interviews Carrie Lee about some of our exciting University partnerships, and how we’re growing our Sakura trainee program to prepare recent college graduates for successful automation careers at Omron.

]]>f1cd66bc-ca16-4c82-89e8-74b8a1c2f370Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -050025:42nofull21212Omron Automation AmericasPodcast killed the radio starPodcast killed the radio starIn this episode of Operation Automation, join Carrie Lee, Kenny Heidel, and podcast producers Tad Saine and Ali Hasan. In this retrospective episode we look back over the past 20 episodes of the podcast, offer a glimpse into what the future holds for Operation Automation, as well as general thoughts on the world of podcasting at-large. Ali is Senior Video Producer and Motion Graphic Artist and Tad is Senior Graphic Designer.

]]>In this episode of Operation Automation, join Carrie Lee, Kenny Heidel, and podcast producers Tad Saine and Ali Hasan. In this retrospective episode we look back over the past 20 episodes of the podcast, offer a glimpse into what the future holds for Operation Automation, as well as general thoughts on the world of podcasting at-large. Ali is Senior Video Producer and Motion Graphic Artist and Tad is Senior Graphic Designer.

]]>8aa874ca-a9ae-4f6f-8069-b7a47558e978Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -050040:29nofull1211211Omron Automation AmericasAn Interview with Peter Brouwer, VP of SalesAn Interview with Peter Brouwer, VP of SalesThings are shifting in the manufacturing industry, but what does this mean for people who are involved in selling automation solutions? From the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the continuing pressures of labor shortages and increased expectations for quality, Peter Brouwer discusses how the sales landscape has changed.

]]>Things are shifting in the manufacturing industry, but what does this mean for people who are involved in selling automation solutions? From the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the continuing pressures of labor shortages and increased expectations for quality, Peter Brouwer discusses how the sales landscape has changed.

]]>9a9493f5-b45a-4837-88bb-f903e4ef169eMon, 12 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -050036:35nofull1201201Omron Automation AmericasPlanning for Tomorrow, TodayPlanning for Tomorrow, TodayHow do we make sense of terms like Industry 4.0? More

specifically, how do we turn these nebulous concepts into actions we can take

to grow a business? Join Carrie Lee, Kenny Heidel, and special guest Paul

Anderson as they delve deeper into a topic that Paul presented on at Omron OPEN

2022. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility or incorporate artificial

intelligence into your operations, this podcast provides a roadmap for turning

complex ideas into concrete action.

]]>How do we make sense of terms like Industry 4.0? More

specifically, how do we turn these nebulous concepts into actions we can take

to grow a business? Join Carrie Lee, Kenny Heidel, and special guest Paul

Anderson as they delve deeper into a topic that Paul presented on at Omron OPEN

2022. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility or incorporate artificial

intelligence into your operations, this podcast provides a roadmap for turning

complex ideas into concrete action.

]]>85dcec75-c7c9-40d1-b303-597486da4fb8Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050036:53nofull1191191Omron Automation AmericasLEAN on MeLEAN on MeWhat’s the number one goal of BPI and LEAN? What are some ways that manufacturers have found success in leveraging automation technologies alongside BPI? These are just a couple of questions that Carrie Lee, Kenny Heidel, and special guests Christian Plott and Michael Pop dive into in this insightful podcast episode. We all need somebody — or something — to lean on, whether it’s your best friend or a set of business process tools!

Resources:

Understanding Variation by Donald J. Wheeler ISBN-13: 9780945320531

Lead With Respect by Michael & Freddy Balle ISBN-13: 9781934109489

]]>What’s the number one goal of BPI and LEAN? What are some ways that manufacturers have found success in leveraging automation technologies alongside BPI? These are just a couple of questions that Carrie Lee, Kenny Heidel, and special guests Christian Plott and Michael Pop dive into in this insightful podcast episode. We all need somebody — or something — to lean on, whether it’s your best friend or a set of business process tools!

Resources:

Understanding Variation by Donald J. Wheeler ISBN-13: 9780945320531

Lead With Respect by Michael & Freddy Balle ISBN-13: 9781934109489

]]>3e00042a-28da-4115-9415-261d1924a975Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -050051:05nofull1181181Omron Automation AmericasSemi-(Conductor) Charmed LifeSemi-(Conductor) Charmed LifeAre we living a Semi-Charmed Life, or a Semiconductor-Charmed Life? Maybe we should wait until we get out of the current chip shortage to decide. Join hosts Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel as they learn all about semiconductor manufacturing — including the six steps to make a chip and what “copy exact” means from an industry perspective — from Strategic Account Manager Matt Hyatt.

]]>Are we living a Semi-Charmed Life, or a Semiconductor-Charmed Life? Maybe we should wait until we get out of the current chip shortage to decide. Join hosts Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel as they learn all about semiconductor manufacturing — including the six steps to make a chip and what “copy exact” means from an industry perspective — from Strategic Account Manager Matt Hyatt.

]]>a6231f2e-a2be-4740-8177-ae77c82650f0Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -050050:07nofull1171171Omron Automation AmericasCollaborative RobotsCollaborative RobotsWhat’s behind the prediction that robotics adoption will not only double — or even triple — but QUADRUPLE from 2020 to 2025? Join Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel as they chat with Robotics Project Manager Adrian Choy about the ways in which robotics accessibility has opened the doors to new opportunities outside the usual industries like manufacturing.

Resource links:

FIRST: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc

VEX: https://www.vexrobotics.com/competition

HOUR OF CODE: https://hourofcode.com/us

GIRLS WHO CODE: https://girlswhocode.com

BLACK BOYS CODE: https://www.blackboyscode.com

BLACK GIRLS CODE: https://www.blackgirlscode.com

ROBOT COMBAT EVENTS: https://www.robotcombatevents.com

WORLDCAT (Library Finder)*: https://www.worldcat.org/libraries

]]>What’s behind the prediction that robotics adoption will not only double — or even triple — but QUADRUPLE from 2020 to 2025? Join Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel as they chat with Robotics Project Manager Adrian Choy about the ways in which robotics accessibility has opened the doors to new opportunities outside the usual industries like manufacturing.

Resource links:

FIRST: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc

VEX: https://www.vexrobotics.com/competition

HOUR OF CODE: https://hourofcode.com/us

GIRLS WHO CODE: https://girlswhocode.com

BLACK BOYS CODE: https://www.blackboyscode.com

BLACK GIRLS CODE: https://www.blackgirlscode.com

ROBOT COMBAT EVENTS: https://www.robotcombatevents.com

WORLDCAT (Library Finder)*: https://www.worldcat.org/libraries

]]>85319800-955c-44f5-acf0-8d8ad1bc1cd0Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -050035:14nofull1161161Omron Automation AmericasTraceability 4.0 - Don't Forget that Barcode!Traceability 4.0 - Don't Forget that Barcode!Join Carrie and Kenny as they discuss all things traceability and how it has an effect on everything we touch on a daily basis with Jason Mack, Advanced Sensing Sales Manager.

]]>Join Carrie and Kenny as they discuss all things traceability and how it has an effect on everything we touch on a daily basis with Jason Mack, Advanced Sensing Sales Manager.

]]>936d072a-abd9-44ea-9f93-30a3b3951193Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -050035:54nofull1151151Omron Automation AmericasIt's not Easy Being GreenIt's not Easy Being GreenJoin Kenny and Carrie as they talk about the impact that Sustainability has on manufacturing today and how it will impact business decisions in the future.

Learn More:

Our Corporate Sustainability Goals

White Paper - Raising the Bar on Flexible Packaging Trends

Success Story - Flexible Packaging Solutions

]]>Join Kenny and Carrie as they talk about the impact that Sustainability has on manufacturing today and how it will impact business decisions in the future.

Learn More:

Our Corporate Sustainability Goals

White Paper - Raising the Bar on Flexible Packaging Trends

Success Story - Flexible Packaging Solutions

]]>329e8411-da6d-4b62-9fc1-7676b2946ddfMon, 16 May 2022 09:00:00 -050027:46nofull1141141Omron Automation AmericasShaping the future 2030Shaping the future 2030Join Carrie and Kenny alongside special guest Robb Black, CEO of Omron Automation Americas as they discuss the future of industrial automation and the Omron commitment to improving lives and benefiting society.   

For more information on Omron's long-term vision, please visit: https://www.omron.com/global/en/sf2030/

For more information on Omron's Principles & Mission, please visit: https://automation.omron.com/en/us/about-omron-automation/mission-and-philosophy/

You can also watch our Shaping the Future 2030 video, here: https://youtu.be/eAnehOI9uEw

]]>Join Carrie and Kenny alongside special guest Robb Black, CEO of Omron Automation Americas as they discuss the future of industrial automation and the Omron commitment to improving lives and benefiting society.   

For more information on Omron's long-term vision, please visit: https://www.omron.com/global/en/sf2030/

For more information on Omron's Principles & Mission, please visit: https://automation.omron.com/en/us/about-omron-automation/mission-and-philosophy/

You can also watch our Shaping the Future 2030 video, here: https://youtu.be/eAnehOI9uEw

]]>7f04c015-98ac-428d-8db4-161bace8b7caMon, 02 May 2022 09:00:00 -050027:31nofull1131131Omron Automation AmericasElectric Vehicle RevolutionElectric Vehicle RevolutionKenny and Carrie get the latest industry scoop on the navigation from traditional gasoline engines to EV in the automotive market from our Strategic Account Manager Bryan Monty and our Senior Director of Technology and Strategic Sales Jeff Hall.

]]>Kenny and Carrie get the latest industry scoop on the navigation from traditional gasoline engines to EV in the automotive market from our Strategic Account Manager Bryan Monty and our Senior Director of Technology and Strategic Sales Jeff Hall.

]]>fa687135-0098-4295-9838-3d485765e77aMon, 04 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -050037:29nofull1121121Omron Automation AmericasThe Factory of the FutureThe Factory of the FutureJoin Kenny and Carrie as they discuss with Mike Chen, Sr. Director of Solutions & Technology Development, about how factories are going to evolve and advance their production capabilities with the new technologies emerging in industrial automation.

]]>Join Kenny and Carrie as they discuss with Mike Chen, Sr. Director of Solutions & Technology Development, about how factories are going to evolve and advance their production capabilities with the new technologies emerging in industrial automation.

]]>c5118cc9-fd3c-4a2a-add2-61f361329298Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -050029:21nofull1111111Omron Automation AmericasIO What? IO-Link!IO What? IO-Link!Join hosts Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel, along with special guest Mike Hamoy to talk about about all things IO-Link. IO-Link is the first standardized IO technology worldwide for communication with sensors and other machine devices. It has enabled a new arena of getting data from never-before seen areas to make better production decisions. Mike tackles what IO-Link is and how it can be used to optimize machine performance on the ever-changing manufacturing floor.

]]>Join hosts Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel, along with special guest Mike Hamoy to talk about about all things IO-Link. IO-Link is the first standardized IO technology worldwide for communication with sensors and other machine devices. It has enabled a new arena of getting data from never-before seen areas to make better production decisions. Mike tackles what IO-Link is and how it can be used to optimize machine performance on the ever-changing manufacturing floor.

]]>319c3b41-c33f-4719-b118-fee37403b2f6Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -050030:44nofull1101101Omron Automation AmericasShedding some light on machine safeguardingShedding some light on machine safeguardingFrom the difference between perimeter guarding and point-of-interaction guarding to the inclusion of IO-Link technology in light curtains, Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel explore all things related to one of the most important machine safety technologies. Get insights into best practices for using light curtains and the latest capabilities they offer in this podcast episode.

]]>From the difference between perimeter guarding and point-of-interaction guarding to the inclusion of IO-Link technology in light curtains, Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel explore all things related to one of the most important machine safety technologies. Get insights into best practices for using light curtains and the latest capabilities they offer in this podcast episode.

]]>c483b4cd-40b9-4924-b31a-23db77a15ab8Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -050024:05nofull19191Omron Automation AmericasWhere have all the maintenance people gone?Where have all the maintenance people gone?Where are all the maintenance professionals going? If this question has been on your mind in recent years, you’re not alone. Skilled maintenance workers are retiring at rapid rates, and a huge wealth of knowledge is going out the door with them. Join Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel in a new podcast episode as they discuss the impact of this trend and how companies can cope.

]]>Where are all the maintenance professionals going? If this question has been on your mind in recent years, you’re not alone. Skilled maintenance workers are retiring at rapid rates, and a huge wealth of knowledge is going out the door with them. Join Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel in a new podcast episode as they discuss the impact of this trend and how companies can cope.

]]>097b102b-8edc-4295-8610-9e1687f59890Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -050024:45nofull18181Omron Automation AmericasInto the UnknownInto the UnknownJoin hosts Carrie and Kenny as they discuss how the pandemic has changed the way we do business, and what they think a ‘new normal’ will look like. At the end of the episode, we’ve included a bonus conversation with our production team.  Stay tuned until after the closing credits to hear that discussion.

]]>Join hosts Carrie and Kenny as they discuss how the pandemic has changed the way we do business, and what they think a ‘new normal’ will look like. At the end of the episode, we’ve included a bonus conversation with our production team.  Stay tuned until after the closing credits to hear that discussion.

]]>548bbd54-cdec-46c7-8a3e-dde21bb4d28eThu, 09 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -050029:36nofull17171Omron Automation AmericasThe Alphabet Soup of IIoTThe Alphabet Soup of IIoTKenny Heidel and Carrie Lee help us better define common IIoT terms and explain how they relate to Omron solutions.

]]>Kenny Heidel and Carrie Lee help us better define common IIoT terms and explain how they relate to Omron solutions.

]]>857d3342-a817-4726-9d16-0ac7b25104bdTue, 30 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -050021:34nofull16161Omron Automation AmericasWe Can Integrate Safety if We Want ToWe Can Integrate Safety if We Want ToJoin Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel to learn from special guest Pamela Horbacovsky (Product Manager – Safety Controllers and Components) on how Integrated Safety is becoming an important part of automation methodology and where Omron can assist in its implementation.

]]>Join Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel to learn from special guest Pamela Horbacovsky (Product Manager – Safety Controllers and Components) on how Integrated Safety is becoming an important part of automation methodology and where Omron can assist in its implementation.

]]>4b4f837e-b155-47da-9fee-a88f9aa09ebaWed, 10 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -050022:24nofull15151Omron Automation Americas(Air) Supply Chain(Air) Supply ChainJoin Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel for a chat with TWO special guests! Brian Leeson, VP of Operations for Americas, and Juli Harvey, Director of Supply Chain for Americas.

]]>Join Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel for a chat with TWO special guests! Brian Leeson, VP of Operations for Americas, and Juli Harvey, Director of Supply Chain for Americas.

]]>08d1ca02-f2ca-4b4d-b084-5eff857b902cWed, 29 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -050059:34nofull14141Omron Automation AmericasShe's got the whole world in her handsShe's got the whole world in her handsJoin Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel for a chat with Omron Global Account Manager Terry Kiesling. Terry shares perspectives on the Food and Commodity industry, working with global teams, what we’ve learned from the global pandemic, and the future of manufacturing.

]]>Join Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel for a chat with Omron Global Account Manager Terry Kiesling. Terry shares perspectives on the Food and Commodity industry, working with global teams, what we’ve learned from the global pandemic, and the future of manufacturing.

]]>ea0e6aef-4167-4c6a-a7cf-ca9272e9e933Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -050022:50nofull13131Omron Automation AmericasBack to the Future with Predictive MaintenanceBack to the Future with Predictive MaintenanceJoin Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel to learn from special guest Justin Lantin, on how customers can migrate to a predictive maintenance model with the help of Omron component products.

]]>Join Carrie Lee and Kenny Heidel to learn from special guest Justin Lantin, on how customers can migrate to a predictive maintenance model with the help of Omron component products.

]]>7dc2b941-f058-4877-ac01-7ba91d07e4e8Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -050030:31nofull12121Omron Automation AmericasVeep TalksVeep TalksAn interview with Omron Automation Americas Vice President of Marketing, Mark Sadie. Mark shares some perspectives and lessons learned during his long career at Omron. We discuss work force changes, the vision and values of Omron as a company, how the pandemic has changed the way we do business, and what the future of industrial automation holds.

]]>An interview with Omron Automation Americas Vice President of Marketing, Mark Sadie. Mark shares some perspectives and lessons learned during his long career at Omron. We discuss work force changes, the vision and values of Omron as a company, how the pandemic has changed the way we do business, and what the future of industrial automation holds.

]]>60fe4806-5ea4-4654-b784-28c126e0c551Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -050032:01nofull11111Omron Automation Americas