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Oct. 24, 2024

Who is Nikki Gonzales of Automation Ladies?

Curious to know more about our Nikki Gonzales? Last week, Nikki was interviewed by John Joyce from #IndustrialSouls: The People Behind the Machine! Catch the full episode here to find out about her journey: https://lnkd.in/dy-28H2s

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Oct. 24, 2024

What inspired OT SCADA CON?

What inspired OT SCADA CON? Nikki Gonzales talked to John Joyce from #IndustrialSouls: The People Behind the Machine about how Josh Varghese's Traceroute CON inspired us! Catch the full episode here for our origin story & more: https://lnkd.in/dy-28H2s ------------ OT SCADA CON 2025 tickets now for sale at early bird…

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Oct. 24, 2024

Essential Trade Show Hack

ESSENTIAL conference hack! 😂 (Just found this gem from the archives!) Since we've been going to shows a lot recently, this seems more relevant than ever!

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Oct. 22, 2024

Attending Industry Events Increases Professional Growth, w/ Brandon Peters

Attending industry events are crucial in extending your professional network and growing professionally. Join us with Brandon Peters (https://www.podpage.com/dashboard/automation-ladies/guests/13728021643151/edit/) , CEO of Shockwave Automation, as we highlight how short, focused sessions and face-to-face interactions at industry events can offer practical insights and foster meaningful connections. Gain insights into the importance…

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Oct. 17, 2024

Connecting Through Content Creation, Cultural Exchange, & Personal Growth w/Jakob Sagatowski

Balancing work, life, and personal growth with cultural experiences and collaborative mindsets. Join us for a hearty conversation with Jakob Sagatowski (https://www.podpage.com/dashboard/automation-ladies/guests/13704290213453/edit/) , Software Engineer & CEO Sagatowski, involving traditions and career transitions, blending personal stories into an engaging narrative with nostalgic items symbolizing pride, success, and good fortune in…

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Oct. 10, 2024

Exploring Cybersecurity in Industrial Automation w/ Michael Grollmus

Cybersecurity has become one of the fastest-growing fields, offering a wealth of job opportunities. Join us as we discuss the challenges and advancements in cybersecurity in industrial automation with Michael Grollmus, CEO of Grollmus, highlighting the crossroads of tradition and innovation in this evolving sector. Together we investigate the mesh…

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Oct. 7, 2024

Live with Alicia Lomas!

Live with Alicia Lomas!

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Oct. 7, 2024

Live Recap of AHTD Fall Meeting 2024

Live Recap of AHTD Fall Meeting 2024

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Oct. 7, 2024

Live Recap of AHTD Fall Meeting 2024

Live Recap of AHTD Fall Meeting 2024

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Oct. 3, 2024

Insights on Effective Social Media in the Industrial Sector with Susan Wilson

If you know us ladies, you know we love to network, both in-person and online, especially through social media. Join us, as we delve into the wonders and the transformations of social media with Susan Wilson from Inductive Automation. Sparked by her husband's career as a toolmaker machinist, hear how…

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Sept. 26, 2024

Modernizing Dairy Farming with Automation ft. Vinny Endres

Nikki & Ali, sit down with Vinny Endres, owner of Bitmasked Automation & a trailblazer in dairy farm automation. Vinny shares his journey from growing up on a dairy farm to becoming a diesel mechanic, then discovering his passion for electrical engineering & automation. He shares his unique perspective integrating…

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Sept. 19, 2024

Building a Visionary Business in Automation with Erick Collins

What happens when a young troublemaker with a love for computers and cars finds himself at the forefront of the robotics and machine vision industries? Nikki and Courtney chat with Erick Collins, owner of Rockport Integration and Automation. Through a significant change in career direction and the influence of pivotal…

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Sept. 12, 2024

Halloween Special Edition Cybersecurity Panel Discussion

Special Edition Cybersecurity Panel Discussion

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Sept. 5, 2024

Leveraging Expert Collaboration & TikTok with Kathy at Flex-Line Automation & Ed from HARTING (Au...

Ali and Nikki sit down with Kathy Rinne, the Conveyor Cougar from Flex-Line Automation, and Ed Garstkiewicz, Sr. Industry Segment Manager of Automation and Robotics from HARTING. They touch on how in the ever-evolving landscape of industrial automation and marketing, collaborating with experts is more important than ever. And ever…

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Sept. 3, 2024

Revolutionizing Automation with Corey at HARTING & Ale at Gray Solutions (Automate 2024)

Join the Automation Ladies once again at Automate 2024 as they chat with Corey Jenkins from HARTING and Ale Walker from Gray Solutions. Corey dives into the engineering magic behind HARTING's plug-and-play solutions, while Ale brings a personal touch, giving a heartfelt shout-out to her mom, Kathy Walker, the CEO…

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Aug. 29, 2024

Bridging Innovation and Culture with Casey from HARTING (Automate 2024)

Join the Automation Ladies as they chat with Casey Spitz, the VP of Development and Innovation at HARTING. She takes us through setting up product development teams in the US, all things connectors, and customer engagement strategies. Discover the role of connectors in transforming data centers and AI technologies, and…

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Aug. 27, 2024

From SPE Standards to Hands-On Automation with McKenzie from CLN of SF and Ed from HARTING (Autom...

Join us as the Automation Ladies sit down with McKenzie Reed, President of Single Paired Ether Standards Development / CLN of South Florida, and Ed Garskowitz, Business Development Manager at HARTING. Mckenzie shares his journey from working at Harting to acquiring his own industrial machinery company. Alongside McKenzie, Ed reflects…

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Aug. 22, 2024

News Ways of Networking with Chris at Manufacturing Happy Hour & Amanda at HARTING (Automate 2024)

Ali and Nikki speak with Chris Lucciosa from Manufacturing Happy Hour and Amanda Marx, Senior VP of Marketing Digital Strategy & IT at HARTING. This minisode goes from casual LinkedIn conversations to establishing a dynamic community for women in industrial automation. They uncover the secrets of building niche communities, the…

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Aug. 20, 2024

Exploring Festo's Innovations with Sandro at Festo & Lucas at HARTING (Automate 2024)

Ready to revolutionize your approach to automation and connectivity? Join us on the show floor at Automate, where Nikki and Ali sit down with two industry powerhouses, Sandro Quintero from Festo and Lucas Knapp from Harding. You'll uncover the secrets behind Festo's groundbreaking transition from traditional pneumatics to state-of-the-art electric…

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Aug. 15, 2024

Trends that are Reshaping Manufacturing Automation with Luis at Siemens & Ed at HARTING (Automate...

In this second "minisode" from the floor of Automate 2024, Nikki and Ali sit down with Ed Garstkiewicz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgarstkiewicz/) , Senior Industry Segment Manager at HARTING (https://www.harting.com/US/en) , and Luis Narvaez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/narvaezl/) , Automation & Marketing Specialist at Siemens (https://www.siemens.com/global/en.html) . We unpack the modernization trends reshaping the landscape of…

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Aug. 8, 2024

AMR Flexible Navigation with Srna at OTTO and Ed from HARTING (Automate 2024)

Send us a Text Message! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2053051/open_sms) In this first "minisode" from Automate, Nikki and Ali sit down with Srna Okukua (https://www.linkedin.com/in/srnaokuka/) , Head of Marketing at OTTO by Rockwell Automation (https://ottomotors.com/) , and Edmund Garstkiewicz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgarstkiewicz/) , Senior Industry Segment Manager at HARTING (https://www.harting.com/US/en) . We'll explore how AMRs are…

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July 31, 2024

Getting through that midweek slump like...

#otscadacon was an absolute blast. We can't wait for next year!!!

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May 26, 2024

Interview w/ Cathy Rinne & Lauren Van De Mark from Flex-Line Automation

Interview w/ Cathy Rinne & Lauren Van De Mark from Flex-Line Automation

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May 17, 2024

Interview with Matthew Simmons from Herbalife

Interview with Matthew Simmons from Herbalife

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