EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 19 MIN
Why Your Manager Is Stressed About Downtime (And How to Fix It)
from Tim Wilborne's Podcast · host Tim Wilborne
It has been a busy few weeks at the training center with custom guest training covering IO-Link, sensors, and TIA Portal. In this update, I discuss the progress on our new pneumatic trainer and pick-and-place robot trainer, both of which will be featured in upcoming videos. I also take some time to answer your questions regarding the real-world application of IO-Link, how to transition between different PLC platforms, and how to effectively communicate with your manager about justifying the need for training equipment to reduce costly downtime. Using a practical, data-driven approach to justify the hardware you need for your sandbox environment is the most effective way to transition from reactive maintenance to planned machine shutdowns.Helping you become a better technician so you will always be in demand Not sure what video to watch next?Enhance your skills and track your progress at https://controls.tw/yt-courses!Workforce Readiness for Managers https://twcontrols.com/workforce-readiness-for-managersThe above links make these videos possible. Please use them!
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It has been a busy few weeks at the training center with custom guest training covering IO-Link, sensors, and TIA Portal. In this update, I discuss the progress on our new pneumatic trainer and pick-and-place robot trainer, both of which will be featured in upcoming videos. I also take some time to answer your questions regarding the real-world application of IO-Link, how to transition between different PLC platforms, and how to effectively communicate with your manager about justifying the need for training equipment to reduce costly downtime. Using a practical, data-driven approach to justify the hardware you need for your sandbox environment is the most effective way to transition from reactive maintenance to planned machine shutdowns.Helping you become a better technician so you will always be in demand Not sure what video to watch next?Enhance your skills and track your progress at https://controls.tw/yt-courses!Workforce Readiness for Managers https://twcontrols.com/workforce-readiness-for-managersThe above links make these videos possible. Please use them!
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