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Connect Together Podcast

by Industrial Solutions Network powered by CED

We are a network of industrial electrical solution businesses that are all part of a bigger company, CED. We are working together to help manufacturing plants, OEMs, system integrators, industrial contractors and those that are working the plant-floor drive production efficiencies, reduce energy costs, increase worker safety, and communicate over secure networks

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Episodes

  1. Made Here: Pittsburgh Robotics Network - Interview with Mark DeSantis

    As an entrepreneur, you have to get comfortable with failure, so much so that it becomes a part of your path to success. Mark DeSantis, a seasoned entrepreneur and a leader in Pittsburgh's innovation scene, shares hard-earned wisdom on the mindset it takes to thrive as an entrepreneur. Listen to...

  2. Made Here: ESTAT Actuation - Interview with Kirby Witte

    The Pittsburgh Robotics Network is fueling innovation by supporting startup companies like ESTAT Actuation with the resources and connections they need to thrive. Kirby Witte, Co-Founder of ESTAT Actuation, shares how Pittsburgh's robotics ecosystem is more than just cutting-edge; it's...

  3. Made Here: Thoro.ai - Interview with Patrick Mondi

    Thoro.ai is more than autonomous technology - they're developing the software, cloud support, and deployment services that power OEM partnerships. With a mission-driven team with broad perspectives, Thoro.ai is focused on solving real-world challenges in manufacturing. Rooted in Pittsburgh's...

  4. Made Here: Pittsburgh Robotics Network - Interview with Jennifer Apicella

    Pittsburgh is a global anomaly - home to over 125 robotics companies and a thriving ecosystem of innovation. At the center of it all, the Pittsburgh Robotics Network is working to meet the needs of these companies by fostering connections, encouraging collaboration, and helping startups grow. In...

  5. Made Here: Behlen Interview - Empowering Employees to Drive a Culture of Safety and Innovation

    Metal forming is an art, each piece of metal is unique in its characteristics and how it reacts to bends, turns, and is ultimately shaped into the products you use everyday. The people over at Behlen Manufacturing have found a mix between the art of metal forming and the process of manufacturing....

  6. Made Here: Growing Nebraska through Attracting and Nurturing Young Talent

    Norfolk, Nebraska is experiencing a similar problem as the rest of the rural United States: an increase in people, specifically younger talent, leaving the area in seek of a career elsewhere. Not because of a desire to, but because of the lack of opportunities to stay. Angie Stenger leads…

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  7. Made Here: Shawn Hastings on Maintenance in Sausage Production

    Shawn brings his maintenance management perspective from his time in food production and how the sausage is made in Kansas City. The challenges and benefits in KC, what it takes from their partnerships that help.

  8. Made Here: Boulevard Brewing Interview - Innovating, Scaling, Collaboration and Brewing

    When you think of Kansas City and craft beer, you think of Boulevard Brewing. We talk about their 25 years of growth and expansion and what manufacturers can learn from their innovation and collaboration in the beer industry. Hosted by ‪Manufacturing Happy Hour Brought to you by and for the...

  9. Made Here: Exploring the West Bottoms and the Industrial History of Kansas City

    Places like Kansas City’s West Bottoms district make up the foundations of American manufacturing and industry. And in this episode, we head straight to The Ship, a unique bar in the heart of the historic West Bottoms district to meet with Scott Brown of the Historic West Bottoms Association and...

  10. Made Here: Marlen Interview - Innovation, Machines and the Food Industry

    Listen as Manufacturing Happy Hour talks to Doug Wilson of Marlen as they explore what food and beverage means to Kansas City and how Marlen is being a leader in the industry. Marlen: marlen.com ‪ Industrial Solutions Network: industrialsolutionsnetwork.com Manufacturing Happy Hour:...

  11. Made Here: Amatrol Interview - How Career & Technical Education is Impacting Smart Manufacturing

    Brought to you by the Industrial Solutions Network, the Made Here series focuses on the stories of those that drive manufacturing forward, which drives the city they are a part of. In this series, we are focused on the manufacturers in Louisville, KY. We are joined by Amatrol who are shaping the...

  12. Made Here: E&H of the Industrial Solutions Network - Modern Distribution

    Brought to you by the Industrial Solutions Network, the Made Here series focuses on the stories of those that drive manufacturing forward, which drives the city they are a part of. In this series, we are focused on the manufacturers in Louisville, KY. We are joined by Amatrol who are shaping the...

  13. Made Here: Opus Integration Interview - Modernization of Bourbon

    Brought to you by the Industrial Solutions Network, the Made Here series focuses on the stories of those that drive manufacturing forward, which drives the city they are a part of. In this series, we are focused on the manufacturers in Louisville, KY. We are joined by Amatrol who are shaping the...

  14. Connect Together Podcast: Conversation with a Plant Manager - Ep 1

    I sit down with the Plant Manager (Greg Hundley) of one of our Technology Partners, Service Wire in Houston, TX. We chat about what he cares about, challenges and more as they manufacture and service wire to distributors and user like us.

  15. Connect Together Podcast Episode 24: OEMs and Machine Safety

    Safety on machines is important for any operation and workforce. Things are shifting from safety only being the responsibility of the end users to those that are building and supplying the machines. If designed correctly, it doesn't have to hamper your productivity. Safety experts: Daniel Van Dam...

  16. Connect Together Podcast Episode 23: A manufacturer, their storeroom solution journey and impact

    LISTEN to one customers journey and story on how they implemented a storeroom solution with our Inland Empire - Royal Industrial Solutions location and helped them free up capacity of employees, service their customers better and more. Thanks to Deven Weston-Heiser from Pacific Packaging…

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  17. Connect Together Podcast Episode 22: Robotics in the Food & Bev Industry with Codian

    We talk to a founder of Codian Robotics on how manufacturing, especially in the food & bev industry is changing fast with more demands, and how robotics can impact their process, applications for robotics and any challenges. A great listen with Greg Brasic of Codian Robotics, Kara with CED Omaha...

  18. Connect Together Podcast Episode 21: Hygienics & Food Safety in the Food & Bev Industry with Rittal

    In this episode of Connect Together with Justin Brunken, we discuss with Rittal about their latest Food Safety Survey during the pandemic, food safety, hygienic zones and what it means to Food and Beverage manufacturers.

  19. Connect Together Podcast Episode 20: Vision Setting and your Process Solutions

    Learn with Phil and me on what the heck is Vision Setting, how it can be critical in process solutions to help everyone get to where they want to be with their process. It’s a process, and progress! Phil Schreiber (Process Solutions Consultant) [email protected]

  20. Connect Together Podcast Episode 19: Industrial Lighting in the Evolving Industry

    Justin talks to Susan, a lighting and controls expert from Kentucky. An Audit and a little bit of information can take you to the next level. She talks you through the process and explains whens the right time. Any questions or reach out for podcast ideas: [email protected]

  21. Connect Together Podcast Episode 18: Motion Control is More than Components

    Listen to Chris, a Motion Control Solution Consultant, on how a successful motion strategy is the sum of all its parts and how you can make steps to create a motion solutions for the future. How mechanical and electrical should work together and don't overthink motion, as it doesn't have to be as...

  22. Connect Together Podcast Episode 14: with Bernadette and Brian Talking Our Side of Things

    Justin Brunken joins Bernadette and Brian from our Kansas City Rensenhouse location to discuss their roles, their passion and why they do it. A great conversation on experiences and what it means to be more than just a job.

  23. Connect Together Podcast Episode 15: Jesse from Industrial Panel Solutions

    I talked to Jesse from Industrial Panel Solutions on what makes IPS more than just a panel and the future of panels and the industry. Listen and learn more about panels than you think you knew.

  24. Connect Together Podcast Episode 16: Dan and Austin talking Risks and Mitigating them with AIMM

    Justin Brunken talks to Dan and Austin of our AIMM Services division where we first talk about the all too real risks that could happen to your facility. We get a little dark, but switch to focus on ways and services to prevent them and give you some peace of mind.

  25. Connect Together Podcast Episode 17: Sarah of Rockwell and Nate Talking Future of Industry and Tech

    Justin Brunken sits down and talks to Sarah from Rockwell Automation on why Manufacturing matters and what Rockwell is doing about it, while Nate is talking whats happening in the industry and some technology in robotics and motion.

  26. Connect Together Podcast Episode 13: with Tyler & Chris talking Sensors, Safety and Analytics

    I bring on two of our Solution Consultants from the center of the country to have a discussion on how sensors, FactoryTalk Analytics for Devices and your network can be advantageous to your safety, production and your operation. From a new-comer to an old plant manager, we have a lighthearted…

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  27. Connect Together Podcast @ RAOTM Episode 12 - Interview with Bill Persyn on NEW Info Solutions

    We talk to Bill Persyn of Rockwell Automation on all their current and new information solutions and products. Gathering and using the information of your processes, applications and components can be the most important thing you can do. Listen and find out why and how.

  28. Connect Together Podcast @ RAOTM Episode 11 - Talking Safety

    Recorded live at RAOTM in Little Rock, AR, I interview Karl Williams to explain AIMM Services, then Austin and Mandy to discuss the importance of Safety Assessments, and finally Littelfuse on safety by design with focus on ArcFlash Analysis.

  29. Connect Together Podcast @ RAOTM Episode 10 - Interview with Delivery Partner Malisko

    At RAOTM we sat down with one of our best Integrator and SP, Dan Jacoby with Malisko to talk about what they do, what makes them great and how we work together to provide the right solution for manufacturing. Check them out here: https://malisko.com/

  30. Connect Together Podcast @ RAOTM Episode 9 - Why RAOTM, Rockwell U and AIMM Services

    The Connect Together podcast taking the mics on the show floor of RAOTM convention in Little Rock. In this episode we sit down with Brandon Bernier and talk about what the deal with RAOTM, Mary Burgoon w/ Rockwell Automation's Academy of Advanced Manufacturing, and AIMM Services to discuss...

  31. Connect Together Podcast Episode 8: Talking HMIs & Interview with Ariel Duffy

    Justin Brunken discusses HMI's past, present and future and talks with an intern Ariel Duffy of Arkansas on helping customer modernize their HMIs and why. PSA: I say HMI way too much!!!!

  32. Connect Together Podcast Episode 7: with Dan and Allen talking Information, Security and Drives

    Listen as we talk with Dan Messina of our Rensenhouse (KS/MO) locations and Allen Thomas of our Keathley Patterson (AR) locations about gathering and using information for your process, how to secure and why, and what they found from Rockwell Automation TechED Learn more at...

  33. Connect Together Podcast Episode 6: with Austin & Nate talking Safety

    Listen as we talk to Nate Hunt and Austin Schnell of our CED locations in Nebraska about safety in your plant, why is it important, how it can be implemented, what's new and how to get started. Learn more at cedindustrialsolutions.com and aimm-services.com with host Justin Brunken of the…

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  34. Connect Together Podcast Episode 5 - A Conversation with Solution Consultants

    We talk to our consultants from around the country on what they saw at the Rockwell Automation Fair in Houston and what they see for 2018 in Services, Drives & Motors, Sensors, IC and controllers. With Bill from solconnetwork.com in Nebraska, Austin from solconnetwork.com in Nebraska, Shannon…

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  35. Connect Together Podcast Episode 4 - From Data-Driven Manufacturing

    Recorded at the Data-Driven Manufacturing event in Nebraska, we talk to a Rockwell Automation Plant Manager on how she uses data and technology to run her plant as well as TechData and where CISCO fits in.

  36. Connect Together Podcast Episode 3 - Rockwell Automation & Your Network Plan

    Join Justin, Jeff and Brandon as we welcome Frank Busalachi from Rockwell Automation to get his perspective on Industrial Networking and what it takes to create a successful plan and work together. We will also be addressing lightly managed switches and more on the connected enterprise for...

  37. Connect Together Podcast Live At RAOTM with Panduit

    Talking with Connie of Panduit on what Panduit can provide to the OT and IT with ethernet and network infrastructure to keep you confident and up & running!

  38. Connect Together Podcast LIVE at RAOTM - Episode 1

    LIVE at RAOTM in Portland: Talking Connected Enterprise, infrastructure needed and what is a stratus switch. Listen to Tad Gropp of CES on how to bridge that gap with IT and OT.

  39. Connect Together Podcast Episode 2: Part 1 - Intro to Network Security

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 2: Part 1 - Intro to Network Security by Industrial Solutions Network powered by CED

  40. Connect Together Podcast Episode 2 - Network Security

    Learn why your plant's network security matters, a plan to implement and learn how to ask the right questions, while knowing the basics..

  41. Connect Together Podcast Episode 1 - Intro to Industrial Networks

    Industrial Network Solutions by CED Podcast Series, talking the industrial internet of things, the connected enterprise and how it fits into what manufacturers are doing.

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We are a network of industrial electrical solution businesses that are all part of a bigger company, CED. We are working together to help manufacturing plants, OEMs, system integrators, industrial contractors and those that are working the plant-floor drive production efficiencies, reduce energy costs, increase worker safety, and communicate over secure networks

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