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From simple starters to complex drive systems, motors play a critical role in industrial operations. This podcast explores trends in drive technology, examines specific application challenges, and most importantly, will help you understand how to get the most out of your motor control applications. ROK Talk on Drives is hosted by Business Lead Jim Finiak and Lead Product Manager Sam Shelley. Send any topic suggestions or comments to ROKTalkDrives@rockwellautomation.com or leave a comment in the comments section here on Spotify.
Rockwell Automation hosts ROK Talk on drives, a technology show with 24 episodes published.
Jim and Sam team up with industry expert Todd Gilliam to see what part VFDs play in food and beverage production. Learn how drives help maintain consistent product quality, improve energy efficiency, and help meet strict
In this episode, learn how drives help chemical and plastics manufacturers run smarter, more efficient operations—delivering reliable motor control for applications like extrusion, mixing, and pumping while improving ene
In this episode of ROK Talk on Drives, we dive into thepowerful role Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are playing intoday’s tire manufacturing landscape. Hosts Jim and Sam speak with experts Dan Paul and Eduardo Rodrigue
The next advancement in pulp and paper mill automation starts with smarter, more responsive motor control. In this episode, host Sam Shelley teams up with Rockwell Automation experts Eduardo Rodriguez and Mike Clark to b
Explore how VFDs are transforming the oil and gas industry. Jim and Sam are joined by industry expert Ron Busse to discuss real-world applications, energy savings, process optimization, and the role of automation in meet
In this episode of ROK Talk on Drives, hosts Jim and Sam welcome special guest Bill Meindl, business unit manager at Rockwell Automation, to explore the past, present, and future of motor starting technology. From the hu
Join Jim and Sam in another episode of ROK Talk on driveswhere we welcome safety expert Jonathan Johnson. JJ will talk about how moving mechanicals are a potential source of harm for the workers that interact with them.
Join Jim and Sam for the latest episode of ROK Talk on drives as they explore the risks corrosive gases can pose in your plant. Find out the reasons why VFDs are vulnerable to these gases and how to protect your plant. L
How did you learn to set up a VFD? In this episode, listen to the journey of a new controls engineer and hear how new hires are learning today. Find out what training opportunities have the biggest impact and how to acce
In this episode of ROK Talk on drives we welcome a very special guest , Navid Zargari, sustainability manager at Rockwell Automation and long time medium voltage expert. Navid will join our hosts, Jim and Sam and will wa
Welcome to episode 15 of ROK Talk on drives where Sam and Jim welcome Dustin Molzon to the show today. Dustin is a product manager with Rockwell Automation for cybersecurity products, called FactoryTalk Policy Manager. T
Today our crew takes Andrew Hastert into the ROK Talk fold. He'll walk us through FactoryTalk® Analytics™ GuardianAI™ software from Rockwell Automation. Learn how the combination of this software and PowerFlex® drives ca
Today's episode is all about On-Machine® motor control solutions—both servo class drives as well as VFDs. Justin Garski joins Jim and Sam to offer his expert insight to wage the war of in-cabinet vs. decentralized soluti
Ever want to go back to the future? Wonder where variable frequency drive (VFD) motor control technology came from? Dave Dahl turns on the way back dial as he joins Jim and Sam where he'll give an overview of VFDs and th
Join Jim Finiak and new co-host Sam Shelley for his first full episode with ROK Talk on Drives. Today Tadeo Rodriguez, customer sustainability lead of Rockwell Automation, joins the team in making sense of sustainability
After some time off, ROK Talk on drives is back for more fun. Joining Jim Finiak this season is Sam Shelley, drives lead product manager at Rockwell Automation. Sam brings to the table a wealth of drives knowledge and of
Tune in to the latest episode of ROKTalk on Drives to see how you can connect the dots from sustainability to variable frequency drives. Corrine Pellish and Josh Olive join Jim Finiak to talk about what sustainability is
Join Jim and Neal and their guests for more drives installation fun! Email us if you have suggestions for upcoming podcasts, to give us feedback or get information on new episodes RAROKTalkDrives@rockwellautomation.com.
Today we join Jim and Neal in another episode of ROK Talk on Drives. Installations guides got you down? Well take a listen to Dave Dahl of Rockwell Automation. He joins us for a riveting discussion on installation best p
Today's episode revolves around the center of the motor control universe--CENTERLINE MCCs! We brought in Elizabeth Allen and Diego Wilches to talk about the CENTERLINE MCC and the history behind it. Email us if you have
Mike Clark
Chief Executive Officer · US Pack
1 appearance on this show
Jonathan Johnson
Technical Consultant · Form Furniture
1 appearance on this show
Dr Neal
Dr · Megs Middle School
1 appearance on this show
Jim
Pastor · Dynasty Football Factory
1 appearance on this show
Elizabeth Allen
Rockwell Automation
2 appearances on this show
Adam Davis
Associate Partner at Bain & Company · Ecosystem Investment Partners
1 appearance on this show
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