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From Tesla Batteries to Underground Tunnels + Live Demo

From Tesla Batteries to Underground Tunnels + Live Demo

New Episode + LinkedIn Live

Nikki Gonzales
July 17, 2025

JUST RELEASED…From Tesla Batteries to Underground Tunnels

Ever wondered what it takes to lead automation projects at trailblazing companies like Tesla and The Boring Company?

Nikki chats with Riddhi Padariya about her journey from nerdy high schooler inspired by "How It's Made" to becoming a controls engineering leader in industries ranging from tissue manufacturing to carbon capture and underground tunneling. They dive into hands-on lessons, breakthrough technologies like virtual commissioning, the power of industry communities, and Riddhi’s passion for making automation more accessible, especially for the next generation of engineers.

Listen to it on our website or YouTube!

Live Today @ 4 PM Eastern!

We’re doing a LinkedIn Live Demo of OPC Router by Software Toolbox!

Nicole Knox Nicole Knox and Jessica Dillon from Software Toolbox will demo their OPC Router software! During this demo, they will talk about how OPC Router helps integrate data from OT, IT, ET, and cloud sources with easy, visual workflows.

Find out more about it here!

Software Toolbox is a sponsor at OT SCADA CON and they will be raffling off a 1-year subscription to OPC Router!!!

Join us on LinkedIn & YouTube!

Upcoming IRL Events

You can find us at…

OT SCADA CON 2025, July 23-25 in Houston, TX
- FYI…this an Automation Ladies event! Check out what attendees thought about OT SCADA CON ‘24!
- Save some cash by using code 15OFF when you register here. Tickets are almost sold out!

SPS Atlanta 2025, Sept 16-18 in Atlanta, GA
- Come visit us at Booth 727!
- See the latest in automation, robotics, control systems, sensors, and industrial AI.
- We will be recording a podcast episode - reach out to [email protected] to apply to be an IRL guest!
- Find out more

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, Sept 29- Oct 1 in Las Vegas, NV
- We’ll be exploring all the latest advances in packing and processing
- Check out their website

OT SCADA CON | LinkedIn

Join us for an exciting event all about OT SCADA technology in Houston, TX! Dive into the world of operational technology and supervisory control and data acquisition systems with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts. Connect, learn, and network in person at this one-of-a-kind conference.

From Our Partners

Looking to take your manufacturing operation to the next level?

SPS Atlanta 2025 is the event you can’t afford to miss.

Are you driving change in manufacturing or automation? Then SPS Atlanta 2025 is where you belong. Join us September 16–18 at the Georgia World Congress Center and be part of a growing movement driving the future of smart manufacturing. From digital transformation to plant-floor innovation, SPS Atlanta is built for leaders like you—from designing systems, running operations, or building what’s next. Step into the spotlight at SPS Atlanta 2025.

Learn more and register at SPSAmericas.com

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Last Week’s Episode

Machine Vision, Project Nightmares, and Automation Chaos

Last week Nikki sat down with Kerry Pierce, discussing the winding path that led her from computer engineering to becoming a machine vision integrator, the invaluable lessons learned along the way, and how she’s helping demystify the field for newcomers.

Check out the replay!