Join us live on LinkedIn & YouTube @ 3 pm CST today (May 16th, 2024)!

We’ll talk to Ashley A, an automation technician at West Pharmaceutical Services & an Amazon Influencer (so cool!). She will tell us about her journey from starting in manufacturing at 21 as a janitor, to moving up the ranks to robotics technician! And we can’t wait to hear how she recently got into affiliate marketing & Computers/IT!

Plus…a new podcast episode release at 2 pm CST!

We interviewed Hassana Ojochide Abubakar all the way from Nigeria about “SCADA System Integration”! Hassana works as a SCADA/Control Systems/Industrial Automation Engineer in the Renewable Energy Sector at Kainji Hydro Power Plant. We talked about her passion for technology, enthusiasm for robotics, & active engagement with young minds—particularly young girls & women—in technology & automation!

Find the episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify!

Upcoming IRL Events

July 25-26, 2024 — First ever OT SCADA CON in Houston!

Get tickets here before they sell out! (in-person limited to 50 seats, plus NEW virtual options!)

It's a two-day training & networking event surrounding Operational Technology.

Each of the 26 sections are 30 minutes long & cover Theory, Hardware, Software, Procurement, & Industry Examples.

There will be hardware giveaways, swag, & sponsored food!

Extracurricular activities include karaoke, the shooting range & off-roading!

Can’t make it in person? We have virtual streaming options!

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Last Week’s Episodes

• Ali, Nikki & Courtney were on A3’s Automate Show floor recapping the event! Plus, they talked about the importance of mechatronics, collaboration, networking, & attracting young people to the industry. They also discuss cool trends & technologies they are seeing emerge, including the use of AI & autonomous/collaborative robots. Watch the replay here!

• We had an inspiring conversation about “Innovation, Networking, & Giving Back" with Preston Hadley, President/Founder of Envision Automation & Controls plus Rapid Panels. We touched on the challenges & benefits of working in a family business, & the value of asking for & offering help to others. And he announced a change-of-life giveaway that Envision will be sponsoring in the 2nd quarter of the year—providing PLC kits to individuals looking to break into controls! Listen to the podcast!

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