Podcasts about PLC

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 161:53

Les partis politiques sont en mode séduction des personnes âgées pendant les élections | Un boeuf plus abordable importés… de l’Australie! | Encore un drame en voiture… respectez les vitesses svp! | Le 3e lien, faut vraiment se faire une raison | Les progrès de l’IA commencent presque à faire peur | Le récit hallucinant de cette habitant d’Hochelaga sur l’itinérance Dans cet épisode intégral du 4 septembre, en entrevue : Martin Nadeau, propriétaire du St-Hubert sur Ste-Catherine dans le Village. Josée Bélanger, créatrice de FILAMENT. Maxime Tardif, entrepreneur, ancien policier au SPVM Anna* (nom fictif), résidente d’Hochelaga. Une production QUB Septembre 2026Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

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Ep. 272 - Systems Integration Careers: OEM, Distributor, Machine Builder and Business Owner

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 88:37

Most people ask how to start a systems integrator. Rich Kuechenmeister has effectively built one five times, and the lesson is that the parent business decides what you become.Rich is owner and partner at Fishbone Technical Services. Before that he built automation groups inside a semiconductor equipment OEM, an automation components manufacturer, a products distributor, and a custom machine builder where he stood up a UL 508A panel shop from nothing. Each of those businesses sold something different, and that changed the engineering. At a machine builder the machine is the dog and the controls are the tail. At a distributor you build toolkits so somebody else can build the solution, handcuffed to the lines you carry. Rich argues that constraint is what made him good, because a single vendor solution is easy while four component areas from four vendors is where real integration lives.His definition of a control systems integrator stays traditional. SCADA and below, field instrumentation through PLC and HMI, bridging a little into MES. Fishbone works line control, process control on boilers, pumps and valves, and material handling where suppliers ship a motor and a few sensors and nothing more.The business advice is specific. He would rather have one $100,000 project than ten $10,000 projects, because that is one project management cycle instead of ten. He cautions against mixing maintenance work and capital projects without a plan, since context switching between a vision system callout and a pump control program burns budget on both. Dave adds the pattern he keeps seeing: come in at the bottom and you get saved in the phone as the maintenance guy, never the capital project guy. Rich hires on desire, attitude and aptitude, and admits he was once the bottleneck himself.Looking ahead, he expects acquisitions to keep rolling up integrators and leaving a void underneath, since a twenty person firm will not get out of bed for the projects a five person firm lived on. On AI he is practical. He turned three day estimates into eight estimates in a single day, but insists code writing is a subset of the job. He is also still doing a PLC-5 conversion and a DeviceNet upgrade.About Rich KuechenmeisterRich Kuechenmeister is owner and partner at Fishbone Technical Services, a nationwide remote technical services company he co-founded in 2021 with business partner Robert Summers. Fishbone is based in Texas and covers plant engineering and control systems integration from field instrumentation through PLC, HMI and SCADA, with some MES. Rich began his career in the United States Navy working on radars, servos and guidance systems, then spent three decades in industrial automation building engineering groups before starting Fishbone.https://fishbonetechnical.comTimestamps0:00 Introduction2:20 Inside Fishbone Technical Services5:20 From the Navy to OEMs, distributors and machine builders9:00 Becoming unafraid and starting a company15:40 What a control systems integrator actually is20:40 How the parent business shapes the work31:40 Filling the sales hopper and qualifying projects36:40 Maintenance work versus capital projects43:00 Hiring for desire, attitude and aptitude48:20 Letting go of the client relationship56:20 Distributors, acquisitions and the void they leave1:04:40 AI, estimating and reverse engineering PLC codeReferencesPrOTect IT All by Aaron Crow: https://www.amazon.com/PrOTect-All-Plain-Spoken-Cybersecurity-Protecting/dp/B0HBM3F4XSISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards: https://www.isa.org/standards-and-publications/isa-standards/isa-iec-62443-series-of-standardsAbout Your HostsVladimir Romanov is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and the founder of Joltek, an independent manufacturing and industrial automation consulting firm specializing in modernization strategy, digital transformation, and workforce development. Joltek works with manufacturers and investors to de-risk modernization and build the internal capability to sustain results.Connect with Vlad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Want to go deeper? Vlad and the team at Joltek have covered related topics here:System Integrators: https://www.joltek.com/blog/system-integratorsEngineer to Entrepreneur in Manufacturing Technology: https://www.joltek.com/blog/engineer-entrepreneur-technology-business-manufacturingDave Griffith is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and founder of Capelin Solutions, an industrial automation firm helping manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technology. He brings 15 years of experience in industrial automation and digital transformation.Connect with Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Subscribe to Manufacturing Hub: https://www.manufacturinghub.liveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-networkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManufacturingHub

Automate mini series: Dylan Caufrier

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 52:41 Transcription Available

Paper schematics feel “reliable” until they are the reason a shutdown drags on, a cabinet print is wrong, or a tech makes a split-second mistake under pressure. We sit down with Dylan from Lightstream, a Belgian family-owned industrial automation company, to get brutally practical about what it takes to move maintenance from binders and drawers to a digital workflow that technicians will actually use.We unpack Cabinet Manager, which Dylan calls the digital Swiss pocket knife for technicians. The promise is simple: scan a code at the machine and instantly pull up the right electrical schematics, manuals, procedures, and diagrams in one place, tailored to who you are (electrician, mechanic, PLC programmer). From there, updates and annotations are captured as the work happens, so “as-built” documentation stops being a fantasy and starts becoming a habit.Then we go deep on augmented reality in manufacturing. Dylan shares real demo data comparing troubleshooting by paper, tablet, and AR, and why AR can slash time because the information is in your field of view and your hands stay free. We also challenge the easy narrative around AI: manuals are not the same as experience, and the real win is capturing tribal knowledge from veteran technicians before it retires out the door. Along the way, we talk safety and lockout tagout, labor shortages, retention pressure from data centers, and why humanoid robots may be more PR than practical in today's plants.If you care about digital transformation in industrial maintenance, OT reliability, and safer troubleshooting, this one is for you. Subscribe, share it with a maintenance leader, and leave a review with your take: what is the biggest barrier to going paperless where you work?_________________________________________________________________

Ép. 03/09 | Est-ce que votre médecin est imprudent?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 166:13

Drainville sur Trump | Un Canadien sauvé au Népal | Définition de l’immigration | Provinciales 2026 | L’arnaqueur Serge Rivard | Rôle des infirmières | Nooran Rezayi | Témoignage d’une mère monoparentale | Emy Lalune | Est-ce que votre médecin s’en cogne? | Dans cet épisode intégral du 3 septembre, en entrevue : Luc Mathieu, président de l’Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) Julie Lamonde, mère monoparentale de Lévis en attente d'une place en garderie Caroline Cloutier, victime de Serge Rivard Benoît Heppell, médecin de famille en Estrie Emy Lalune, créatrice de contenu numérique Une production QUB Septembre 2026 Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

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Ép. 03/09 | «Les cols bleus devraient se garder une petite gêne!!»

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 162:07

Eh les influenceurs, Benoit a 2-3 mots à vous dire | Les cols bleus passent leur temps en grève… | Le Village tombe-t-il en ruines pour des raisons pécuniaires?? | Frapper son bébé et ressortir libre? Oui… et on dira merci à Justin Trudeau s’il récidive! | PSPP et Duhaime sont tannés des vieilles histoires Dans cet épisode intégral du 3 septembre, en entrevue : Stephanie Kusie, députée conservatrice dans Calgary Midnapore. Éric Paradis, producteur du Fetish Weekend de Montréal. Mathieu Côté, Capitaine à la retraite au Royal 22e Régiment. Une production QUB Septembre 2026Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

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Personalized Professional Growth: Building District Microcredential Pathways in a Private PLC

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 25:43

This podcast is hosted by edWeb.net.The interview recording can be accessed here.In an era where traditional professional development often falls short of meeting individual teacher needs, school districts are turning to personalized, flexible solutions that honor educator voice and growth. Join us for an insightful session on how one forward-thinking school district leveraged a private professional learning community (PLC) on edWeb.net to build scalable, high-impact microcredential pathways for their instructional staff.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

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HPR4718: Programmable Logic Controls - Episode 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026

This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. -------------------- 01 Introduction This is the second episode in an 8 part series. 02 In the previous episode we discussed the predecessors of PLCs, in particular relay logic. In this episode we will discuss how relay logic came to be expressed in software rather than in actual hardware components. 03 The topics to be covered include * Early computers in industry. * The first PLC. * PC versus PLC - what's in a name. * Who the major brands are. * What does a PLC actually look like. * Machine architecture. * PLC programs. * The scan. * PLC programming languages. * Relative popularity of PLC programming languages versus more conventional computer programming languages. -------------------- 04 Early Computers in Industry Computers came to be used in industry fairly early on. Minicomputers were used in some large industries to control things like electric power plants. For example, the DEC PDP8 was used to control the refuelling machines in CANDU nuclear power plants. These would load and unload fuel from the reactor, which happens continually on a daily basis while the reactor is running. 05 The first microprocessor based computer sold on the commercial market was the MICRAL from France, based on the Intel 8008. It was sold as a cost effective replacement for minicomputers used in industry. It preceded what are generally considered to be the first Personal Computers. So you can see that industry were not reluctant to adopt new technology. 06 However, mini computers were large complex systems that did not fit well into a factory floor. They had particular niches in very large complex integrated systems, but were not suited to controlling many individual machines in a factory that produced things like automobiles or appliances. 07 What was needed was something that would fit into a standard electrical enclosure, withstand the temperatures found in a factory, could stand up to vibration and noise, was tolerant of voltage fluctuations, interfaced directly to sensors and actuators, and could be readily programmed by engineers, technicians, and tradesmen who were familiar with the processes to be controlled, but had little or no experience with computers. 08 This required a complete integrated package covering hardware, software, and product distribution through industrial supply retailers. Something that could meet these criteria is what was needed to become the PLC. -------------------- 09 History Many histories point to a US developer that became Modicon. However, their first hardware was more a proof of concept than a viable commercial product. In fact multiple companies in the US, Europe, and Japan were working on the problem and released comparable products all at around the same time in the early 1970s. 10 The idea preceded the implementation by a number of years. For example, General Motors had asked industrial control equipment suppliers in the mid 1960s for some sort of programmable control device to replace relay logic. This showed potential suppliers that there was a market for this sort of thing, and gave them a clearer idea of what customers were looking for. 11 What made this possible was the development of the first 8 bit microprocessor in that time period, combined with readily available bit slice processors from the minicomputer industry and other components. 12 People knew what to do, the problem was waiting for the development of suitable component hardware. Minicomputers were already being used in industry, but were normally located in control rooms. PLCs were an effort to take that technology out of control rooms and put it on the shop floor. 13 PC Versus PLC - What's in a Name In the early days, these systems were known as either PLC, which means "Programmable Logic Controller", or PC, which means "Programmable Controller". Different vendors favoured different terminology, but both were common. I have a book which was at one time one of the standard reference handbooks for this industry which was published in 1989, and refers to them as Programmable Controllers, or PCs. 14 The term PC was also used to mean "Personal Computer", but that wasn't really a problem in the early days. However, a certain large company decided to call their entry into the personal computer market the "IBM PC", and suddenly "PC" became a generic term for desktop computers. 15 After a long struggle to keep referring to their products as "PCs", even the biggest vendors caved in and gave up the fight and switched to using the "PLC" term. I will therefore use the term "PLC" in this podcast series even when talking about products which were originally called "PCs" at the time they were introduced. 16 Who the Major Brands Are The companies that came to dominate the industry fairly early on were generally companies that already made industrial electrical hardware. These were Siemens Allen Bradley, later known as Rockwell Schneider Mitsubishi Omron 17 These are still the dominant companies in the business, although there are many small brands, particularly at the cheaper end of the market. All of them were suppliers of a wide range of industrial control hardware, such that you could build all or nearly all of the parts of your control system using only their products. 18 Each of these sells an integrated hardware and software package, including development software, that is completely proprietary. If you thought that the mainframe business had a lot of vendor lock-in, you haven't seen the industrial market. -------------------- 19 What Does One of These Things Actually Look Like? At this point you are probably still very confused as to what a PLC actually is. I will attempt to describe one in basic terms by giving an example of one. The smallest and simplest ones are what are termed "shoebox" PLCs. These are basically a rectangular box with a plastic case. 20 Here are the dimensions for a typical low end model, a Mitsubishi FX3U-32M. According to specs in the manual, it is 150mm wide, 90mm high, and 86mm deep. 21 It can be mounted to the panel in an electrical enclosure by snapping it onto what is termed a DIN rail. DIN rails are standard mounting systems which use a strip of metal which is U shaped with a lip at the top of each end of the U. You screw the DIN rail to the electrical panel in the enclosure, and most industrial components such as PLCs, terminal blocks, circuit breakers, and all sorts of other things will simply snap onto it and be ready to wire together. 22 Along the top and bottom of the PLC are terminals to which you can attach wires from the things you want to sense or control in the rest of the machine, such as push buttons, pilot lights, proximity sensors, and valves. 23 Inputs are along the top, and outputs are along the bottom. The FX3U-32M has 16 inputs and 16 outputs. These I/O can be 24 volts DC, or 100 to 120 volts AC, depending on the model. Alternatively it may have small relays for outputs. While AC I/O once predominated, 24VDC became the standard in most industries several decades ago as it interfaced with electronic devices more readily and also allowed for cheaper and more compact wiring. 24 More inputs and outputs can be added by connecting additional I/O modules to the main PLC next to it on the same DIN rail, up to a total of 256 I/O The connection is typically via short ribbon cables which plug into the adjacent module. These I/O modules look like the main PLC, but just add I/O. 25 Inside the PLC are a CPU, memory, and firmware. This model has 64K "steps" of memory, which can be thought of as how many instructions you can have. The program runs in RAM, but you can add a small flash memory device to save the program to. There is a run/stop switch that allows you to start or stop the user program. There is a port that you can use to connect the PLC to a laptop computer with a cable so you can download your program to it. 26 The biggest part of the market for PLCs is for these "shoebox" style. However, there are bigger ones as well which have more I/O, more memory, faster CPUs, etc. These are meant for tasks such as coordinating large assembly lines and things like that. These are what are termed rack systems, where the rack is an empty box which is open at the front and has a backplane bus running along the back. You plug the main CPU into the bus, normally in the leftmost position, and then plug I/O modules into the rack. The I/O modules are tall, thin, fully enclosed boxes with the I/O terminals along the front. 27 You should have a rough idea of their appearance at this stage, so I'll leave the physical description aside for now and go on to the concepts behind how they actually work and what makes them different from something like say a Raspberry Pi. -------------------- 28 Machine Architecture It is not really the hardware which defines the PLC. Rather, it is the software system architecture. Every PLC that I am aware of has a common set of features. 29 Data Table A data table is simply a block of memory which may or may not be subdivided into different parts. All logic, and all, or nearly all, I/O works by writing to and reading from addresses in the data table. 30 I/O Every input and output point maps to a fixed memory address in the PLC. To read the state of an input, you read its memory address. To change the state of an output, you write to its memory address. 31 These digital I/O appear as single bit boolean values. The PLC programming language has instructions which allow single bits to be read or written to directly without have to mask off other bits as you would have to do if you were using a conventional programming language. I have so far only mentioned digital I/O, which are single bit on/off values. 32 Other types of I/O Many PLCs also have other types of I/O such as Analogue I/O, which represent variable voltages rather than just on/off values. For example you may wish to read a temperature from a thermocouple where the voltage level varies with the temperature. Often these are mapped into the data table as byte or word values. 33 Internal Bit or Boolean Memory There will be a range of single bit or boolean memory which is used for internal logic state. Your program may need to come up with a series of intermediate logical values, and you store them in these internal bits or flags. 34 Timers and Counters Control of machinery often involves timing and counting. Timer and counters are mapped into the data table. Timer and counter presets and values can be read as words, and there will be bit addresses which indicate the status of the timer or counter, such as whether it has reached its preset and is "done". 35 Integer and Floating Point Values There will be word addresses where integer and floating point words can be stored. If you need to do some mathematical calculations and store the results, you would save them in an integer or floating point word. 36 Typed Memory Unlike when programming something like a PC where you simply have a range of undifferentiated bytes and it is up to your software to impose meaning on it, PLC data table memory has defined types and meanings and the system firmware enforces the correct memory access methods. 37 Size of Data Table Data tables vary greatly in size. A bigger data table allows for bigger and more complex program. Generally, new PLCs will have bigger data tables than older ones, and more expensive PLCs will have bigger data tables than cheaper ones of the same generation. 38 Example Having picked a current PLC as an example for physical dimensions, I will pick an old and obsolete one for an example of a data table. The Siemens S5-100 series was a small PLC that came in several sizes. The basic S5-100 had the following data table size. 39 Digital I/O had a maximum of 128 inputs and outputs taken together. Analogue inputs and outputs had a maximum of 8 taken together. Flag, or bit, memory was 1024 Timers - 16 Counters - 16 40 The S5-103 offered more of everything in the same basic package, but of course at a higher cost. Digital I/O had a maximum of 256 inputs and outputs taken together. Analogue inputs and outputs had a maximum of 32 taken together. Flag, or bit, memory was 2048 Timers - 128 Counters - 128 -------------------- 41 The PLC Program A PLC will come with what amounts to an operating system and virtual machine built into it. You as the programmer use the vendor's proprietary development software, what is generally called the "PLC programming software" to write an application for it. 42 You then connect your PC to the PLC using a cable of some sort, and download your program into it. The program gets stored in the PLC's RAM. There may be flash memory which serves to back up the RAM when the power is off so you don't lose the program. Before flash was available, a battery was typically required to hold the static RAM memory. 43 There is just one program in the PLC. There is no file system, just the program memory and the data table. When the PLC starts up, it runs the program that you wrote. It continues running the program until you turn off the power or you set the run/stop switch to the stop position. 44 I will come back to programming later, but we needed to cover these basic points before I could describe some further concepts we need to cover. -------------------- 45 The Scan A key thing to understand about PLCs is the "scan" concept. This works as follows. There is a repeated cycle called the scan. 46 First, the PLC reads all the physical inputs and updates the corresponding input addresses in the data table. Next it runs the user program once. Finally it reads the output addresses in the data table and writes them to the corresponding physical outputs. Then it repeats the scan from step 1. 47 A scan can take anywhere from a few milliseconds to hundreds of milliseconds, depending on the model of PLC. Older PLCs and cheaper PLCs tended to be slower. However, as integrated circuit technology advanced, programs got faster. 48 The PLC has a watchdog timer. This is a timer which runs in the background and resets at the start of a scan. 49 If a scan takes too long, the watchdog will trip and stop the program and set the outputs to some defined state, either turning them all off or holding them at the last value. This is known as "faulting" the processor. 50 A watchdog fault may be caused by a program that is too long, or uses a lot of very slow instructions, or in some cases it may be due to a bug in your program. However, this last cause is not as common or as easy to cause as you may think when it comes to faults. -------------------- 51 PLC Programming Languages The key to all of this is the unique way in which the programming languages used in PLCs work. I will first briefly describe the two main programming languages and then explain how they work in a PLC as part of a complete system. 52 Ladder Logic There are several programming languages, but the main one is called ladder logic. If you listened to the previous episode, the word "ladder" will ring a bell. When machines were controlled by electromechanical relays, the electrical drawings which specified and documented the types of relays and the connections between them were called "ladder diagrams". 53 PLCs simply take these ladder diagrams and reproduce them on your computer screen in the programming software using the same standard schematic symbols. 54 You do not need to draw the symbols like it was CAD. Instead you simply use your keyboard or mouse to say that you want this symbol to be entered in the current cursor location or you want this wire to be connected from here to there. When your rung is complete the software will check at some point if it is syntactically correct. You then go on to entering the next rungs one after another until you have your complete program. 55 Instruction List An alternative representation is something called "instruction list", although various vendors may use other terms. This is a text representation that looks like a sort of assembly language. However, it's actually really ladder, just shown in a different way as text and some types of programming software will allow you to toggle between ladder and instruction list mode, translating between them automatically. 56 This should give you a clue as to how a PLC can execute a schematic diagram. Behind the scenes the programming software will translate the diagram into instruction list, and then the PLC will either execute those instructions in an interpreter, or compile them to machine code and execute those. 57 Other Programming Languages There are other programming languages, but they are rarely seen. I won't go into detail in terms of describing them, just briefly mention them. 58 One is called Sequential Function Chart. This is a type of flow chart which is designed to show complex sequences, including ones with alternate or parallel paths. The original name for this is Grafcet, spelled G R A F C E T. This stands for "Graphe Fonctionnel de Commande Étape Transition". As well as being a programming language, it is also a very good design and analysis tool even if the PLC being used doesn't support it. 59 Another is Function Block Diagram. This is another graphical language which resembles flow diagrams used in process industries. This is supposedly used mainly in industries such as chemical manufacturing. However it appears to be very niche and most people who use PLCs will never have seen it, and many will not have even heard of it. 60 Yet another language is Structured Text. This is very obviously derived from Modula-2 and strongly resembles it. If you are not familiar with Modula-2, it was created by Nikolas Wirth and intended as the successor to Pascal, which it was derived from. Structured Text seems to be much loved by a small number of academics, but seems to have little actual use in the field. You lose pretty much all of the monitoring and debugging facilities built into a PLC if you use it, so it's kind of pointless except perhaps for a few niche applications. There are a few other languages as well, mainly proprietary ones, often using flow charts or the like. 61 PLC Languages are Non-Blocking The important thing about a PLC program is that it executes from top to bottom, left to right, without stopping or blocking. There is no waiting on input or output or for a system call to return. Each rung immediately yields a result which is written to a memory address or which enables a timer or counter. Every rung is executed every scan. 62 You can reproduce this in a traditional computer programming language. In ladder logic it is inherent to the syntax and it is either very difficult or impossible to do it any other way. I'll give an example in Python of what I mean. 63 a = (b or c) and not d 64 If b or c are true and d is false, then a is set to true. If b and c are false or d is true, then a is false. 65 Now imagine that we are not executing this statement once, but rather are executing it repeatedly. This statement will never block execution. It will always immediately yield a result. Now let's modify that a bit. 66 a = (b or a) and not d 67 Note that we have replaced c with a. Now the value of a depends the previous value of a as well as b and d. However, once a becomes true, the value of b no longer matters because b is in an or condition with a. Now if we execute it over and over again, only d becoming true will make a go false. 68 This is a standard push button circuit, also known as a "seal in circuit", because it "seals" around the start condition. 69 b is the start push button with a normally open contact. d is the stop push button with a normally closed contact. a is a relay with one of its contacts being used to hold it on. 70 If you wired this up with actual push buttons and relays or if you programmed it into a PLC with ladder logic it would work the same way. A PLC program will consists of rung after rung of logic like this and executes it repeatedly scan after scan, only pausing to update its I/O. 71 Async Programming Some of you may be thinking that this cyclical scan sounds like the async programming that is all the rage with web server applications these days. Essentially it is exactly the same principle. 72 With async programming, your program must never use blocking instructions and execution proceeds on a repeated cycle. PLCs solve this by not having any instructions which block, and many PLCs do not allow backwards jumps. Tradesmen in coveralls in factories were doing async programming decades before the cool kids heard about it. 73 Most PLC Programming Languages are Visual or Graphical Languages If ladder, Sequential Function Chart, or Grafcet and Function Block Diagram sound like visual programming languages, they are. In fact ladder is probably one of the earliest visual languages in commercial use. Wikipedia defines a visual programming language as: 74 In computing, a visual programming language (visual programming system, VPL, or, VPS), also known as diagrammatic programming, graphical programming or block coding, is a programming language that lets users create programs by manipulating program elements graphically rather than by specifying them textually. A VPL allows programming with visual expressions, spatial arrangements of text and graphic symbols, used either as elements of syntax or secondary notation. For example, many VPLs are based on the idea of "boxes and arrows", where boxes or other screen objects are treated as entities, connected by arrows, lines or arcs which represent relations. VPLs are generally the basis of low-code development platforms. Scratch is an example of a VPL 75 End of quote. As you can see, what is cool today was on the factory floor more than 40 years ago. -------------------- 76 Popularity of PLC Programming Languages PLCs are about as proprietary as you can get. Pretty much every vendor has his own proprietary take on each language. How you can program any particular PLC is determined by that vendor's programming software. If the vendor doesn't support it, you can't use it. An individual vendor may even have multiple incompatible product lines which have to be programmed in different ways with different software, although that is not as common these days as it once was. 77 Nearly all PLCs support programming in Ladder. Some support programming in instruction list as well as ladder. Anything else is much less common. 78 Ladder logic happens to be on the Tiobe Index by the way. For those who have not heard of it, the Tiobe Index, that is T I O B E, is a web site that lists the popularity of numerous programming languages based on various criteria. 79 Number one on their list happens to be Python, currently at 19.98%. Number two is C, at 11.55%. 80 At the time of writing this script, Ladder Logic was at number 46 with a 0.28% rating, which put it just below Erlang and just above Haskell. I'm not sure whether that means that Ladder Logic is not as obscure as you thought it was, or whether it means that Erlang and Haskell are in fact more obscure than you thought they were. -------------------- 81 Episode Summary In this episode we covered we covered The early history of computers in industrial control The early history of PLCs, including how they got their name Who the major brands are What they look like physically 82 A basic description of the abstract machine architecture A very brief look at what a PLC program is like The scan concept The main PLC programming languages The minor PLC programming languages The relative popularity of each of the programming languages 83 In the next episode we will take a look at one of the early PLCs from the era when they began seeing widespread use. This PLC was hugely successful and was for many companies the first PLC they used. This is the Allen Bradley PLC2. 84 This has been the second episode in an 8 part series. -------------------- Provide feedback on this episode.

Ép. 02/09 | «Des jeunes mongols, pas éduqués!»

Le retour de Mario Dumont

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 161:24

Marwah Rizqy s’en prend à cet ex députée libérale | Comment vaincre le problème des intimidateurs à l’école?? | Ce candidat conservateur était ouvertement anti-vaccins | Le Mexique plus malin que le Canada? | PRB, pas tendre avec Christine Fréchette Dans cet épisode intégral du 2 septembre, en entrevue : Marie-Claude Archambault, résidente de Blainville, candidate pour Climat Québec, équipe Martine Ouellet dans Blainville. Christine Gingras, médiatrice professionnelle, maman d’une victime d’intimidation. Dr Gilbert Boucher, président de l'Association des spécialistes en médecine d'urgence du Québec (ASMUQ). Une production QUB Septembre 2026Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

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PSPP a fait des dons au PLC et à la CAQ???

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 8:17

PSPP a fait des dons au PLC et la CAQ donne des contrats à un groupe faisant la promotion du fédéralisme François-Philippe Champagne annoncera qu’on maintient la suspension de la taxe d’accise sur l’essence La rencontre politique avec Yasmine Abdelfadel et Mario Dumont. Regardez aussi cette discussion en vidéo via https://www.qub.ca/videos ou en vous abonnant à QUB télé : https://www.tvaplus.ca/qub ou sur la chaîne YouTube QUB https://www.youtube.com/@qub_radio Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

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Sermon On The Mount: Don't Judge | Pastor Jason Huffman | 8.16.26

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 35:35

“Do not judge” may be one of Jesus' most quoted teachings, but what did He actually mean?In Matthew 7:1–6, Jesus is not telling us to ignore sin or abandon discernment. He is confronting a critical and condemning spirit. Before examining the speck in someone else's eye, we must allow the Holy Spirit to examine our own hearts.In this message, “Don't Judge,” we discover how to speak truth without condemnation, correct with humility, and pursue restoration instead of simply proving we are right. We are called to extend the same grace, patience, and mercy to others that God has extended to us.Join us at Pneuma Life Church as we continue through the Sermon on the Mount and learn what it truly looks like to follow Jesus.Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life

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Sermon On The Mount: The Narrow Road | Pastor Jason Huffman | 8.30.26

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 43:19

Jesus tells us that there are two roads, two gates, and two very different destinations. The wide road is popular, comfortable, and easy to follow, but the narrow road leads to life.In Matthew 7:13–14, Jesus challenges us to examine the direction of our lives. Following Him is not always the easiest or most popular choice, but it is the only path that leads to true freedom, purpose, and life.In this message, “The Narrow Road,” we discover that saying yes to Jesus means more than simply believing in Him. It means choosing His way, surrendering our own, and continuing to follow Him even when the road is difficult.Join us at Pneuma Life Church as we continue through the Sermon on the Mount and discover what it truly looks like to follow Jesus.Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life

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Sermon On The Mount: What Do You Want? | Pastor Jason Huffman | 8.23.26

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 35:51

What do you really want, and are your desires drawing you closer to God?In Matthew 7:7–12, Jesus invites us to ask, seek, and knock with confidence, persistence, and trust. God is a good Father who knows exactly what we need. Sometimes He answers our prayers by changing our circumstances, and sometimes He uses those circumstances to form something deeper within us.In this message, “What Do You Want?” we learn how to align our desires with God's heart, trust His answers, and live out the Golden Rule by choosing to love, bless, encourage, forgive, and serve others first.Join us at Pneuma Life Church as we continue through the Sermon on the Mount and discover what it truly looks like to follow Jesus.Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life

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Ép. 01/09 | «QU'ON ARRÊTE DE S'EXCUSER D'EXISTER!»

Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 162:00

Au Québec, ça marche E-N F-R-A-N-Ç-A-I-S | Ensemble Montréal? Oubliez ça! | Le trafic à MTL, on n’est plus capable… | La CAQ se montre généreuse | Les rats sont PARTOUT | Vous voulez séduire une femme? Ne vous lavez pas, ça ne vaut plus le coup Dans cet épisode intégral du 1er septembre, en entrevue : Luis Felipe Cisneros Martinez, professeur titulaire au Département d'entrepreneuriat et d’innovation au HEC. L’Automobiliste de Montréal, de son vrai nom Jean-François Thibault. Marie-Claire Guidon, présidente de RATS Canada. Une production QUB Septembre 2026Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

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377: Being in the Presence of Teaching with Doug Fisher

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 37:49

Teaching is about more than delivering content—it's about being present with students, noticing their needs, and working alongside colleagues to create meaningful learning experiences. In this episode, Doug Fisher shares insights into what it means to be truly present in teaching and how educators can be more intentional about the way they connect, collaborate, and respond to the people around them. From building strong relationships with students to working as a team with colleagues, this conversation highlights how teaching becomes more powerful when educators learn and grow together. Quotables "When a team feels efficient and effective, and we feel like we're making a difference together, that brings us joy.""Putting good systems in place, I think is really important.""The more time teachers spend in each others classroom, the more benefit it has academically for the outcome of students." About Doug Fisher Doug Fisher went from working at KFC and riding ambulances to pay his way through college to becoming a Professor of Education at San Diego State and writing a whole shelf of books on how learning actually happens. But here's the part that makes him different: he never left the classroom. He co-founded a school in 2007 and still teaches there today. Over the past 20 years, he has helped more than 100,000 educators improve how they teach. Through these experiences, he realized something that drives him CRAZY: education has never had more experts—and less advice that actually survives a real classroom. Because of this, teachers sit through endless PD sessions, nod along... and NOTHING changes for their students on Monday morning. So he decided to start helping educators the RIGHT way—with evidence-based practices like teacher clarity, gradual release of responsibility, and PLC+ that actually survive contact with real students. Connect with Doug Fisher WebsiteEmail:dfisher@sdsu.eduConnect on XLinkedin Student Engagement Resources from Doug Fisher PLTogether Student Engagement Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.comBlog: Always A LessonFacebook: Always A LessonTwitter: @gschultekInstagram: Always.A.LessonLinkedin: Gretchen Schultek BridgersBook: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Gretchen's latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher.Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.'Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.”Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in infoLeave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best)Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcastClick ‘Send'

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Ép. 31/08 | «NE VENEZ PLUS À MONTRÉAL, RESTEZ CHEZ VOUS!»

Le retour de Mario Dumont

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 138:23

Dur dur de circuler à Montréal sans perdre la tête… | Où sont les démocrates? Une sénatrice démocrate du Vermont affirme avoir peur du président et tente de justifier l’absence des démocrates dans la sphère politique | Shein débarque avec ses pancartes « in english only »… que fait l’OQLF ? | Le père d’un autiste non verbal de 25 ans lance un cri du coeur Dans cet épisode intégral du 31 août, en entrevue : Martine Larocque-Gulick, sénatrice démocrate au Vermont. François Laberge, porte-parole pour l’Office québécois de la langue française. Sébastien Leduc, père de Félix Leduc qui est autiste non verbal et Mélanie Harrington, belle-mère de Félix. Une production QUB Août 2026Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

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Ép. 31/08 | Trafic à MTL: l'un des pires automnes de l'histoire à venir

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 165:31

Lac Ontario ou America? | Provinciales 2026 | Mélanie Joly | PCQ: abolir la TVQ? | La calvitie: la prochaine mine d’or de Wall Street? | Colombie: nouveau président anti-narco | Cadre financier | Le Tricheur avec José Gaudet | Blue Jays Dans cet épisode intégral du 31 août, en entrevue : Sol Zanetti, co-porte-parole et candidat de Québec solidaire dans la circonscription de Jean-Lesage. Luc Godbout, professeur titulaire de la chaire de recherche en fiscalité et en finances publiques de l'Université de Sherbrooke Mélanie Joly, ministre de l’Industrie, Ministre responsable de Développement économique Canada (DEC) pour les régions du Québec et députée de Ahuntsic-Cartierville pour le Parti libéral du Canada Dr. Maud Bélanger, chirurgienne plasticienne à la clinique Sensa MD Bruno Guglielminetti, analyste, conférencier et animateur du balado d’actualité numérique «Mon Carnet» José Gaudet, animateur du jeu télévisé Le Tricheur Une production QUB Août 202Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

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Hacking All The Devices, with AI? - Rob Allen - PSW #941

Paul's Security Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 126:01

Rob Allen from ThreatLocker joins us to discuss securing agentic AI with zero-trust controls, least privilege, and access controls to limit what agents can access and do. This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them! In the security news this week: Sixteen-year-old Linux LPEs still work Ubiquiti UniFi, patch it, also light on details If you remember magicJack, you too are old Slovakia doesn't trust its own speed cameras More homework on NIST's vulnerability database Your webcam, mic, and key light, all owned Printer moonlights as Minecraft server Zombie credit cards Your car's infotainment system fuels botnets Feds warn about AI-powered PLC attacks Can an AI actually reverse engineer its way out? Denver International's security breach, volume six Charlotte's breach and a parking company Why your ancient tech might be the safe one Microsoft counts billions of phishing emails A password vault that leaked to any website Australia sells password books at the post office Another perfect ten, this time in Entra ID Cisco's bug scores read like Olympic gymnastics Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-941

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Ep. 271 - Growing an Oil and Gas Plus Mining Systems Integrator in Alberta with JPI Solutions

Paul's Security Weekly TV

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 71:40

Oil and gas automation runs on royalty accounting as much as process control. Dustin Symes explains how that shapes every SCADA decision JPI Solutions makes.Canadian oil and gas is structured differently than most assume. In the US mineral rights usually sit with individuals, so custody transfer draws a hard line between upstream and midstream. In Canada the provinces hold most rights, so a producer can gather 100 wells into one plant and sell to a pipeline company there. That lands on the automation: much of the SCADA data collection exists to answer who is paying whom and how much royalty is owed. Once a well is drilled, automation might find 5 to 10 percent off nameplate, so the work protects a long production tail rather than chasing throughput.Mining behaves nothing like it. Thinner margins, $100 million capital projects, an hour long elevator ride down, underground space running 20 miles across. Those are small cities: control systems cover substations, air monitoring and lighting as well as conveyors and pumps. Mining clients want programmers on site rather than remote, and they buy for continuity: a major vendor PLC paired with their DCS, meant to last 20 years. Horizontal drilling has rescaled oil and gas, from one well and a dozen sensors to a 32 well pad carrying 300 IO, pushing designs toward redundant PLCs and ring networks. The genuinely new technology lands on the data layer, where MQTT and report by exception are displacing polled Modbus.Dustin set two gates before his first hire: enough cash banked to make that person whole for a month or two, and enough overload to have work worth delegating. He hired out of the instrumentation program at SAIT rather than a 15 year instrument mechanic. When he weighed taking on partners, dozens of people advised against it. He brought in Dan and Brent Lawther anyway in 2018, went from five people that spring to ten by the fall, and says JPI would not exist without them.His hardest won lesson is unglamorous. Communication is the only consistent complaint he has ever had from a customer. Nobody complains about the code. They complain that nobody told them it was finished. On AI, JPI is decompiling Rockwell files into shutdown keys and landing 85 to 90 percent of the way there on a good prompt, and running log analysis across FactoryTalk directory, HMI and historian logs to find real root causes. He expects PLC code to become text so it can be version controlled like software, and customers to treat that as baseline within five years.About Dustin SymesDustin Symes is Chief Technology Officer at JPI Solutions, a Calgary based systems integrator serving oil and gas and mining clients across North America from four offices in Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan. A Red Seal journeyman electrician who moved into automation, he founded JPI in 2017. JPI covers process control from the sensor to the HMI, then up into SCADA and corporate data.https://www.jpisolutions.caTimestamps0:00 Introduction5:50 Why he started JPI Solutions10:50 Oil and gas primer: upstream, midstream, downstream12:50 What makes mining automation different16:10 Where JPI sits in the automation stack28:30 Bigger well pads, redundant PLCs and MQTT41:20 Bringing on partners when nobody recommended it51:10 Communication as the only consistent complaint1:04:40 The future of integration, AI and knowledge graphsReferencesRadical Candor by Kim Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Kick-Ass-Without-Humanity/dp/1250103509Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012ThredCloud: https://www.thredcloud.comAbout Your HostsVladimir Romanov is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and the founder of Joltek, an independent manufacturing and industrial automation consulting firm specializing in modernization strategy, digital transformation, and workforce development. Joltek works with manufacturers and investors to de-risk modernization and build the internal capability to sustain results.Connect with Vlad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Want to go deeper? Vlad and the team at Joltek have covered related topics here:System Integrators: https://www.joltek.com/blog/system-integratorsPLC Scan Cycles and SCADA Polling: https://www.joltek.com/blog/plc-scan-cycles-polling-scada-systems-dataDave Griffith is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and founder of Capelin Solutions, an industrial automation firm helping manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technology. He brings 15 years of experience in industrial automation and digital transformation.Connect with Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Subscribe to Manufacturing Hub: https://www.manufacturinghub.liveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-networkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManufacturingHub

Hacking All The Devices, with AI? - Rob Allen - PSW #941

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 126:01

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You Can Learn People Skills Like You Learn PLCs with Alice Rystov and Cassy Gardner

Automation Ladies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 48:23 Transcription Available

Your engineering degree taught you equations. Then your first job asks you to troubleshoot a VFD, commission a skid, and explain the problem to five different people without melting down. That jump is real, and it's exactly what we dig into with Alice Ristoff and Cassie Gardner from eTech Group.We talk about the many on-ramps into controls engineering and industrial automation and why there isn't one “correct” major. Chemical engineering, bioengineering, mechanical, electrical, and even biology backgrounds can thrive when you bring curiosity, solid problem solving, and the willingness to learn PLC programming and SCADA basics. Alice and Cassie share concrete ways to break in, including finding mentors, running informational interviews, and building marketable skills like Ignition SCADA credentials that can help you get your foot in the door.From there, we move to what makes technical teams actually work: active listening versus presuming, validating what you heard, asking clarifying questions, and naming the feelings behind the facts. We also challenge the idea that management is the only path to career growth, talk about handling conflict directly, and share how to support engineers across different generations. You'll also hear honest stories about commissioning, making expensive mistakes, and why ownership plus documentation beats panic every time.If you're trying to enter industrial automation, level up as a controls engineer, or lead better on projects without scope creep, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's breaking into automation, and leave a review so more engineers can find the show.Support the show_________________________________________________________________

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A Quick Note to Listeners: Before each week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I'm new to my role as a principal after years as an AP, and I've set my calendar for what I believe are the most important priorities. How do I prepare for the unknowns — those responsibilities or expectations I won't be aware of until they happen for the first time? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Kurtis Hewson: Kurtis Hewson is an award-winning educator, former teacher and administrator, and a respected post-secondary instructor. He is the co-founder of Jigsaw Learning and works with schools and districts across North America and internationally to design and implement Collaborative Response frameworks that improve outcomes for all learners. Known for his practical, systems-level approach, Kurtis supports thousands of educators each year in strengthening collaboration, assessment, and responsive instruction. He and his wife, Lorna Hewson, have an upcoming book, Collaborative Team Meetings: The Piece Connecting PLCs and MTSS, focused on helping schools build powerful collaborative team meetings—an essential structure within the Collaborative Response framework that empowers educators and directly impacts student success. Joining us from Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, Kurtis brings both classroom experience and leadership insight to help schools create systems that truly support every learner. He previously joined me on Principal Matters in 2024. You can listen to that episode here. Moving from Groups to Teams: One of the most powerful themes from our conversation was the distinction between working in groups and working as a team. Kurtis reflected on lessons learned from Richard DuFour and explained that many schools operate as collegial groups where people enjoy one another, share ideas, and support each other. While those qualities are valuable, true collaboration requires something deeper. Teams are willing to challenge assumptions, examine practices openly, and engage in conversations that can sometimes feel uncomfortable because they are focused on growth rather than simply maintaining harmony. The schools that make the greatest progress are not necessarily the schools with the most programs. They are the schools that intentionally build trust, safety, and structures that allow adults to learn together. As Kurtis put it, collaboration often means becoming comfortable being uncomfortable because meaningful learning happens when we invite others into our thinking and practice. The Four Layers of Collaboration: Kurtis described four layers of collaboration that exist in effective schools. He emphasized that these layers apply whether a school has five staff members or 150. Each serves a distinct purpose, but together they create a connected system of support. The first layer is Collaborative Planning, where teams focus on curriculum, standards, assessments, and instructional planning. This is where traditional PLC work often lives. The second layer is Collaborative Team Meetings, which Kurtis describes as the missing piece. These meetings focus on instructional challenges, shared problem-solving, and expanding the collective capacity of teachers before concerns escalate to formal intervention processes. The third layer is the School Support Team, which coordinates additional interventions, services, and supports for students who need more than classroom-level responses. The fourth layer is Case Consult, where teams focus on individual students or families whose situations require highly personalized attention and, in some cases, support from outside agencies. What struck me most was Kurtis’s observation that many schools have the first, third, and fourth layers in place but often overlook the second. Without that bridge, teachers can quickly move from classroom concerns to formal referrals without fully leveraging the collective expertise already present within the building. What Makes Collaborative Team Meetings Different?: Traditional meetings often begin with a student. Collaborative team meetings begin with a challenge. Instead of launching into a lengthy discussion about a particular child, the teacher identifies a key issue such as reading comprehension, task completion, classroom engagement, or on-task stamina. The conversation then focuses on strategies rather than stories. This subtle shift changes everything. When teachers discuss the challenge first, they quickly discover that others are experiencing similar issues. The conversation becomes less about diagnosing a single student and more about expanding the team’s toolbox of responses. The result is a culture where educators learn from one another and leave meetings with practical ideas they can implement immediately. A Meeting Structure That Builds Collective Efficacy: One of the most practical parts of our conversation was Kurtis’s explanation of what these meetings actually look like. Several elements are consistently present in effective collaborative team meetings: Begin with celebrations and successes. Ask what contributed to those successes. Identify a specific instructional challenge. Invite colleagues to share strategies and ideas. Commit to one action step before leaving the meeting. Rather than treating success as something to acknowledge briefly before moving on, Kurtis encourages teams to examine it closely. Asking, “What did you do that contributed to that success?” helps educators identify effective practices and share them with colleagues. Over time, this creates stronger collective efficacy because teachers begin to see the impact of their actions more clearly. Why This Matters for School Leaders: I was particularly struck by Kurtis’s observation that collaborative team meetings are not ultimately about meetings at all. They are about creating habits of thinking. The real evidence of success is when teachers begin asking one another for ideas, experimenting with new approaches, and seeking solutions together long after the meeting has ended.As we wrapped up, Kurtis challenged us to think beyond immediate solutions and instead create structures that empower others to respond effectively. Sustainable improvement happens when systems, not just individuals, become stronger. Now It’s Your Turn: As you prepare for a new school year, consider where collaboration is strongest in your school and where it may be breaking down. Are your meetings creating new learning, or are they simply sharing information? Are teachers leaving with practical next steps, or are conversations ending without action? Most importantly, are your systems helping adults learn from one another in ways that ultimately benefit students? Those questions may reveal the next leadership move your school needs to make. You can connect with Kurtis Hewson via his website, and view his Collaborative meeting Starter Kit here. Or find his new book, Collaborative Team Meetings: The Piece Connecting PLCs and MTSS here. Thank you for listening to Principal Matters, and thank you for doing what matters! The post Collaborative Team Meetings: The Missing Piece with Kurtis Hewson – PMP515 appeared first on Principal Matters.

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Ep. 270 - How to Start a Systems Integrator: Scope, Hiring, and the Bottleneck That Is You

Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 75:05

Most people who start a systems integrator expect to keep doing the engineering. Dylan DuFresne explains why that stops being true inside two years.Ask ten people what a systems integrator is and you get ten answers, so Dylan DuFresne starts from first principles: a third party that connects systems which used to sit isolated. The market then splits in two. One is the generalist who has seen a hundred platforms across a thousand facilities and knows how they behave together. The other is the specialist who lives inside one or two stacks. If you know what you are building, hire the specialist. If you are still deciding, the generalist saves you money.Abelara exists because of a pattern Dylan hit repeatedly during more than a decade inside other integrators. By the time a client calls, the platform is chosen, the budget is set, and the outcome is locked in, even when that platform cannot deliver it. His answer was to move upstream into architecture, change management, and business process work with VPs and C suite sponsors. His first question is always why. Why this site, why this machine, why this platform, and what outcome is attached to it.With no clear scope of work, Abelara declines to bid or sells the consulting engagement that produces one. When scope is fuzzy but workable he prices it all in and writes explicit exclusions and assumptions up front. His test before a proposal is one question: what does done look like. A striking number of buyers cannot answer it. He also corrects an instinct: a $200 sensor may beat a $30,000 camera technically and still be the wrong call, because the expensive option is a known quantity and carries less risk.Scaling gets treated as line balancing applied to a company. Find the bottleneck, find the gap in skills or availability, and staff it. Each hire moves the constraint somewhere new, and the hardest part is emotional: letting go of work you enjoy and are good at. On AI, Dylan predicts integration goes back to being integration. A generation of integrators drifted into custom coding, with companies of 400 and 500 people building MES and SCADA stacks from scratch, and he expects code generation to strip that work away. Writing a tool that pulls PLC data to the cloud is easy. Running it reliably and securely 24/7 for a year is not.About Dylan DuFresneDylan DuFresne is co founder and lead architect at Abelara, a manufacturing transformation firm that works with plants as coach, consultant, and integrator. He spent more than a decade inside systems integrators covering robotics, PLCs, SCADA, HMI, recipe management, and ERP integration before starting Abelara with co founder Glenn. He also wrote The Phantom Pallet, a manufacturing fable about data, trust, and transformation.https://abelara.comTimestamps0:00 Introduction4:30 What a systems integrator actually is9:00 Why Dylan and Glenn started Abelara14:00 Following the customer or picking platforms first20:00 Consulting versus integration work25:00 Why integrators get brought in too late32:00 The $30,000 camera and business trade offs36:30 Scope of work and what does done look like43:20 Handing projects to the team and subcontractors52:10 First hires, bottlenecks, and forecasting57:40 AI and the future of systems integration1:05:40 Predictions, career advice, and booksReferencesThe Phantom Pallet by Dylan DuFresne: https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Pallet-Manufacturing-Fable-Transformation-ebook/dp/B0GGYCK5PRImpro: Improvisation and the Theatre by Keith Johnstone: https://www.amazon.com/Impro-Improvisation-Theatre-Keith-Johnstone/dp/041346430XAbout Your HostsVladimir Romanov is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and the founder of Joltek, an independent manufacturing and industrial automation consulting firm specializing in modernization strategy, digital transformation, and workforce development. Joltek works with manufacturers and investors to de-risk modernization and build the internal capability to sustain results.Connect with Vlad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Want to go deeper? Vlad and the team at Joltek have covered related topics here:System Integrators: https://www.joltek.com/blog/system-integratorsConsulting, Upskilling, and Systems Integration: https://www.joltek.com/blog/humble-beginnings-consulting-upskilling-systems-integrationDave Griffith is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and founder of Capelin Solutions, an industrial automation firm helping manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technology. He brings 15 years of experience in industrial automation and digital transformation.Connect with Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Subscribe to Manufacturing Hub: https://www.manufacturinghub.liveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-networkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManufacturingHub

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Native PLC Communication & Why OPC-UA Is Wasting Your CPU

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 61:45

Every IIoT project starts the same way: you need data out of a PLC. The standard answer is OPC-UA — but what if that protocol is overloading your PLCs, eating bandwidth, and costing you thousands in upsized hardware?In this episode, Christofer Dutz — creator of Apache PLC4X and CEO of ToddySoft GmbH — joins Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes to explain why speaking the native tongue of your PLCs is faster, cheaper, and more efficient than wrapping everything in OPC-UA. Chris shares how PLC4X pulled 2,600 data points every 200 milliseconds at just 2–3% CPU overhead — compared to OPC-UA choking at 200 data points every two seconds on the same hardware.The conversation covers the origin of PLC4X (a "JDBC for industrial automation"), the not-invented-here syndrome that created today's protocol mess, why open-source adoption in OT is still painfully slow, the role of Apache IoTDB as a time-series storage engine handling 1.5 billion insertions per second, and Chris's new commercial venture ToddySoft — bringing production-grade Rust-based drivers to platforms like Inductive Automation's Ignition.Whether you're an automation engineer drowning in protocol adapters or an IT architect trying to bridge the OT gap, this episode is packed with practical insight from someone who has spent a decade making PLCs talk.Connect with Christofer on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christoferdutzConnect with Phil on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/phil-seboaConnect with Ed on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ed-fuentesSign up for the Unplugged newsletter: unpluggediiot.com/newsletterLearn more about ToddySoft: toddysoft.comLearn more about Apache PLC4X: plc4x.apache.org

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The Future of Automation: Physical AI, Robotics, and What's Next with Dennis Gansen

Automation Ladies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 61:43 Transcription Available

AI isn't just a software story, it's a power story, a controls story, and a “how do we actually build this stuff” story. After the EPC show in Houston, I sit down with Dennis Ganson from Schneider Electric to unpack what's changing in industrial automation and energy, and how you can stay useful as the pace picks up.Dennis shares his career path from West Point and the US Army into GE Energy, field service, project leadership, and strategic sales, eventually landing in process automation. We talk about what he leads at Schneider Electric across the Foxboro and Triconex world, and why process automation and discrete automation are different in practice even when customers need both. If you've ever felt boxed into one niche, this conversation makes the case for learning laterally and building a strong technical network.We also dig into what we heard at EPC: data center buildouts, utility constraints, gas turbine bottlenecks, and the craft labor shortage that no spreadsheet can wish away. Then we bring it back to technology, how modern control systems unlock more plant data, why that changes predictive maintenance and optimization, and what “software-defined automation” and truly open architecture can mean when supply chains get messy.If you're navigating DCS vs PLC decisions, tracking AI infrastructure demand, or just trying to understand where automation is headed next, you'll leave with clearer mental models and better questions to ask. Subscribe, share this with a friend in controls or energy, and leave a review telling us what topic you want us to chase next.Support the show_________________________________________________________________

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Sermon On The Mount: Don't Worry! | Pastor Jason Huffman | 8.9.26

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 49:23

Why do we worry? Is there something wrong with us as Christians when we do? Does Jesus truly care about our worry and anxiety? Pastor Jason breaks down Jesus' words in Matthew 6 and reveals why He tells us not to worry, how deeply He cares about what weighs on us, and how we can learn to trust our Heavenly Father.Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life

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Top 20 practices for securing PLCs from cyberthreats

Control Intelligence

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 20:43

In this episode of Control Intelligence, editor in chief Mike Bacidore spoke to Jagannathan Raghunathan, director of cyberphysical security services at Bureau Veritas, about the recent CISA alert. Raghunathan is also co-chair of the PLC Security Top 20 List. In this interview, he outlines how the PLC Security Top 20 List addresses programmable logic controller (PLC) vulnerabilities by offering practical, engineering-focused guidance across the hardware lifecycle.

Farm Bureau Warns Base Acre Proposal Could Cost California Farmers

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026

Policy group says mandatory update could reduce commodity program support.

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Zohar Kantor with PLCs.ai

The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 46:39 Transcription Available

Industrial Talk is talking to Zohar Kantor, Co-Founder at PLCs.ai about "Converting PLC code into plain-language operational intelligence". The conversation highlights the importance of the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress from November 3-5, 2023, and the need for cybersecurity professionals to attend. Scott Mackenzie emphasizes the significance of industrial professionals telling their stories and leveraging AI to enhance their operations. Zohar Kantor from PLCs AI discusses their platform, which simplifies PLC programming and diagnostics, reducing downtime and improving efficiency. Kantor stresses the importance of trust in AI solutions and the need to empower employees rather than replace them. The platform offers code optimization and documentation, aiming to support manufacturers in maintaining and optimizing their automation systems. Outline Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress Announcement Scott introduces the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, emphasizing its importance for cybersecurity professionals.The event is scheduled for November 3-5 in Barcelona, with networking opportunities and expert discussions.Scott mentions their own participation and encourages listeners to mark their calendars.The event aims to provide valuable insights and connections within the cybersecurity industry. Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott praises industrial professionals for their boldness, bravery, and problem-solving skills.The conversation shifts to Zohar Kantor and his company, PLCs AI, which simplifies PLC programming and provides greater insights.Scott shares their experience teaching PLCs at a technical college and expresses support for Zohar's solution. Importance of Telling Your Story Scott emphasizes the need for companies to tell their stories through AI platforms.They discuss the critical role of storytelling in business success and social presence.Scott shares their experience of countless conversations with industry professionals and the importance of amplifying messages.The conversation highlights the challenges of finding, retaining, and inspiring people in the industry. Challenges in the Industry and the Role of AI Scott identifies people-related challenges as the real impact on the industry, including finding, retaining, and inspiring talent.They discuss the importance of creating a resilient business culture and the role of leaders in inspiring their teams.Scott introduces the concept of a "high beer factor," emphasizing the need for authenticity and relatability in communication.The conversation touches on the importance of persistence and the role of media companies like Industrial Talk in supporting industrial professionals. Zohar Kantor's Background and PLCs AI Zohar Kantor, introduces himself and his company, PLCs AI, which focuses on simplifying PLC programming and providing greater insights.Zohar shares his experience joining a startup in 2017 that brought defect inspection based on AI to industrial manufacturing.He discusses the challenges of integrating AI with legacy PLC technology and the need to simplify the process for engineers.Zohar explains the concept of PLCs AI and its mission to open up the "black box" of PLCs, allowing engineers to understand and diagnose issues more effectively. PLCs AI's Solutions and Use Cases Zohar describes how PLCs AI helps maintenance engineers diagnose and resolve issues by guiding them through the process.The platform allows engineers to query and diagnose issues from the HMI in plain language, reducing downtime and costs.Zohar explains the concept of "explain" and "generate" use cases, where the platform helps engineers understand and resolve issues quickly.The platform also provides recommendations for code optimization and ensures compliance with industry standards. PLCs AI's Impact on New Lines and Commissioning Zohar discusses the role of PLCs AI in the commissioning process, helping manufacturers document and optimize new lines.The platform ensures that documentation is generated throughout the code on a line basis, making it easier for maintenance and operation teams to manage the line over its lifespan.Zohar highlights the importance of documentation in the life cycle of a line, where 85-90% of the costs are incurred in maintenance and retrofitting.The platform aims to support manufacturers in maintaining their brownfield with legacy PLCs, ensuring smooth operations and reducing downtime. Challenges and Opportunities in the Market Zohar identifies the need to gain trust from engineers and experts in the conservative manufacturing industry.He emphasizes the importance of trust in human-to-platform connections and the role of PLCs AI in empowering employees.The conversation touches on the broader impact of AI on the workforce, with a focus on efficiency and productivity rather than job replacement.Zohar shares insights from top-notch manufacturers who approach PLCs AI for solutions to their automation challenges. Conclusion and Contact Information Scott wraps up the conversation, expressing admiration for Zohar's passion and the potential of PLCs AI.Zohar provides contact information for PLCs AI, encouraging listeners to reach out and try the platform.Scott reiterates the importance of telling one's story and the role of Industrial Talk in supporting industrial professionals.The conversation ends with a reminder of the upcoming Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress and the importance of staying connected and informed. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! ZOHAR KANTOR'S CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zohar-kantor/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plcs-ai/ Company Website: https://www.plcs.ai/ PODCAST VIDEO: https://youtu.be/L7_rht_jTOc THE STRATEGIC REASON "WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST": OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES: NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us Hexagon: https://hexagon.com/ Arduino: https://www.arduino.cc/ Fictiv: https://www.fictiv.com/ Hitachi Vantara: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/home.html Industrial Marketing Solutions: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/ Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/ Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/ We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/ YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX: LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/ Active Campaign: Active Campaign Link Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/ Business Beatitude the Book Do you desire a more joy-filled, deeply-enduring sense of accomplishment and success? 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Sermon On The Mount: Where's My Focus | Pastor Jason Huffman | 8.2.26

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 40:56

Where is your focus? In this message, Pastor Jason shares how giving, prayer, and fasting help refocus our hearts, reveal what we truly value, and draw us closer to God. Through Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6, we're challenged to examine our motives, guard against heart-treasure traps, and shift our attention from temporary things to God's eternal Kingdom. When our spiritual vision is aligned, our lives are filled with light, purpose, and direction.Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life

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Top Producer Podcast: 2026 ARC and PLC payments

The Farm CPA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 16:45

In today's podcast Paul does solo podcast on the projected 2026 ARC and PLC payments for 8 crops including corn, soybeans and wheat. We know that for 2025 to be paid starting October 2026 you will automatically be paid the higher of ARC-CO or PLC. We have final MYA prices for wheat, barley and oats. I dig into some the key details for each crop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OT Pen Testing: Why Trust, Culture & Hands-On Experience Matter Most

@BEERISAC: CPS/ICS Security Podcast Playlist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 70:41

Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: OT Pen Testing: Why Trust, Culture & Hands-On Experience Matter MostPub date: 2026-08-03Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationEffective OT penetration testing isn't just about finding vulnerabilities, it's about building trust. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow is joined by Oren Niskin and Reynaldo Gonzalez for an engaging discussion on the evolving role of penetration testing in operational technology (OT) environments. Drawing from years of experience in industrial operations, IT, and OT cybersecurity, Oren and Reynaldo explain why successful OT security assessments require far more than technical expertise. They explore how trust, communication, and collaboration help bridge the gap between security teams and operations, making penetration testing a valuable business tool rather than something to fear. The conversation also highlights the importance of diverse career paths, hands-on learning, and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. From network segmentation and risk communication to creating realistic lab environments, this episode offers practical lessons for anyone responsible for securing critical infrastructure. Key Learnings: Why trust is essential for successful OT penetration testing How IT and operational experience strengthen OT security teams The value of network segmentation in reducing cyber risk Why "doing nothing" is no longer an acceptable cybersecurity strategy How organizations can bridge the gap between safety, operations, and security Practical ways to develop the next generation of OT cybersecurity professionals Key Moments: 07:00 Oren's technology and security approach 15:04 Discussing network security measures 19:16 Building Trust in Business Relationships 26:17 Understanding and planning security architecture 30:16 Network management and rule assessment 33:39 Managing and Assessing Tool Overload 38:39 Analyzing tool overlap and complementarity 48:41 Building a trusting team culture 49:48 Encouraging Open Communication 56:34 Getting into cybersecurity without IT experience 01:04:56 Entry-level ICS training courses Whether you're an OT engineer, penetration tester, security leader, or just beginning your cybersecurity journey, this episode delivers practical insights into protecting industrial environments while building stronger relationships across teams. Tune in to discover why the most successful OT penetration tests don't just identify vulnerabilities they build trust, strengthen teams, and improve security for the long term. About the guests: Oren Niskin is Principal OT Security Engineer at GuidePoint Security. His 20-year arc runs from the US Navy as a Nuclear Electrician's Mate, to Electronics Technician on offshore drilling rigs, to office OT/IT management, to OT cybersecurity consulting at EY, and now into OT cyber engineering at GuidePoint. He also runs Packets Or It Didn't Happen, a YouTube livestream where he builds a factory-realistic PLC and HMI training kit on camera (the open-source PLC Trainer Kit), aimed at helping newcomers get hands-on with OT for under $500. Link to connect Oren Niskin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orenniskin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PacketsOrItDidntHappen PLC Trainer Kit (GitHub): https://github.com/oniskin/PLC-Trainer-Kit LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/17708001/ Reynaldo Gonzalez is a recognized cybersecurity thought leader with 18+ years of experience helping organizations strengthen cyber resilience and secure critical infrastructure. His expertise spans cybersecurity strategy, IT/OT security, AI security, risk management, and digital transformation, complemented by a passion for education, innovation, and industry collaboration. Link to connect Reynaldo Gonzalez: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reynaldoglz/ Learn more about PrOTect IT All: Email: info@protectitall.co Website: https://protectitallpod.com/ep117 X: https://twitter.com/protectitall YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll FaceBook: https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast To be a guest or suggest a guest/episode, please email us at info@protectitall.co Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protect-it-all/id1727211124 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vvi0euj3rE8xObK0yvYi4The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Aaron Crow | Operational Technology & Cybersecurity Host, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

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OpenAI's rogue agent hit more victims, attackers hit 30 Minnesota water systems, Russian crew delivers weaponized e-mails in Exchange

Cyber Security Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 11:38

OpenAI 'Rogue Agent' Fallout, Minnesota Water Systems Hit, Exchange OWA Zero-Click Mailbox Takeover David Shipley covers multiple security stories: the OpenAI "rogue agent" incident expands as Modal Labs says a customer's exposed endpoint was used as a launchpad in attacks on Hugging Face, while critics cite missing zero trust/defense-in-depth and disabled safeguards; Bruce Schneier and Bargath Raghaven label this the "genie effect" and propose a "genie coefficient" to measure instruction-to-outcome gaps. Minnesota IT Services reports more than 30 community water systems hit in a coordinated OT attack July 26–27, with some running manually, as agencies assist and warnings persist about Iranian-linked PLC targeting; Canada also reports a NoName intrusion claim. Proofpoint details Laundry Bear exploiting an Exchange OWA XSS (CVE-2026-42897) to maintain mailbox access even after password resets. MCBS reports a 2025 breach affecting 1.261M people. Lava finds ~25,000 internet-exposed IPMI/BMCs leaking crackable hashes. 00:00 Headlines and intro 00:29 OpenAI rogue agent fallout 02:18 Genie effect and benchmarks 03:29 Minnesota water systems hit 05:02 Iran-linked PLC warnings 06:23 Exchange OWA mailbox backdoor 08:24 Medical billing breach tally 09:43 IPMI BMCs exposed online 11:00 Wrap-up and next episodes

Grow Teacher Leaders From the Start: How Teacher Candidates Engage and Explore with an edWeb Professional Learning Community

edWebcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 61:04

This podcast is hosted by edWeb.net.The webinar recording can be accessed here.State-level policy overhauls can leave even the most seasoned educators experiencing a rollercoaster of professional “fight, flight, fawn, flop, or friend” responses. When South Carolina's 2024 Read to Succeed Teacher Competencies revisions triggered a major program shift within the Converse University Teacher Preparation Program, it demanded more than just revised syllabi—it required space to navigate deep cognitive dissonance and evolve core belief systems.Join us for an insightful edWeb podcast exploring how members of the Converse University Teacher Preparation Program turned systemic disruption into an opportunity for building community for the next generation of teacher leaders. Discover how the strategic integration of a private edWeb professional learning community (PLC) allowed teacher candidates to find their voices, engage with just-in-time professional development, and grow into deeply reflective practitioners.Listeners learn:The impact of state-level policy changes (like the 2024 Read to Succeed updates) on educator belief systems and programmatic designHow K-12 district models of edWeb PLCs can be successfully adapted into higher education teacher preparation programsThe structure of a private PLC that balances student autonomy, choice, and shared, collaborative cohort experiencesHow to actively leverage a private digital learning communityThis edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 educators and leaders.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

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Sermon On The Mount: A Heavy Burden (Loving Your Enemies) | Pastor Jason Huffman | 7.6.26

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 48:23

In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Jason unpacks what it truly means to love our enemies. He dives into forgiveness, confronting gossip and having the courage to go directly to those who have hurt us, or those we have hurt, to make things right. This message is challenging, practical and powerful! PS - Pastor Jason also shares a little about our Eldership/Board/Leadership structure! Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life

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Sermon On The Mount: I Can Make A Difference (Be good in secret) | Pastor Jason Huffman | 7.12.26

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 46:52

In this next message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Jason explores how the Pharisees did good to be seen, praised and recognized by others. But Jesus goes straight to the heart and asks: What's your motivation?Are you doing good to be noticed, or because you genuinely desire to glorify God? Can you serve in secret and remain confident that your Heavenly Father sees you?Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life

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Sermon On The Mount: And When You Pray | Pastor Jason Huffman | 7.19.26

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 46:32

In this next message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Jason sets the tone for prayer. While the Pharisees prayed loudly, publicly and dramatically to be noticed, Jesus brought the focus back to the heart.He teaches us to meet with God in secret, pray without needing to be seen and develop intimacy with Him privately before expressing our faith publicly. Prayer isn't a performance. It's a relationship.Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life

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2230 - ARC and PLC Payment Estimates...Youth Judging Opportunities

Agriculture Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 28:01

Crop Coverage Payment Estimates Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Dividing an Iris 00:01:05 – Crop Coverage Payment Estimates: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, and Jenny Ifft, K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, kick off today's show discussing ARC and PLC payment estimates for the recent crop marketing year. Price Loss Coverage Payments Agricultural Risk Coverage Payments AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes: K-State Extension assistant and youth livestock program coordinator Lexie Hayes continues the show previewing the Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes and its opportunities for youth. Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes asi.k-state.edu 00:23:05 – Dividing an Iris: Ending the show is K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan as he explains the benefits of dividing iris and the steps involved. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Ep. 266 - Automate 2026 Reality Check: AI, Virtual PLCs, Ignition, and Plant Modernization

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 87:57

After several weeks away from the podcast, Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov return to Manufacturing Hub to unpack their experiences at Automate 2026 and discuss what the event revealed about the current state of industrial automation.Automate showcased an enormous range of robotics, industrial AI, machine vision, software, cloud connectivity, and emerging automation technology. However, some of the most revealing conversations were not about futuristic factories. They were about PLC 5 migrations, aging SLC systems, obsolete PanelView terminals, industrial networks, basic data collection, and how platforms such as Ignition actually connect to plant floor equipment.Vlad shares what he learned from demonstrating a complete packaging line environment built around a CompactLogix PLC, an industrial computer, Ignition, and production performance data. The demonstration was designed to show how manufacturers can use OEE, downtime information, and machine states to identify production bottlenecks and determine where capital investment could deliver the greatest return. Instead, many attendees wanted to understand the underlying architecture, where Ignition runs, how it connects to PLCs, what protocols are required, and whether it can replace traditional HMI and SCADA platforms.Dave discusses his experience inside the Ignition ecosystem booth, the FactoryStack cloud demonstration, the advantages of MQTT in a difficult trade show network environment, and his Automate panel on software defined automation and the factory of the future. He also introduces Elephant, an industrial log analysis and contextualization tool being developed to help users identify meaningful patterns across Ignition gateways, reduce system noise, compare facilities, and diagnose intermittent problems.The conversation then moves across the industrial automation stack. Dave and Vlad examine virtual PLCs from Siemens, Phoenix Contact, and other vendors, including where software based control may provide value and where it may add unnecessary organizational complexity. They discuss AI generated PLC code, the limitations of translating functional specifications into reliable control applications, and why tools that produce 80 or 90 percent of an automation solution still require experienced engineers to validate the final result.They also explore AI assisted HMI and SCADA development, Ignition 8.3, MCP servers, high performance HMI design, and the risks of providing AI agents with uncontrolled access to production systems. At the MES layer, they question whether manufacturers should build custom applications through vibe coding or focus instead on creating clean, contextualized, well governed data that can support many future applications.The central conclusion is that AI tools, virtual controllers, cloud platforms, and dynamically generated applications will continue to improve. However, manufacturers still need reliable controls, secure networks, maintainable architectures, experienced people, and ownership of their operational data. The companies that establish those foundations today will have the greatest freedom to adopt whatever technologies emerge next.Dave and Vlad also preview the 2026 Ignition Community Conference in Sacramento, upcoming Manufacturing Hub conversations, new demonstrations, and several projects the community will see throughout the remainder of the year.Join us for a detailed and candid discussion about Automate 2026, Ignition, industrial AI, virtual PLCs, HMI and SCADA development, MES, MQTT, data architecture, and what manufacturers should prioritize next.

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AgriTalk-July 16, 2026 AM

AgriTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 41:55

Paul Neiffer – The Farm CPA – joins us to provide an update on SDRP, ECAP, ARC, PLC and Bill Lapp of Advanced Economic Solutions shares perspective on cooler than expected inflation data for June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sermon On The Mount: In The Zone | Pastor Jason Huffman | 6.28.26