Check out this episode of the RS Expert Advice Podcast with Ted Thayer, Principal Product Marketing Specialist for Control Solutions at Phoenix Contact, to learn more about how Industry 4.0 and IIoT integration are revolutionizing industrial automation through edge gateway devices, I/O controllers, routers, and myriad software solutions.
In this episode of the RS Expert Advice Podcast, we’re joined by Ted Thayer, Principal Product Marketing Specialist for Control Solutions at Phoenix Contact, a leading global supplier of innovative industrial electrification, networking, and automation solutions. Ted introduces the common components of industrial automation ecosystems before deep diving into Industry 4.0 and IIoT trends and technologies that are revolutionizing industrial automation. He also introduces Phoenix Contact’s line of PLCnext products, including PLCnext edge gateways, controllers, I/O, and industrial routers, and shares several customer success stories. Watch or listen now to learn more.
In this episode of the RS Expert Advice Podcast, we’re joined by Ted Thayer, Principal Product Marketing Specialist for Control Solutions at Phoenix Contact, a leading global supplier of innovative industrial electrification, networking, and automation solutions. Ted introduces the common components of industrial automation ecosystems before deep diving into Industry 4.0 and IIoT trends and technologies that are revolutionizing industrial automation. He also introduces Phoenix Contact’s line of PLCnext products, including PLCnext edge gateways, controllers, I/O, and industrial routers, and shares several customer success stories. Watch or listen now to learn more.
Pressed for time? Use the timestamped questions below to jump directly to specific sections of the podcast.
(0:41) Please introduce yourself and tell us about your role at Phoenix Contact.
(2:07) Please also provide us with a brief introduction to Phoenix Contact.
(3:00) Can you explain what goes into an industrial automation ecosystem and what some of the common components are?
(4:45) Some of the common elements we hear about when talking about industrial automation are things like IIoT and Industry 4.0. Can you briefly explain what those are and the role they play in the evolution of automation?
(8:56) What are some of the emerging industrial automation trends that you’re seeing or expect to see in the near future?
(10:46) What are some of the common challenges that operators face when it comes to industrial automation?
(13:07) What are some of the most important things that industrial organizations need to consider when implementing or upgrading industrial automation systems?
(15:09) Is there anything you think industrial operators may not be aware of that you think more should know about regarding automation?
(16:40) Can you please introduce us to Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext line of products?
(20:51) Please tell us more about the PLCnext Edge gateway
(22:21) Can you tell us more about PLCnext Controllers, I/O, and industrial routers?
(28:22) Are there any success stories you’d like to share about Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext line?
(31:18) Is there anything else you’d like our listeners to know about Phoenix Contact or its PLCnext line or any of its products?
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Phoenix Contact is a leading global supplier of innovative electrification, networking, and automation solutions that empower customers to develop efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective applications and help lay the groundwork for an all-electric society based on renewable energy.
RS offers more than 58,000 Phoenix Contact products, including a wide variety of open-source and IIoT-ready PLCnext products engineered to accelerate industrial automation with flexible, language-agnostic coding functionality that facilitates broad application suitability.
For more information about these and other Phoenix Contact PLC products available at RS, please visit the links embedded here. For assistance identifying, procuring, deploying, and maintaining industrial automation solutions from Phoenix Contact, please contact your local RS representative at 1.866.433.5722 or reach out to the RS technical support team.
