Episode 50: Anyone Have A Bottle Opener?

There are many variables when troubleshooting network connections on the plant floor. With these variations brings different skills sets, many of which traditionally lie with IT personnel. In this episode Auston and new co-host Emily Ward discuss diagnosing network issues on the plant floor with the expertise of Geno Porter of Fluke Corporation and Jim Davis of Fluke Networks. 

The McNaughton-McKay Podcast series is made available for your convenience and we hope you find it helpful. Please note, however, that the information contained in this podcast series is subject to our disclaimer and should not be relied upon as professional advice or services. We cannot overstate the importance of compliance with machine safety standards, reviewing the national electric code and any pertinent local codes for approved installation, use, storage and repair procedures and precautions; failure to do so may result in property damage, injury or death. Always consult with your professional advisors to determine the products to suit your intended purposes.

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The text, sound, graphic, video and other information and materials made available on our website (including but not limited through our resources center and video center) or by us through YouTube, Buzzsprout or any other social media or podcast hosting platform (all such information and materials referred to as “information”) are provided voluntarily by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” “Information” includes any comments we may make on any website or social media platform regarding any video, audio or other materials.  Information may change at any time, and McNaughton-McKay assumes no responsibility to provide updates or revisions. McNaughton-McKay disclaims all express and implied warranties with respect to information and to the products described, including implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Applicable law may not allow the above exclusion of implied warranties, so the exclusion may not apply, but shall apply to the maximum extent allowed by law. McNaughton-McKay cannot and does not represent or warrant that information will be error-free, up-to-date, comprehensive or complete, or otherwise meet your requirements, or those of your customers or business partners. Your use of our resource center, video library and any information is further subject to our website terms of use. Please visit the website terms of use at  https://www.mc-mc.com/TermsofUse

Diagnosing problems always starts with gathering information and proper identification is paramount. In this episode Auston talks with Dustin Stumpf of Brady Corporation to learn how they are enabling problem solvers and addressing the changing expectations of an evolving workforce. 

The McNaughton-McKay Podcast series is made available for your convenience and we hope you find it helpful. Please note, however, that the information contained in this podcast series is subject to our disclaimer and should not be relied upon as professional advice or services. We cannot overstate the importance of compliance with machine safety standards, reviewing the national electric code and any pertinent local codes for approved installation, use, storage and repair procedures and precautions; failure to do so may result in property damage, injury or death. Always consult with your professional advisors to determine the products to suit your intended purposes.

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The text, sound, graphic, video and other information and materials made available on our website (including but not limited through our resources center and video center) or by us through YouTube, Buzzsprout or any other social media or podcast hosting platform (all such information and materials referred to as “information”) are provided voluntarily by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” “Information” includes any comments we may make on any website or social media platform regarding any video, audio or other materials.  Information may change at any time, and McNaughton-McKay assumes no responsibility to provide updates or revisions. McNaughton-McKay disclaims all express and implied warranties with respect to information and to the products described, including implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Applicable law may not allow the above exclusion of implied warranties, so the exclusion may not apply, but shall apply to the maximum extent allowed by law. McNaughton-McKay cannot and does not represent or warrant that information will be error-free, up-to-date, comprehensive or complete, or otherwise meet your requirements, or those of your customers or business partners. Your use of our resource center, video library and any information is further subject to our website terms of use. Please visit the website terms of use at  https://www.mc-mc.com/TermsofUse

As we move into fall and the sun starts to set sooner, outdoor lighting becomes more important. In this episode Auston is joined by Michele Ryan of Cooper Lighting Solutions to discuss the shortcomings of traditional HID lighting options and navigate the process and benefits of transitioning to modern LED options.

Links to the tools mentioned in the episode:

Light Architect
https://www.cooperlighting.com/global/solutions/technologies/light-architect

The payback calculator can be downloaded from the Outdoor LED Toolkit section at the bottom of this page.
https://www.cooperlighting.com/global/resources/clstools-incentive-calculators-revit-photometric#tools

Learn more about our lighting solutions on our website or reach out to us at podcast@mc-mc.com. 

The McNaughton-McKay Podcast series is made available for your convenience and we hope you find it helpful. Please note, however, that the information contained in this podcast series is subject to our disclaimer and should not be relied upon as professional advice or services. We cannot overstate the importance of compliance with machine safety standards, reviewing the national electric code and any pertinent local codes for approved installation, use, storage and repair procedures and precautions; failure to do so may result in property damage, injury or death. Always consult with your professional advisors to determine the products to suit your intended purposes.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

The text, sound, graphic, video and other information and materials made available on our website (including but not limited through our resources center and video center) or by us through YouTube, Buzzsprout or any other social media or podcast hosting platform (all such information and materials referred to as “information”) are provided voluntarily by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” “Information” includes any comments we may make on any website or social media platform regarding any video, audio or other materials.  Information may change at any time, and McNaughton-McKay assumes no responsibility to provide updates or revisions. McNaughton-McKay disclaims all express and implied warranties with respect to information and to the products described, including implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Applicable law may not allow the above exclusion of implied warranties, so the exclusion may not apply, but shall apply to the maximum extent allowed by law. McNaughton-McKay cannot and does not represent or warrant that information will be error-free, up-to-date, comprehensive or complete, or otherwise meet your requirements, or those of your customers or business partners. Your use of our resource center, video library and any information is further subject to our website terms of use. Please visit the website terms of use at  https://www.mc-mc.com/TermsofUse

Trending - Most manufacturing facilities are now requiring vendor managed inventory (VMI) as a service. In this episode Auston talks with Sean Leahy, president of Storeroom Logix, and Mark Graham, regional CAP manager with McNaughton-McKay, about how our organizations are working together to  create the “virtual storeroom of the future” by blurring the lines between distribution warehouse and manufacturing storeroom. Listen in for the full scoop.

Learn more about our inventory management solutions here or reach out to us at podcast@mc-mc.com. 

The McNaughton-McKay Podcast series is made available for your convenience and we hope you find it helpful. Please note, however, that the information contained in this podcast series is subject to our disclaimer and should not be relied upon as professional advice or services. We cannot overstate the importance of compliance with machine safety standards, reviewing the national electric code and any pertinent local codes for approved installation, use, storage and repair procedures and precautions; failure to do so may result in property damage, injury or death. Always consult with your professional advisors to determine the products to suit your intended purposes.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

The text, sound, graphic, video and other information and materials made available on our website (including but not limited through our resources center and video center) or by us through YouTube, Buzzsprout or any other social media or podcast hosting platform (all such information and materials referred to as “information”) are provided voluntarily by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” “Information” includes any comments we may make on any website or social media platform regarding any video, audio or other materials.  Information may change at any time, and McNaughton-McKay assumes no responsibility to provide updates or revisions. McNaughton-McKay disclaims all express and implied warranties with respect to information and to the products described, including implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Applicable law may not allow the above exclusion of implied warranties, so the exclusion may not apply, but shall apply to the maximum extent allowed by law. McNaughton-McKay cannot and does not represent or warrant that information will be error-free, up-to-date, comprehensive or complete, or otherwise meet your requirements, or those of your customers or business partners. Your use of our resource center, video library and any information is further subject to our website terms of use. Please visit the website terms of use at  https://www.mc-mc.com/TermsofUse

With the Channel Asset Management Program (CHAMP), McNaughton-McKay partners with you to repair and remanufacture broken-down equipment, closely following the repair process until the part is back on your plant floor. Not only is repairing more economical than buying new, it could even get you up and running faster with recent inventory shortages and supply chain issues. Bob Minton, CHAMP specialist and CAP supervisor out of Madison Heights, Michigan talks with Auston about the difference between repairing and remanufacturing equipment, and what you can expect from this "white glove service".  

Learn more about our CHAMP program and other inventory management solutions here or reach out to us at podcast@mc-mc.com. 

The McNaughton-McKay Podcast series is made available for your convenience and we hope you find it helpful. Please note, however, that the information contained in this podcast series is subject to our disclaimer and should not be relied upon as professional advice or services. We cannot overstate the importance of compliance with machine safety standards, reviewing the national electric code and any pertinent local codes for approved installation, use, storage and repair procedures and precautions; failure to do so may result in property damage, injury or death. Always consult with your professional advisors to determine the products to suit your intended purposes.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

The text, sound, graphic, video and other information and materials made available on our website (including but not limited through our resources center and video center) or by us through YouTube, Buzzsprout or any other social media or podcast hosting platform (all such information and materials referred to as “information”) are provided voluntarily by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” “Information” includes any comments we may make on any website or social media platform regarding any video, audio or other materials.  Information may change at any time, and McNaughton-McKay assumes no responsibility to provide updates or revisions. McNaughton-McKay disclaims all express and implied warranties with respect to information and to the products described, including implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Applicable law may not allow the above exclusion of implied warranties, so the exclusion may not apply, but shall apply to the maximum extent allowed by law. McNaughton-McKay cannot and does not represent or warrant that information will be error-free, up-to-date, comprehensive or complete, or otherwise meet your requirements, or those of your customers or business partners. Your use of our resource center, video library and any information is further subject to our website terms of use. Please visit the website terms of use at  https://www.mc-mc.com/TermsofUse

Batteries and electric vehicles may not be new, but large-scale production and increasing improvements to technology are. Stephanie Van Kirk of Rockwell Automation talks to Auston about how to address the infrastructure and personnel challenges caused by an increasing demand for EV and battery production.

If you have any questions, reach out at podcast@mc-mc.com or visit our website www.mc-mc.com. 

The McNaughton-McKay Podcast series is made available for your convenience and we hope you find it helpful. Please note, however, that the information contained in this podcast series is subject to our disclaimer and should not be relied upon as professional advice or services. We cannot overstate the importance of compliance with machine safety standards, reviewing the national electric code and any pertinent local codes for approved installation, use, storage and repair procedures and precautions; failure to do so may result in property damage, injury or death. Always consult with your professional advisors to determine the products to suit your intended purposes.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

The text, sound, graphic, video and other information and materials made available on our website (including but not limited through our resources center and video center) or by us through YouTube, Buzzsprout or any other social media or podcast hosting platform (all such information and materials referred to as “information”) are provided voluntarily by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” “Information” includes any comments we may make on any website or social media platform regarding any video, audio or other materials.  Information may change at any time, and McNaughton-McKay assumes no responsibility to provide updates or revisions. McNaughton-McKay disclaims all express and implied warranties with respect to information and to the products described, including implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Applicable law may not allow the above exclusion of implied warranties, so the exclusion may not apply, but shall apply to the maximum extent allowed by law. McNaughton-McKay cannot and does not represent or warrant that information will be error-free, up-to-date, comprehensive or complete, or otherwise meet your requirements, or those of your customers or business partners. Your use of our resource center, video library and any information is further subject to our website terms of use. Please visit the website terms of use at  https://www.mc-mc.com/TermsofUse

How often should you be doing arc flash studies? What about personnel training? Is your maintenance staff confident about the PPE they should be wearing for each piece of equipment they work on to avoid injury and power interruption? Jason Dahlberg of Advanced Safety & Energy talks to Auston about how to stay ahead of arc flash hazards to protect workers and keep your plant up and running.

If you have any questions, reach out at podcast@mc-mc.com or visit our website www.mc-mc.com. 

The McNaughton-McKay Podcast series is made available for your convenience and we hope you find it helpful. Please note, however, that the information contained in this podcast series is subject to our disclaimer and should not be relied upon as professional advice or services. We cannot overstate the importance of compliance with machine safety standards, reviewing the national electric code and any pertinent local codes for approved installation, use, storage and repair procedures and precautions; failure to do so may result in property damage, injury or death. Always consult with your professional advisors to determine the products to suit your intended purposes.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

The text, sound, graphic, video and other information and materials made available on our website (including but not limited through our resources center and video center) or by us through YouTube, Buzzsprout or any other social media or podcast hosting platform (all such information and materials referred to as “information”) are provided voluntarily by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” “Information” includes any comments we may make on any website or social media platform regarding any video, audio or other materials.  Information may change at any time, and McNaughton-McKay assumes no responsibility to provide updates or revisions. McNaughton-McKay disclaims all express and implied warranties with respect to information and to the products described, including implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Applicable law may not allow the above exclusion of implied warranties, so the exclusion may not apply, but shall apply to the maximum extent allowed by law. McNaughton-McKay cannot and does not represent or warrant that information will be error-free, up-to-date, comprehensive or complete, or otherwise meet your requirements, or those of your customers or business partners. Your use of our resource center, video library and any information is further subject to our website terms of use. Please visit the website terms of use at  https://www.mc-mc.com/TermsofUse

No two HMI deployments are the same. Luckily the new FactoryTalk® Optix™ visualization platform is product agnostic and capable of custom programming, allowing almost endless scalability to fit any application.  Auston talks to Rockwell Automation's Paul Haikal about the flexibility of the platform and what makes FactoryTalk Optix the single best solution for your HMI needs. 

Learn more about FactoryTalk Optix on the McNaughton-McKay website.

If you have any questions, reach out at podcast@mc-mc.com or visit our website www.mc-mc.com. 

The McNaughton-McKay Podcast series is made available for your convenience and we hope you find it helpful. Please note, however, that the information contained in this podcast series is subject to our disclaimer and should not be relied upon as professional advice or services. We cannot overstate the importance of compliance with machine safety standards, reviewing the national electric code and any pertinent local codes for approved installation, use, storage and repair procedures and precautions; failure to do so may result in property damage, injury or death. Always consult with your professional advisors to determine the products to suit your intended purposes.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
The text, sound, graphic, video and other information and materials made available on our website (including but not limited through our resources center and video center) or by us through YouTube, Buzzsprout or any other social media or podcast hosting platform (all such information and materials referred to as “information”) are provided voluntarily by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” “Information” includes any comments we may make on any website or social media platform regarding any video, audio or other materials.  Information may change at any time, and McNaughton-McKay assumes no responsibility to provide updates or revisions. McNaughton-McKay disclaims all express and implied warranties with respect to information and to the products described, including implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Applicable law may not allow the above exclusion of implied warranties, so the exclusion may not apply, but shall apply to the maximum extent allowed by law. McNaughton-McKay cannot and does not represent or warrant that information will be error-free, up-to-date, comprehensive or complete, or otherwise meet your requirements, or those of your customers or business partners. Your use of our resource center, video library and any information is further subject to our website terms of use. Please visit the website terms of use at https://www.mc-mc.com/TermsofUse.

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All views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast series belong solely to the individual, and not necessarily to McNaughton-McKay Electric Company, its employees or any other organization. All views, thoughts and opinions expressed by guests of the series belong to the individual, and their presence does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. 

Any reference to a specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company.

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This podcast series may quote from or use copyrighted work for the purposes of commentary, criticism, education or other such purposes within the meaning of “fair use” under US Copyright Law.

Alarms are an integral part of understanding the status of your machine and process. But too many of them and you are left deciding what is important and what is basically noise. In this episode Auston is joined by Jeremy Meegan of WIN-911 and they discuss proper ways to sound the alarm. 

If you have any questions, reach out at podcast@mc-mc.com or visit our website www.mc-mc.com. 

The McNaughton-McKay Podcast series is made available for your convenience and we hope you find it helpful. Please note, however, that the information contained in this podcast series is subject to our disclaimer and should not be relied upon as professional advice or services. We cannot overstate the importance of compliance with machine safety standards, reviewing the national electric code and any pertinent local codes for approved installation, use, storage and repair procedures and precautions; failure to do so may result in property damage, injury or death. Always consult with your professional advisors to determine the products to suit your intended purposes.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
The text, sound, graphic, video and other information and materials made available on our website (including but not limited through our resources center and video center) or by us through YouTube, Buzzsprout or any other social media or podcast hosting platform (all such information and materials referred to as “information”) are provided voluntarily by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” “Information” includes any comments we may make on any website or social media platform regarding any video, audio or other materials.  Information may change at any time, and McNaughton-McKay assumes no responsibility to provide updates or revisions. McNaughton-McKay disclaims all express and implied warranties with respect to information and to the products described, including implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Applicable law may not allow the above exclusion of implied warranties, so the exclusion may not apply, but shall apply to the maximum extent allowed by law. McNaughton-McKay cannot and does not represent or warrant that information will be error-free, up-to-date, comprehensive or complete, or otherwise meet your requirements, or those of your customers or business partners. Your use of our resource center, video library and any information is further subject to our website terms of use. Please visit the website terms of use at https://www.mc-mc.com/TermsofUse.

VIEWS EXPRESSED DISCLAIMER:
All views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast series belong solely to the individual, and not necessarily to McNaughton-McKay Electric Company, its employees or any other organization. All views, thoughts and opinions expressed by guests of the series belong to the individual, and their presence does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. 

Any reference to a specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company.

FAIR USE STATEMENT:
This podcast series may quote from or use copyrighted work for the purposes of commentary, criticism, education or other such purposes within the meaning of “fair use” under US Copyright Law.

Mechatronics. What is it? Systems Engineer Randy Mueller breaks down the terminology and explains why it's important to prioritize both mechanical and electrical considerations early in any project. He also provides some real life examples of how McNaughton-McKay has helped customers marry the two to benefit the efficiency and longevity of their systems. 

If you have any questions, reach out at podcast@mc-mc.com or visit our website www.mc-mc.com. 

The McNaughton-McKay Podcast series is made available for your convenience and we hope you find it helpful. Please note, however, that the information contained in this podcast series is subject to our disclaimer and should not be relied upon as professional advice or services. We cannot overstate the importance of compliance with machine safety standards, reviewing the national electric code and any pertinent local codes for approved installation, use, storage and repair procedures and precautions; failure to do so may result in property damage, injury or death. Always consult with your professional advisors to determine the products to suit your intended purposes.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
The text, sound, graphic, video and other information and materials made available on our website (including but not limited through our resources center and video center) or by us through YouTube, Buzzsprout or any other social media or podcast hosting platform (all such information and materials referred to as “information”) are provided voluntarily by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” “Information” includes any comments we may make on any website or social media platform regarding any video, audio or other materials.  Information may change at any time, and McNaughton-McKay assumes no responsibility to provide updates or revisions. McNaughton-McKay disclaims all express and implied warranties with respect to information and to the products described, including implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Applicable law may not allow the above exclusion of implied warranties, so the exclusion may not apply, but shall apply to the maximum extent allowed by law. McNaughton-McKay cannot and does not represent or warrant that information will be error-free, up-to-date, comprehensive or complete, or otherwise meet your requirements, or those of your customers or business partners. Your use of our resource center, video library and any information is further subject to our website terms of use. Please visit the website terms of use at https://www.mc-mc.com/TermsofUse.

VIEWS EXPRESSED DISCLAIMER:
All views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast series belong solely to the individual, and not necessarily to McNaughton-McKay Electric Company, its employees or any other organization. All views, thoughts and opinions expressed by guests of the series belong to the individual, and their presence does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. 

Any reference to a specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company.

FAIR USE STATEMENT:
This podcast series may quote from or use copyrighted work for the purposes of commentary, criticism, education or other such purposes within the meaning of “fair use” under US Copyright Law.