In this webinar I interview... myself! This is a way to introduce myself to new members, I talk about where and how I grew up, my family, my journey in industrial automation, and what I am up to in 2024. There is some good info on what NOT to do if you want to be a...

A look at Allen-Bradley and Siemens and the interfaces that can be used for accessing data. Also a look at my final Advanced HMI interface for use with multiple students and programs.

What is OT SCADA CON? This industrial automation event will be held on July 25-26 in Houston Texas. I will be presenting the first topic, and several other presenters showed up to talk about various subjects.

A look at Advanced HMI, a free plug-in for VB.Net that can be used to create HMIs for various PLC platforms. I also showed a preview of another video I am working on that covers PLC simulation code I use in my classes. Ultimately I hope to use Advanced HMI to create...

A behind the scenes look at the technology stack here at the Automation Academy, where it came from and what it looks like to Paul Gold.

A discussion on Object Oriented Programming (OOP), templates and how it relates to Allen-Bradley programming. Gary Pratt had a few thing to say about his OOIP concept.

A look at the Automation Direct Productivity CODESYS PLC and a discussion on Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

A recap of the inaugural Mastering the Machine Workshops held at my facility January 8-19 and a bit about my upcoming trip to Automation Direct in Atlanta January 23.

Mastering the Machine Zoom webinar, open discussion on New Years' Eve eve. What I'm up to at the Automation Academy, preparations for the Mastering the Machine workshops in January, my 3D printing adventures and more. A brief discussion on PLC platforms with a couple...