Real field stories from the people who keep plants running. Hosted by Gilbert Welsford Jr., third-generation leader at ValveMan. We talk with plant managers, maintenance leaders, valve makers, and reliability pros. No hype. Just lessons that protect uptime, reduce failure risk, and help you spec better. What you will hear Valve selection and sizing that actually fits the application. Failure prevention, actuation, materials, and maintenance that hold up in the field. Hard-won stories you can ...
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Explore the length and breadth of 21st century engineering, from civil engineering megaprojects to innovation at the quantum level. We speak with subject matter experts and industry watchers from every sector of the engineering discipline.
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Security DNA is a podcast brought to you by SecurityInfoWatch.com, covering subjects of interest to security stakeholders in the industry. Topics range from security industry news, trends and analysis to technology solutions, policy risk analysis and management, and more. Our editorial team, along with industry experts and consultants, fill each podcast episode with information that is of value to security professionals.
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Hey! I am Marwa ElDiwiny, the host and creator of the Soft Robotics podcast. I started this podcast for a reason, one of them was to ask the questions I always wanted to ask when I was in the lab and reignite my curiosity by talking to interesting people. I found my purpose in this podcast, I hope it may inspire someone somehow along this journey!
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Aira Euro Automation is a Leading Valve Manufacturer & Exporter in Ahmedabad, India. We Have a Wide Range of Industrial Valves.
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When chemistry meets biology, optics and surface science. A 6 part lecture series presented by Professor Joanna Aizenberg.
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We are a network of industrial electrical solution businesses that are all part of a bigger company, CED. We are working together to help manufacturing plants, OEMs, system integrators, industrial contractors and those that are working the plant-floor drive production efficiencies, reduce energy costs, increase worker safety, and communicate over secure networks
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Cair Euromatic Automation Pvt. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer, supplier & exporter of electrical Actuator which is also known as motorized actuator and motorized Valves. Such as Ball Valve, Butterfly Valve, Control Valve, Gate Valve, Sluice Valve & many more valves available. For more Information Contact Us on www.cairindia.com
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The BCF ORG Tech Talk Podcast Series focuses on the various subjects and topics, to help you choose the right Industrial Automation Solution for your application.It is what I learned over 40 years in the Industrial Automation Industry. Through education, associations, groups, but primarily, through the school of hard knocks, and would like to share this experience with you.I founded, managed, grew, and eventually sold, a successful Industrial Automation Distributorship while surviving some s ...
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You have a vision for your company. You had one when it started and you have one for where it needs to go next. And yet often you’re left awake at night wondering, “How do we stay top of mind? “How do we stay relevant.” “How do we turn ideas into reality?” Business of Product is a show for the CEO, the Founder, the high-growth leader looking for the hockey stick effect. Our conversations cut through the product jargon of tech stacks and product features to help you do one thing: take your co ...
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How Planetary Roller Screws Work, How to Manufacture Them?
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Drone helicopters with multiple applications
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17:07Drones are everywhere today, from suburban backyards to battlefields. In between these extremes is a huge market for useful pilotless aircraft for remote inspection, payload delivery and remote sensing. SwissDrones is one of a new breed of small aerospace companies that use advanced design and development tools to deliver complex projects quickly a…
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Manufacturing engineers call it the “death zone”. Some call it the “scaling conundrum”. Once a design is finalized, and a prototype made, it’s frequently expensive and difficult to create the pilot runs and small volume production that’s essential to test market and validate a new product. It’s far too expensive to tool up for mass production of a …
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AI powered mass collaboration for engineering
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17:51COVID 19 generated an unprecedented demand for remote work and created a demand for mass collaboration tools that let designers work as unified teams, without a physical presence. For many tasks, it’s relatively simple, but in the architecture, engineering and construction space, substantially different systems, designs and skills must be sequenced…
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Building engineering is a unique form of craft and science, blending multiple materials, processes and design methodologies. Cabling a modern structure means coping with power and signal conductors which must be routed efficiently through complex structures, a 3D puzzle which challenges even the most experienced engineers. Toronto-based Augment is …
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The future of artificial intelligence isn’t what you think
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16:28Few emerging technologies have generated as much interest, research and concern as AI, and in the engineering space, it’s no different. It is now clear that AI represents a tool of unprecedented power to streamline engineering workflows, but at the rapid pace of development, it is quickly evolving into something more. The art and science of enginee…
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Bridging Architecture & Security for Smarter Enterprises with The Consulting Group's Michael Niola
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33:34Join host Steve Lasky and Michael Niola, Principal and Co-Founder of The Consulting Group LLC, as they explore the future of integrated systems, AI in security, and designing safety into spaces from day one. From “one card” access control to the challenges of data center speed-to-market, Michael shares insights on turning security from a cost cente…
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Mechatronics blends mechanical engineering, electronics, control systems, and computing into one intelligent system. Without it, self-parking cars, smart thermostats, and precision robotics simply won’t work reliably in the real world. This blend of mechanical systems, electronics and software has blurred the lines between traditional engineering d…
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Algorized: How Can We Sense Humans and Humanoids Safely?
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Ethically Hacking Your Surveillance System With i-PRO's Will Knehr
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31:36The “streamlining” of video surveillance via unified systems and network-connected devices has taken the weight of alarm fatigue, manual video monitoring, and more off of the shoulders of security professionals. It has also dramatically increased their attack surface. Sit down with host Steve Lasky and i-PRO Americas’ Senior Manager of Information …
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How a Vietnam Vet Built a Valve Empire — Rick Wentzel on Legacy, Innovation & Grit
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40:35Rick Wentzel doesn’t just sell valves — he helped shape the entire North American valve landscape. In this first episode of Fully Open (by ValveMan), host Gil Welsford Jr. sits down with Rick to talk about his journey from Vietnam platoon sergeant to co-founding Bonomi North America and launching game-changing valve and actuator lines across the co…
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Trailer: A Life-Changing Call from Aldo Bonomi
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1:10“I got robbed on Christmas Eve. That was my first day as a valve salesman.” Rick Wenzel’s story starts in chaos — and turns into a career that helped shape the U.S. valve industry. This is the official trailer for Fully Open (by ValveMan) — a show about the people who keep plants running. We talk to field engineers, plant managers, valve pros, and …
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What happens when edge computing with AI comes to the shop floor?
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19:42Edge computing is the logical extension of the smart sensor technology which drastically improved control of manufacturing processes in the 1980s and ‘90s. Moving the computational burden down to the plant floor has multiple benefits, but it has also created new challenges. Where does artificial intelligence fit in? What does process control really…
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Beyond Human Hand Limits: The Ultra-Redundant Dexterous Hands of Daxo Robotics
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1:11:58For more information: https://daxo-robotics.com/By Marwa ElDiwiny
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When Video Investigates Itself: The Rise of GenAI with March Networks' Jeff Corrall
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23:39Video tools aren't just evolving: they're getting smarter. Once limited to passive recording, video systems are now emerging as intelligent tools capable of detecting threats in real time, interpreting human behavior, and even predicting incidents before they occur. In this week's episode of SecurityDNA, host Steve Lasky sits down with March Networ…
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Why gallium nitride is the next big thing in semiconductors
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22:05Wide band gap semiconductors like gallium nitride appear to be a case where you can have your cake and eat it too. With a high breakdown voltage, and a higher switching frequency compared to silicon, the technology would lend itself to multiple applications, but GaN devices also offer higher power density and high thermal conductivity, making them …
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From Cop to CEO: HiveWatch CEO Ryan Schonfeld's Mission to Modernize Security
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30:49When Ryan Schonfeld began his security career as a D.C. law enforcement officer, he quickly became frustrated with traditional security methods. Tired of operational inefficiencies and determined to close longstanding security gaps, Schonfeld opted to drag the security industry into the modern day. Join host Steve Lasky on this episode of SecurityD…
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New materials for safer, better surgical procedures
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22:19Minimally invasive, catheter-based surgical procedures have drastically improved outcomes and recovery times in critical procedures such as heart valve replacement, and as the technology advances, new procedures are evolving which promise the same benefits enjoyed by cardiac patients to patients suffering from renal, prostate and other diseases. Th…
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NEURA Robotics Unveils 3rd Gen 4NE1 at Automatica 2025 – Exclusive Interview!
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UFOs, Angels & the Paranormal: The Hidden Symphony of the Unknown
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1:07:25UFO Symphonic: Journeys into Sound by Mike FioritoOrder the book here 👉 https://www.amazon.com/UFO-Symphonic-Journeys-into-Sound/dp/162720606XBy Marwa ElDiwiny
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Made Here: Pittsburgh Robotics Network - Interview with Mark DeSantis
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56:01As an entrepreneur, you have to get comfortable with failure, so much so that it becomes a part of your path to success. Mark DeSantis, a seasoned entrepreneur and a leader in Pittsburgh's innovation scene, shares hard-earned wisdom on the mindset it takes to thrive as an entrepreneur.Listen to this conversation about the realities of entrepreneurs…
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How Scientists Search for UFOs — Can We Outsmart What’s Already Watching Us?
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1:17:52How Scientists Search for UFOs — Can We Outsmart What’s Already Watching Us?What if UFOs aren’t just random objects… but intelligent observers?In this episode, we explore how scientists actually search for UFOs — the sensors they use, the data that matters, and the possibility that these unknown objects might be actively avoiding detection.If you c…
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This Drive Eliminates Backlash — Could the Archimedes Drive Be Game-Changing for Robotics?
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Unmasking the Silent Threat Targeting Your C-Suite with Chuck Randolph and Trinity Davis
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38:41Today's tense geopolitical landscape, coupled with the silos of social media, has made it easier than ever for people to not only become radicalized but to make violent moves in service of their views—sometimes to widespread acclaim online. As high-profile assassination attempts—successful or otherwise—continue to dominate U.S. headlines, many exec…
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Made Here: ESTAT Actuation - Interview with Kirby Witte
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8:53The Pittsburgh Robotics Network is fueling innovation by supporting startup companies like ESTAT Actuation with the resources and connections they need to thrive.Kirby Witte, Co-Founder of ESTAT Actuation, shares how Pittsburgh's robotics ecosystem is more than just cutting-edge; it's collaborative. In a community where industry leaders want to fos…
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Made Here: Thoro.ai - Interview with Patrick Mondi
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10:53Thoro.ai is more than autonomous technology - they're developing the software, cloud support, and deployment services that power OEM partnerships. With a mission-driven team with broad perspectives, Thoro.ai is focused on solving real-world challenges in manufacturing.Rooted in Pittsburgh's innovation ecosystem, the company thrives in a city where …
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Made Here: Pittsburgh Robotics Network - Interview with Jennifer Apicella
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43:15Pittsburgh is a global anomaly - home to over 125 robotics companies and a thriving ecosystem of innovation. At the center of it all, the Pittsburgh Robotics Network is working to meet the needs of these companies by fostering connections, encouraging collaboration, and helping startups grow.In this uniquely supportive community, competition takes …
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Will Robot-Assembled Burgers Change the Fast Food Industry?
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31:15Will Robot-Assembled Burgers Change the Fast Food Industry? by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny
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How Does the Orbit Actuator Solve the Ball-and-Socket Challenge in Robotics?
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1:40:51For more info about the orbit actuator, please check https://cnprnd.com/Or contact Michael Cortez: [email protected] Marwa ElDiwiny
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The Orbit Actuator by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny
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Still waiting for that personal humanoid robot? It’s coming.
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20:30In 1962, an animated sitcom debuted on television called the Jetsons. It predicted a future with extensive automation of every aspect of life, from cleaning the floors to operating factories. Much of it has come true, with extensive robotic operation now commonplace in manufacturing, supply chain services and increasingly, in medicine. But that hum…
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ESX Exclusive: What Security Integrators Need to Know About M&A with Kelly Bond
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18:51Security Business Editor-in-Chief Paul Rothman catches up with Kelly Bond, Partner at Bridgepoint Advisors, on the ESX show floor for an inside look into the security M&A process as tariffs reshape our economic landscape. Bridgepoint Advisors rose from Davis Mergers and Acquisitions Group in February 2025 to serve the electronic security industry. …
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ESX Exclusive: Smart Marketing for Security Dealers with SD Marketing VP David Morgan
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23:08Security Business Editor-in-Chief Paul Rothman is live at ESX 2025 with David Morgan of Security Dealer Marketing for a show floor snapshot about AI and changing marketing strategies for security integrators. Security Dealer Marketing provides security dealers with the strategies they need to market their brands. David Morgan, Vice President and co…
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Robot Garden: A Collection of Industrial Robots
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1:16:31Robot Garden: A Collection of Industrial Robots by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny
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Electric actuators were predicted to replace fluid power. What happened?
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16:4320 years ago, many mechanical engineering experts predicted that hydraulics were dead. Rapid advancements in electric linear and rotary actuators promised an oil-less future, with cleaner, quieter and more energy efficient equipment, with lower overall cost of ownership and operating costs. Despite considerable advancements in electric actuator tec…
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The Shadow Knows: Why Did Unitree Go with a 45-Degree Anhedral Angle in the Waist?
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Zhenan Bao on Self-Healing Materials, Soft Robotics, Bell Labs, and the Schön Scandal
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46:06This episode was never published and was recorded two years ago, and her insights are still relevant today.By Marwa ElDiwiny
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How Neura Robotics Is Rethinking Humanoid Bot Design | Full Interview with David Reger
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Can AI Really Keep You Safe? The Truth with Geva Barash
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31:39We are in the midst of an unprecedented technological boom, and the catalyst for this revolution is none other than artificial intelligence (AI). The applications of AI in security are near limitless, and several industries—from education to healthcare to city planning—are already using AI integrations to better secure their facilities. Secure Our …
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The Articulated Toe: Why Humanoid Robots Need It?
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The Quaternion Drive: How This Mechanism Could Be Game-Changing for Humanoid Robotics
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Reporting the Realities of Real ID with Rich Davis
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30:17On this episode of SecurityDNA, Steve Lasky invites International SOS Senior Security Advisor Rich Davis to the discussion table. Davis brings his extensive background in aviation security to the podium today to discuss the long-awaited REAL ID implementation and how it will impact airport security, operations, and the traveler experience. Rich Dav…
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Electrification delivers sustainability to off-highway applications
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28:35This episode is brought to you by Parker. Sustainability is no longer marketing hype, it’s a fundamental part of the way machines are engineered in the 21st century. The electric vehicle revolution is in full swing in the automotive industry, but internal combustion engines power a lot more than on-the-road vehicles. Equipment in the mining, constr…
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ETs, Government Secrets, and Hidden Agreements | Danny Sheehan
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How digital is digital manufacturing in 2025?
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19:38Computer-aided manufacturing has been around in one form or another since the 1960s, but the ability to program CNC equipment was only the beginning. Today, manufacturers are expected to aggregate, integrate and act on vast amounts of data generated on the shop floor, as well as from multiple departments within the organization, and on down the sup…
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Singularity in Robotics: What It Is and How to Design Around It
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ISC West Exclusive: AI and the Monitoring Center with Actuate CEO Ken Francis
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10:42Live from the show floor at ISC West 2025, Security Business Editor-in-Chief Paul Rothman meets with Actuate CEO Ken Francis to discuss the impact of AI on monitoring centers and their employees, technology integrations, and Actuate’s mission. Actuate, an AI surveillance software company founded in 2018, aims to transform security guard operations …
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The Great Rotary vs. Linear Debate: Who Will Win?
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Cold Shoulder: Why Novel Shoulder Designs Are Being Ignored?
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Engineering.com senior editor Michael Ouellette covers global manufacturing, including the hottest topic today, artificial intelligence. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Ouellete is skeptical, and pulls no punches in conversation with host of the Industry Insights & Trends podcast edition, Jim Anderton. * * * engineering.com produces a number o…
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