Beyond the Concept – Concept Systems
For an episode of “Beyond the Concept” podcast, a show by Concept Systems, host Tyler Kern chatted with John Miller, the principal engineer at Rockwell Automations, and Jerry Flynn, the company’s principal controls engineer. The trio particularly discussed Programmable Numerical Control, mostly known by its initials, PNC, and how Rockwell has been a premier leader…
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System Integration Field and CSIA’s Role
Jose Rivera, CEO of Control System Integrators Association (CSIA), joined host Daniel Litwin to explain CSIA’s role in the systems integration field in the latest Beyond the Concept podcast episode. In 2015, Rivera, an electrical engineer, transitioned from serving large automation equipment suppliers to becoming the CEO of CSIA, a 500-member organization. Rivera explained that…
Beyond the Concept - Concept Systems
Beyond the Concept: Managing the Risk of Using Out-of-Date Parts and Products in a Facility
Facilities can ill afford to have equipment go down with today’s supply chain challenges. Lost hours could quickly become lost days if a replacement is unavailable. Sam Cafferata, Principal Engineer at Concept Systems, spoke with Tyler Kern about this all-too-real issue and what facilities can do to ensure their equipment is up-to-date and in good…
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Steve Strong’s Vision for Concept Systems Going into 2023
After a momentous twenty-three years, Michael Helm has stepped down in his role as CEO with Concept Systems. Helm passed the torch down to Steve Strong, who chatted with host Tyler Kern about his future-forward visions for Concept Systems. After spending almost 15 years at the Boeing Company, Strong knows a thing or two about…
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Navigating Greenfield Projects with Rick Pruden and Ron Schiedler
Two of the main contributing factors driving the financial success of greenfield projects are budgeting and schedule. On the latest episode of the Beyond the Concept podcast, Rick Pruden, Strategic Solutions Specialist at Concept Systems, and Ron Schiedler, Principal Engineer at Concept Systems, spoke to Beyond the Concept’s Tyler Kern about mitigating these risk factors…
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Making Complex Robotic Applications Simple with Justin Garski and Evan Gonnerman
We breathe without thinking. Blink without noticing. But when it comes down to it, all of our normal bodily functions are not as easy and effortless as they appear—at least not for complex robotic applications. Justin Garski, the Americas OEM Segment Manager for Packaging, Converting, Print and Web at Rockwell and Evan Gonnerman, Senior Controls…
Beyond the Concept - Concept Systems
Beyond the Concept: Automation in the Airlines and Aerospace Markets
Steve Strong, Regional Engineering Manager, Seattle, at Concept Systems, spoke with Tyler Kern about some of the automation challenges in the airline and aerospace industries. Something both markets have in common: they each have expensive and complex products to manufacture and automate. Strong said because of these complexities, the proposals Concept Systems does and…
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The Key to Value Based Care Success is Integrating Specialists for Better Outcomes
Value-based care (VBC) is critical to the evolving healthcare landscape. As the U.S. population ages and healthcare costs continue to rise, achieving value-based care success has become a primary goal for the system, which seeks to optimize care while maintaining financial sustainability. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), by 2030,…
Authenticx Tackles Healthcare Challenges Using Conversational Intelligence
Healthcare systems are under immense pressure to improve patient experiences while simultaneously reducing costs and administrative burdens. Healthcare organizations are finding innovative ways to listen at scale and unlock insights buried in patient conversations with the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI). In a landscape where AI is often seen with skepticism, technologies that…
Revolutionize Your Hiring Process with MarketScale Studio’s Video Tools
Want to review 100 potential hires in one day? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. In today’s competitive landscape, HR teams face significant challenges when it comes to hiring, especially at scale. Gauging the personality types, cultural fit, and social skills of potential hires is no easy task, on top of connecting the dots…
Shifting Our Mindsets to Transform Our Lives with Dr. Wendi Zimmer
The pressure to balance personal well-being and professional success is something we all face, but most of us don’t know where to start. Research has shown that mental health support and self-belief are critical for long-term success, especially in high-stress environments. Shifting your mindset can be the key to transforming your life, enabling you…
