Show Notes
In this episode of “Automation Chat," Executive Editor Theresa Houck reviews news highlights in industrial automation and manufacturing. This month, we cover an impactful robotics and simulation collaboration between READY Robotics, NVIDIA & Toyota for the automaker’s aluminum hot forging production. We also report on important cybersecurity reports from Fortinet and Dragos Inc.; a cybersecurity firm acquisition by Rockwell Automation; cybersecurity awards; and sustainability achievements in hydroponics farms, green hydrogen and decarbonization. As always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day. Resources from this episode: Dragos Inc. 6th Annual “Dragos OT Cybersecurity Year in Review.” Fortinet White Paper: “A Solution Guide to Operational Technology Cybersecurity.” System Integrator Avid Solutions. Learn about the READY Robotics and Toyota & NVIDIA collaboration. To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at [email protected]. Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe. Please leave us a 5-star rating and a review — we appreciate it. “Automation Chat" is brought to you by The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine. ** Named Best Podcast 2 Consecutive Years! 2022 & 2023 Apex Awards of Publication Excellence.
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