EECO Asks Why Podcast

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Welcome to EECO Ask’s Why – A podcast that dives into industrial manufacturing topics and spotlights the heroes that keep America running. On this podcast, we do not cover the latest features and benefits on products that come to market. Instead, we focus on advice and insight from the top minds of industry because people and ideas will be how America remains number one in manufacturing in the world.

Episode Date
Achieve Results - 100 Year Celebration Series
May 04, 2026
From Insights To Impact
Apr 07, 2026
From Control To Intelligence
Mar 03, 2026
Why Cybersecurity Belongs Inside Your Industrial Control Panel
Feb 04, 2026
Smarter Panels, Better Decisions
Jan 05, 2026
Smart Protection For Safer Control Panels
Dec 02, 2025
Industrial Control Panels 101
Nov 04, 2025
AI Agents: Manufacturing's Secret Weapon
Oct 06, 2025
Virtual Factories, Real Results: The Digital Twin Revolution
Sep 02, 2025
Digital Twins: The Future of Manufacturing
Aug 04, 2025
Bridging the Industrial Skills Gap
Jul 07, 2025
The Network: Your Manufacturing Lifeline
Jun 03, 2025
3 Ways To Begin Your Smart Manufacturing Journey
May 05, 2025
Progression and Smart Devices
Apr 07, 2025
Unlocking the Power of Ethernet in Industrial Manufacturing
Mar 04, 2025
Transforming Manufacturing: Embracing Smart Technologies and Dispelling Myths
Feb 04, 2025
Why Now is the Time to Lead
Jan 06, 2025
Mastering Your Navigation Experience on EECO Online
Dec 03, 2024
Unlocking Flexibility with Payment and Shipping Methods
Nov 05, 2024
Streamlining Industrial Procurement: Unlocking Efficiency and Control
Oct 03, 2024
Optimizing Online Procurement: Strategies for Efficiency and Accuracy
Sep 04, 2024
Mastering Online Account Management
Aug 06, 2024
New Features and Enhancements on EECO Online
Jul 10, 2024
Revolutionizing Industrial Manufacturing Through E-Commerce: Maximizing Account Management and Cutting-Edge Technology
Jun 11, 2024
Embracing Digitalization: Revolutionizing Customer Engagement in Electrical Distribution
May 07, 2024
Empowering Buyers in the Digital Age: The Future of Industrial Distribution
Apr 04, 2024
Unlocking Efficiency and Security in Smart Manufacturing with Managed Network Switches
Mar 05, 2024
From Reactive to Proactive: The Evolution of Industrial Power Monitoring
Feb 06, 2024
Empowering Industrial Automation with IIoT Solutions
Jan 04, 2024
The Future of Manufacturing: A Deep Dive into Smart Motor Protection
Dec 04, 2023
Mastering System Design: From Concept to Reality
Nov 02, 2023
Unleashing Your Asset Potential with Installed Base Evaluations
Oct 02, 2023
250. Idea - How to Debrief to Win
Mar 20, 2023
249. Idea - How Procurement Serves During Continuous Disruption
Mar 13, 2023
248. Idea - Creating Supply Chain Agility Through Software
Mar 06, 2023
247. Hero - Bret Lehman, Dir. of Product & Business Dev at PCX Corporation
Feb 27, 2023
246. Idea - Inside look at Modular Data Centers
Feb 20, 2023
245. Hero - Michael Hennings, Director Business Development at Hubbell Incorporated
Feb 13, 2023
244. Idea - eCommerce Strategy for Manufacturing and Distribution
Feb 06, 2023
243. Hero - Jerry Foster, CTO at Plex Systems, Inc.
Jan 30, 2023
242. Idea - Quality as a Mindset
Jan 23, 2023
241. Hero - Curt Anderson, eCommerce Evangelist for Manufacturers
Jan 16, 2023
240. Idea - Taking the comPLEX out of MES
Jan 09, 2023
239. Special - Happy New Year from EECO Asks Why
Jan 02, 2023
238. Special - Merry Christmas from EECO Asks Why
Dec 26, 2022
237. Idea - Directly Impacting the Industrial Skills Gap
Dec 19, 2022
236. Hero - Alicia Gilpin, Director of Engineering @ Process & Controls Engineering LLC
Dec 12, 2022
235. Idea - The New Age of Sourcing
Dec 05, 2022
234. Hero - Jeremiah Williams, Director of Integrated Machining Technology @ Danville Community College
Nov 28, 2022
233. Thanksgiving Special with Chris Grainger
Nov 21, 2022
232. Idea - The Future of Control Systems Integration
Nov 14, 2022
231. Hero: Karen Blackburn - Materials Manager at Dust Solutions Inc
Nov 07, 2022
230. Idea: How Industrial Manufacturers can Shift from Lead Gen to Demand Gen
Oct 31, 2022
229. Hero: Robert Cooke - Founder and CTO @ 3Forge
Oct 24, 2022
228. Idea: Understanding Professional Procurement
Oct 17, 2022
227. Hero: Ayoka Gay - Agile Office Leader @ Schneider Electric
Oct 10, 2022
226. Idea: OT Priorities & Defense in Depth
Oct 03, 2022
225. Hero: Amanda Prochaska - Founder & Chief Wonder Officer @ Wonder Services
Sep 26, 2022
224. Idea: How to Accelerate The Manufacturing Process
Sep 19, 2022
223. Hero: David Friedman - Founder/CEO at CultureWise
Sep 12, 2022
222. Idea: How to Connect People and Data!
Sep 05, 2022
221. Hero: Christopher Roche - Chief Executive Officer at Catalyst Consulting
Aug 29, 2022
220. Idea: How to Select a NEMA Motor!
Aug 22, 2022
219. Hero: Joe Sullivan - Thinker & Founder @ Gorilla 76
Aug 15, 2022
218. Idea: Interviewing for Success!
Aug 08, 2022
217. Hero - Prabhjot Singh: CEO at Pyze
Aug 01, 2022
216. Idea: Understanding Friction in the Customer Experience
Jul 25, 2022
215. Hero: Alicia Wilson - Deputy General Manager - Operations at Summerville CPW
Jul 18, 2022
214. Idea: Modernization Case Study Part III - Frankenstein Moment - It's Alive!
Jul 11, 2022
213. Idea: Modernization Case Study Part II - Project Management means bring on the Tums!
Jul 05, 2022
212. Idea: Modernization Case Study Part I - getting the ducks in a row!
Jun 27, 2022
211. Hero: Paula Courtney - CEO & President at The Verde Group
Jun 20, 2022
210. Idea: What is Energy Intelligence?
Jun 13, 2022
209. Hero: Tanuj Thapliyal - CEO at Spot AI
Jun 06, 2022
208. Idea: Historically Black Colleges and Universities & Their Impact on Industry
May 31, 2022
207. Heroes: Advocates for Vocations - Amber Wilborne & Jody Woolwine
May 23, 2022
206. Idea: Culture by Design – How to build a High Performing Culture
May 16, 2022
205. Hero: Bob Meads - President at iQagent
May 09, 2022
204. Idea: Industrial Marketing for Manufacturers in 2022
May 02, 2022
203. Hero: Ron Thompson - Control/Interface Developer at Lampe & Malphrus Lumber Co.
Apr 25, 2022
202. Idea - Industrial Analytics
Apr 18, 2022
201. Hero: Jeff Long - Owner of True Focus Media
Apr 11, 2022
200. Idea: Simplifying Sales for Industry
Apr 04, 2022
199. Women of Industry - The Skills Gap: What are we going to do?
Mar 28, 2022
198. Women of Industry - Women and Family
Mar 21, 2022
197. Women of Industry - Women in STEM
Mar 14, 2022
196. Women of Industry - It's a Man's World
Mar 07, 2022
195. Women of Industry - Leadership Panel
Mar 02, 2022
194. Idea: Video Content Marketing for Manufacturing
Feb 27, 2022
193. Hero: Michael Wilborne - The Industrial Sorcerer in Training
Feb 23, 2022
192. Idea: Exploring the Human Side of Technology
Feb 20, 2022
191. Hero: Allie Donnelly - Apprentice Electrician and Panel Builder
Feb 16, 2022
190. Idea: Industrial Networking Case Study - Lampe & Malphrus Lumber
Feb 13, 2022
189. Hero: Michael Manzi - Manufacturing Information Systems Practice Lead at Feyen Zylstra
Feb 09, 2022
188. Idea: Augmented Reality for the Industrial World
Feb 06, 2022
187. Hero: Jonathan Noren - Business & Industrial IT Group Manager at RoviSys
Feb 02, 2022
186. War Stories with Chris and Adam
Jan 30, 2022
185. Hero: Natalie Birdwell - VP of Strategic and Corporate Development @ ndustrial.io
Jan 26, 2022
184. Idea: Tackling IT/OT Convergence
Jan 23, 2022
183. Hero: Chester Burke - Controls Engineer at Cadence Inc.
Jan 19, 2022
182. Straight Talk with Chris - Internships are Awesome
Jan 16, 2022
181. Straight Talk with Chris - Stop Puking Features and Benefits
Jan 12, 2022
180. Straight Talk with Chris - Importance of Networking
Jan 09, 2022
179. Straight Talk with Chris - Working from Home and Avoiding Burnout
Jan 05, 2022
178. Straight Talk with Chris - Issues of 2021
Dec 29, 2021
177. Hero: Chris Grainger with Special Guest Hosts!
Dec 21, 2021
176. Season 6 Recap
Dec 19, 2021
175. Hero: Amos Purdy - Lead Systems Engineer @ GPA
Dec 15, 2021
174. Hero: Sandy D'Souza - Director Strategic Alliances @ Fiix Software
Dec 12, 2021
173. Hero: Hussain Al-Khalaf - Sr. Project Manager at Jedson Engineering
Dec 08, 2021
172. Hero: Richie Fortenberry - Consulting Engineer / Operations Manager at Prism Systems
Dec 05, 2021
171. Hero: Daniel Herrington - CEO of Voxel Innovations
Dec 01, 2021
170. Hero: Claire Stevens - Utility Distribution Engineer @ NC State University
Nov 28, 2021
169. Hero - Paul Van Metre - Co-Founder of ProShop ERP
Nov 21, 2021
168. Hero - Ashleigh Walters, President of Onex
Nov 17, 2021
167. Hero - Graham Staples, Power & Energy Group Manager at RoviSys
Nov 14, 2021
166. Idea - Circuit Breakers vs Fuses
Nov 10, 2021
165. Hero - Wendy Covey, CEO And Co-Founder of TREW Marketing
Nov 07, 2021
164. Idea - Lean Manufacturing and 5S
Nov 03, 2021
163. Hero - Joseph Frank, Automation Engineer/Power Technician at Contact Switchgear Services
Oct 27, 2021
162. Idea - What is a Controls Engineer?
Oct 24, 2021
161. Hero - Tom Domitrovich, Vice President of Technical Sales at Eaton
Oct 20, 2021
160. Idea - What is Pulsed Electrochemical Machining?
Oct 17, 2021
159. Hero - Meaghan Ziemba, Hostess of Mavens of Manufacturing
Oct 13, 2021
158. Short Circuits and Overloads: What's the Difference?
Oct 10, 2021
157. Hero - Scott McNeil, The Industrial Wi-Fi Guy
Oct 06, 2021
156. Season 5 Recap
Oct 03, 2021
155. Idea - VFD Integration: Things to Consider
Sep 29, 2021
154. Hero - Nataliya Klimovskikh, Automation Engineer at ATLINE
Sep 26, 2021
153. Idea - Building Up S.T.E.A.M.
Sep 22, 2021
152. Hero - Brian Garland, Machine Shop Manager at Magic Leap
Sep 19, 2021
151. Idea - What is MES (Manufacturing Execution System)?
Sep 15, 2021
150. Hero - Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial
Sep 12, 2021
149. Idea - The Difference Between a Soft Starter and a VFD
Sep 08, 2021
148. Hero - Vic Parangelo, Regional Manager at ProSoft Technology
Sep 01, 2021
147. Idea - What is an Intelligent Motor Relay?
Aug 29, 2021
146. Hero - Aidan Benkowski, Assistant Director of Business Development at gener8tor
Aug 26, 2021
145. Idea - Smart Microgrids
Aug 22, 2021
144. Hero - Jon Meighan, President at Lake Erie Rubber
Aug 18, 2021
143. Idea - Motor Reliability 101
Aug 15, 2021
142. Hero - Ray Tharpe, Owner/President at RTM Industrial Maintenance Inc.
Aug 11, 2021
141. Idea - The Partnership Between Safety and Security
Aug 08, 2021
140. Hero - Mayuri Dahibhate, MES Engineer at E-Technologies Group
Aug 04, 2021
139. Idea - Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Aug 01, 2021
138. Hero - Mary Bruce Clemons, Industrial Control Technician at TW Controls
Jul 28, 2021
137. Idea - Leading with Grit and Grace
Jul 25, 2021
136. Hero - Mike Caccia, Industrial Territory Sales Engineer at Schneider Electric
Jul 21, 2021
135. Idea - How to Extend Shop Resources with Manufacturing
Jul 18, 2021
134. Hero - Dan Carnovale, Power System Experience Center Manager at Eaton
Jul 14, 2021
133. Idea - Understanding Power Terminology
Jul 11, 2021
132. Season 4 Recap
Jul 07, 2021
131. Hero - Mike Cromheecke, Co-Founder and CEO of SteamChain.io
Jun 30, 2021
130. Idea - Variable Frequency Drive Startup: What should I know?
Jun 27, 2021
129. Hero - Tim Wilborne, Industrial Sorcerer at TW Controls
Jun 23, 2021
128. Idea - What to Consider with Industrial Networks
Jun 20, 2021
127. Hero - Ray Ziganto - Manufacturing Unicorn at Linara International
Jun 16, 2021
126. Idea - The Value of Subject Matter Experts
Jun 13, 2021
125. Hero - Mike Rathbun, Power & Control Solution Architecture Manager at EECO
Jun 09, 2021
124. Idea - From Design to Function: Bridging the Gap
Jun 06, 2021
123. Hero - Preston Hadley, President/Controls Specialist at Envision Automation & Controls
Jun 03, 2021
122. Idea - The Power Move
Jun 01, 2021
121. Hero - Lisa Scanlon, North America Partner Services Manager at Rockwell Automation
May 30, 2021
120. Idea - The Wood Industry Meets Digital Marketing
May 27, 2021
119. Hero - Tim Pollard, Founder and CEO at Oratium
May 25, 2021
118. Idea - Lockout Tagout
May 23, 2021
117. Hero - Bobby Cole, Founder and President at Think PLC
May 20, 2021
116. Idea - A look inside the Pulp and Paper Industry
May 18, 2021
115. Hero - Nirpal Sihota, Director of Industry Sales at Rockwell Automation
May 16, 2021
114. Idea - Tackling Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Head On
May 13, 2021
113. Hero - Jim Wertz, President / Sr. Electrical Engineer at Altavista Instruments & Controls
May 11, 2021
112. Idea - Why Should I Consider Power Monitoring?
May 09, 2021
111. Hero - Chung-Chee Tai, VP of Engineering at BluePrint Automation
May 06, 2021
110. Idea - VFDs and Applications to Use Them
May 04, 2021
109. Hero - Greg Paulsen, Director of Application Engineering at Xometry
May 02, 2021
108. Idea - Content Marketing, Engineered
Apr 29, 2021
107. Hero - Tessa Myers, Global Vice President, Software and Control at Rockwell Automation
Apr 27, 2021
106. Idea - What is Wireless Ethernet?
Apr 25, 2021
105. Hero - Bill Migirditch, Manufacturing Solutions Manager at RoviSys
Apr 22, 2021
104. Idea - Low and Medium Voltage Applications
Apr 20, 2021
103. Hero - Renee Eddy, Director of Innovation, Operations, and Methods at Eaton
Apr 18, 2021
102. Idea - Integrating Microdrives with Ethernet IP
Apr 15, 2021
101. Hero - Jay Flores, Global STEM Ambassador at Rockwell Automation
Apr 13, 2021
100. Idea - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 101
Apr 11, 2021
099. Hero - Chris Luecke, Host of Manufacturing Happy Hour
Apr 08, 2021
098. Idea - Preventative Maintenance for Electrical Distribution Equipment
Apr 06, 2021
097. Hero - Daniel Vaughn, Product Service Representative at EECO
Apr 04, 2021
096. Idea - Manufacturing Recipe for Differentiation
Apr 01, 2021
095. Season 3 Recap
Mar 31, 2021
094. Idea - Taking Action to Support Industry
Mar 30, 2021
093. Hero - Santa Thangavel, Network Security Information Product Manager at EECO
Mar 28, 2021
092. Idea - Expanding Industry Knowledge with Video
Mar 25, 2021
091. Hero - Brandon Mendoza, Director of Sales at Oden Technologies
Mar 23, 2021
090. Idea - Machine-As-A-Service (MaaS)
Mar 21, 2021
089. Hero - K Sorsenginh, Solution Architect at EECO
Mar 18, 2021
088. Idea - Hey Manufacturers – It’s OK to ask for help!
Mar 16, 2021
087. Hero - Bill Medcalf, Director of Information Systems at Global Process Automation
Mar 14, 2021
086. Idea - Systems Integrator Evolution
Mar 11, 2021
085. Hero - Michael Tricario, Plant Electrical Engineer at CertainTeed
Mar 09, 2021
084. Idea - Exploring Lifecycle Services for Industry
Mar 07, 2021
083. Hero - Dr. Travis Hodge, Strategic Sourcing Manager at Vulcan Materials
Mar 04, 2021
082. Idea - OEMs Think Inside the Box
Mar 02, 2021
081. Hero - Andrew Hastert, Director of Channel Partnership at Rockwell Automation
Feb 28, 2021
080. Idea - Keys to Building an Engaged Team
Feb 24, 2021
079. Hero - Jason Simon, Director at AMTEC
Feb 21, 2021
078. Idea - Understanding Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Feb 17, 2021
077. Hero - Zach White, Founder and CEO at OACO
Feb 14, 2021
076. Industrial Networks Series - Network Assessments
Feb 11, 2021
075. Industrial Networks Series - Connecting OT to Business Goals
Feb 10, 2021
074. Industrial Networks Series - Interoperability and Ethernet/IP
Feb 09, 2021
073. Industrial Networks Series - Industrial WiFi 101
Feb 08, 2021
072. Idea - What is a Soft Starter and what are the best applications?
Feb 03, 2021
071. Hero - Jonathan Fuller, Automation & Power Product Manager at EECO
Jan 31, 2021
070. Idea - Mastering Communication in a Virtual World
Jan 27, 2021
069. Hero - Matt Hussey, Low Voltage Motor Control Center Product Manager at Eaton
Jan 24, 2021
068. Idea - Benefits of Manufacturing Digitalization
Jan 20, 2021
067. Hero - Brett Melancon, Electrical Project Engineer at Bühler Motor
Jan 17, 2021
066. Idea - Defining Digital Transformation for Manufacturing
Jan 13, 2021
065. Hero - Jack Lawson, Board Member and former President/CEO at EECO
Jan 10, 2021
064. Power Series - Load Flow Study
Jan 08, 2021
063. Power Series - Arc Flash Study
Jan 07, 2021
062. Power Series - Coordination Study
Jan 06, 2021
061. Power Series - How close can I get to my electrical gear?
Jan 05, 2021
060. Power Series - Short Circuit Study
Jan 04, 2021
059. Season 2 Recap
Dec 23, 2020
058. Idea - Prioritizing Technology for Industry 4.0
Dec 20, 2020
057. Hero - Polo Paredes, North American Channel Manager at Rockwell Automation
Dec 20, 2020
056. Idea - What are ANSI and UL Ratings
Dec 16, 2020
055. Hero - Will Gibson, Associate Vice President at AECOM
Dec 13, 2020
054. Industrial Future Series - Closing the Industrial Skills Gap
Dec 09, 2020
053. Industrial Future Series - Manufacturing Perspective
Dec 08, 2020
052. Industrial Future Series - S.T.E.M Invent the Change
Dec 07, 2020
051. Idea - Innovation in Industry
Dec 02, 2020
050. Hero - Alexus Hancock
Nov 29, 2020
049. Idea - How to Safely Rack A Breaker
Nov 22, 2020
048. Hero - Matthew Latham, Engineering Manager at Trimm Inc.
Nov 18, 2020
047. Idea - What the heck is IIoT?
Nov 15, 2020
046. Military to Manufacturing - Dustin Rodgers
Nov 12, 2020
045. Military to Manufacturing - Bee Lo
Nov 11, 2020
044. Military to Manufacturing - Jackson Henderson
Nov 10, 2020
043. Military to Manufacturing - Academy of Advanced Manufacturing
Nov 09, 2020
042. Hero - Tim Shope, Director of Digital Transformation at Avid Solutions
Nov 01, 2020
041. Idea - Future of Digital Asset Optimization
Oct 25, 2020
040. Hero - Joe Barton, IT Plant Site Lead for Merck & Co.
Oct 18, 2020
039. Security Mini Series - Product Security 101
Oct 14, 2020
038. Security Mini Series - Industrial Cyber Security
Oct 13, 2020
037. Security Mini Series - Proactive Cyber Security
Oct 12, 2020
036. Hero - Tim Woodson, Servant Leader of Sentry Equipment
Oct 04, 2020
035. Idea - Demystifying Industrial WiFi
Sep 27, 2020
034. Hero - Dan Leeman, District Services Manager at Eaton
Sep 20, 2020
033. Women in Engineering - Now What?
Sep 13, 2020
032. Women in Engineering - Megan Samford
Sep 11, 2020
031. Women in Engineering - Amanda Elliott
Sep 10, 2020
030. Women in Engineering - Linda Freeman
Sep 09, 2020
029. Women in Engineering - Mary Burgoon
Sep 08, 2020
028. Women in Engineering - Rebecca Diederich
Sep 07, 2020
027. Women in Engineering - Molly Murphy
Sep 04, 2020
026. Women in Engineering - Libbie Harrison
Sep 03, 2020
025. Women in Engineering - Krista Beyhaut
Sep 02, 2020
024. Women in Engineering - Lauren Arnold
Sep 01, 2020
023. Women in Engineering - Miranda Shope
Aug 31, 2020
022. Season 1 Recap - A Look Back, then Forward
Aug 30, 2020
021. Hero - Brian Logan, Regional Service Manager at EECO
Aug 23, 2020
020. Idea - How to Avoid Burnout and Remain Balanced
Aug 16, 2020
019. Hero - Kareem Josephs, Lead Power Systems Engineer at Eaton
Aug 09, 2020
018. Idea - How Onsite Services Impacts Industrial Manufacturing
Aug 02, 2020
017. Hero - Rich Barber, Senior Account Manager at EECO
Jul 26, 2020
016. Idea - Industrial Networks 101
Jul 19, 2020
015. Hero - Donna Michell, Corporate Credit Manager at EECO
Jul 12, 2020
014. Idea - Intelligent Motor Control Centers
Jul 05, 2020
013. Hero - Justin Shover, Regional Sales Manager at EECO
Jun 28, 2020
012. Idea - Industry impact from COVID-19
Jun 21, 2020
011. Hero - Matthew Simmons, Controls Engineer at Anco Rendering Equipment, LLC.
Jun 14, 2020
010. Idea - Ethernet IP vs Profinet - Battle of the Heavyweights
Jun 07, 2020
009. Hero - Luis Molinet, E&I Site Project Manager at Arauco
May 31, 2020
008. Idea - Remote Connectivity
May 24, 2020
007. Hero - Chase Boehlke, Motion Control Expert at Siemens
May 17, 2020
006. Idea - One Line Visualization - You Can Do This!
May 10, 2020
005. Hero - Robb Munger, Reliability Engineer at Cascades
May 03, 2020
004. Idea - Why Testing Your Gear is Important
Apr 26, 2020
003. Hero - Saurabh Bakshi, Sr Manufacturing Engineer at Intuitive
Apr 19, 2020
002. Idea - One Line Diagrams and Where to Start
Apr 12, 2020
001. What is EECO Asks Why
Apr 05, 2020