elliTek's Automation Know-How
elliTek's Automation Know-How is a quarterly podcast that takes you beyond the buzzwords to explore how real automation solutions are applied in real manufacturing environments. Hosted by Brandon Ellis, owner of elliTek and automation expert, each episode dives into the practical side of industrial automation — from hardware and software to integration strategies and IIoT — all grounded in how these technologies work on the factory floor.
Whether you're an engineer, plant manager, or just automation-curious, you’ll gain actionable insights and a clearer understanding of the technologies shaping modern manufacturing.
New episodes every quarter — follow now and build your automation know-how.
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 52
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ep. 1 - Unlocking Industrial IoT with WERMA’s WeASSIST
Getting Started with Industrial IoT?
In this kickoff episode, Brandon Ellis and Beth Elliott break down the latest in industrial automation, featuring WERMA’s WeASSIST. Learn how elliTek…
Introducing elliTek's Automation Know-How
elliTek's Automation Know-How is a quarterly podcast that takes you beyond the buzzwords to explore how real automation solutions are applied in real manufacturing environments. Hosted …
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... #50
🎉 Celebrating 50 Episodes! Exciting Changes and Plans for 2025
In this milestone 50th episode of "Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To...", Brandon Ellis and Beth Elliott take you …
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Difficult
What if automation didn't have to cost a fortune? Moritz Garroz from Elite Robots joins us to explore the future of industrial automation and collaborative robots (cobots). With a backg…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be a Mystery
🎙️ Welcome to the latest episode of "Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To..."! In this riveting conversation, join host Brandon Ellis and co-host Beth Elliott alongside special gu…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Disagree
Bridging the Gap: Cybersecurity and Networking in Industrial Automation
In this episode of "Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To...", we delve into the critical intersection of cyb…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Standstill
Cut through the buzzwords and sales-type fodder in this episode of "Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To." Host Brandon Ellis and co-host Beth Elliott are joined by Siemens Digita…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... #45
In celebration of National Robotics🤖 Week, we had the pleasure of interviewing Joseph Collett, media lead with Red Nation Robotics Team 4576.
Joseph describes what sparked his interest i…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Let Go
Let's get a grip on automation and get moving. That's what we're talking about in today's episode.
elliTek is excited to announce our new automation partner - SCHUNK.
SCHUNK is known for …
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unmotivated
This is an interesting episode that was initiated by a listener's request. If you're thinking of starting your own business, Brandon has been down that road and shares his words of wisd…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unexpected
We're looking back so we can move forward. Every year predictions are made. During this episode, we review the 2022 major predicted challenges affecting manufacturing, but we don't stop…
Industrial IoT - It Doesn't Have To... Be Misleading
We've all done it... bought a product that didn't meet our expectations. Were we sold a bill of goods, or did we hear what we wanted to hear?
That has been the case with many industrial…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unhuman
We 💙 automation, but you can't take the human element out of it.
The quality of any automated system at the plant floor level is usually made evident through the design of the human mach…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Painful
From Mars🚀 to your facility -- hear how manufacturers can utilize Siemens's innovative, NASA-type technology to manage the painful issues that we have been going through the past couple…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unfamiliar
Are you ready for some GOOD news?!? Unless you've had your head in the sand, you've heard of elliTek's new Automation Partner, so this company shouldn't be unfamiliar to you.
Over the p…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Obvious
Everyone is searching for ways to reduce costs and in manufacturing, automation is typically the answer. But some of the parts needed to automate aren't available? What do you do?
Jo…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Industry 4.0
Are we getting ready to undergo a new Industrial Revolution or are we already in it?
There are many definitions of Industry 5.0. Is it combining human creative and critical thinking wit…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unstable
The increasing costs of raw materials, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and cybersecurity are the top business challenges facing manufacturers. How can we overcome these obst…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Inflate
With prices rising across the board and historically high inflation rates, how can manufacturers battle inflation?
In this episode, we're talking about ways manufacturers can shorten th…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... #33
It's Season 4 Episode 1 of Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To. 🎉🎉🎉
If you're new to Industrial Protocols, you need to check out this episode.
During the offseason, elliTek signed…