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
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Risky
With cases of cyber-crime occurring at an alarming rate, industrial manufacturing is caught in the crosshairs. What steps should you take to protect your systems?
We talk to an industry …
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Your Biggest Problem
Sometimes your biggest pain point isn't your biggest problem. There are some processes that you may or may not want to automate. Come with us as we explore those processes.
Brandon share…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Thankless
It's almost Thanksgiving here in the United States, and we have so much to be thankful for!
Join us as we reflect on past guests and episodes for which we are grateful. If you haven't h…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be In Short Supply
This is an issue of Global Proportions! We're talking about the supply chain crisis. From aluminum to semiconductor chip shortages, the lack of essential materials is affecting just abo…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Boring
Today's topic is definitely not boring! The sparks are flying as we delve into the world of robotic welding.🤖🔥
Why would you use a robot to weld instead of a person? That's were Brandon'…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Vague
If you're considering the purchase of a collaborative robot, vision system, or industrial IoT system, this episode is for YOU!
Before making an investment in the automation of a process,…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Uncooperative
This is a special crossover episode with CSIA, Control System Integrators Association. Lisa Richter, host of CSIA's podcast "Talking Industrial Automation", sat down for a chat with el…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unsupported
Are you confident your employees have the knowledge and skills to help your business grow and thrive?
Knowledge is power! We're starting Season 3 talking about training and leveling up…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Wasteful
Join us as we talk about some new ways to generate money, real money while saving the earth. We're talking about green initiatives, aka Green Manufacturing, and how your manufacturing …
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be a Loss
ROI - Return on Investment - pre-pandemic vs post-pandemic. How ROI looked before the pandemic is completely different in a post-pandemic world. Does your perspective on ROI need to cha…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Doom & Gloom
Doom and gloom. Enough of that - this episode is all about successes!
Listen to hear how manufacturers can use automation (and sometimes not) to overcome and succeed in a competitive mar…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Frustrating
Labor shortages can be seen in nearly every industry. In manufacturing, frustration is rising because factories are seeing huge demands but are unable to take full advantage. WHY?
Join u…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Like Colonial Pipeline
What happened with Colonial Pipeline and could it have been prevented?
This episode isn't a dig at Colonial Pipeline. It's a cautionary tale for businesses, and their cybersecurity prepa…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unmonitored
This is a HOT topic -- Condition Monitoring (CM). Brandon pierces through the sales and marketing fodder to expose some really cool stuff.
Sales and marketing would have you monitor jus…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Rotate
When you think of motors, do you think of a spinning shaft for running things like the fan in an air conditioner or an exhaust fan? What happens if something needs to move in a linear …
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Menial
Menial tasks are those repetitive, tedious, or dangerous tasks that a robot is capable of doing freeing up time for associates to focus on high-value-added tasks.
The types of robots use…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Manual
Have you been seeing the phrase Robotic Process Automation lately? Well, you're not alone. This episode we learn about Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and some of the misconceptions …
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be a Man's World
To celebrate National Women's History Month, this episode is dedicated to the countless women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math who have blazed a trail for women in STEM tod…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Last
Making Robots ~ Building Leaders, Gracious Professionalism, and Coopetition are just a few terms you'll hear during this episode.
Morgan Everett, Lead Mentor with Red Nation Robotics, i…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Lag
This episode is dedicated to the Edge - Edge Computing that is. Listen to learn all about Edge Computing. What is the Edge? Where is the Edge? What's the big deal?
Brandon gives a do…