Evolution in Controls - By Morrell Group: Recent Episodes
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The world of automation is complex and constantly evolving to meet the rapidly changing market demand. Evolution in Controls exists to create conversation about innovative motion control technology. The series covers a compelling range of topics relevant to anyone interested in the world of industrial and mobile manufacturing or motion control. Join our host, Tim Wilson, a career engineer and Sales Manager at Morrell Group, as he welcomes new guests each episode to discuss various motion control technologies and innovative solutions. Each episode contains exciting information in a concise format for easy but insightful listening.
Bob Lugenbeal and Matt Clark provide a history Euchner and a technical overview of the MGB 2.
Rod Walker and Mike Croy discuss an incredible concrete mixer transformation and how it was possible.
John Jackson explains how Evolution serves the aerospace industry with custom control solutions.
AlphaOne Robotics dives into the collaborative processes that made their solution possible.
Tim and Alex Criswell explain the creation of AlphaOne Robotics, its mission, and its unique robotic solution.
Jordan Engel dives into Yaskawa's advanced drive technology and the U1000 matrix drive.
John Jackson discusses Industrial Controls and its focus on designing and programming the systems that bring automation to life.
Rexroth's Jon Richards and Clint Hayes break down what BSCL is, how it differs from the BSHP line, and why it's an obvious choice in linear motion technology.
Tim Wilson is joined by three product managers to discuss the new Leuze Safety Stocking Program and how it aligns with today's automation needs.
Tony Little announces the status of IndraDrive and introduces dedicated servicing options.
Tim Wilson is joined by three Evolution product managers who dive into the world of cables and Evolution's new Balluff Connects stocking program.
Phil Besancon and Sam DuRard reveal the efficiency and value of Evolution's repair and reman services.
Evolution's Defense solution group reveals how they support and provide for the Department of Defense.
Tim Wilson visits Leuze HQ in Duluth, GA, to learn their capabilities, explore their products, and discover the strength behind Leuze and Evolution's partnership.
Tim Wilson welcomes back Kent Darnell to share plans and goals for hands-on training in 2025.
APEX Dynamics' Eugene Detke discusses how gearbox design impacts motion control performance.
Mark Berndt discusses how SVT's single-interface image processing software easily meets the rapidly changing needs of automation industries by utilizing barcode reading, traditional vision, and AI.
Special guest Mark Berndt discusses the innovative scan tunnel, a versatile solution that showcases SVT's powerful image detection and processing software.
CEO Matt Oldroyd reveals the new brand that Womack and Morrell will operate under as one company.
Kevin Kampe dives into who Womack Systems is, what it provides, and how it has earned its excellent reputation.
Zack Reddick discusses mobile hydraulic valves and how they've evolved to meet the demand for simple yet high-performing technology.
Special guests Sam Durard and Kent Darnell discuss Womack's long-standing and nationally available hands-on hydraulic training courses.
Kevin Kampe and Ben Page discuss the new industrial hydraulics sales division and what it means for the company and customers.
Special guest Jim Ross explains what tightening looks like in today's world of intelligent, complex, and ever-growing technology.
In this episode, host Tim Wilson welcomes the three product managers Jim Ross, Ryan Zentz, and Dale Johnston to discuss automated, industry-changing trailer manufacturing solutions.
Special guests Tom Rinke and Jim Dougherty discuss the fundamental and functional similarities and differences between robot and cobot transfer units.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager Tami Hilden joins host Tim Wilson to answer the question "Why work at Womack Group?"
In this episode, special guests Craig Boezwinkle and Chris Carlson discuss the role HYDAC valves play in skid steer attachments.
In this episode of Evolution in Controls, Tim Wilson welcomes Andrew Krajnik from HYDAC who shares the secret to significantly reducing filter tank reservoir size.
Host Tim Wilson concludes season 2 of Evolution in controls, recapping pivotal topics and teasing season 3.
CEO Matt Oldroyd joins Tim Wilson to discuss the future and possibilities of Morrell and Womack as Womack Group.
Special guest Tom Rinke joins host Tim Wilson to discuss the challenges and complexities of engineering linear modules and systems.
Special guests Mauro Silva and Kevin Kegarise explore the benefits of electronic controls in mobile machinery.
Special guests Brad Bardall and Kevin Kegarise share their expertise on the challenges of integrating efficient solutions into work trucks.
In this episode, special guests Brad Bardall and Kevin Kegarise join host Tim Wilson to discuss how technology is changing in concrete machinery.
Host Tim Wilson and special guest Kevin Kegarise discuss HYDAC's cooler filter tank solution for mobile machinery.
In this episode, special guest Chad Johnson joins host Tim Wilson to discuss the many benefits of aluminum extrusions in industrial automation.
Special guest Scott Moss joins host Tim Wilson to discuss Rexroth's perfectly matching gearboxes for hydraulic and electric drive trains.
Join host Tim Wilson and special guest Matthias Mueller, president of HYDAC USA, as they discuss HYDAC's strong history and promising future in the mobile market.
Evolution in Controls is back! Join host Tim Wilson in the Season 2 trailer as we get ready to continue exploring the world of motion control in the mobile and industrial marketplace.
This episode wraps up season 1 of Evolution in Controls. We talk about our favorite episodes and topics and say “Thank you” to our viewers.
Some technological products, like the hydraulic cartridge valve, seem to have stood the test of time, but they are actually threatened by rapid technological advancement. In this episode of Evolution in Controls, Larry Rowe and Steve Meislahn of Sun Hydraulics share their expertise and perspectives in this discussion of how technological change affects the hydraulic cartridge valve.
The pros and cons between Radio Control Technology and Direct-Wire Tethers are discussed in this episode. Fritz Jaessing of LOR Mobile Controls returns to continue the conversation on Mobile and Off-Highway Equipment.
Validating and approving applications can provide a solution to the problem OEMs and suppliers face with the introduction of new technology. Tim sits down with Terry Hershberger of Bosch Rexroth to discuss.
In this episode, the topic of discussion is the Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus, the effect rapid technological advancement has on such a critical device, and the complexities and opportunities of joining different technologies. Fritz Jaessing returns with his expertise from LOR Mobile controls to weigh in on the matter.
Massive power levels and scale to meet a new wave of demand, the state of the EV industry, and future expectations are discussed from the perspective of Robert Camp, UTAC's Director of Strategic Development.
In this episode, Tim Wilson is joined by Dr. Jonathan Meyer, Bosch Rexroth's Technical Product Specialist for Electro-Hydraulic Products. Together, the two of them discuss Rexroth’s new product line, the technology behind it, and its potential impact on Mobile Off-Highway Equipment.
Graco's Paul Treml and Morrell's Kyle Lorch join Tim Wilson to discuss modern-day equipment lubrication technology.
Bosch Rexroth's Brad Bardall and Gunther Nunweiler, each a part of Mobile Applications, converse with Tim about technological changes in mobile manufacturing, what a Mobile Solutions Partner is, and the relationship between the two.
Brian Draus, Morrell's Vice President of Industrial Sales, sits down with Tim Wilson to discuss everything post-pandemic in the manufacturing industry, its technology, and Morrell Group's future.
Fritz Jaessing of LOR Mobile Controls (Morrell's newest subsidiary) joins Tim to break down how radio communication works, the complexities of the industry around the world, and the future of industrial radio communication.
Matt chats with his fellow Bosch Rexroth colleagues Mason and Richard to discuss their thoughts on the events and the partnership between Bosch Rexroth and Morrell Group.
Matt joins Tim to talk about the Automate Show and how he sees the new technology changing automation in the Midwest.
Bruce converses with Tim to talk about the Automate Show in Detroit, what technology he sees as truly innovative, and his role at Wooshin Systems.
Tim sits down with Brendan and Andreas to discuss Leantechnik, their product line, and the continuation of optimization in the future.
Tim welcomes Connor to Morrell Group's headquarters unprecedented. They discuss the innovation showcased at Morrell Group and the emerging technology of the future.
Tim takes some time to sit with Lawrence to talk about Sun Hydraulics and the potential change of integrating new IT infrastructure.
Armando accompanies Tim, whos been in the automation industry for 20 years. He shares his excitement about the relatively new business, AMR Robotics.
Brian Draus and Eric Vorwerck join Tim at the table to discuss what it means when Morrell claims to be an ESV as they breakdown the acronym.
Two of QSI Automation’s personnel join Tim Wilson for this episode of Evolution in Controls. Mark Garrison, Mold and Machinery Sales Manager, and Rich Taube, Plastic Machinery Group Manager, bring customer and technical perspectives in their discussion of Bosch Rexroth’s Sytronix Variable-Speed Pump System.
In this episode, Tim Wilson is joined by return guest Dale Johnston, Morrell Group’s Product Manager for Dispense & Lubrication, and Guido Löhr, Director of Key Application Gasketing for DOPAG. The three of them break down gasketing in the modern-day and discuss the newest form of the process.
Mason Cole, Senior Sales Engineer at Bosch Rexroth, and Kevin Curtis, Morrell Group’s Windsor Branch Manager, join Tim Wilson to discuss the factory-tested and proven conveyor solutions from Bosch Rexroth and Morrell Group.
Tom Rinke, Morrell Group’s Advanced Engineering Manager, and Kevin Curtis, Morrell Group’s Windsor Branch Manager, join Tim Wilson to discuss the ideation process.
Tim, Kevin Curtis, Morrell Group’s Windsor Branch Manager, and Mason Cole, Senior Sales Engineer at Bosch Rexroth, discuss system constraints, design specifications, and components used in factory automation solutions.
John Jackson, Business Development Manager for Stegner, joins Tim Wilson in this episode of Evolution in Controls to discuss how Morrell Group’s Roll Feed Retrofit Program saves customers time and money when they find themselves searching for obsolete components.
As emission and noise pollution standards become more stringent worldwide, mobile equipment manufacturers are challenged to replace their high-powered hydraulic solutions. Discover what trends are pushing this electrification shift, the challenges manufacturers face, and what technology they use to achieve their objectives in this episode of Evolution in Controls.
In a world of costly materials and labor shortages, automated dispensing systems are becoming more prevalent. Dale Johnson, Lubrication and Dispense Product Manager at Morrell Group, joins Tim Wilson in this episode of Evolution in Controls to discuss how the world of lubrication and dispense systems has evolved over the last decade, what applications are impacted, and how he sees the industry developing in the future.
In this episode of Evolution in Controls, discover how Morrell Inventory Management (MIM) helps customers maintain their production schedules and carry less inventory, making them more profitable.
Discover how Bosch Rexroth collaborates with their nationwide distribution network to create an effortless online platform to purchase components and request service in this episode of Evolution in Controls.
In this episode of Evolution in Controls, host Tim Wilson and Kevin Kegarise, Morrell Group’s Director of Mobile Sales, discuss the mobile equipment optimization process, where Morrell Group fits in, and some key objectives we can achieve with our customers.
Flexible and efficient manufacturing processes are more important than ever. Discover how ctrlX AUTOMATION, the latest operating system from Bosch Rexroth, is saving manufacturers 30-50% in components and engineering costs in this episode of Evolution in Controls.
OEMs are under growing pressure to make their machines more energy-efficient and pneumatics can play a significant role in providing cost-savings. Discover the role Emerson AVENTICS and Morrell Group play in helping customers identify and fix air leaks in this episode of Evolution in Controls.
In this episode of Evolution in Controls, Tim Wilson is joined by Tony Little, Morrell Group's Senior Product Manager for Bosch Rexroth Drives and Controls. The two discuss the shifts in the eAxle and eMotor manufacturing processes and how the Battery Cycling DC Testing Solution is helping manufacturers complete critical performance tests. The modular, scalable, and future-proof design has become the standard for end-of-line testing, but how will the industry evolve over the next few years? Find out in this episode of Evolution in Controls.
To learn more about Morrell Group's Battery Cycling DC Testing Solution, visit https://morrell-group.com/battery-cycling-dc-testing-solution
Discover how the Motioneers offer technical support and system solutions in this compelling episode of Evolution in Controls. Tom Rinke, Morrell Group's Advanced Engineering Manager and leader of the Motioneer department, discusses how the team works together to develop innovative motion control solutions for industrial and mobile applications. Tom shares the team's important role in bridging the gap between sales and engineering by providing conceptual engineering services to our customers. The team is modernizing the motion control ideation process, and the results are palpable. Learn more about the Motioneers and how they work together in this episode of Evolution in Controls.
Greg Gumbs, President and CEO of Bosch Rexroth, joins host Tim Wilson in our first episode of Evolution in Controls to discuss what he considers to be the most significant technological advancements in automation. Bosch Rexroth is a long-time leader in the world of motion control innovation and factory automation, giving Greg a unique perspective on the industry’s evolution and how manufacturers are responding. Greg and Tim break down how their Factory of the Future strategy can be monetized for several industries and how these changes are impacting the sales and distribution channels. How can distributors adapt to the changing needs of customers and their vendor partners? Greg shares how some are changing the legacy distribution model to better serve their customers.
Tim asks questions about now, next, and beyond in the world of factory automation and mobile hydraulics. And Greg is more than prepared to answer with information about their developing technology. He predicts certain shifts in mobile hydraulics and shares where he believes Bosch Rexroth should invest their time and focus.
The ability to quickly change to evolving customer demands is a hot topic. Greg believes every factory is flexible other than its four exterior walls. What role does Bosch Rexroth play in this agile landscape?
Join Tim and Greg for a concise and insightful discussion on this episode of Evolution in Controls.
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Discover how IoT revolutionizes hydraulic system maintenance programs across several industries in this episode of Evolution in Controls with Tim Wilson. Mark Garrett, President and Co-owner of Morrell Group, joins Tim for a conversation on connectivity in hydraulics. They dive into customer trends such as predictive maintenance and what solutions are available. They discuss how maintenance teams can identify issues before catastrophic failures and schedule maintenance time when it is favorable.
Fluid condition monitoring is a hot topic, but what tools do you use? Do you have options beyond routinely changing the power unit fluid? Mark and Tim answer these questions during their conversation about contaminants. They also discuss how vibration leads to wear on pumps and what products our customers use to monitor these issues.
All of these critical data points are available at your fingertips. The software can push alerts to your phone to notify you of maintenance issues and allows you to see trends in data to predict future failures and schedule maintenance in advance. We are more connected to our machines than ever before. Join Mark and Tim for the conversation.
What information would you like to monitor in a hydraulic system? Let us know in the comments below.
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The world of automation is moving faster than ever as more factories and warehouses incorporate automated guided vehicles (AGV). In this episode of Evolution in Controls, Morrell Group’s Safety Product Manager, Marty Bick, joins host Tim Wilson to discuss this rapidly changing technology. AGVs are far more advanced now than moving along a specific line on a building floor. They are able to detect and move around hazardous objects with ease. But, how did we get here? What technology is coming into play? And who is ultimately responsible for the safety of an AGV? Marty and Tim answer these questions and more.
Marty has decades of experience using safety products in factory automation spaces. He stays up to date on the latest safety standards and relevant evaluations such as safe distance calculations, all of which he shares in this episode. Marty is current on the latest technology from SICK with their Safe Portal Solution, ideal for the end of production lines. He also shares what he foresees as the biggest change to come with industrial mobile robots. Join Tim and Marty as they navigate these new industries requiring updated safety measures in this episode of Evolution in Controls.
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The world of automation is complex and constantly evolving to meet rapidly changing market demand. Evolution in Controls, a video, and podcast series, exists to create conversation about innovative motion control technology. The series covers an exciting range of topics relevant to anyone interested in motion control in the worlds of industrial and mobile manufacturing. Each episode contains information in a concise format for easy and insightful listening. Join our host, Tim Wilson, a career engineer and Sales Manager at Morrell Group, as he welcomes new guests each episode to discuss various motion control technologies and innovative solutions.