Join hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes in this episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast as they dive into the dynamic realms of industrial and home automation with Travis Cox, an expert in ignition and a leading voice in Industry 4.0. With 20 years of experience at Inductive Automation, Travis shares his journey, insights, and the educational potential of automation. From the foundation of Inductive Automation to the latest trends in IoT, AI, and cloud technologies, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities in the automation landscape. Ideal for tech enthusiasts, students, and professionals aiming to stay ahead in the automation field.

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00:28 Meet Travis Cox: Ignition Expert

01:14 Travis Cox's Journey with Inductive Automation

05:44 Innovations and Data Organization in Industrial Automation

07:01 Educational Outreach and University Collaborations

11:46 Early Days and Trade Show Strategies

20:32 Home Automation: Travis's Personal Projects

25:40 Digital Initiatives and Practical Applications

26:09 Comparing Home Automation Products

26:27 Contributions to Ignition Exchange and Open Source

29:24 Future of Automation and Technological Evolutions

33:04 Strategies for Adopting New IIoT Technologies

36:27 Success Stories in Modernizing Processes

42:54 Tips for Digital Transformation Adoption

45:49 Importance of UI/UX in SCADA Systems

48:26 Future Trends: Unified Namespace and Data Lakes

51:53 Final Thoughts and Industry Insights

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/traviscox-automation/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-seboa/

Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-fuentes-2046121a/

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