Episodes
35
Latest episode
Aug 2026
Language
EN
Welcome to Rockwell Automation's ROK Talk on Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components podcast! Hosted by Bill Martin and Kate Sokolnicki, this series will discuss the role sensing, safety, industrial components take in the machine builder and industrial application space to make manufacturing safe, secure, and more productive. This podcast will take an outside-in look at how we are expanding human possibilities one component at a time.
In episode 35 of ROK Talk On Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components, Bill and Kate talk to Jonathan Johnson, Principal Engineer at Rockwell Automation, about the differences between machine safety and process safety, including applications for Rockwell Automation products and how to meet SIL 2 and SIL 2 standards.
In episode 34 of ROK Talk on Sensing, Safety, and Industrial Components, discover how Rockwell Automation’s industrial sensing portfolio helps manufacturers improve visibility, reliability, and performance across their operations. In this episode, Kate and Bill talk with Olivia Eldridge to explore the latest sensing technologies, including proximity, photoelectric, inductive, safety, capacitive, and ultrasonic, and discuss how they deliver real-time data, simplify diagnostics, enhance machine performance, and support smarter decision-making.
In episode 33 of ROK Talk On Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components, Bill and Kate talk to Drew Allen from Grace Technologies, a technology partner of Rockwell Automation, to learn about all of the components required to ensure a panel is safe for maintenance.
In ROK Talk on Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components Episode 32, Bill and Kate talk to Andy Jaap to learn all about the components required and used in different motion applications.
There are a lot of safety devices on the market, and it can require specialized expertise to identify the correct components for a specific hazard. In episode 31 of ROK Talk On Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components, Bill and Kate talk with Nuala Mullan about selecting the right devices for your safety application.
In episode 30 of ROK Talk On Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components, Bill and Kate talk to Adonis Evangelista about the continued evolution of IO-Link technology and the improved user experience provided by the new 5032 IO-Link Master.
In episode 29 of ROK Talk On Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components, Bill and Kate talk to Nick McLellan about Allen-Bradley's 100+ year history of designing components that provide warnings to a control system, operator, or stop a manufacturing process, and what the future looks like for this technology.
In episode 28 of ROK Talk On Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components, Bill and Kate feature a ROK Talk first... two guest speakers! Amber Westlund and Alex Mummert discuss the human factor that goes into design (industrial design and user experience), and the strategies Rockwell Automation employs to bring inclusive solutions to the market. For more information about this topic please email: InclusiveDesign@rockwellautomation.com For general questions, comments, or if you have ideas for future ROK Talk episodes, please email: RARokTalkComponents@rockwellautomation.com
In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 27, Bill and Kate talk to Kelly Passineau about the pro's and con's of putting your devices on EtherNet/IP.
In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 26, Bill and Kate speak with Ken Thomas, a Product Compliance Engineer at Rockwell Automation, about hazardous ratings. Ken explains the reasons why some applications require these ratings, and what component manufacturers need to do to obtain these certifications. For more information on product certifications, visit the Rockwell Automation website at: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/support/documentation/product-certifications.html
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