ROK Talk on drives
Rockwell Automation
From simple starters to complex drive systems, motors play a critical role in industrial operations. This podcast explores trends in drive technology, examines specific application challenges, and most importantly, will help you understand how to get the most out of your motor control applications. ROK Talk on Drives is hosted by Business Lead Jim Finiak and Lead Product Manager Sam Shelley. Send any topic suggestions or comments to ROKTalkDrives@rockwellautomation.com or leave a comment in the comments section here on Spotify.
Categories: Technology
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Explore how VFDs are transforming the oil and gas industry. Jim and Sam are joined by industry expert Ron Busse to discuss real-world applications, energy savings, process optimization, and the role of automation in meeting sustainability goals. Learn about overcoming infrastructure challenges, harmonics compliance, regenerative solutions, and how smarter motor control can help operators do more with less while reducing their carbon footprint.
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Previous episodes
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22 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 21: Are Variable Frequency Drives the Secret to Smarter Oilfield Operations?Fri, 02 Jan 2026
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21 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 20: It Starts with a Spark-Reinventing the Classic Motor StarterTue, 07 Oct 2025
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20 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 19: Safety First!Fri, 18 Jul 2025
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19 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 18: Corrosive Gas-You Might Not Know you Have a ProblemFri, 16 May 2025
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18 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 17 : VFD Training-How Do You Overcome the Skills Gap and Onboard Talent Faster?Wed, 05 Mar 2025
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17 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 16: Let's Come to a Happy Medium (Voltage).Fri, 13 Dec 2024
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16 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 15: Cyber Security and drives-How will you protect your equipment from security risks?Fri, 13 Sep 2024
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15 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 14: Your smart VFD has a lot to say. Are you listening?Fri, 19 Jul 2024
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14 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 13: The Epic Battle of In-Cabinet vs. On-MachineMon, 20 May 2024
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13 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 12: Driving Change, Part 1 - How We Started TurningThu, 04 Apr 2024
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12 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 11: Sustainability Part 2 - Beyond the BuzzwordsTue, 13 Feb 2024
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11 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 10: We're baaack!Tue, 06 Feb 2024
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10 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 9: Sustainability Part 1-Connecting the Dots from Drives to SustainabilityMon, 10 Oct 2022
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9 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 8: Not Another Boring Installation Guide Part DeuxThu, 28 Apr 2022
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8 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 7 Part 1: Not Another Boring Installation GuideMon, 25 Apr 2022
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7 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 6: Happy 50th Anniversary CENTERLINE!Mon, 04 Oct 2021
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6 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 5: May the (Total) Force be With YouThu, 22 Apr 2021
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5 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 4: Pack it in! Packaging Drives in Motor Control CentersFri, 26 Feb 2021
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4 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 3: Answering the Burning Question: Variable Frequency Drives or Servo Drives?Mon, 25 Jan 2021
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3 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 2: Decisions, Decisions-How to Select the Right Medium Voltage Drive for your ApplicationFri, 20 Nov 2020
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2 - ROK Talk on Drives Episode 1: Drives vs. Soft Starters Go Head to HeadTue, 13 Oct 2020
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1 - ROKTalk on DrivesTue, 13 Oct 2020
