Learning Series
The Reynolds Company hosts online technical seminars once a month. Our Learning Series offers an interactive setting for members of the industrial automation community (including engineers, technicians, system integrators, maintenance personnel and managers) to keep current with the latest technology and build working relationships with Reynolds specialists and our vendor partners. Registration is free and assists our team in knowing their audience and tailoring the content to specific use cases. Join us once a month to share industry trends, explore applications for Rockwell Automation® technology and enhance your knowledge and skills.
Professional Development Hours are available to registered attendees upon request.
2025 Sessions
Automation Update
Our January Learning Series seminar will be a high-level overview from the specialists at The Reynolds Company on recent technological advances. Tune in to hear the latest details on Rockwell Automation® software, controls products and life cycle updates. This session will prepare you for 2025, giving you greater insight into controllers, I/O, visualization, networking and automation software.
Date and Time
January 22, 2025 | 10 - 11 AM CST
Rockwell Automation Design Software Update
Tune in to our February Learning Series seminar to learn about the latest releases of Rockwell Automation® design software tools. This update includes Studio 5000® V37, FactoryTalk® Logix Echo V3.01, Connected Components Workbench V23, as well as cloud-based development tools in FactoryTalk® Design Hub™.
Modernization Update
In our March Learning Series seminar, the specialists from The Reynolds Company will provide an overview of the latest lifecycle updates from Rockwell Automation®. Tune in to learn more about the various tools and services available for developing a modernization plan. Join the conversation and get ideas for executing projects at a pace that is right for you.
Power and Networking Update
In April’s Learning Series seminar, The Reynolds Company specialists will review the latest power and industrial networking solutions from Allen-Bradley. This update will introduce the PowerFlex family of variable frequency drives (VFDs), highlighting their broad range of control modes, features, options, packaging, global voltages and power ratings. Our specialist will discuss how this portfolio is designed to keep you connected to your operations and improve productivity. For the networking update, the seminar will cover the latest Stratix portfolio of Ethernet devices, focusing on how Stratix switches provide a secure switching/routing infrastructure to support the needs of a wide range of industrial operations.
Rockwell Automation Configuration Tools
The online Learning Series seminar for May will serve as an update on Rockwell Automation’s latest production selection and configuration tools. The Reynolds Company’s specialists will take viewers step-by-step through ProposalWorks Proposal Builder, Integrated Architecture Builder (IAAB) and the new cloud-based Advisor. Attendees will learn to design and develop more efficient industrial control systems, from conception to bill of material and software development.
Process Solution Update
In June’s online Learning Series seminar, The Reynolds company specialists will discuss various process solutions from Rockwell Automation and their technology partners. This update will cover the latest on the PlantPAx process system with an overview of controller hardware, process I/O platforms, software and networking.
I/O Platforms Update
Join us for our July Learning Series as The Reynolds Company specialists discuss what’s new and upcoming for input/output (I/O) modules. Whether your application requires the I/O to operate in harsh environments or hazardous areas, mount on a machine, or act as a local I/O for your programmable controller, Rockwell Automation has a solution for you. Learn more about Rockwell’s complete portfolio of chassis-based I/O, in-cabinet distributed I/O, on-machine distributed I/O, and high availability distributed I/O solutions.
What's New With Logix
In our August Learning Series seminar, The Reynolds Company specialists will discuss the latest developments for Rockwell Automation’s Logix platform, including the ControlLogix and CompactLogix families. This comprehensive suite of programmable automation controllers (PACs) is designed to meet the demands of industrial control and automation with a focus on flexibility and performance in programming, configuration and diagnostics. Viewers can learn how the platform leverages Studio 5000 software for seamless interoperability with industrial devices and networks.
Mechatronics and Machine Safety Update
For the September Learning Series seminar, The Reynolds Company specialists will discuss modern solutions for motion control and machine safety. Viewers have the opportunity to contribute to the conversation and see examples of mechatronics solutions. Join in and learn how easy it is to integrate smart machine safety into your operations.
2025 Automation Fair Preview
Join us for our October Learning Series seminar and get a preview of the 2025 Automation Fair. Rockwell Automation's premier event will be held November 17-20 in Chicago. This final Learning Series segment for 2025 will offer viewers insights into technology that will be featured at Automation Fair and what updates to look for in 2026.
looking for more information?
Contact your local automation specialist or account manager at The Reynolds Company to discuss your automation applications.