Solutions Podcast Series
Episodes
Motor Starting Methods: Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy wraps up the motor starting methods series with a deep dive into variable frequency dri...
Motor Starting Methods: Soft Starters
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy continues the motor starting methods series with a closer look at soft starters. Joined...
Introduction to Motor Starting Methods
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Brion Flaningam, ABB Drives Technical Instructor, to break down the fundam...
Reliable Wind Operations
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Preet Noor from ABB’s High Power Division and Tim Salibi, Wind Segment S...
Good, Better, Best
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions. T...
Part 2: Motor Features Based on Process Criticality Without Sacrificing Reliability
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy continues the discussion with Abel Cavazos and Wayne Paschal from ABB’s High Power Di...
Mentorship
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions. T...
Part 1: Motor Features Based on Process Criticality Without Sacrificing Reliability
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Abel Cavazos and Wayne Paschal from ABB’s High Power Division. The discu...
Focus & Productivity
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions. T...
Setting and Achieving Goals
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy sits down with Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for ABB Automation Soluti...
Motion OneCare
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Brie Stanley, Director of Offer Management for Motion Services at ABB. The...
Purposeful business life
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Mike Murphy as he welcomes back Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions at ABB. In this episode, they discus...
Strategy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Mike Murphy as he welcomes back Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions at ABB. In this episode, they dive i...
Tech Tuesday
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Mike Murphy as he welcomes back Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions at ABB, for another episode of the A...
Team Building
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions....
ACS8080 5 Year Packaged Solutions
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Mike Murphy as he welcomes back Jose Simpson, U.S. Product Marketing Manager for Medium Voltage Drives at ABB, and Vijay Anand, Service Agre...
Training with ABB - Say what you do, do what you say
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is again joined by Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Soluti...
Training with ABB - Integrity
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Mike Murphy as he welcomes back Randy Stephens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions at ABB, in this episode of the ABB ...
Motors solutions from IPPE
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you attend IPPE this year? IPPE – the International Production & Processing Expo – is the world’s largest display of technology, equipme...
Training with ABB - Training Metrics
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Mike Murphy as he sits down once again with Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions at ABB. In this episode,...
Simplify Complex Projects with ABB’s Packaging Solutions Team
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Mike Murphy as he welcomes Tanner Knecht, Local Product Group Manager for ABB in the U.S., to explore ABB's powerful packaging solution...
Training with ABB - Development Costs and ROI
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Mike Murphy as he welcomes Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions, back to the ABB Solutions Podcast. In th...
Training with ABB – An Approach to Safety
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
for Automation Solutions at ABB. In this episode, they dive into the importance of safety in the workplace and how ABB incorporates it into every aspe...
Drives Training- Planning and Scheduling
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Mike Murphy as he welcomes back Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions at ABB. In this episode, they dive i...
Training with ABB - Mastering Presentations
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to master presentations? Host Mike Murphy and Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions, discuss how you can becom...
ACS8080 - Medium voltage. Maximum Reliability.
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Host Mike Murphy is joined by José Simpson, Product Marketing Manager for Medium Voltage Drives, to discuss the innovative ACS8080 s...
ABB’s commitment to a sustainable future, the New Berlin, WI facility
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Host Mike Murphy talks with Kelly Kling, head of Finance for Motion US and local site leader at ABB's new sustainable manufactur...
Training With ABB – Continuous Improvement
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesIn this episode of the #ABBSolutionsPodcast, Mike Murphy continues his training series with Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager f...
Baldor-Reliance SP4 the next phase off efficiency begins now
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Host Mike Murphy is joined by Global Product Manager, Brandon Canclini, to explore the latest developments in ABB’s Baldor-Reliance...
Training with ABB Project Management – scope, scheduling and resources defined
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Host Mike Murphy as he sits down with Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automated Solutions. In this episode, Mike and Randy dis...
Accelerating the energy transition
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike Murphy talks with Chris Shigas, ABB’s Head of Communications in the U.S about ABB's exciting partnership with NASCAR. The...
Baldor-Reliance Mod Express Program – bringing modular motor changes closer to you
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Murphy is back and this time, joined by Angela Grear and Garrett Glennon from ABB’s Chicago Baldor-Reliance district office to discuss the Mod ...
Training with ABB, maximizing your learning potential
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mike Murphy welcomes back Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automated Solutions, for another discussion on ABB's drives tra...
ABB Drive training - enhancing knowledge with the latest technologies
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Host Mike Murphy as he sits down with Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automated Solutions. In this episode, Mike and Randy dis...
Reaching new efficiency heights with the Baldor-Reliance SP4
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Host Mike Murphy and Global Product Manager Terry Bell take discussions of efficiency to new heights! Meet the newest NEMA product in...
Factors that determine the industrial electric bill
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered about what some of the information on industrial electric bill means or how you can reduce its cost? Join Host Mike Murphy on this addit...
Better power control capabilities, the ABB DCT880 power controller
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to heat control, there’s many variables to consider such as the amount of power needed and the environment. With ABB’s DCT880 Power ...
Working with the ABB Motor Business – The Local District Office
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mike Murphy takes this episode in a different direction this with guest Skylar Litton, ABB Strategic Sales Manager. Whether you’re new to the m...
DOE regulations and what it means for motors
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How is the Department of Energy (DOE) influencing industrial electric motors? Join Host Mike Murphy and ABB’s Vice President of Product Management f...
Laminated frame motors and the direct drive cooling tower motor
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wished for a motor that not only keeps things cool but does so with unparalleled efficiency? Sean Mullins, Product Manager for Laminated Frame Pr...
Sustainability through Circularity using ABB Modernization Services
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy welcomes back Jamie Robinson from ABB Motion Services to discuss the transformative rol...
ABB Motors in the Marine Industry
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahoy, maritime enthusiasts! Set sail with Host Mike Murphy and Peter Svartsjö, IEC Low Voltage Manager, to explore motors in the marine industry and ...
ABB’s True NEMA AMI 5800 High Horsepower Versatility
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Host Mike Murphy and ABB’s Large Machines & Generators Product Manager Samuel Patrick, as they break down the new AMI 5800, ABB's grou...
Is your motor suited for the pulp and paper industry?
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Host Mike Murphy is back with a familiar face, Global Segment Manager for Process Industries at ABB, Todd Huston, to dive into the pu...
A different take on condition monitoring - ABB Ability smart sensors
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your regular maintenance schedule effective? Or do you struggle to know when you should be serving your equipment? On this episode, host Mike Murph...
ABB in the food & beverage industry, a deep dive into motors
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The food and beverage industry impacts all of us. Tune in as ABB Food & Beverage experts, Matt Rodebush, global segment manager, and James Maynard...
Efficiency, What You Measure Matters
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the importance of focusing on energy consumption and the benefits of adopting modern technologies like permanent magnet mo...
Have you ID’d your Application? Baldor Reliance in Variable Torque Applications
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How are motor speed and power related? What’s the difference between inverter capable, inverter ready and inverter duty? What are the benefits of pa...
Have You ID'd Your Application? Baldor Reliance Motors in Constant Torque Applications
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the Have You ID’d Your Application series, Mike Murphy is joined by Todd Huston, Global Segment Manager for Process Industries . ...
Sustainability in Marine Applications
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ABB has contributed to the marine industry for over 100 years, and is known for introducing the Azipod® in the 1990s. In this follow up to our episod...
ABB Smart Sensors on General Machinery
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Although general machines rotate, motors are not considered one. Common general machines include pumps, fans and gear boxes. On this episode, Host Mik...
ABB in the HVAC Industry
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From food storage to commercial buildings and data collection centers, the HVAC industry impacts our lives. With ABB as a leader in HVAC technology, H...
Is This Motor Suitable for Inverter Duty Applications?
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a variety of motors on the market, it can be difficult to know which one is best for your application. On this episode, Host Mike Murphy is joine...
Have You ID’d Your Application? Inverter Duty Baldor-Reliance Motors
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inverter-duty motors have risen in popularity over the last 15 years due to their advantages in operation. On this episode, Shelley Gager, global segm...
Is Running a Squirrel Cage Motor Above Its Rated Speed Using a VFD a Good Idea?
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get technical with motors! Should you ever run a squirrel-caged motor above its rated speed? What exactly happens in a motor as it starts up? ...
Induction vs Synchronous - What's the Right Choice for My Motor Application?
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Mark Gmitro, global project manager for specialty AC motors, and Krieg Richards, regional sales manager...
Mystery of the Motor Frame Size
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mystery solved? In this episode, host Mike Murphy continues our new series on industrial electric motors. Topics in this series come from an easy-to-f...
Sustainable Transport – Electrifying the Powertrains of Industrial Vehicles
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainability has been a hot topic across industries, but how is it relevant to heavy transport applications? On this episode, host Mike Murphy and A...
Frequently Used Motor Terms
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Class is in session. In this episode, host Mike Murphy introduces a new series on industrial electric motors. Topics in this series come from an easy-...
ABB Manufacturing Day
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Manufacturing Day, you can find people celebrating manufacturing throughout the country with job fairs, plant tours, virtual events and more. On th...
IEEE Standards and What You Should Know
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s conversation impacts several industries. On this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Todd Huston, global segment manager for processed in...
Advantages of a DC to AC Motor Conversion
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by not one, but two guests - Scott Wilcox, product specialist for DC motors and Hydro-Cool XT, and Ray Hat...
How ABB Services Help Your Facility Reach a Circular Economy
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If your manufacturing facility isn’t having this conversation, you may want to. On this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Michelle Schwery, dir...
Protect Your High Voltage Motor and Generator Using ABB LEAP
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mike Murphy is once again joined by Vijay Anand, Product Manager for ABB Digital. ABB offers a service called LEAP which is short for Life Expect...
Misconceptions Between NEMA and IEC Efficiencies
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Mark Gmitro, Global Product Manager for Specialty AC Motors, to discuss the difference between NEMA and...
When To Start Thinking Severe Duty Motors
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mike Murphy is once again joined by Shelley Gager, Global Segment Manager for General Industries. The two discuss when you should make the switch...
IEC and what it means in the US
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
IEC is a very important standard in the world of motor manufacturing. IEC is the International Electrotechnical Commission which provides the most wid...
Do you have the right motor for your VFD controlled application?
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The fan and pump industry may be the most common use of inverter duty motors, but other applications may also find these motors useful. Listen as host...
Benefits of Using the ABB Drives Services Workshop
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Andrew Soltau, Program Manager for Drive Services, to discuss some of the benefits of the ABB Drives Se...
How Motors Impact Water Operations
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Todd Huston, Global Segment Manager for Process Industries, to discuss Water Week. Listen today to lear...
What Is Circularity And Why Your Industry Should Care?
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by HJ Dewes, Regional Sales Manager for HVAC Drives US, to discuss circularity. HJ has over 30 years of ex...
ABB NXR US Motor - The High Horsepower Solution
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Samuel Patrick, Product Manager for Large Machines and Generators, to discuss the ABB NXR US Motor. Lis...
Part Two: Active Front End Technology in the Mining Industry
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Rick Hoadley, Principle consulting Applications Engineer for ABB LV and MV Drives, to discuss active fr...
Part One: Active Front End Technology in the Mining Industry
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Rick Hoadley, Principle consulting Applications Engineer for ABB LV and MV Drives, to discuss active fr...
Is Your Drive In Top Working Order?
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Anthony, product marketing manager for ABB Drive Services, to discuss keeping your drive in top working...
Are Your HVAC Motor Bearings Protected?
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The HVAC industry is heating up. The pandemic has impacted how we view air quality and now more than ever, we are seeing a huge push for increased eff...
Energy Efficiency Media Roundtable
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this special episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast to listen to our ABB Energy Efficiency Media Roundtablefeaturing Morten Wierod, ABB Motio...
Lifecycle Management
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The variable frequency drive that controls your motor and whatever the application is critical to ensure processes continue with no unexpected downtim...
Industrial Cold Storage
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The food industry has seen an explosion in growth. In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Josh Paikada, strategic business development manager...
Preventing Cavitation in Your Pumping Applications
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pumping applications are in almost every industry. On this week’s episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Kevin Dunn, ABB business development manage...
Center Pivot Application Efficiency
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by Matt Moose, product marketing manager for irrigation, to discuss center pivot application efficiency. T...
Drives Efficiency
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Efficiency is the hot topic in today’s facilities, but do people really understand system efficiency? In this episode, host Mike Murphy is joined by...
Extending the Life of Your Drive Through Modernization Services
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Drives are absolutely critical in manufacturing, so ensuring a long uninterrupted life is extremely important for users. In this episode of the ABB So...
Embrace the Digital
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Mike Maida, business development manager for ABB products to discuss how t...
Properly Sizing Your VFD to a Pumping or Aeration Application
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this industry, 80%of the applications are pumps but more than 50% of energy consumption is in aeration. We continue our series with properly sizing...
Training Opportunity, NEMA
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, our host Mike Murphy is joined byMac McGhee, training manager for Baldor Reliance NEMA Motors to discuss...
Why You Should Include a Drive in Your Pumping Application
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pumps are heavily used applications in all industries and can be a large portion of a plant’s energy bill making it important that pumps run smoothl...
Condition Monitoring using ABB Ability™
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Uptime is more important than ever and being able to diagnose an issue before it occurs is critical. In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, hos...
How to Choose the Right Motor for Your Severe Duty Applications
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can be difficult to narrow down which motor is best for your severe duty application. In this episode, key account manager for mining, aggregate, a...
Part Two: ABB Food Safe Products
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our discussion with key account managers for the ABB food and beverage industry, Chris Teague and Scott Robinson, we’re discussing IP69...
Part One: ABB Food Safe Products
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An increase in food safety regulations and consumer concern has led ABB to pivot with the food and beverage industry to produce a product that helps k...
Ecodesign
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The European Union’s Ecodesign Regulation sets new efficiency requirements for low voltage induction motors and variable speed drives. The objective...
Condition Monitoring in the Fan Industry
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our first episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast discussing condition monitoring in the fan industry with national account manager for the U...