VFD Vibes

About VFD Vibes

VFD Vibes is the podcast for anyone curious about variable frequency drives (VFDs) and their impact on modern motor control. Hosted by Greg Weichman, a 20-year veteran in industrial automation, the series features expert interviews, real-world case studies, and practical tips on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. From powering pumping systems and conveyor belts to enabling advanced factory automation, each episode explores how VFDs enhance efficiency and innovation across industries. Stay up to date with the latest trends in energy efficiency, smart device connectivity, and intelligent manufacturing with insights from Yaskawa experts and other industry leaders. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the world of VFDs, VFD Vibes has something for you. Have a topic you want us to cover? Email marcom@yaskawa.com and let us know!

Publisher

Yaskawa America, Inc.

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Dec 2024

Latest episode

7 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 20 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Getting in Sync with Permanent Magnet Motors

   Host Greg interviews Yaskawa's Keenan Wang to explore permanent magnet motor operation, VFD control differences, and optimal application strategies for enhanced industrial performance.

2. 

   1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From Intern to Leader

   Host Greg Weichman interviews Yaskawa leaders Josh, Ty, and Mark about how their internships shaped their successful career paths and accelerated their growth.

3. 

   6 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From Classroom to Career

   Internships are more than just summer jobs—they’re the starting point for real careers. Host Greg Weichman sits down with Nancy Flowers to break down how internship programs benefit both students and employers, and what makes Yaskawa’s approach stand out. With nearly two decades at Yaskawa and years of experience leading the intern program, Nancy shares how the company builds long-term talent pipelines through hands-on experience, mentorship, and meaningful work. From how students find internships and stand out in the application process to how Yaskawa recruits, gathers feedback, and continuously improves the program, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what a modern internship should be. Whether you're a student exploring your first opportunity or an employer thinking about developing future talent, this conversation is packed with practical insight and real-world perspective. 01:29 Internships: More Than Just a Summer Job07:14 Real Work, Not Busywork: Inside the Program09:56 Mentorship, Teams & Opportunities Beyond Engineering12:55 The Skills Interns Walk Away With15:36 How Feedback Shapes a Better Internship Experience19:26 From Intern to Leader + What Sets the Best Apart Have a topic you want us to cover? Email marcom@yaskawa.com and let us know!

Inside a recent episode

Getting in Sync with Permanent Magnet Motors

Published 7 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The unique thing about a permanent magnet motor is you have physical permanent magnets on that rotor. There's no current required. That field already exists. And then when you create the field and the stator, they start to interact. Mm-hmm. without needing to generate that other field. Yeah, that's exactly what a PM motor is. And the PM motors gained more popularity as strong magnets such as neodymium become more affordable as the magnet manufacturing technology advanced. So when I first joined the company, it just started kind of ramping up. So I remember we had a lot of inquiries about applying our VFDs on the PM motors. 20 years ago, they were almost unheard of in the industrial and the manufacturing environment. […]

Who has been a guest on VFD Vibes

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Keenan Wang
• Josh
• Ty
• Mark
• Josh Julius

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

23

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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