Cleveland Automation Systems® Founder
Featured on The Automation Podcast

Cleveland, Ohio (May 27, 2026) — Cleveland Automation Systems® (CAS) is pleased to announce that Rylan Pyciak, President and Founder of CAS, was recently featured on The Automation Podcast in an episode titled “Control System Migrations with Rylan Pyciak.”

The episode, published May 27, 2026, features Pyciak in conversation with host Shawn Tierney about legacy control systems and the practical considerations manufacturers should evaluate before replacing aging automation hardware. The discussion also highlights how CAS approaches modernization projects in active production environments where uptime, documentation, spare parts, and long-term support all matter.

“Manufacturers are often at a crossroads with legacy control systems. They have equipment that has been proven for years, but they also have new teams coming in, fewer available spares, and systems that are becoming harder to support long term,” said Pyciak.

Throughout the episode, Pyciak and Tierney discussed when it makes sense to continue supporting legacy systems, when manufacturers may need to consider a migration, and why the process should begin with a clear understanding of the equipment currently installed. Pyciak explained how CAS evaluates obsolete hardware, documents control panels, reviews available spare parts, and develops migration plans that are specific to each facility and process.

The conversation reflects CAS’s broader approach to automation and systems integration, which is centered on understanding how equipment actually runs before recommending a path forward. For manufacturers working with legacy controllers or unsupported hardware, that planning process can reduce risk and create a clearer path toward a more serviceable control system.

The episode also covers opportunities that can come from modernization, including better documentation, more consolidated control architecture, improved access to process data, and easier troubleshooting for maintenance teams. Pyciak discussed how newer technologies, including IO-Link and Ethernet-based devices, can give manufacturers more insight into equipment performance and help teams respond to issues before they interrupt production.

The full episode is available through The Automation Blog, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify:

The Automation Blog: https://theautomationblog.com/control-system-migrations/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pk6Ot0sgAYb_fAkcTZHLP_TVUN_HSaC

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-automation-podcast/id1497432461

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nxogs6mxpl3ddauUDa5VJ

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About Cleveland Automation Systems

Founded in 2015, Cleveland Automation Systems (CAS) is an international automation engineering company specializing in robotic integration, controls engineering, and end-to-end system design for manufacturers across North America. CAS combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, hands-on approach to help clients modernize operations, increase productivity, and achieve sustainable growth.

Learn more at www.clevelandautomationsystems.com

Contact Information:

Rylan Pyciak

President and Owner

Cleveland Automation Systems®

Email: rylan.pyciak@clevelandautomationsystems.com

Website: www.clevelandautomationsystems.com