Episodes

  • David McKee with Digital Twin Consortium

    David McKee with Digital Twin Consortium
    May 17 2024
    Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to David McKee, DTC Ambassador with Digital Twin Consortium about "Data - Your digital journey must start with trustworthy data". Scott MacKenzie and David McKee discussed the importance of disrupting traditional business models for sustainability, emphasizing the need for companies to adopt sustainable practices not just for environmental reasons but also for societal impact. They highlighted the potential of digital technologies to drive sustainability in various sectors, including healthcare, construction, and energy. Later, Speaker 2 and Scott MacKenzie discussed the importance of sustainable digital twins and data management, emphasizing the need for responsible compute, energy, power, and storage, as well as the potential of digital twin technology to revolutionize the way complexes are managed and maintained. Action Items
    • [ ] Demonstrate the cross-functional use case project at the Transform conference in June 2022.
    • [ ] Continue iterating on requirements and challenges with end users and vendors involved in the cross-functional use case project.
    • [ ] Deploy the cloud implementation of the cross-functional use case project and have end users like White Rose Park utilizing it.

    Outline Industry trends and innovations with a focus on exiting a company and starting another.
    • David McKee is a problem solver and innovator discussed on the podcast.
    • David reflects on their entrepreneurial journey, exiting a company and accidentally starting another.

    Sustainable business growth and digital transformation.
    • David discusses counterpoint technologies, a company focused on sustainability and growth.
    • David highlights the importance of slowing down and assessing customer needs to ensure long-term success.
    • David highlights the importance of basics in digital transformation, focusing on highly regulated sectors like healthcare and construction.

    Digital twins, sustainability, and platform architecture.
    • David discusses the importance of sustainability in digital twin technology, mentioning the need for responsible compute, energy, power, and storage.
    • David and Scott MacKenzie discuss the concept of sustainable digital twins, including the need for a light touch but regulated and assured platform.
    • David describes the Digital Consortium's work in developing a capabilities and technologies working group, which has identified common capabilities across various use cases.
    • The consortium has published two outputs: a capabilities periodic table and a platform stack architecture framework, which provide a foundation for accelerating through the initial stage of requirements.
    • David: Digital twin building blocks include IT system, computing, networking, storage, and models/simulation.
    • David: Periodic table and architecture framework provide a quick way to identify needed capabilities.

    Using digital twins for operational resilience in various industries.
    • Speaker discusses cross-functional use case for digital twin technology to improve resilience in the face of unexpected events.
    • David highlights the diverse range of participants in a consortium spanning three continents, including a university, hospital, and businesses.

    Digital twin technology for businesses, including data integration and synchronization.
    • David discusses how a digital twin system is...
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    31 mins
  • Vivek Joshi with Entytle

    Vivek Joshi with Entytle
    May 15 2024
    Industrial Talk is chatting with Vivek Joshi, CEO at Entytle, Inc. about “The right processes and technology to support Autonomous Aftermarket”. Vivek Yoshi and Scott MacKenzie discussed the emerging trend of autonomous aftermarket in industrial manufacturing, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize the industry. They highlighted the importance of embracing this technology to remain competitive, while Scott and Speaker 3 discussed the potential of leveraging technology for growth and the potential challenges and concerns, such as workforce disruption and cybersecurity risks. Later, Scott and Speaker 3 discussed the potential of AI and automation to streamline manufacturing processes, reduce manual labor, and increase accuracy, and emphasized the importance of leveraging these technologies to address workforce challenges and transform field service operations. Action Items
    • [ ] Check out upcoming webcasts on future proofing manufacturing with Hexagon.
    • [ ] Manufacturers interested in featuring their industrial podcast on the Industrial Talk platform should reach out to Scott.
    • [ ] Interested parties can learn more about Entytle's offerings by visiting importanttitle.com or connecting with Vivek Joshi on LinkedIn.

    Outline Autonomous aftermarket with industry expert Vivek Yoshi.
    • Scott MacKenzie welcomes Vivek Yossi to discuss aftermarket industry.
    • Industrial talk podcast features other podcasts for amplification.
    • Vivek Yoshi is an engineer turned entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in manufacturing companies.
    • He founded a software company 10 years ago and has since been involved in various industrial ventures.

    Aftermarket parts and services for equipment manufacturers.
    • Aftermarket refers to post-sale activities, including parts, service, and consumables, for equipment makers like Baker Hughes and General Electric.
    • Equipment makers lose track of customers and revenue potential as machines last for decades, leading to aftermarket opportunities.
    • Vivek explains how the company's value proposition helps manufacturers identify assets in the field and determine their value.
    • Vivek describes how the company aggregates data from various systems, applies algorithms, and provides insights to help manufacturers understand their customers and improve their business.

    Leveraging technology to improve manufacturing aftermarket penetration and profit growth.
    • Vivek presents a business case for manufacturers to proactively reach out to their customer base, citing potential for revenue growth and high profit margins.
    • Vivek discusses the importance of technology in simplifying the process of convincing prospects to adopt aftermarket revenue streams.
    • The speaker discussed the importance of automating and making intelligent aftermarket processes to ease the workload of manufacturers, who are facing a crisis due to an aging workforce and lack of new talent entering the industry.
    • The speaker emphasized the potential of using technology to automate simple tasks, such as reminders, automatic offers, and text support, to help manufacturers continue to thrive and grow.

    Automating mundane work tasks for manufacturers using AI and machine learning.
    • Vivek explains how automation can streamline manual processes in manufacturing, freeing up human time for more complex tasks.
    • Automation can parse emails, extract information, and automatically send requests to purchasing, reducing manual labor and increasing efficiency.
    • Vivek: Automation can help manufacturers save time and money by automating mundane tasks and improving accuracy.
    • Vivek: Customers should...
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    29 mins
  • Marcelo Lorenzo with Bluefin ESI

    Marcelo Lorenzo with Bluefin ESI
    May 13 2024
    Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTECH and talking to Marcelo Lorenzo, Sales Engineer with Bluefin ESI about "The reactive power impact of AI on datacenters". Marcelo and Scott MacKenzie discussed the growing demand for power in data centers, particularly in Virginia. They emphasized the need for collaboration between utilities and data center operators to find innovative solutions to meet this demand efficiently. They also explored the potential of generative AI to transform various industries. Action Items
    • [ ] Reach out to Marcelo Lorenzo from Bluefin to discuss potential power quality solutions.
    • [ ] Attendees should check out Bluefin's website (bluefin.com) and connect with Marcelo Lorenzo on LinkedIn to discuss collaboration opportunities.
    • [ ] Schedule Marcelo Lorenzo as a speaker at future Distributed Tech conferences to share updates and solutions.

    Outline Power and data centers in Virginia.
    • Marcelo from Bluefin discusses data centers and the intersection of electrification and power needs.
    • Speaker discusses energy consumption of AI-powered search engines, citing example of Google and Bing.

    AI's growing demand for power and its impact on the energy market, with potential solutions for utilities and data centers to collaborate and
    • Marcelo discusses Bluefin's niche market in power solutions for data centers, particularly for AI workloads.
    • Scott recalls a moment where chat GPT's popularity suddenly increased, leading to increased energy consumption.
    • Utilities and hyperscalers are adopting AI to address fast-paced energy challenges, requiring collaboration and synergies.
    • AI adoption in energy is accelerating, with moral implications and demand for nimble solutions, as seen in Marcelo's perspective.

    AI and generative power quality solutions for data centers.
    • Marcelo highlights the importance of power quality and efficiency, citing transmission line inefficiencies as a major issue.
    • Bluefin uses creative engineering to address these issues, leveraging existing technology to solve customer problems.
    • Scott MacKenzie and Marcelo discuss the rapid changes in the industry, including AI's growing presence.
    • Marcelo highlights the need for drastic changes in the traditional model, citing examples like data centers building their own substations.
    • Marcelo Lorenzo discusses Bluefin, a company using generative AI to solve real-life problems in various industries.
    • Industrial talk podcast network aims to educate, collaborate, and innovate with individuals in the field.

    If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Marketing Process Course” for Greater Success in 2024. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! MARCELO LORENZO'S CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal...
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    18 mins
  • Stephen Hanley with Thomas C Wilson

    Stephen Hanley with Thomas C Wilson
    May 10 2024
    Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Stephen Hanley, President with Thomas C. Wilson, LLC about "100 years of power generation solutions". Scott MacKenzie and Stephen Hanley discussed the future of energy, emphasizing the need for sustainable and environmentally friendly sources. Scott highlighted the importance of building relationships in the industry, while Stephen stressed the need for alternate energy sources due to environmental concerns and methane gas issues. Both agreed that the industry must adapt to meet the challenges of the future. Action Items
    • [ ] Promote Thomas C. Wilson LLC website
    • [ ] Stay innovative, provide excellent customer service and quality products to adapt to industry changes
    • [ ] Attend PowerGen conference next year to build relationships (Steven Hanley) - no timestamp given

    Outline Industry changes and challenges with a 3rd generation boiler and heat exchanger professional.
    • Thomas Wilson, 45-year industry veteran, shares insights on his company's history and expertise.
    • Stephen discusses relationships and networking at the conference, highlighting the importance of staying connected in the industry.
    • Stephen shares his love for oysters, mentioning he enjoys grilling them on his Shaco and has had them at various restaurants.
    • Stephen highlights industry shift towards diversification and alternative energy sources.

    The importance of steam in various industries, including chemical manufacturing, power generation, and refining.
    • Speakers discuss challenges in transitioning to electric vehicles due to infrastructure and energy needs.
    • Stephen's company, Wilson's, is a 100-year-old manufacturing business that provides tools and equipment for boiler and heat exchanger manufacturers.
    • Stephen shares stories about their grandfather, a boilermaker who invented a product to clean boilers.
    • Scott MacKenzie is fascinated by the historical perspective of the industrial revolution and the role of steam energy.

    Alternative energy sources and their potential for future growth.
    • Stephen sees continued development of alternate energy sources, citing geothermal as a promising area.
    • Both speakers agree that companies must be nimble to adapt to changing energy needs and debates.
    • Stephen emphasizes the importance of innovation and quality in business.
    • Scott MacKenzie interviews Stephen Hanley of Thomas C. Wilson Heat Exchangers.

    If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Marketing Process Course” for Greater Success in 2024. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! STEPHEN HANLEY'S CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn:
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    19 mins
  • Paraic O'Lochlainn with Fluke Reliability

    Paraic O'Lochlainn with Fluke Reliability
    May 8 2024
    Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Paraic O'Lochlainn, Vice President, International Sales with Fluke Reliability about "Emaint's cutting-edge solutions in asset management". Scott MacKenzie and O'Locklann discussed the growth of Fluke Reliability and its software solutions outside of the Americas, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer problems and industry trends. They further explored the advancement of maintenance management software, which has transformed from a plant-level solution to a group-wide deployed solution. They also discussed the capabilities and benefits of X5, a solution designed to meet the needs of enterprise customers, and O'Locklann shared their experience with Azima, an email platform for asset management in industry. Action Items
    • [ ] Reach out to Paraic O'Locklainn on LinkedIn for more information about Fluke Reliability's solutions
    • [ ] Promote Fluke Reliability's Xcelerate 2025 user conference for asset management and reliability professionals
    • [ ] Follow Paraic and Fluke Reliability on social media and LinkedIn for future updates

    Outline Industrial reliability solutions and customer success stories.
    • Scott welcomes listeners to the industrial talk podcast and thanks them for their support.
    • Paraic describes the Xcelerate 2024 user conference as a great event for asset management, maintenance, and reliability professionals.
    • Paraic discusses Fluke Reliability's software solutions, mentioning their evolution from email sales to end-to-end connected reliability.
    • Paraic shares their background in enterprise software and how they've seen the industry evolve from CMMS to x5 solutions.

    Software upgrade from x4 to x5, with focus on ease of use, user experience, and global reporting capabilities.
    • Paraic highlights user-friendly software's importance for efficient work management.
    • Paraic discusses the importance of migration path for customers transitioning from x4 to x5, highlighting the need for a standardized process globally.
    • Paraic emphasizes the value of x5 for multislice, multi-language, and multi-currency organizations, providing a single pane of glass for global reporting.
    • Paraic highlights x5's configurability, scalability, and simplicity in deployment, allowing customers to see a direct impact in a matter of months.
    • The development of x5 began a few years ago, with customer beta testing starting in 2019, and the solution evolving based on customer needs.

    Email platform for asset management in manufacturing.
    • Paraic highlights X5's expanded functionality and scalability compared to X4.
    • Speaker discusses Azima integration with email platform for critical asset maintenance.
    • Scott MacKenzie and O'Lochlainn discuss the importance of managing and tracking assets in manufacturing.
    • O'Lochlainn shares his experience with an email platform and its user-friendly interface.

    If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. ...
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    19 mins
  • Dave Woods with Cohesive Group

    Dave Woods with Cohesive Group
    May 6 2024
    Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Dave Woods, Director - Engineering and Utilities with Cohesive Group about "Power Generation Asset Management - Peak performance and reliability of utility assets". Dave Woods and Scott MacKenzie discussed the challenges and importance of optimizing asset management for utilities and power generation. Dave highlighted the need for better asset management solutions, particularly in engineering, licensing evaluations, and component replacements. Scott agreed, emphasizing the importance of reducing risk and increasing uptime. Scott also noted the value of Dave's company, Cohesive Group, in providing solutions for power generation companies to manage their assets effectively. Action Items
    • [ ] Reach out to Dave Woods to learn more about Cohesive's asset management services
    • [ ] Attend PowerGen conference next year to network and learn

    Outline Asset management and enterprise asset management in the power industry.
    • Scott introduces the podcast and welcomes listeners.
    • Dave discusses the conference and networking opportunities.
    • Dave Woods is a longtime nuclear utility professional with experience in both commercial operations and new nuclear build.
    • Asset management challenges facing utilities include license extensions, engineering evaluations, and component replacements, as well as the need for muscle memory in large new nuclear builds.
    • Dave: Utilities need to optimize asset maintenance for efficient, safe, and sustainable operations.
    • Dave: Understanding pain points and implementing industry best practices can help utilities improve asset management.

    Asset management, reliability, and maintenance in the power generation industry.
    • The speaker discussed the challenges of sustaining maintenance and asset management efforts over time, including cultural sustainability and proper process documentation.
    • The speaker emphasized the importance of data quality and streamlining processes to support asset performance software and achieve bottom-line value.
    • Dave Woods of Cohesive Group shares insights on asset management and reliability maintenance in power generation.

    If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Marketing Process Course” for Greater Success in 2024. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! DAVE WOODS' CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-woods-17bbb698/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cohesive-group/ Company Website:
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    14 mins
  • Dominic Kohler with Siemens

    Dominic Kohler with Siemens
    May 1 2024
    Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTECH and talking to Dr. Dominic Kohler, Head of Product Management for Power System Simulation at Siemens about "Modeling and simulating renewables energy integration into grid systems". Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation: Dominic Koehler (Siemens product manager) discussed the company's new solution, Network Model Manager, which simplifies power grid modeling and simulation. Scott MacKenzie and Dominic emphasized the importance of leveraging data-driven insights to optimize power grid management, highlighting the need for modeling and simulations to optimize the interaction between renewables and the existing grid, validate data for accurate simulations, and integrate AI and modular software to revolutionize the industry. Dominic joined the conversation, emphasizing the importance of innovation and collaboration in the utility industry. Action Items
    • [ ] Reach out to Dominic on LinkedIn for more information about Siemens' Network Model Manager and simulation solutions.
    • [ ] Consider how a pilot project with Network Model Manager could provide initial value by connecting SCADA systems to the model manager.
    • [ ] Continue innovating the Network Model Manager to make it more modular, integrate new technologies like APIs and cloud, and explore future capabilities like AI recommendation engines.

    Outline New product offering from Siemens, a network modeling manager, with a product manager from Siemens sharing background and industry insights.
    • Dr. Dominic Kohler discusses new product offering from Siemens with Scott MacKenzie.
    • Dominic discussed their role as Head of Product Management for power system simulation suite at Siemens.
    • Dominic shared their passion for bringing technology and business sides together to identify how simulation technology can be used in the electricity industry.

    Modeling and simulating renewable energy integration into existing grid systems.
    • Utilities must model and simulate grid changes to optimize renewable integration.
    • Dominic discusses Siemens' next-generation network model management solution, leveraging new technologies like cloud readiness and interoperability.
    • Customer requests for improved model quality to run simulations, despite recognizing the model's limitations, highlighting the need for higher-quality data.

    Utilizing network models to improve power grid efficiency.
    • Dominic explains that modeling the power grid is not just about simulating a single asset, but rather creating a digital representation of the entire grid with hundreds of thousands of assets.
    • Dominic finds it fascinating to model such a large system, with its complexity and potential for degradation, using simulation techniques from their background in the field.
    • Utilities are automating data flow in their systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
    • Whitehead's KPI for society's evolution is the number of processes that can be automated, and the industry is making remarkable progress in this area.

    Utilizing AI and simulation technology for power grid optimization.
    • Scott MacKenzie and Dominic agree on the importance of data quality and validation in power grid simulations.
    • They discuss the challenges of dealing with inaccurate or outdated data, and the need for aligned knowledge across the company.
    • Dominic discusses using AI to optimize engineering simulations, with potential to revolutionize industry.

    Energy transition, grid management, and AI...
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    24 mins
  • Michael DeMaria with Fluke Reliability

    Michael DeMaria with Fluke Reliability
    Apr 29 2024
    Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Michael DeMaria, Director, Product Management with Fluke Reliability about "Azima, Vibration AI - 30+ years of historical vibration data". Scott MacKenzie and Michael DeMaria discussed the importance of predictive maintenance in the industrial sector, highlighting challenges in vibration analysis and the integration of AI. Michael emphasized the role of Azima's vibration analysis software in identifying patterns and faults in industrial machinery, while Scott MacKenzie stressed the critical nature of predictive maintenance and the need for timely decision-making. Both speakers emphasized the importance of simplifying data collection and integrating AI to improve machine health and efficiency. Later, Michael de Maria joined the conversation and highlighted the need for persistence logic and ethical considerations in automation. The speakers discussed the potential of predictive analytics in reducing downtime and the importance of a balanced approach combining AI and human analysis to mitigate risks and ensure effective predictive maintenance. Action Items
    • [ ] Interested customers should reach out to Michael de Maria at Azima to learn more about their vibration monitoring solutions.
    • [ ] Scott will provide Michael's contact information on the industrial talk website so listeners can connect with him.
    • [ ] Michael will continue engaging with customers to help them optimize asset maintenance using Azima's software and expertise. (Michael DeMaria) [Throughout]

    Outline Industrial maintenance and predictive analytics.
    • Product manager for Azima shares insights on industrial innovation.
    • Michael describes their experience working on aircraft carriers and nuclear power plants, highlighting their background in plant operations and maintenance.
    • Michael discusses their work in developing an automated diagnostic system for vibration analysis, focusing on how the software identifies patterns and faults, and prioritizes actions to mitigate them.

    Simplifying vibration analysis for industrial machines to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
    • Michael discussed the importance of vibration analysis in predicting machine failure, highlighting the potential for machines to fail quickly without proper maintenance.
    • Michael and Scott discussed the genesis of vibration analysis, with Speaker 2 explaining how the method was initially unknowingly developed in the 70s and 80s.
    • Developing a data collection system for non-analysts to quickly capture and send data to analysts geographically diverse.
    • Michael discusses managing spare parts inventory, highlighting the importance of predicting faults and ordering parts in advance.
    • Michael trends the development of faults and plans for repairs to minimize downtime and optimize maintenance cycles.

    Using AI to analyze vibration data in aircraft maintenance.
    • Michael emphasizes safety and preparation in maintenance, while Scott MacKenzie highlights data-driven decision-making and human analysis.
    • Data lake with 100 trillion data points and analyst commentary enables more informed problem-solving and reporting.
    • Michael: AI can analyze vibration data, but human validation is crucial (12 words)
    • Human component in AI-driven vibration analysis is important (14 words)

    AI and data collection, potential risks and benefits.
    • Scott MacKenzie: AI tool leverages human knowledge, skills, and directs to right data (0:16:34)
    • Michael: AI...
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    26 mins