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The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie

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  • Industrial Talk is about celebrating the women and men of industry and manufacturing. We celebrate these innovative leaders and companies because they make our lives better and are changing the world for the better! These passionate leaders collaborate, innovate and educate with speed and purpose to positively impact people and communities around the world. Industrial Talk in collaboration with industry and manufacturing leaders address topics that include: Digital Transformation, Big Data, Industry 4.0, IoT, IIoT, AI, ML, Optimization, Edge, Cloud, Asset Reliability, Maintenance, 5G, Sales, Marketing and Branding and strategies for success. This is a podcast that is focused on Getting Stuff Done and learning from individuals and companies that have been there and have a track record of success. We celebrate a bright future in industry and manufacturing from with women and men dedicated to making our communities and world a better place.
    Copyright 2024 The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie
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  • John Gounaris with G&W Electric

    John Gounaris with G&W Electric
    Jul 19 2024
    Industrial Talk is chatting with John Gounaris, Vice President at G&W Electric Company about “The monumental changes impacting the utility market”. Scott MacKenzie and John from G&W Electric discussed the challenges faced by the utility industry, including technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and the need for a more decentralized grid. John shared his 20+ years of experience, highlighting the importance of innovation, collaboration, and data-driven insights to adapt to these changes. Scott joined the conversation and emphasized the need for utilities to be more nimble and adaptable, and for regulatory evolution to accommodate the integration of inverter-based resources. Action Items
    • [ ] Connect with John on LinkedIn or visit G&W Electric's website (gwel.ec) for more information on their solutions.
    • [ ] Promote an industrial technology or podcast on the Industrial Talk platform to target the industry audience.
    • [ ] Consider partnering with G&W Electric to find problems on the grid worth solving through custom engineered solutions.

    Outline Utilities, power generation, and industry challenges with John from GE.
    • John Gounaris discusses challenges in the utility space with Scott MacKenzie.
    • Scott MacKenzie highlights the importance of podcasts for industry marketing and offers help in starting a podcast on Industrial Talk.
    • Scott MacKenzie emphasizes the importance of providing solutions to industry leaders.

    Solar eclipse and utility industry changes with 20+ year veteran.
    • John expresses excitement to be back home after a week in Canada, mentioning the solar eclipse and its potential impact on small communities.
    • John shares personal background, including their role in the utility industry, before discussing G&W's role in facilitating the industry's transition.

    The challenges of adapting to a changing electric power industry.
    • John highlights slow change in industry due to conservative mindset and need for reliable power.
    • Climate change impacts industry, causing more extreme weather events and pressure to green power production.
    • John: Decentralized grid with renewables, inverter-based resources, and baseload power.
    • Utilities need to be nimble in face of changing market dynamics and technological advancements.
    • John discusses the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources into the grid, including technical, regulatory, and knowledge gaps.
    • Utilities face a retirement wave, with experienced workers exiting the workforce and younger, less experienced replacements entering, creating a knowledge gap.

    Balancing grid transformation with affordability and reliability.
    • Utilities must adapt to changing power grid dynamics while managing consumer expectations.
    • John highlights the need for regulatory evolution to ensure affordable electricity for society.

    Improving grid efficiency and affordability for renewable energy sources.
    • John highlights the need for transmission reforms to integrate solar and wind resources into the grid, particularly in areas with high sunlight and wind resources.
    • John suggests building high-voltage DC technology to efficiently transmit power from one region to another, citing examples from China and Europe.
    • John: Need regulatory structures to help utilities upgrade transmission lines (28:13)
    • John: Electrification and decarbonization will require more generation capacity (28:13)

    The growth of electric power demand due to AI and data centers.
    • John: Data centers for AI and machine learning...
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    41 mins
  • Torsten Seehaus with Fluke Reliability

    Torsten Seehaus with Fluke Reliability
    Jul 17 2024
    Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Torsten Seehaus, Strategy and Integration Leader with Fluke Reliability about "The powerful Azima solution transforming the asset management vibration market". Torsten Seehaus and Scott MacKenzie discussed the latest advancements in predictive maintenance technology, highlighting the significance of vibration measurement to predict potential machine failures. They also touched on the potential for increased automation in the future, while acknowledging the need for further development. Later, Scott and Torsten discussed the evolution of predictive maintenance and its growing popularity among customers, emphasizing the benefits of reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Action Items
    • [ ] Integrate additional data sources beyond vibration into Azima's models.
    • [ ] Expand Azima's predictive capabilities to provide more specific failure predictions and recommended actions.
    • [ ] Further automate Azima's workflow from failure prediction to work order generation and completion tracking.

    Outline Predictive maintenance technology with Zima CEO.
    • Torsten, Fluke/Azima leader, discusses product management & acquisition.
    • Azima provides accurate insights on machine failures by leveraging decades of vibration data from various industries.
    • Torsten: AI model predicts failures based on data, with 60-70% of failures automated.
    • Torsten: Future goal is to increase automation level, balancing automation with human analysis.

    Predictive maintenance software for industrial equipment.
    • The Azima system uses machine learning to analyze vibration data and predict when maintenance is needed.
    • The system can identify specific models and nameplates, and provide notifications based on vibration levels.
    • Torsten: Customers want predictive maintenance to avoid surprises, like bearing failure in 28 days.
    • Torsten: Predictive maintenance is getting more familiar, customers reacting to issues, like time-based maintenance.

    Using AI for predictive maintenance and inventory management.
    • Torsten: Voice downtime savings, automated work order management, and real-time monitoring.
    • Scott MacKenzie: Proactive planning, right-time work order generation, and effective work execution.
    • Torsten discussed inventory management challenges for multiple sites and customers, highlighting the importance of having the right spare parts in place at the right time.
    • Torsten mentioned Fluke Reliability and Xcelerate 2024, an event that showcased solutions to help industrial professionals succeed, including vibration AI and Azima.

    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! TORSTEN SEEHAUS' CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn:
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    17 mins
  • Jonathan Candel with Siemens BuildingX

    Jonathan Candel with Siemens BuildingX
    Jul 15 2024
    Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Jonathan Candel, Global Solutions Architect with Siemens about "Architectural Design and thinking behind Building X". Scott MacKenzie and Jonathan Candel discuss the future of Building X, a platform designed to accommodate new use cases in smart buildings. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of understanding customer pain points and needs, while Scott highlights the platform's flexibility and scalability. Jonathan emphasizes the potential of AI and machine learning in building management, including cost-benefit analysis, predictive capabilities, and data-driven systems. The speakers discuss the need for a vendor-agnostic system that provides insights into energy consumption and emissions, and the importance of quick deployment and quantifiable value. Action Items
    • [ ] Reach out to Jonathan on LinkedIn to learn more about Building X and how it can help customers.
    • [ ] Consider deploying a system like Building X to extract insights from building asset data and make more strategic operational decisions.
    • [ ] Promote the Building X platform and FTD capabilities to potential customers across various industry sectors.

    Outline AI in smart buildings with a solutions architect.
    • Scott Mackenzie welcomes Jonathan Candel to the podcast at IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona.
    • Jonathan Candel discusses his background and expertise in the industry with Scott.
    • Jonathan: Building X platform is flexible and meant to solve customer problems.
    • Jonathan: AI in smart buildings is different than problems solved by generative AI.

    Using AI and machine learning to optimize building energy consumption, with a focus on fault detection and diagnostics.
    • Jonathan questions whether AI or machine learning are necessary for energy efficiency, considering cost-benefit analysis and use case appropriateness.
    • Jonathan suggests that even small buildings can benefit from energy consumption tracking using their platform, depending on data volume and desired applications.
    • Jonathan highlights FTD (fault detection and diagnostics) as a new functionality that can detect issues in machines before they break down, saving costs and improving overall machine health.
    • The new functionality can be deployed across all assets to provide a comprehensive view of a building's health, with real-time dashboards for property managers to budget appropriately.
    • Jonathan highlights the importance of understanding the customer and their infrastructure before deploying a solution.
    • The solution design involves interfacing with existing infrastructure and making sense of the data.

    Using data analytics to optimize building efficiency.
    • The system can provide quantifiable value by saving energy and reducing emissions.
    • The platform empowers customers with data-driven insights to make strategic decisions.
    • Scott MacKenzie is excited about the future and sees potential for efficiency gains in building assets.

    Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2023. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! JONATHAN CANDEL'S CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn:...
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    18 mins
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