Industrial Talk is talking to Vick Vaishnavi, CEO/COO/GM/President at Octave ETQ about “Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing Survey”.
The conversation examined the Octave Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing Survey and its implications for large manufacturers.
We keep saying “manufacturing is dying”—then I walk into a place like Penn State’s METAL program in Erie and watch 18-year-olds safely pouring molten steel and calculating real production costs like business owners.
That’s not a dying industry. That’s a talent pipeline we’ve been ignoring.
In my conversation with Andy Bomberger, 29-year foundry veteran turned casting design consultant, one thing was crystal clear:
Foundries are more technical, data-driven, and materials-savvy than most people realize.
The work is hands-on, high-consequence, and deeply satisfying.
And when you bring young people into that environment, they don’t know the “rules” yet—so they try things the industry says can’t be done… and often make it work.
Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Ted Pardee, CRO at Kognitiv Spark about “Augmented Reality hands-free connected worker solution”.
Ted Pardee from Kognitiv Spark discussed augmented reality's role in power generation at PowerGen in San Antonio. He highlighted the technology's potential to enhance efficiency and problem-solving by enabling remote expert guidance through headsets. Pardee emphasized the importance of leveraging AI and AR to address the skilled labor shortage and the “gray tsunami” of retiring experts. He noted that while Microsoft exited the AR headset market, numerous manufacturers now offer durable, intrinsically safe devices. Pardee also mentioned the integration of AR with existing systems and the development of disconnected worker solutions for low-bandwidth areas.
Industrial Talk/BCC is talking to Sounil Yu, Chief AI Officer at Knostic about “The DIE Triad – Distributed, Immutable and Ephemeral”.
The conversation promotes the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, scheduled for November 3-5, 2023. Speaker 1 emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity and networking opportunities at the event. Sounil Yu, a seasoned cybersecurity professional, discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly the role of AI in making cybersecurity less relevant. He introduces the DIE triad (Distributed, Immutable, Ephemeral) and the Cyber Defense Matrix as frameworks for addressing cybersecurity challenges. Sounil also highlights the need for a cultural shift towards high-velocity engineering and continuous reengineering to stay secure. The discussion concludes with information on how to connect with Sounil and attend the Congress.
Industrial Talk is talking to Todd Villarrubia, Founding Partner at Wealth Planning Law Group about “Getting your industrial financial house in order”.
The Industrial Talk podcast episode features a discussion on the importance of financial planning for industrial businesses, particularly in the context of rapid industry changes and cybersecurity. Scott Mackenzie emphasizes the need for financial Sherpas to help compress the time required for financial research and planning. Todd Villarrubia, a 30-year tax attorney and founder of Wealth Planning Law Group, introduces the concept of “Entrepreneurial Beast Mode,” which includes business structures, estate planning, asset protection, succession, and taxation. He highlights the benefits of comprehensive financial planning and the role of his virtual family office in providing expert advice to clients. The episode also touches on the importance of storytelling and building trust in business relationships.
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