Jay Hack with Fluke Reliability

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Jay Hack, Vice President of Operations with Fluke Reliability about “Investing in innovation to significantly improve asset reliability”.

Jay Hack, Vice President of Business Operations at Fluke Reliability, discussed his role and the company’s non-destructive testing (NDT) business, which focuses on eddy current inspection of steel rods. He highlighted the recent acquisition of Azima, which uses AI to enhance predictive maintenance, allowing customers to monitor thousands of assets more efficiently. The acquisition, completed in August 2023, is ahead of expectations. Hack also mentioned ongoing efforts to integrate Azima’s technology with Fluke’s existing solutions and explore new partnerships to expand their connected reliability ecosystem.

Steven Hudson with Fluke Reliability

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Steven Hudson, Director of Professional Services with Fluke Reliability about “Vibration solutions to effectively and efficiently monitor your assets”.

Scott MacKenzie and Steven Hudson discussed the use of advanced vibration monitoring and analytics in industrial settings, while Stephen Hudson emphasized the importance of vibration analysis in asset management. They highlighted the benefits of wireless sensors, automated diagnostics, and real-time monitoring, with Hudson emphasizing the value of high-quality data and accurate analysis.

Christian Silbernagel with Fluke Reliability

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Christian Silbernagel, Head of Sales Americas with Fluke Reliability about “Gaining time and efficiency with trustworthy data”.

During the conversation, Scott MacKenzie and Christian discussed the integration of Azima’s validated vibration data into Fluke’s portfolio, highlighting the importance of validated data in maintenance and reliability. They also explored the potential of AI diagnostics in asset management, emphasizing efficiency and scalability gains. Finally, they discussed maximizing efficiency and retention in manufacturing, with a focus on cost savings and efficiency gains through the use of AI and other technologies.

Torsten Seehaus with Fluke Reliability

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.

Aaron Merkin with Fluke Reliability

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Aaron Merkin, Chief Technology Officer with Fluke Reliability about “Stitching together a more integrated reliability solution”.

Aaron Merkin discussed the shift from on-premise to cloud software and the integration of AI in enterprise software. Scott MacKenzie and Aaron discussed the importance of data collection and closed-loop workflows for predictive maintenance, highlighting the benefits of modern applications like x5 and the potential of generative AI and augmented reality in asset management and maintenance. The conversation emphasized the challenges of navigating disruptive times in the industry and the need for comprehensive solutions to eliminate unplanned downtime and improve worker efficiency.