Jeremiah Woodford with Verusen AI
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Jeremiah Woodford, Chief Revenue Officer at Verusen AI about “MRO powered by AI”.
Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting five elements of successful companies: education, collaboration, innovation, culture, and communication. At the Xcelerate 2025 event, hosted by Fluke Reliability, Scott interviews Jeremiah Woodford from Verison AI, a company leveraging AI to optimize industrial maintenance and inventory management. Versen’s technology, trained on MRO data, helps companies determine stocking levels and optimize spare parts inventory by integrating with ERP and EAM systems. The AI identifies duplicates, normalizes data, and makes stocking recommendations, improving reliability and uptime. Verison aims to automate processes, reducing the need for manual data entry and increasing efficiency.
Alexa Rodriguez and Angela Bello with Mobius Institute
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Alexa Rodriguez and Angela Bello at Mobius Institute about “Asset Management education for long-term success”.
Scott MacKenzie introduces an e-book titled “Today’s Industrial Renaissance,” a compilation of insights from industry leaders, available for free download on Industrial Talk. At the Xcelerate 2025 conference, hosted by Fluke Reliability, Scott interviews Alexa and Angela from Mobius Institute about their educational offerings. Mobius Institute, celebrating its 25th anniversary, offers various courses in vibration analysis, asset reliability, and other technologies, with over 9,000 students trained last year. They emphasize interactive, fun learning and keep their curriculum updated with new simulators and content. Contact information for Mobius Institute and Mobius Connect is provided for those interested in their courses and events.
Lisa Pansing with Fluke Reliability
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Lisa Pansing, Key Account Manager at Fluke Reliability about “Powerful Vibration Asset Management Solution”.
Scott MacKenzie promotes the MEDivice 2025 event in Boston, organized by Informa, highlighting its importance for the medical device industry. At the Xcelerate 2025 event in Austin, Texas, hosted by Fluke Reliability, Lisa from Azima discusses the advancements in maintenance, reliability, and operations. Lisa emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement, the role of AI and ML in predictive maintenance, and the benefits of Azima’s wireless and wired solutions for vibration and temperature monitoring. She also touches on the future potential of augmented reality in maintenance. Scott encourages listeners to connect with industry professionals and stay updated on industry trends.
Samantha LeSesne with Fluke Reliability
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Samantha LeSesne, Implementation and Services Director at Fluke Reliability about “Process Mapping, Successful Implementations”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk Podcast, celebrating industrial professionals and their innovations. At the Accelerate 2025 event in Austin, Texas, sponsored by Fluke Reliability, he interviews Samantha LeSesne, who discusses her journey from teaching to her current role as Implementation and Service Director at Fluke. Samantha emphasizes the importance of process mapping, both internally and for customers, to identify gaps and improve efficiency. She highlights the need for customization in EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) solutions to meet specific customer needs. Samantha also touches on the role of AI in enhancing EAM, stressing the balance between technology and practical, on-the-floor applications.
Tom Wilk with Endeavor Business Media
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Tom Wilk, Editor in Chief at Endeavor Business Media about “Emerging Industrial Technology”.
Scott MacKenzie and Tom Wilk discuss the Xcelerate 2025 conference in Austin, Texas, highlighting the importance of asset management, maintenance, and reliability. Tom shares his experience with Plant Services Magazine and the evolution of the conference, emphasizing the adoption of Fluke’s E-Maint system by SKF, which is rolling out to 81 plants. They discuss the benefits of a CMMS for sustaining best practices and the importance of AI and mobile components in modern maintenance. Tom also notes the growing interest among younger workers in professional certifications and the need for universities to adapt to industry changes.