Fluke Reliability – Industrial Talk

Greg Perry with Fluke

Scott MacKenzie — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 2025 and talking to Greg Perry, Sr. Maintenance Reliability and CMMS Coach at Fluke about “Actualize Intelligence in Asset Management”.

Greg Perry discussed the importance of humanization in Industry 5.0, emphasizing the need to integrate actualized intelligence with artificial intelligence. He highlighted the significance of mapping workflows and the symbiotic relationship between people, processes, and technology. Perry shared insights from his 25 years of experience in computer maintenance management, stressing the importance of continuous improvement and learning. He also touched on the challenges of inspiring the next generation of asset management professionals and the role of community practice in peer review. The conversation concluded with a call to action for industry professionals to stay engaged and adapt to rapid technological changes.

Action Items

[ ] Publish Gregory Perry's contact information on the Industrial Talk website so listeners can reach him (post contact details on the episode page).
[ ] Make LinkedIn profile available as the primary contact channel for Gregory Perry so listeners can connect directly.

Outline

Introduction of New Podcasts

Scott introduces three new podcasts: “Ask Molly,” focused on marketing and sales, “Business Beatitudes,” on leadership virtues, and “The Human Patch,” on cybersecurity.
Emphasizes the importance of staying current in marketing and sales, and the unique approach of “Business Beatitudes” on leadership from the heart.
“The Human Patch” aims to highlight the human element in cybersecurity, working with Farah Barcelona.

Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast

Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast, celebrating industry professionals and their contributions.
Highlights the importance of the SMRP event for asset management, maintenance, and reliability professionals.
Introduces Greg Perry, a legend in the industry, and sets the stage for their conversation.
Greg Perry humorously clarifies his name, preferring to be called Greg.

Greg Perry's Experience and Insights

Greg Perry shares his 25 years of experience in attending and speaking at conferences, describing SMRP as a homecoming for the maintenance, reliability, and asset management community.
Emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs and the value of face-to-face interactions at events like SMRP.
Scott and Greg Perry discuss the excitement of meeting people from various industries, such as a company that manufactures pasta.
Greg Perry uses a metaphor to describe his appetite for learning and staying engaged in the industry.

The Importance of Mapping Workflows

Greg Perry explains the importance of mapping workflows and understanding the fundamentals of people, process, and technology.
Shares an example of an engagement where a team had to map out their workflows to understand inefficiencies and improve their processes.
Highlights the need for continuous improvement and learning, and the importance of not faking it till you make it.
Discusses the symbiotic relationship between people, process, and technology, and the need for alignment.

Challenges and Opportunities in Industry 5.0

Scott and Greg Perry discuss the challenges of inspiring the next generation of asset management professionals.
Greg Perry emphasizes the importance of humanization in Industry 5.0 and the need to break down silos and connect pockets of excellence.
Highlights the role of actualized intelligence versus artificial intelligence, and the importance of capturing tribal knowledge.
Discusses the need for continuous improvement and the role of community practice in peer review and learning.

The Role of AI and Humanization

Greg Perry explains the role of AI as a tool for reliability engineers and the importance of human involvement in decision-making.
Emphasizes the need for actualized intelligence and the importance of human involvement in AI models.
Discusses the challenges of trust in AI and the importance of maintaining human involvement in asset management.
Highlights the need for consistent storytelling and the importance of peer review in the industry.

Conclusion and Contact Information

Scott wraps up the conversation, emphasizing the importance of humanization in AI and the need for continuous improvement.
Greg Perry provides his contact information, encouraging listeners to reach out to him on LinkedIn.
Scott encourages listeners to attend upcoming conferences and stay engaged with the Industrial Talk Podcast.
The podcast concludes with a reminder of the importance of industry professionals and their contributions to the field.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

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GREG PERRY'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-perry-cmrp-crl/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-corporation/

Company Website: https://www.fluke.com/

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Asad Malik with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 2025 and talking to Asad Malik, Senior Manager at Fluke Reliability about “AI enabled asset management solutions and insights”.

Scott MacKenzie and Asad Malik discuss the transformative impact of AI on maintenance and reliability in the industrial sector. Asad shares his background in mechanical engineering and his role at Fluke Reliability, emphasizing the importance of AI in enhancing efficiency and work enjoyment. A report by Microsoft and LinkedIn revealed that 75% of AI users are self-reliant, and AI tools have significantly improved efficiency. Asad highlights the evolution from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies, leveraging AI to analyze vast data sets. He advocates for hybrid systems combining AI with human expertise to optimize maintenance processes and predictive capabilities.

Action Items

[ ] Reach out to Asad Malik on LinkedIn to discuss further opportunities in leveraging AI for maintenance and reliability.

Outline

Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk

Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, sponsored by CAP Logistics, emphasizing the importance of 24/7 insights into supply chains.
Speaker 1 provides background on Scott MacKenzie, highlighting his dedication to industry innovations and trends.
Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the podcast, celebrating industry professionals and encouraging them to join the SMRP community.
Scott introduces Asad Malik from Fluke Reliability, emphasizing his commitment to industry success.

Asad Malik's Background and Career Journey

Asad Malik shares his educational and professional background, starting with a degree in mechanical engineering and moving up to various roles in the Middle East.
He discusses his transition from plant engineering to vendor roles, including senior application engineer, training manager, and sales leader.
Asad mentions his relocation to the United States and his current role as a senior reliability sales manager at Fluke Reliability.
Scott and Asad discuss the harsh environment of the cement and mining industry, where best practices in maintenance and predictive maintenance are crucial.

Transforming Maintenance and Reliability Using AI

Scott and Asad delve into the topic of transforming maintenance and reliability using AI and predictive maintenance.
Asad references a report by Microsoft and LinkedIn, which surveyed over 30,000 people about AI usage in the workplace.
The report found that 75% of people using AI tools were doing so without company support, highlighting the importance of personal AI adoption.
Asad emphasizes the benefits of AI in increasing efficiency, boosting focus, and improving work enjoyment, leading to higher retention.

Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption

Scott and Asad discuss the challenges of AI adoption, including the need for large data sets and the potential for information starvation.
Asad argues that industrial research and papers will continue to contribute to AI development, ensuring its transformative impact on maintenance and daily life.
They explore the evolution of maintenance strategies from reactive to proactive, with AI playing a crucial role in analyzing vast amounts of data.
Asad shares a case study of Azima vibration monitoring, where AI helps in analyzing data from thousands of machines, significantly increasing efficiency.

Hybrid Systems and Human-AI Collaboration

Scott and Asad discuss the importance of hybrid systems in maintenance, combining human expertise with AI tools.
Asad explains how AI can handle large data sets, allowing human experts to focus on critical issues.
They highlight the role of AI in enhancing human efficiency and decision-making in maintenance tasks.
Scott shares his personal experience with AI tools, such as Copilot, which have transformed the way he seeks information and answers.

Future of AI in Maintenance and Reliability

Asad predicts significant improvements in maintenance and reliability over the next decade, driven by AI and other advanced technologies.
He emphasizes the need for companies to proactively adopt AI and other technologies to stay competitive and improve operational efficiency.
Scott reflects on the rapid evolution of AI, from initial skepticism to widespread adoption, and the potential for future breakthroughs like quantum computing.
They conclude with a discussion on the importance of continuous learning and adaptation to leverage AI in the industrial sector.

Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Scott encourages listeners to reach out to Asad Malik on LinkedIn for further discussions on AI and maintenance.
He reiterates the importance of attending events like SMRP to stay current with industry trends and innovations.
Scott wraps up the podcast, expressing excitement about future conversations and the transformative potential of AI in the industrial sector.
The podcast concludes with a reminder to stay tuned for more insights and discussions from the SMRP event.

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ASAD MALIK'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asadmmalik/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/posts/?feedView=all

Company Website: https://reliability.fluke.com/

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Michael DeMaria with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Michael DeMaria, Director, Product Management at Fluke Reliability about “Prepare, Predict, Prevail”.

Scott Mackenzie and Michael DeMaria discuss the industrial trends and innovations at the Xcelerate 2025 event in Austin, Texas. Michael, a product manager at Fluke Reliability, highlights the importance of collaboration and learning from each other in the industry. He outlines the “Prepare, Predict, Prevail” theme, emphasizing the need for data-driven insights and automation to manage work orders effectively. Michael also addresses the generational gap in the workforce, stressing the importance of technology and communication to bridge this divide. The conversation underscores the role of Industry 5.0 in integrating human expertise with advanced technology.

Action Items

[ ] Explore ways to automate the work order creation and management process to handle the increasing volume of data and insights.
[ ] Investigate how to better communicate the value of reliability and maintenance initiatives to upper management.
[ ] Develop strategies to bridge the generational gap and enable knowledge transfer from the retiring workforce to the new generation of workers.

Outline

Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast

Scott Mackenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and their innovations.
Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the podcast, highlighting the importance of industry professionals and their contributions.
The podcast is broadcasting live from Accelerate 2025 in Austin, Texas, sponsored by Fluke Reliability.
Scott MacKenzie introduces Michael de Maria, a seasoned industry professional, and sets the stage for their discussion.

Michael de Maria's Background and Role at Fluke

Michael DeMaria shares his extensive experience in the industry, starting in 1980.
He discusses his role as the product manager for the software and services solution at Fluke.
Michael explains the three pillars of Fluke: Reliability Proof, Technic, Azema DLI, and Emerson.
He provides a brief history of Azema DLI, its origins, and its significant Navy contracts.

Discussion on Prepare, Predict, and Prevail

Michael outlines the theme of the event: Prepare, Predict, and Prevail.
He explains the importance of identifying needs and understanding machinery in the Prepare phase.
The Predict phase focuses on making insights from data and creating actionable understanding.
The Prevail phase involves automating work orders and ensuring efficient execution.

Challenges and Solutions in Data Management

Michael discusses the challenges of managing a vast amount of data, including 100 trillion data points.
He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing data and leveraging limited skilled resources.
The conversation touches on the criticality assessment of assets and its impact on data analysis.
Michael highlights the automation of data capture and analysis to streamline processes.

Automation and Work Order Management

Michael explains the automation of work order creation and its benefits.
He discusses the challenges of managing a backlog of work orders and the importance of prioritization.
The conversation covers the need for daily management of data and work orders.
Michael emphasizes the role of dashboards in presenting actionable information.

Generational Gap and Technology Adoption

Michael and Scott discuss the generational gap in the workforce and its impact on reliability culture.
They highlight the importance of investing in innovation and technology to attract new talent.
The conversation touches on the need for effective communication and training to bridge the generational gap.
Michael emphasizes the role of technology in making manufacturing processes more efficient and sustainable.

Industry 5.0 and Human-Centric Approach

Michael introduces the concept of Industry 5.0, focusing on bringing humans back into the process.
He discusses the importance of leveraging technology to bridge the generational gap.
The conversation highlights the need for a human-centric approach to industrial automation.
Scott and Michael agree on the importance of storytelling and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Scott MacKenzie wraps up the podcast, encouraging listeners to connect with Michael DeMaria.
He reiterates the importance of attending events like Xcelerate 2025 and staying connected with industry professionals.
Scott emphasizes the need for continuous innovation and collaboration in the industry.
The podcast concludes with a reminder to stay tuned for future episodes and events.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

MICHAEL DEMARIA'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldemaria98370/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/posts/?feedView=all

Company Website: https://reliability.fluke.com/

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Curt Chamberlain with Utility Performance Consultants

Scott MacKenzie — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Curt Chamberlain, Managing Consultant at Utility Performance Consultants about “Leveraging the EMaint solution for the Utility Market”.

Scott Mackenzie hosts an industrial podcast featuring Curt Chamberlain, a consultant with extensive experience in the energy and utility sectors. Chamberlain discusses his work with utilities like OG&E and a large Northeast utility, focusing on SAP implementations to cut OPEX by a billion dollars. He also details his projects with EMaint and Deep Blue, including a tight five-month implementation of EMaint for a pipeline company and a subsequent 18-month transition to EMaint's X5. Chamberlain highlights the challenges of regulatory compliance and the potential of AI in maintenance, emphasizing the need for substantial data to drive AI effectiveness.

Action Items

[ ] Connect with Curt Chamberlain on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.

Outline

Introduction and Welcome to the Podcast

Speaker 1 introduces Scott Mackenzie as the host of the industrial talk podcast, highlighting his dedication to industry innovations and trends.
Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the podcast, emphasizing the importance of industry professionals and their contributions.
Scott mentions the early morning conversation at the Accelerate conference, sponsored by Fluke Reliability.
Scott promotes Fluke Reliability, encouraging listeners to visit their website for more information on asset management, maintenance, and reliability.

Discussion on Autonomous Vehicles and Personal Experiences

Scott and Curt discuss their experiences with autonomous vehicles, including taking one to a cigar shop and a short ride in another one.
They share their thoughts on the comfort and safety of autonomous vehicles, with Speaker 2 expressing a desire to take one to the airport.
Scott and Speaker 2 talk about the strange feeling of being in a car with no visible driver and the future of autonomous vehicles.

Background on Curt Chamberlain

Curt introduces himself as a consultant with extensive experience in the energy and utility business, particularly in maintenance and process improvement.
He shares his background in the utility industry, starting in the mid-90s, and his work with various utilities, including OG and E.
Curt describes his role in implementing SAP for OG and E, including payroll, maintenance, and other business systems.
He mentions his recent work with a large utility in the Northeast, focusing on cutting a billion dollars in operating costs through SAP implementation.

Implementation of E-Mate and Challenges

Curt discusses his work with EMaint, a crude pipeline company, and the implementation of their asset management system.
He describes the tight deadline and the challenges of transferring 389,000 historical work orders from the old system to E-Mate.
Curt explains the regulatory requirements for maintaining historical data and the complexity of the implementation process.
He shares the success of the implementation and the transition to E-Mate's new product, X5, which was pioneered by his team.

Transition to Deep Blue and Current Projects

Curt talks about his retirement and subsequent return to work with Deep Blue, a company in the water business.
He describes the company's operations in Midland, Texas, and their role in treating and disposing of water used in hydraulic fracking.
Curt explains the challenges of treating water to meet regulatory standards and the company's goal of using 100% treated water.
He mentions the potential for future acquisitions and the increase in work orders, currently running at 1500 per month.

Exploration of AI and Technology in Maintenance

Scott asks Curt about his thoughts on AI and its potential in the maintenance industry.
Curt expresses skepticism about the current hype around AI, emphasizing the need for a significant amount of data for AI to be effective.
He discusses the potential for AI in industries with established data collections, such as big refineries, but sees limited immediate use for AI in his current company.
Curt highlights the importance of operational excellence and the challenges of getting companies to invest in preventive maintenance.

Observations from the Reliability Lab Floor

Scott asks Speaker 2 about his impressions of the Reliability Lab Floor at the conference.
Curt praises the Fluke tools and the potential for vibration analysis and other maintenance technologies.
He discusses the challenges of getting companies to adopt new maintenance practices and the importance of data in improving reliability.
Curt shares his experiences with spin-off companies from large oil companies and the run-to-fail mentality that often prevails.

Conclusion and Contact Information

Scott thanks Curt for the conversation and asks how listeners can get in touch with him.
Curt provides his LinkedIn profile and expresses his willingness to connect and discuss industry topics.
Scott wraps up the podcast, promoting the Xcelerate 2026 conference and encouraging listeners to visit the Fluke Reliability website.
The podcast ends with a reminder to stay tuned for future episodes and to connect with Scott and other industry professionals.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

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Michael Mills with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Michael Mills, Technical Sales Manager at Fluke Reliability about “Connected Reliability with EMaint”.

Scott MacKenzie interviews Michael Mills, Technical Sales Manager at Fluke Reliability, about the eMaint X5 system. X5, the third version in three years, is a scalable, cloud-based system designed for global deployment, integrating data from various locations and currencies. It supports standardized benchmarking and offers a unified dashboard for executive views. X5 also includes a spare parts inventory section and integrates with Azima's vibration analysis for automated work order generation. Future developments focus on standardization, mobile enhancements, and AI/machine learning to improve data accuracy and user experience.

Action Items

[ ] Reach out to Michael Mills on LinkedIn to connect and learn more about email and Fluke Reliability's solutions.

Outline

Introduction and Welcome

Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting its focus on industry professionals and innovations.
Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners and thanks them for their support, mentioning the platform's celebration of industry professionals.
Scott MacKenzie announces the broadcast from the Xcelerate 2025 event, sponsored by Fluke Reliability.
Scott MacKenzie introduces Michael Mills, the Technical Sales Manager with Fluke Reliability, and expresses excitement about discussing various topics.

Discussion on Autonomous Cars and Personal Backgrounds

Scott MacKenzie and Michael Mills discuss their experiences with autonomous cars, specifically Waymo.
Michael Mills shares his positive experience with the autonomous car, noting the absence of a driver.
Scott MacKenzie mentions his son's experience with the autonomous car and expresses excitement about the future of such technology.
Michael Mills provides a brief background on himself, mentioning his 10-year tenure with Fluke Reliability and his focus on software and integrated systems.

Overview of eMaint X5 System

Scott MacKenzie expresses enthusiasm for the connected reliability effort at Fluke Reliability.
Michael Mills explains the evolution of the eMaint system, from X3 to X5, highlighting the modern technology and scalability of X5.
Michael Mills discusses the global deployment capabilities of X5, including support for different currencies and time zones.
Scott MacKenzie inquires about the system's ability to provide an executive view of data across multiple sites, and Michael Mills confirms its capabilities.

Currency and Scalability of eMaint X5

Scott MacKenzie asks about the system's handling of currency and exchange rates, and Michael Mills confirms its ability to pull and translate data from different databases.
Michael Mills discusses the ongoing development and integration of new technologies like Zima and Proof Technica into the eMaint system.
Scott MacKenzie and Michael Mills discuss the architectural vision of eMate as a hub for seamless connectivity and integration with other systems.
Michael Mills emphasizes the importance of standardization and the ability to scale the system across multiple locations.

Cloud Transition and Support

Scott MacKenzie and Michael Mills discuss the transition from on-premise to cloud-based systems, with eMaint being one of the first to adopt a SaaS platform.
Michael Mills highlights the benefits of cloud-based systems, including faster updates and reduced maintenance requirements.
Scott MacKenzie expresses amazement at companies still reluctant to adopt cloud solutions, and Michael Mills explains the ease of updates and support in cloud environments.
Michael Mills mentions the support team's ability to access and manage the system remotely, enhancing efficiency and reducing travel time.

Integration with Azima and Vibration Analysis

Scott MacKenzie inquires about the integration of Azima's vibration expertise with eMaint, and Michael Mills explains the proof of concept integration.
Michael Mills describes how Azima's analysis results can generate work orders within eMaint, streamlining maintenance processes.
Scott MacKenzie and Michael Mills discuss the automation of work orders and the removal of human intervention in mundane tasks.
Michael Mills emphasizes the importance of accurate data and the role of Azima in providing actionable insights for maintenance planning.

Inventory Management and Tool Tracking

Scott MacKenzie asks about the warehouse component of eMaint, and Michael Mills explains the system's spare parts inventory management.
Michael Mills discusses the integration of purchasing processes with ERPs and other resource planning software.
Scott MacKenzie highlights the importance of having all necessary tools and equipment readily available for technicians.
Michael Mills explains the role of eMaint in managing inventory and tool tracking, ensuring accurate data and efficient maintenance processes.

Minimizing Pencil Whipping and Future Directions

Scott MacKenzie inquires about minimizing pencil whipping, and Michael Mills explains the use of structured data and audit trails to prevent inaccurate data entry.
Michael Mills discusses the importance of reinforcing business processes to ensure compliance and accurate data.
Scott MacKenzie asks about the future direction of eMaint, and Michael Mills outlines three key themes: standardization, mobile enhancements, and AI/machine learning.
Michael Mills highlights the ongoing development of eMaint's mobile app, integration with food tools, and the use of AI to improve data querying and user experience.

Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Scott MacKenzie expresses excitement about the future of eMaint and the ongoing innovations in the industry.
Michael Mills provides his contact information, encouraging listeners to connect with him on LinkedIn.
Scott MacKenzie wraps up the conversation, emphasizing the importance of building a network of industry professionals and the value of the Xcelerate 2025 event.
Scott MacKenzie thanks Michael Mills for the conversation and encourages listeners to visit the Industrial Talk website for more information.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

MICHAEL MILLS' CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmills-technicalsales/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/posts/?feedView=all

Company Website: https://reliability.fluke.com/

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Leandro Escobar with Timenow

Scott MacKenzie — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Leandro Escobar, Director, Business Development at Timenow about “AI Driven Project Management Solution”.

Scott Mackenzie interviews Leandro Escobar from Time Now, a Brazilian consulting firm expanding in the US, at the Xcelerate 2025 conference in Austin, Texas. Leandro discusses the firm's AI-driven solutions, including their large language model, Keno, and project management tool, Time Connect. Time Now offers consulting services for asset management, reliability, and project management, helping clients with criticality assessments, training, and technology integration. They also provide temporary skilled labor to address industry shortages. Leandro emphasizes the importance of bridging generational knowledge gaps and leveraging AI to improve industrial asset management and reliability.

Action Items

[ ] Visit Time Now's website at www.timenowglobal.com.
[ ] Connect with Leandro Escobar on LinkedIn.

Outline

Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast

Scott Mackenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, highlighting its focus on industry professionals and their innovations.
Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners and thanks them for their support, emphasizing the platform's celebration of industry professionals.
The podcast is broadcasting live from Xcelerate 2025 in Austin, Texas, showcasing problem solvers and innovations.
Scott MacKenzie introduces Leandro Escobar, a problem solver and former neighbor, to the conversation.

Leandro Escobar's Experience at Xcelerate 2025

Leandro Escobar shares his positive experience at the conference, mentioning insights on AI and machine learning in asset management.
Leandro discusses the importance of understanding market trends and positioning companies ahead of the competition.
Scott MacKenzie clarifies the difference between large and small language models, with Leandro explaining their role in reliability and training technicians.
Leandro mentions their AI-based tool, Keno, which uses historical data to support clients in project and asset management.

Overview of Time Now and Its Services

Leandro provides an overview of TimeNow, a large consulting engineering firm in South America, now expanding in the US.
Time Now started as a project management consulting firm and has grown to include engineering, asset management, and reliability tools.
The company supports clients from the beginning of a project's life cycle to its commissioning, covering all aspects of asset management.
Scott MacKenzie asks if Time Now's services are more suited for Greenfield projects or existing manufacturers, with Leandro confirming they support both.

Consulting and Technology Solutions by TimeNow

Leandro explains that Time Now offers consulting services, including program management and asset management support for existing clients.
The company partners with Fluke Reliability to provide training and support for clients implementing their solutions.
TimeNow helps clients revise their equipment criticality, hierarchy, and response plans, and integrates real-time monitoring sensors.
Scott MacKenzie inquires about TimeNow's technology solutions, with Leandro mentioning their AI-based tools like Keno and Time Connect.

AI and Technology Integration in Time Now's Solutions

Leandro describes Time Connect as a project management and shutdown planning tool that integrates schedules from different sources.
The tool provides a one-page report for better management of interventions during shutdowns.
Time Now's AI tools include large language models and statistical neural networks for improved planning and scheduling.
The company also invests in startups to bring innovative software solutions for shutdowns and equipment health monitoring.

Future Prospects and Business Model for TimeNow

Leandro discusses the importance of providing skilled experts to clients, especially in the current market with a shortage of maintenance and project management professionals.
TimeNow sees opportunities in both new investments and renovations, where their expertise and technology can add value.
The company aims to help clients with temporary peaks in maintenance and project management needs, providing both expertise and technology solutions.
Scott MacKenzie and Leandro discuss the importance of bridging the gap between generations in the industry, with Time Now helping clients transition knowledge and experience.

Conclusion and Contact Information

Leandro provides contact information for Time Now, including their website and LinkedIn profiles.
Scott MacKenzie wraps up the conversation, emphasizing the importance of connecting with organizations like TimeNow for asset management and reliability.
The podcast concludes with Scott MacKenzie promoting the Industrial Talk Podcast Network and encouraging listeners to reach out for more information.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

LEANDRO ESCOBAR'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leandroescobar/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/somostimenow/

Company Website: https://timenowglobal.com/

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Gary Wood with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Gary Wood, Customer Success Manager at Fluke Reliability about “You reliability journey today into the future”.

Scott Mackenzie interviews Gary Wood, a passionate industry professional and Customer Success Manager at Fluke Reliability, at the Accelerate 2025 event in Austin, Texas. Gary shares his journey from a military background to a career in manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of personal connections and team buy-in in maintenance and reliability. He discusses the challenges of implementing and sustaining condition-based monitoring (CBM) systems, the role of technology in improving asset management, and the necessity of demonstrating return on investment (ROI) to executive leadership. Gary also highlights the evolving capabilities of CBM tools like Azima, Connect Assets in enhancing predictive maintenance and reducing downtime.

Action Items

[ ] Reach out to Gary Wood on LinkedIn to connect and learn more about Fluke's solutions.
[ ] Explore the use of condition-based monitoring and Azima technology to improve asset management and maintenance practices.
[ ] Prepare financial data and “receipts” to demonstrate the return on investment of a reliable maintenance program when presenting to executives.

Outline

Introduction and Technical Issues

Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and innovations.
Scott mentions the current event, Accelerate 2025, and the technical issues faced during the broadcast.
Scott humorously suggests using older versions of technology to resolve issues.
Scott introduces Gary Wood, highlighting his passion and experience in the industry.

Gary Wood's Background

Gary Wood shares his background, mentioning his military service and his father's influence in the manufacturing industry.
Gary describes his career progression from a maintenance technician to a plant manager.
He emphasizes the importance of learning and the relationships built throughout his career.
Scott and Gary discuss the long-standing issues of maintenance, reliability, and asset management in the industry.

Challenges in Maintenance and Reliability

Gary talks about the current state of the industry, noting that people are less focused on internal improvements.
He stresses the importance of personal connections and care within maintenance teams.
Gary shares his experience with a technician who was initially resistant to change but later became a dedicated team member.
Scott and Gary discuss the necessity of creating a culture of pride and focus in maintenance and reliability.

Gary's Role at Fluke

Gary explains his role as a Customer Success Manager at Fluke, focusing on implementing and nurturing CMS systems.
He describes the importance of taking clients through the future and adapting CMS systems to their evolving needs.
Gary discusses the challenges of preventing pencil whipping and the importance of internal strength and KPIs.
He emphasizes the human factor in maintenance and the need for continuous improvement.

Creating a Reliability Culture

Scott asks about creating a reliability culture within an organization.
Gary shares an example of a successful transformation in a Michigan-based company.
He explains the importance of explaining the benefits of new technologies and gaining team buy-in.
Gary highlights the need for strong leadership and continuous improvement to sustain a reliability culture.

Overcoming Executive Challenges

Scott discusses the challenge of maintaining a reliability culture when new executives want to cut costs.
Gary suggests showing proof of return on investment (ROI) and profit margins to justify the importance of reliability.
He emphasizes the need to be prepared with data and reports to demonstrate the value of reliability programs.
Gary shares his experience with a press in Michigan, where condition-based monitoring helped reduce downtime and costs.

Future of Maintenance and Reliability

Scott asks about future developments at Fluke.
Gary expresses his interest in the Azima Connect Assets and its capabilities in data gathering and condition-based monitoring.
He discusses the importance of using condition-based monitoring to determine preventive maintenance (PM) intervals.
Gary highlights the benefits of reducing corrective downtime and unrecorded downtime through better monitoring.

Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Scott and Gary discuss the importance of continuous improvement and the role of technology in maintenance.
Gary shares an example of an operator who failed to report a machine issue, leading to significant downtime.
Scott asks how listeners can contact Gary, and Gary provides his LinkedIn profile and contact information.
Scott wraps up the conversation, encouraging listeners to reach out to Gary and emphasizing the importance of success in maintenance and reliability.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

GARY WOOD'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-wood-09a3b670/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/posts/?feedView=all

Company Website: https://reliability.fluke.com/

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Joe Anderson with ReliabilityX

Scott MacKenzie — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Joe Anderson, Chief Operating Officer at ReliabilityX about “Reliability is all about the people”.

At the Xcelerate 2024 conference in Austin, Texas, Scott Mackenzie and Joe Anderson discussed the importance of empathy and human connection in leadership. Joe, co-founder and COO of Reliability X, emphasized the need for leaders to treat employees with respect and invest in their development. He highlighted the challenges of organizational instability and the necessity of designating a champion for sustainable success. Joe shared a case where a successful pilot line was disrupted due to lack of investment in people. They also touched on the skilled trade shortage, the need for better PR in promoting trades, and the impact of educational systems on career choices.

Action Items

[ ] Connect with Joe Anderson on LinkedIn
[ ] Reach out to Joe Anderson via email

Outline

Accelerate 2024 Conference Introduction

Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast and welcomes listeners to the Accelerate 2024 conference in Austin, Texas.
Scott highlights the conference's focus on celebrating industrial professionals who are bold, brave, innovative, and collaborative.
Joe Anderson is introduced as a positive and passionate industry professional who will be part of the conversation.
Scott and Joe discuss the conference's theme of integrating technology with people, emphasizing empathy and leadership.

Leadership and Empathy in Industrial Settings

Joe Anderson discusses the importance of empathy in leadership, noting that leaders often treat employees like numbers rather than human beings.
Joe shares his experience of touring plants where senior leaders fail to acknowledge workers, which negatively impacts morale and retention.
Scott mentions a study by GE that showed improved production when management paid attention to frontline workers.
Joe emphasizes that showing care and acknowledgment can significantly improve employee morale and reduce mistakes.

Introduction to Reliability X

Joe Anderson introduces himself as the co-founder and COO of Reliability X, a company that helps organizations become highly profitable by developing people.
Scott praises Reliability X's reputation in asset management and technology.
Joe explains that Reliability X focuses on the human element, emphasizing the importance of developing people rather than relying on technology alone.
Scott and Joe discuss the common pitfall of relying too heavily on technology without considering the human element.

Challenges in Organizational Stability

Joe highlights the issue of instability in companies due to frequent management changes, which hinders the development of sustainable practices.
Joe explains that his business model is to develop champions within organizations to ensure long-term success.
Scott asks for an example of a successful implementation of Reliability X's methods, and Joe shares a story about a client who initially did not designate a champion.
Joe describes how the client's employees revolted when they were moved to other lines, highlighting the importance of investing in people.

The Role of Champions in Organizational Success

Joe discusses the importance of selecting the right champion for Reliability X's programs, noting that not everyone may be suitable.
Scott and Joe talk about the process of identifying and developing champions within organizations.
Joe shares his experience of turning around plants and the challenges of getting organizations to adopt successful practices.
Joe mentions that seven out of seven plants he turned around were sold by the company, which highlights the lack of long-term commitment to successful practices.

Future Outlook and Skilled Trade Shortage

Joe expresses cautious optimism about the future, noting that the industry is moving too fast and leaving many behind.
Joe discusses the skilled trade shortage and the need to promote trades as a viable career path.
Scott and Joe agree that the industry's PR is poor, and the university system is biased towards promoting college degrees over trade skills.
Joe shares an exercise he did at a conference, where only a few participants were pushing their kids towards trade careers.

Education and Training in the Industrial Sector

Scott shares his experience as a PLC instructor at a technical college, noting the lack of reinforcement of training in the field.
Joe discusses the shift in perception towards trade jobs in the 70s and 80s, which has led to a negative view of trades among young people.
Joe mentions a survey by McKinley that showed 80% of 16 to 25-year-olds view trade jobs as undesirable.
Scott and Joe agree that the industry needs to change its PR strategy to promote trade careers more effectively.

Conclusion and Contact Information

Scott thanks Joe for the conversation and highlights the importance of Reliability X's work in asset management and reliability.
Scott provides contact information for Joe Anderson, including his LinkedIn profile and email address.
Scott encourages listeners to connect with Joe and Reliability X for insights and guidance in the industrial sector.
The podcast concludes with a reminder of the Industrial Talk Podcast's dedication to helping industrial professionals share their stories and make a difference.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

JOE ANDERSON'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-anderson-b06a5653/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reliabilityx/posts/?feedView=all

Company Website: https://reliabilityx.com/

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Austin Anderson with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Austin Anderson, Product Owner, Condition Monitoring at Fluke Reliability about “Azima's Powerful AI Vibration Platform”.

Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting industry innovations and trends. He introduces Austin Anderson, who discusses Azima's diagnostic system and its integration with Fluke Reliability. Anderson explains the standardization of data collection over 15 years, emphasizing the importance of accurate data for reliability. He details the integration of Azima's AI with human analysts for 85% accuracy and the development of a user-friendly interface. The conversation also covers the future of Azima, including expansion into oil analysis and thermography, and the importance of efficient data storage and management. Anderson can be contacted via LinkedIn for more information.

Action Items

[ ] Rebuild the Azima user interface to make it more user-friendly and easily accessible.
[ ] Integrate Azima's data and insights with Fluke's other reliability solutions, such as alignment and balancing, to provide an end-to-end connected reliability offering.
[ ] Enhance the Azima platform to include additional reliability data sources beyond just vibration, such as oil analysis and thermography.
[ ] Develop a solution that can automatically translate Azima's problem identifications into work orders in the customer's CMMS (e.g., eMaint).

Outline

Introduction and Overview of Industrial Talk Podcast

Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing its focus on industrial innovations and trends.
Scott highlights the free ebook and workbook available on Industrial Talk, which expands on five elements of successful companies: educate, collaborate, innovate, invest in culture, and communicate effectively.
Scott MacKenzie thanks listeners for their support and celebrates industrial professionals for their boldness, bravery, and problem-solving skills.

Introduction of Austin Anderson and Azima

Scott MacKenzie introduces Austin Anderson, who will discuss the product Azima.
Austin Anderson shares his background, mentioning his three-year tenure with Azima and his role in developing the diagnostic system.
Scott MacKenzie inquires about the accuracy of the data stored in Azima, to which Austin explains the standardized method of data collection and its relevance over the years.
Austin discusses his background in vibration analysis and his previous work with the Navy, highlighting his expertise in the field.

Strategic Path and User Experience of Azima

Austin outlines the strategic path for Azima, focusing on making reliability engineers superstars and providing useful insights for top-level executives.
Scott MacKenzie asks about the integration of Azima with Fluke Reliability, and Austin explains the goal of making the platform user-friendly and value-added.
Austin describes the end-to-end connected reliability solution offered by Fluke Reliability, including hardware, software, and alignment and balancing services.
Scott and Austin discuss the importance of user experience and the redesign of the user interface to make it more accessible and user-friendly.

Data Accuracy and Integration with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie inquires about the accuracy of the diagnostic system, and Austin explains that AI can achieve 85% accuracy, with the remaining 15% covered by human analysts.
Austin discusses the integration of Azima with Fluke Reliability's x5 system, which allows for the automatic creation of work orders based on diagnostic results.
Scott and Austin talk about the importance of connecting different tools and solutions within Fluke Reliability to ensure efficient data flow and accurate results.
Austin explains the process of storing and managing large amounts of vibration data, emphasizing the use of modern database technologies to optimize storage and access.

Future of Azima and Reliability Solutions

Scott MacKenzie asks about the future of Azima, and Austin expresses excitement about expanding the platform to include other reliability modalities like oil analysis and thermography.
Austin discusses the extensibility of the existing Azima architecture to accommodate different types of data and solutions.
Scott and Austin talk about the importance of connecting various reliability tools and solutions to provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to maintenance and reliability.
Austin provides his contact information for listeners interested in learning more about Azima and Fluke Reliability.

Closing Remarks and Correction

Scott MacKenzie corrects his earlier mistake of calling Aaron Anderson “Aaron” and acknowledges that his name is actually “Austin.”
Scott thanks Austin Anderson for his insights and encourages listeners to connect with him on LinkedIn for more information about Azima.
Scott wraps up the podcast, reminding listeners to check out the Industrial News Network and to stay tuned for future conversations.
The podcast concludes with a reminder to be bold, brave, and innovative, and to connect with industry professionals like Austin Anderson.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

AUSTIN ANDERSON'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-anderson-151a04140/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/posts/?feedView=all

Company Website: https://reliability.fluke.com/

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Jeremiah Woodford with Verusen AI

Scott MacKenzie — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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.

Action Items

[ ] Connect with Jeremiah Woodford on LinkedIn or visit Versen.com to get a demo of the software.
[ ] Explore how Versen's AI-powered technology can help optimize MRO inventory and improve maintenance and reliability at your industrial facility.

Outline

Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast and Xcelerate 2025

Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and their innovations.
Scott thanks listeners for their support and highlights the importance of education, collaboration, innovation, and effective communication in industrial success.
Scott mentions the Accelerate 2025 event, hosted by Fluke Reliability, and encourages listeners to connect with them for better reliability, maintenance, and asset management.
Scott introduces Jeremiah Woodford, a key figure in the industrial maintenance field, and provides a brief background on his career and company, Verison.

Jeremiah Woodford's Background and Career Journey

Jeremiah Woodford shares his 20+ years of experience in heavy industrial maintenance, starting in the oil fields of Southeast Texas.
He discusses his transition from being a roughneck to an outdoor machinist in refineries and chemical plants, and later earning a computer science degree.
Jeremiah explains his involvement in maintenance software and his return to the plant environment.
Scott and Jeremiah discuss the evolution of technology and its impact on leveraging solutions effectively in the industrial sector.

Introduction to Versen and AI Technology

Jeremiah explains the origin and meaning of Versen, which means “truth” in Latin.
He describes Verison as an AI company focused on leveraging large language models trained on MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) data.
Jeremiah shares his excitement about the technology and how it was developed through a joint venture with Georgia Tech and Stanford.
Scott asks Jeremiah to explain MRO, and Jeremiah provides a detailed definition and its relevance to industrial maintenance.

Versen's Mission and AI Capabilities

Jeremiah outlines Versen's goal of helping industrial companies determine the stocking levels of maintenance spare parts by integrating with ERP and EAM systems.
He explains how Versen's AI technology can make sense of large amounts of data, often perceived as bad, and improve inventory management.
Jeremiah provides an example of how the AI can normalize data and identify duplicates, optimizing inventory levels across multiple plants.
Scott and Jeremiah discuss the challenges of data normalization and the importance of accurate data for effective inventory management.

Implementation and User Experience

Jeremiah describes the typical implementation process, where Versen's software pulls data from ERP and EAM systems to make stocking recommendations.
He explains the workflow for approving or rejecting recommendations, emphasizing the importance of user interaction and validation.
Jeremiah highlights the goal of reducing the time users spend in the software, allowing them to focus on more critical tasks.
Scott asks about the user interface, and Jeremiah explains that the system is designed for material managers and procurement personnel, with notifications for maintenance personnel.

Optimizing Inventory and Supply Chain

Jeremiah discusses the importance of optimizing inventory levels to improve reliability and uptime, using a North Sea project as an example.
He explains how Versen's system can identify critical spares and optimize their placement, reducing the need for costly helicopter or fast boat deliveries.
Scott and Jeremiah talk about the criticality of assets and how Versen's system can integrate with existing asset management software.
Jeremiah emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring and adjusting inventory levels based on changes in equipment criticality and usage.

Future of AI in Industrial Maintenance

Jeremiah shares Versen's vision of building AI agents to automate inventory management, reducing the need for manual intervention.
He explains the goal of achieving management by exception, where the AI system makes recommendations and notifies users only when necessary.
Scott and Jeremiah discuss the potential for AI to revolutionize the industrial maintenance sector by automating menial tasks and improving efficiency.
Jeremiah provides contact information for Verison and encourages listeners to get a demo of the software to see its capabilities.

Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Scott thanks Jeremiah for sharing his insights and experiences on the podcast.
Scott reiterates the importance of education, collaboration, innovation, and effective communication in industrial success.
He encourages listeners to download the free ebook and workbook available on Industrial Talk.
Scott invites listeners to stay tuned for future episodes and to continue supporting industry professionals.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

JEREMIAH WOODFORD'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiahwoodford/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verusenai/

Company Website: https://verusen.com/

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Alexa Rodriguez and Angela Bello with Mobius Institute

Scott MacKenzie — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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.

Action Items

[ ] Follow up with Angela Bello (angela.bello@mobiusinstitute.com) for more information about Mobius Institute's courses and educational offerings.
[ ] Check out the Mobius Institute website (mobiusinstitute.com) and Mobius Connect platform (mobiusconnect.com) to explore the available resources.
[ ] Consider reaching out to Mobius Institute if interested in having Scott MacKenzie as a voice for their events or content.

Outline

Introduction to the Industrial Renaissance E-Book

Scott MacKenzie introduces the e-book titled “Today's Industrial Renaissance,” which is a compilation of conversations with industry leaders.
The e-book aims to address challenges, problems, solutions, strategies, and tools in the industrial sector.
Scott emphasizes that the e-book is free and available on the Industrial Talk website, encouraging listeners to download it.
The e-book is inspired by conversations with industry leaders over the past seven years.

Welcome to the Industrial Talk Podcast

Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting its focus on celebrating industry professionals.
Scott mentions the current event, Xcelerate 2025, sponsored by Fluke Reliability, and introduces the guests, Alexa and Angela from Mobius Institute.
The discussion will focus on education, which is crucial for the industrial sector.

Experiences at Xcelerate 2025

Scott asks Alexa and Angela about their experiences at Xcelerate 2025, noting the importance of face-to-face interactions.
Angela shares that it's her second or third year attending the event, while Alexa is attending for the first time.
Angela mentions that meeting people in person helps resolve issues quickly, as seen in a specific case where a problem was solved in 10 minutes.
Scott highlights the interest in the education component of the event.

Mobius Institute's Role in Education

Alexa explains that Mobius Institute is well-known for vibration analysis but also offers courses in other areas like condition monitoring.
Scott recalls a speaker at the event who was certified through Mobius Institute.
Angela introduces herself as the Business Development Director for North America and Australia, overseeing courses and partners.
Alexa describes her role as the Business Development and Events Manager, dealing with partners and instructors in North America and Australia.

Mobius Institute's Certification Program

Scott asks about the differences between Mobius Institute's certification program and other certifications in the reliability field.
Angela explains that Mobius Institute makes learning fun and interactive, using simulators and animators.
The certification program is applicable to any industry, technology, or instrument, making it versatile.
Scott appreciates the emphasis on making learning fun and effective.

Courses Offered by Mobius Institute

Alexa describes the various courses offered by Mobius Institute, starting with the “Vibe in a Day” course, which provides an overview of vibration analysis.
The institute offers four levels of vibration analysis courses, as well as non-certification short courses on specific topics like balancing.
Angela adds that these courses are beneficial for salespeople who need to understand technical aspects to sell products effectively.
Scott emphasizes the importance of having industry knowledge for asset management and collaboration.

Keeping Up with Industry Changes

Scott inquires about how Mobius Institute keeps its curriculum current with industry changes.
Angela explains that the content is refreshed twice a year, and new simulators are created annually.
The institute has a team of experienced instructors and partners who ensure the courses are delivered effectively.
Scott asks about the number of courses available, and Alexa mentions that there are over 20 short courses and multiple levels for various topics.

Strategic Vision of Mobius Institute

Scott asks about the strategic vision of Mobius Institute.
Angela shares that the institute has been around for 25 years and continues to develop new courses and technologies.
The institute aims to create more content and technologies, focusing on vibration and other areas.
Scott agrees with the importance of education, collaboration, and innovation in the industrial sector.

Contact Information and Conclusion

Alexa provides information on how to contact Mobius Institute and Mobius Connect for more details about their courses and events.
Angela shares her email address and social media handles for further inquiries.
Scott encourages listeners to visit the Mobius Institute website and connect with them on LinkedIn.
The podcast concludes with Scott promoting the e-book and encouraging listeners to stay tuned for more conversations from Xcelerate 2025.

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Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-rodriguez-262719304/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobius-institute/

Company Website: https://www.mobiusinstitute.com/mina/

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Lisa Pansing with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Tue, 27 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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.

Action Items

[ ] @Scott MacKenzie – Promote the ME Device Boston event on September 30 – October 1, 2025.
[ ] Reach out to Lisa on LinkedIn to discuss Azima's solutions further.

Outline

MEDevice Boston Event Overview

Scott MacKenzie introduces the MEDevice Boston event, scheduled for September 30 through October 1, 2025.
The event is organized by Informa and is aimed at professionals in the medical device industry.
Scott emphasizes the importance of education, collaboration, and innovation at the event.
The event is described as a significant opportunity for networking and learning within the industry.

Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast

Scott thanks the audience for joining the top industry-related podcast in the universe.
The podcast celebrates industry professionals who innovate, collaborate, and solve problems daily.
Scott mentions the current location of the podcast, Xcelerate 2025 in Austin, Texas, organized by Fluke Reliability.

Interview with Lisa from Fluke Reliability

Scott introduces Lisa, who is with the Azima brand at Fluke Reliability.
Lisa shares her background in maintenance, reliability, and operations, highlighting her experience over 20 years.
Discussion on the advancements in technology, such as AI, augmented reality, and virtual reality, in the manufacturing world.
Scott and Lisa talk about the ongoing conversations around reliability and the slow adoption of wireless technology by some companies.

Challenges in Reliability and Maintenance

Lisa discusses the importance of understanding the reliability journey of companies.
Scott and Lisa talk about the challenges of reactive thinking and the need for continuous training and improvement.
The conversation touches on the importance of providing more than just financial compensation to retain employees.
Scott emphasizes the need for stringent technology solutions to address the challenges of attracting and retaining talent.

Azima Solutions and Their Impact

Lisa explains the history and capabilities of Azima DLI, which started with analysis for the Navy in the 1960s.
Discussion on the various solutions offered by Azima, including wireless and wired solutions for vibration and temperature monitoring.
Scott and Lisa talk about the importance of catching equipment issues early to prevent catastrophic failures.
The conversation highlights the benefits of Azima's cloud-based solutions and the role of AI and ML in providing actionable insights.

Future of Connected Reliability

Scott and Lisa discuss the vision of connected reliability and the potential for creating work orders based on predictive maintenance.
Lisa shares her excitement about the future of augmented reality in maintenance and repair processes.
The conversation touches on the potential for AR to streamline procedures and improve efficiency.
Scott and Lisa emphasize the importance of continuous improvement and staying ahead of technological advancements.

Conclusion and Contact Information

Scott thanks Lisa for the insightful conversation and highlights the importance of building a portfolio of trusted advisors for reliability journeys.
Lisa provides her contact information and encourages listeners to reach out with any questions.
Scott wraps up the podcast by promoting the upcoming book based on his conversations with industry leaders.
The podcast concludes with a reminder to stay connected and continue innovating in the industry.

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LISA PANSING'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisapansing/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-corporation/

Company Website: https://www.fluke.com/en-us

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Samantha LeSesne with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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.

Action Items

[ ] Connect with Samantha LeSesne Fluke on LinkedIn to discuss processes and solutions.

Outline

Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast

Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industrial professionals and their innovations.
Scott welcomes listeners to the podcast, highlighting the event Accelerate 2025 in Austin, Texas, sponsored by Fluke Reliability.
Scott provides information on how to find Fluke Reliability online, encouraging listeners to visit their website for asset management solutions.
Scott introduces Samantha, the guest for the episode, and asks her to pronounce her last name, which she spells out as “LeSesne.”

Samantha's Background and Role at Fluke

Samantha shares her background, mentioning her experience as a teacher in New York City and her transition to working with Fluke eight years ago.
She discusses her roles in product marketing, product management, and her current position as the implementation and service director for EAM.
Samantha explains her responsibilities, including working with teams and customers to ensure the successful implementation of EAM solutions.
Scott and Samantha discuss the importance of understanding and addressing customer needs to make EAM solutions effective.

Understanding Processes and Mapping

Samantha explains the concept of a process, using a visual example of moving from point A to point B.
She emphasizes the importance of simplifying processes to make them more effective and less complicated.
Samantha discusses the importance of aligning processes with customer goals and timelines to avoid frustration and ensure successful implementation.
Scott and Samantha talk about the importance of mapping current and future states of processes to identify gaps and improve efficiency.

Implementation and Customization of EAM Solutions

Samantha describes her two core teams: the implementation team and the product specialist team.
The implementation team focuses on getting customers up and running with EAM solutions, while the product specialist team handles customization and integration with other systems.
Samantha highlights the importance of customization to meet the unique needs of different sites within a company.
Scott and Samantha discuss the challenges of standardizing EAM solutions while accommodating individual site requirements.

The Role of AI and Data in EAM

Samantha discusses the potential of AI in enhancing EAM solutions, emphasizing the need for AI to analyze large amounts of data.
She explains how AI can help technicians and maintenance managers make better decisions by providing actionable insights from data.
Samantha highlights the importance of balancing AI capabilities with human judgment to ensure practical and effective solutions.
Scott and Samantha discuss the rapid advancements in AI and the need for continuous adaptation to stay ahead in the industry.

Future of EAM and AI Integration

Samantha shares her vision for the future of EAM, emphasizing the role of AI in improving efficiency and decision-making.
She discusses the importance of capturing practical insights from the floor to develop AI solutions that address real-world challenges.
Samantha highlights the need for collaboration between AI developers and maintenance professionals to create practical and effective solutions.
Scott and Samantha discuss the importance of focusing on practical applications of AI to ensure its successful integration into EAM solutions.

Conclusion and Contact Information

Scott wraps up the conversation by emphasizing the importance of process mapping and understanding customer needs.
Samantha provides her contact information, encouraging listeners to connect with her on LinkedIn for further discussions.
Scott thanks Samantha for her insights and highlights the importance of the Industrial Talk Podcast in celebrating industrial professionals.
The podcast concludes with a reminder of the event Accelerate 2025 and the sponsorship by Fluke Reliability, encouraging listeners to stay tuned for future episodes.

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SAMANTHA LESESNE'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthalesesne/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-corporation/

Company Website: https://www.fluke.com/en-us

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Tom Wilk with Endeavor Business Media

Scott MacKenzie — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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.

Action Items

[ ] Reach out to Tom Wilk (T Wilk) at Endeavor B2B.com or on LinkedIn to further discuss the topics covered in the meeting.

Outline

Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast

Speaker 1 introduces Scott MacKenzie as a passionate industry professional dedicated to transferring cutting-edge industry innovations and trends.
Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast, celebrating industry professionals worldwide.
Scott MacKenzie thanks the audience for their support and highlights the importance of innovation, collaboration, and making the world a better place.
The podcast is broadcasting from Xcelerate 2025 in Austin, Texas, hosted by Fluke Reliability.

Introduction of Tom Wilkes and His Role

Scott MacKenzie introduces Tom Wilkes, who has been with Plant Services Magazine for 10 years.
Tom Wilkes shares his background, including his role at Plant Services Magazine and his involvement in the Accelerate conference.
Tom discusses the evolution of the conference from an EMA user group to a thought leadership event focusing on plant floor operations and best practices.
Scott MacKenzie and Tom discuss the importance of connected reliability and the various solutions offered by Fluke Reliability.

Customer Success Stories and Implementation of E-Main

Tom shares a press briefing from SKF about their successful implementation of E-Main across 81 plants worldwide.
The success of E-Main led SKF's management to mandate its use across all plants due to the return on investment and streamlined work processes.
Tom highlights the various ways different plants are using E-Main to optimize their maintenance programs and data management.
Scott MacKenzie and Tom discuss the sustainability of these solutions and the importance of a CMMS in maintaining best practices and collective memory for the plant.

Challenges and Solutions in Reliability and Maintenance

Scott MacKenzie and Tom discuss the challenges of finding skilled individuals and the impact of the “silver tsunami” on organizational knowledge.
Tom emphasizes the importance of investing in systems like E-Main to reduce the learning curve for new employees and maintain organizational knowledge.
The mobile aspect of CMMS systems is highlighted as a key factor in getting buy-in from younger technicians.
Scott MacKenzie and Tom discuss the importance of having a system like E-Main to capture and maintain organizational knowledge.

Evolution of the Xcelerate Conference and Customer Focus

Tom notes the subtle but significant change in the messaging at the Xcelerate conference this year, focusing more on tools already being used rather than future visions.
The conference has shifted to a more customer-centric approach, meeting plants where they are and offering support and partnership.
Scott MacKenzie appreciates this approach, as it provides a clearer path for organizations to achieve their goals.
The conference fosters collaboration and community, with attendees sharing their success stories and learning from each other.

Importance of Training and Professional Certifications

Tom discusses the interest of younger workers in professional certifications in reliability and maintenance, such as CMRP and CRL.
The conference emphasizes the importance of investing in both training and technology to build a sustainable program.
Scott MacKenzie and Tom discuss the three legs of a stool: education, collaboration, and innovation, which are all represented at the Xcelerate conference.
The future of the industry will see more adoption of AI assistance to help technicians with data input and decision-making.

AI and Data Collection in Reliability and Maintenance

Tom highlights the adoption of AI chatbots to help technicians input work order instructions and capture data more consistently.
A presentation at the University of Tennessee demonstrated the use of AI chatbots to improve planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
Scott MacKenzie emphasizes the importance of minimizing “pencil whipping” and achieving accurate data collection.
The use of AI chatbots can help improve the bottom line and make it easier for maintenance managers to report positive results to leadership.

Executive Buy-In and Process Improvement

Tom recommends going to the operations team to identify stoppages on the plant floor and implement process improvements.
Collaborative process improvement wins can help build a case for investing in technology to predict failures and improve efficiency.
Scott MacKenzie and Tom discuss the importance of human interaction and the challenges of finding the right talent.
Universities need to be nimble and provide examples of the application of skills in various sectors to support industry.

University Support and Industry Opportunities

Tom discusses the role of universities in supporting industry by demonstrating their engineering department's capabilities at trade shows.
Universities should provide examples of the application of skills in various sectors to advocate for manufacturing opportunities.
Scott MacKenzie and Tom discuss the importance of having advocates on the teaching side who understand the applications of skills in industry.
There are significant opportunities for companies in the coming years, and universities need to support this growth.

Contact Information and Closing Remarks

Tom provides his contact information for listeners who want to reach out and discuss further.
Scott MacKenzie thanks Tom for his insights and encourages listeners to connect with Tom and Fluke Reliability.
The podcast is part of the Industrial Talk Podcast Network, which offers marketing strategies and tools to help companies succeed.
Scott MacKenzie emphasizes the importance of being bold, brave, and innovative in the industry.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

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Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilkt/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/endeavor-business-media/

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Sue-Ann Prentice with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Sue-Ann Prentice, CMO at Fluke Reliability about “vibrant culture focused on solutions“.

Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast from the Xcelerate 2025 event by Fluke Reliability, celebrating industry professionals. Sue-Ann Prentice from Fluke discusses the success of the event, highlighting the energy, collaboration, and innovation among attendees. They discuss the importance of education, collaboration, and innovation in solving industry problems. Sue-Ann emphasizes the role of customer insights in driving innovation and the collective effort with partners to enhance technology. They also touch on the future of AI and machine learning in industrial applications. The conversation concludes with plans for the next Accelerate event and encourages listeners to connect with Fluke Reliability.

Action Items

[ ] Connect with Sue-Ann Prentice on LinkedIn to get involved with future Xcelerate events
[ ] Publish the date for Xcelerate 2026

Outline

Xcelerate 2025 Event Overview

Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast, highlighting the focus on industry professionals and innovations.
Scott introduces Sue-Ann Prentice from Fluke Reliability, who shares her positive experience at the Xcelerate 2025 event.
Sue-Ann describes the event as the best yet, emphasizing the energy and collaboration among participants.
Scott and Sue-Ann discuss the positive atmosphere at Fluke, noting the absence of negativity and the high level of enthusiasm.

Collaboration and Innovation at Xcelerate 2025

Sue-Ann highlights the importance of bringing together customers, sponsors, and partners to solve big problems.
Scott expresses his fascination with the cutting-edge tools and technology on display at the event.
Sue-Ann mentions the continuous improvement of the event, with more sessions and solutions being discussed each year.
Scott emphasizes the three pillars of education, collaboration, and innovation, noting the rapid learning and networking that takes place at the event.

Customer Engagement and Technology Insights

Scott and Sue-Ann discuss the importance of customer engagement and the insights gained from direct interactions.
Sue-Ann explains how Fluke collaborates with customers to create solutions and improve their offerings.
Scott inquires about the process Fluke uses to incorporate customer feedback into their products.
Sue-Ann describes the iterative process of working with customers, including site visits and real-time feedback.

Future of Fluke Reliability and Industry Trends

Scott asks Sue-Ann about the future of Fluke Reliability and the trends they are focusing on.
Sue-Ann mentions the importance of machine learning and collaboration with partners in driving innovation.
Scott and Sue-Ann discuss the broader innovation roadmap and the collective desire to solve customer problems.
Sue-Ann highlights the role of partners in bringing together different technologies to address complex issues.

Chief Marketing Officer Role and Team Dynamics

Scott inquires about Sue Ann's role as Chief Marketing Officer and how she maintains the energy and focus of the team.
Sue Ann credits her team for their hard work and dedication, emphasizing the importance of staying close to customers.
Scott asks about the evaluation criteria for new team members and the special culture at Fluke Reliability.
Sue Ann explains the importance of having great partners and the collaborative nature of their work.

Impact of Customer Feedback and Future Plans

Scott and Sue Ann discuss the impact of customer feedback on Fluke's product development and innovation.
Sue-Ann shares examples of how customer insights have led to significant improvements in their offerings.
Scott asks about the planning for the next Accelerate event, and Sue-Ann confirms that discussions have already started.
Sue-Ann expresses excitement about making the next event even better, based on the feedback and enthusiasm from this year's participants.

Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Scott reflects on the positive energy and optimism at Fluke Reliability, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and innovation.
Scott encourages listeners to connect with Fluke Reliability and participate in future events.
Sue-Ann provides her contact information, recommending LinkedIn as the best way to reach her.
Scott wraps up the podcast, thanking Sue-Ann and encouraging listeners to stay tuned for future conversations.

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SUE-ANN PRENTICE'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-ann-prentice/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/posts/?feedView=all

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Jay Hack with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Jay Hack, VP and Global Leader at Fluke Reliability about “Connected Reliability“.

Scott MacKenzie interviews Jay Hack, Vice President and General Manager of Fluke Reliability, at the Accelerate 2025 event in Austin, Texas. Jay discusses Fluke's comprehensive reliability solutions, emphasizing the importance of transitioning from reactive to proactive maintenance. He highlights the company's flagship product, E Main, and its role in asset criticality assessments. Jay also mentions the integration of various modalities like vibration and thermography, and the introduction of the ECM portal for centralized condition monitoring. Fluke's strategy includes increased connectivity among portfolios, significant R&D investment, and strategic partnerships to enhance customer value.

Action Items

[ ] Attend the Accelerate 2025 user conference hosted by Fluke Reliability to learn more about their latest solutions and connect with their team.
[ ] Reach out to Jay Hack on LinkedIn or at j.hack@fluke.com to discuss Fluke Reliability's offerings and how they can help with your asset management and reliability needs.

Outline

Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast

Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and innovations.
Scott welcomes Jay Hack, the Vice President and General Manager of Fluke Reliability, to the podcast.
Jay Hack is introduced as a key figure in the company, with a significant role in its leadership and strategy.
The podcast is broadcasting live from the Accelerate 2025 event in Austin, Texas, sponsored by Fluke Reliability.

Jay Hack's Background and Role at Fluke Reliability

Jay Hack shares his background, mentioning his eight years with Fluke and his recent transition to the reliability division.
He discusses his responsibilities, including leading the commercial side, M&A strategy, and now overseeing the entire business.
Scott MacKenzie and Jay Hack reminisce about their first meeting, which was challenging due to Scott's inability to speak.
Jay Hack highlights his experience in various roles within Fluke, including his current position as Vice President.

Strategy and Customer Engagement at Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie asks Jay Hack about the strategy for helping customers navigate Fluke's extensive offerings.
Jay explains the importance of meeting customers where they are, starting with basic work order systems and asset criticality assessments.
He emphasizes the need for a commitment from leadership to change and improve maintenance practices.
Fluke offers various training modules and process mapping to support customers in their journey towards proactive maintenance.

Fluke's Depth of Knowledge and Customer Support

Scott MacKenzie praises the depth of knowledge within Fluke, which gives him confidence in their solutions.
Jay Hack highlights the strength of Fluke's reliability division, with 750 professionals and a team of experts.
He provides an example of a large pharmaceutical customer benefiting from the expertise of Fluke's chief corporate metrologist.
Fluke's ability to provide tailored solutions and support, based on the customer's needs, is a key differentiator.

Modalities and Tools in Fluke's Offerings

Jay Hack discusses the various modalities Fluke specializes in, including vibration, thermography, and more.
He explains the different tools and solutions Fluke offers, from route-based maintenance to advanced monitoring systems.
The ECM portal is introduced as a new offering that integrates vibration data and condition monitoring in one place.
Fluke's strategy of connecting different tools and systems to provide a comprehensive solution is highlighted.

Connected Reliability and Partnering with Other Companies

Scott MacKenzie and Jay Hack discuss the concept of connected reliability and Fluke's approach to integrating various tools.
Jay explains that while Fluke doesn't connect to every device, they aim to make it easy for customers to connect their assets.
Fluke is increasing partnerships with other companies to augment their offerings and provide better solutions.
The importance of having a seamless experience for customers, with integrated tools and systems, is emphasized.

Investment in R&D and Future Product Development

Jay Hack shares that Fluke invests significantly in R&D, almost double the industry average.
He mentions upcoming new products that will enhance the user experience and provide modern solutions.
The focus on organic development and continuous improvement is a key part of Fluke's strategy.
Fluke's commitment to bringing in new technologies and solutions to benefit their customers is highlighted.

Jay Hack's Vision for Fluke's Future

Jay Hack outlines three main areas of focus for Fluke's future: increased connection among portfolios, investment in organic roadmap, and partnerships.
He emphasizes the importance of making Fluke's solutions easy for customers to consume and deploy.
The goal is to provide a seamless experience and better connect different tools and systems.
Fluke's strategy of continuous improvement and innovation is a key driver for their success.

Conclusion and Contact Information

Scott MacKenzie wraps up the conversation, praising Fluke's comprehensive solutions and user-friendly tools.
Jay Hack provides his contact information for listeners who want to reach out to him.
Scott encourages listeners to connect with Fluke and participate in future events like Accelerate 2025.
The podcast concludes with a reminder of Fluke's commitment to helping industry professionals succeed.

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JAY HACK'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayhack1/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/posts/?feedView=all

Company Website: https://reliability.fluke.com/

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Bill Green with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Scott MacKenzie interviews Bill Green from Fluke Reliability about their upcoming event, Xcelerate 2025, in Austin, Texas. Xcelerate is a premier reliability, asset management, and maintenance event, focusing on collaboration, education, and innovation. Bill highlights the event's history, starting with user conferences in 2007-2008, and its evolution into a significant networking and learning platform. He discusses the integration of Fluke and Azima technologies, emphasizing the importance of meaningful data and AI in enhancing user experience. The event aims to provide comprehensive solutions and insights for reliability professionals at all levels.

Action Items

[ ] Promote the Xcelerate 2025 event and provide the event details to interested parties.
[ ] Explore ways to capture and replicate the energy and collaborative spirit of the Xcelerate event throughout the year.
[ ] Continue to work closely with the product management team to prioritize customer feedback and incorporate it into the development of Fluke Reliability's solutions.
[ ] Highlight the connected, integrated nature of Fluke Reliability's suite of solutions and the benefits it provides to customers at the Xcelerate event.
[ ] Ensure the Xcelerate event caters to attendees at various stages of their reliability journey, from beginners to seasoned professionals.

Outline

Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast

Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast and thanks them for their support.
Scott emphasizes the importance of industry professionals in solving problems, collaborating, and innovating to make the world a better place.
Scott introduces Bill Green from Fluke Reliability to discuss their upcoming event, Accelerate.

Overview of Xcelerate Event

Scott mentions that the Accelerate event is in Austin, Texas, and is a premier reliability, asset management, and maintenance event.
Scott highlights the importance of the event for networking, collaboration, and getting answers to questions.
Scott shares his excitement about the energy and innovation at these events, emphasizing the collegial spirit and desire to help each other succeed.
Scott encourages listeners to reach out to Bill Green for conversations and to be part of the network.

Importance of Collaboration, Education, and Innovation

Scott discusses the three key components industry needs to focus on: collaboration, education, and innovation.
He emphasizes the importance of finding trusted individuals to collaborate with and keeping current with industry education.
Scott explains how education and collaboration lead to innovation, which helps in achieving bottom-line value and maintaining a competitive advantage.
Scott encourages listeners to reach out to Industrial Talk for conversations and to share their stories and innovations.

Introduction of Bill Green from Fluke Reliability

Scott introduces Bill Green, Vice President of Customer Success at Fluke Reliability, and asks him to provide a background on his role.
Bill shares his 15-year tenure with Fluke Reliability and the acquisition of Fluke by eight years ago.
Bill expresses his passion for talking to customers and solving their problems with technology.
Scott praises the customer engagement and desire to find solutions at Fluke Reliability events.

History and Purpose of Xcelerate Event

Bill explains the origins of the Accelerate event, starting with user conferences in 2007-2008 and rejuvenating the concept in 2009-2010.
The event initially focused on training, best practices, networking, and sharing customer success stories.
Bill highlights the growth of the event and its branding as Accelerate, emphasizing its importance in bringing customers together.
The event aims to provide added value outside of technology, including consulting and networking opportunities.

Innovation and Customer Success Stories

Scott and Bill discuss the innovation and ingenuity of maintenance and reliability professionals.
Bill shares examples of customers using Fluke Reliability tools to solve complex problems and achieve success.
The event highlights big success stories and the role of customers in achieving these outcomes.
Bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration and support from Fluke Reliability in customer success.

Integration of Fluke and Emerson Technologies

Scott and Bill discuss the integration of Fluke and Emerson technologies and the benefits for customers.
Bill explains how the integration allows for a comprehensive, seamless solution that provides meaningful insights.
The event showcases the entire suite of Fluke Reliability and tools, demonstrating their integration and benefits.
Bill highlights the importance of meaningful data and actions behind the insights provided by the integrated solutions.

Future of Fluke Reliability and AI

Bill discusses the future of Fluke Reliability, including new platforms and integrations with other technologies.
The event will showcase connected solutions and the role of AI in enhancing user experience and productivity.
Bill emphasizes the importance of making the user experience better while providing valuable insights.
The event will feature discussions on the role of AI and how it can benefit users in the reliability space.

User-Friendliness and Comprehensive Solutions

Scott praises the user-friendliness of Fluke Reliability's suite of solutions and the importance of island systems.
Bill explains the goal of providing comprehensive, seamless solutions that provide real, meaningful insights.
The event will demonstrate how Fluke Reliability's tools can be integrated into customers' processes and provide actionable insights.
Bill highlights the importance of meaningful data and the role of AI in enhancing the user experience.

Target Audience and Tracks at Xcelerate Event

Bill explains the different tracks at the Accelerate event, catering to various personas and stages of the reliability journey.
The event will feature tracks on innovation, future trends, tailored monitoring, alignment, insights from the maintenance world, and excellence.
The event aims to provide value to C-level executives, technicians, and everyone in between, tailoring the agenda to their needs.
Bill emphasizes the importance of providing a comprehensive experience for all attendees, regardless of their stage in the reliability journey.

Conclusion and Call to Action

Scott thanks Bill for the conversation and highlights the importance of attending the Accelerate event.
Bill provides information on how to register for the event and emphasizes the value it provides to attendees.
Scott encourages listeners to connect with Bill and Fluke Reliability on LinkedIn and to attend the event to network and learn.
Scott wraps up the podcast, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, education, and innovation in the industry and the value of the Xcelerate event.

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Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-green-b2739228/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

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Jay Hack with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000

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.

Action Items

[ ] Integrate Azima acquisition more fully within 1 year to allow seamless data integration between Fluke's existing solutions and Azima's AI capabilities.
[ ] Continue exploring partnerships around areas like spare parts management, connected worker solutions, and other modalities to expand Fluke's predictive maintenance offerings.
[ ] Connect with Jay Hack via email (jayhack@fluke.com) or LinkedIn to learn more about Fluke reliability's solutions.

Outline

Introduction and Welcome to Accelerate 2024

Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting the event's focus on industry professionals and their contributions.
Scott introduces the guest, Jay Hack, and mentions Jay's role as Vice President of Business Operations for Fluke Reliability.
Jay shares his experience from the previous year's event, where he lost his voice due to excessive celebrating.
Scott and Jay engage in small talk about the event's atmosphere and the busy schedule.

Jay Hack's Role and Fluke Reliability Overview

Jay provides a background on his role, including leading MNA and partnerships, general management of the non-destructive testing (NDT) business, and overseeing the Florida Business System (FBS).
Scott asks Jay to explain NDT, and Jay describes it as non-destructive testing, focusing on eddy current inspection of steel rods.
Jay explains the niche market of NDT and its importance in the steel production process.
Jay mentions that Fluke Reliability is a global leader in this niche market, with a long-standing business model.

Discussion on AI and Azima Acquisition

Scott shifts the conversation to AI, noting its ubiquity and the challenges in applying it across various applications.
Jay explains the acquisition of Azima and its integration with Fluke Reliability's existing offerings.
Jay describes how Azima's AI technology enhances predictive maintenance by making vibration analysts more efficient.
Jay highlights the benefits of Azima's business processes and AI architecture in improving maintenance efficiency.

Integration of Azima and Future Expectations

Scott inquires about the integration of Azima with Fluke Reliability's existing solutions.
Jay explains that the integration is still in progress but is ahead of expectations, with a focus on enhancing current offerings.
Jay discusses the future expectations of Azima, including expanding and deepening predictive maintenance capabilities.
Jay mentions the exploration of new partnerships and categories, such as spare parts management and connected worker solutions.

Challenges and Opportunities in AI and Predictive Maintenance

Scott asks about the types of data Azima can handle, and Jay clarifies that it focuses on vibration data.
Jay mentions the potential for bundling vibration data with other modalities, such as ultrasound and thermography.
Jay highlights the importance of conferences and meetings with customers to understand their needs and explore new possibilities.
Scott and Jay discuss the strategic direction of Azima and its potential to create a robust ecosystem of solutions.

Conclusion and Contact Information

Scott wraps up the conversation by asking Jay about his contact information for listeners interested in connecting with him.
Jay provides his email and LinkedIn profile, making it easy for listeners to reach out.
Scott thanks Jay for joining the podcast and encourages listeners to connect with Jay and explore the Industrial Talk platform.
The podcast concludes with Scott promoting the Industrial Talk network and its mission to highlight industry professionals.

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Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayhack1/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

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Steven Hudson with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000

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.

Action Items

[ ] Contact Steven Hudson via LinkedIn or email at steven.hudson@fluke.com for more information about Fluke Reliability's vibration monitoring solutions.
[ ] Attend Fluke Reliability's Accelerate conference in 2024 to learn more about their offerings.
[ ] Consider partnering with Fluke Reliability to implement their wireless monitoring and automated diagnostic services. (Potential customers) [Throughout]

Outline

Vibration analysis and automation in industrial settings.

Stephen Hudson, 35-year vibration analysis veteran, discusses asset management.
Steven focuses on automated diagnostics with azimuth DLI wireless sensor.

Vibration monitoring technology for industrial machines, including device attachment, communication, and data analysis.

Steven explains that the device is attached to the asset using adhesives and wire pass mesh network.
Steven praises the ease of use and robustness of the devices, with one instance of a device reporting to the wrong gateway.
Steven explains how Azima Connect works, including device-to-gateway-to-cloud connection and data analysis by a group of 30 analysts.
Azima Connect sends faulty data to human analysts for final review and sends results back to customers in a timely manner.

Vibration analysis and predictive maintenance with Fluke Reliability.

Wireless sensors simplify vibration analysis for new customers, while experienced analysts struggle with data overload.
Steven advocates for preserving historical data to inform predictive maintenance decisions (12 words)
Steven believes that relevant data is data that indicates machine condition at time of diagnostic (13 words)
Steven Hudson of Fluke Reliability discusses vibration solutions for maintenance and asset management.

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Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-hudson/

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Christian Silbernagel with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000

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.

Action Items

[ ] Connect with Christian on LinkedIn.
[ ] Share Chris' contact details on the Industrial Talk podcast for others to connect with him.
[ ] Continue the conversation about applying AI solutions across different industries to focus on higher value work.

Outline

Vibration data and its importance in maintenance and reliability.

Christian, Chris, is from Germany and has a background in reliability engineering and sales management.
Fluke reliability, Emaint, and Pruftechnik are some of the services discussed in the podcast.
Christian explains the value of Azima's 30-year vibration data set, which has been validated by experts in various environments and verticals.
The data set is unique in its scale and quality, with trillions of data points validated by cat 3 and 4 specialists, making it a valuable engine for feeding and getting output.

Leveraging AI for vibration analysis and predictive maintenance to save time and increase efficiency.

Christian: AI diagnostic capability will revolutionize asset management industry.
Scott MacKenzie: Technology will leverage business innovation and efficiency in asset management.
Christian emphasizes the importance of “buying time” by automating manual tasks, allowing for more meaningful work.
The speaker believes that measuring return on invest is not the only KPI, and highlights the potential for cost savings through automation.
Scott MacKenzie and Christian discuss AI-powered Azima for repair optimization.

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Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-s-55245099/

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Torsten Seehaus with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000

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.

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Aaron Merkin with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000

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.

Action Items

[ ] Reach out to Aaron on LinkedIn for more information on Fluke's solutions.
[ ] Consider migrating to x5 platform to close the maintenance lifecycle loop.
[ ] Continue investing in generative AI and augmented reality technologies to further automate workflows.

Outline

Industrial software and AI with a former CTO.

Aaron Merkin, discusses his role as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Fluke.
Aaron shares his experience taking his family to Washington, D.C. for spring break, including visiting museums and memorials, and watching the half marathon.
Aaron discusses their experience in enterprise software and industrial software, mentioning their roles in various companies such as AWS, Clara, and Honeywell.
Aaron shares their insights on the disruptive nature of the current time and how they helped Honeywell navigate through it.

Connected reliability and predictive maintenance workflow, with a focus on Fluke's Xeno and EMA acquisitions and their impact on

Fluke reliability is expanding its approach to connected reliability, focusing on predictive maintenance workflows and integrating systems to provide value to customers.
Fluke acquired Xeno and EMA to enhance its portfolio with AI and measurement technologies to improve data collection and workflow management.
Aaron: X5 platform improves closed-loop maintenance with modern, easy-to-use mobile capabilities.
Aaron: X5's mobile capabilities shorten time to productivity for new joiners in industrial facilities.

AI-powered predictive maintenance software for industrial assets.

MacKenzie: Technology bridges skills gap, improves efficiency.
Aaron: Closed-loop workflow automation for efficient asset management.
Aaron discusses the benefits of using x5 quality PM management annex, including reduced backlog of maintenance activities and improved first-time correction.
Case study highlights the effectiveness of x5 in addressing issues such as lack of prioritization, poor work instructions, and inadequate spare part information.

Asset management, maintenance, and reliability solutions.

Scott MacKenzie: Electronic work packages can improve maintenance tasks (15 words)
Aaron: Creating an ecosystem to help customers prioritize technology (14 words)
Aaron Merkin: Leading industry direction with integrated solutions.
Scott MacKenzie: Building platform for industrial professionals through education.

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Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austintechsaas/

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Lee Morgan with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Lee Morgan, Sr. Global Product Marketing Manager with Fluke Reliability about “Vertically integrated asset management solution that leverages vibration AI”.

Scott MacKenzie and Lee Morgan discussed the potential of advanced predictive maintenance solutions for industrial assets, highlighting the importance of real-time data and the ability to provide predictive maintenance. Speaker 3 provided insights into Fluke's role in providing solutions for asset management, reliability, and vibration monitoring, emphasizing the scalability and flexibility of the new X5 platform.

Action Items

[ ] Connect existing Fluke Reliability customers to Azima services.
[ ] Customers interested in Azima should contact Lee Morgan via LinkedIn.
[ ] Promote the Xcelerate 2025 user conference for asset management and reliability professionals.

Outline

Fluke Reliability's Azima platform and its capabilities in providing vibration monitoring insights.

Lee Morgan, is a senior global product marketing manager at Fluke Reliability.
He oversees the Fluke reliability portfolio, including Azima and Proof Technic, and email asset management software.
Lee explains that x5 is more scalable and flexible than x4, with added insight from Zima platform.
Azima platform provides trillions of data points, making vibration analysts 3-5 times more efficient than others.

Predictive maintenance platform for industrial machinery, highlighting its capabilities and potential applications.

Lee explains how the platform provides peace of mind by predicting failures months in advance and offering real-time data insights.
The platform's wireless sensors operate on a self-healing mesh network, ensuring reliable data collection even in challenging environments.
Lee: “We've got trillions of data points and over 50 machine types in our library.”
Lee: “We've enabled software transfer from MTC to Azima for Azima watchman services.”

Predictive maintenance platform for asset management.

Fluke's Azima system provides predictive maintenance for customers.
Lee discusses global maintenance, reliability, and asset management solutions.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

LEE MORGAN'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-morgan-fluke/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

Company Website: https://reliability.fluke.com/

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Paraic O’Lochlainn with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Wed, 08 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000

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.

PARAIC O'LOCHLAINN'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/polochlainn/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

Company Website: https://reliability.fluke.com/

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Michael DeMaria with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000

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 captures data, but uncertainty on what to do with it (0:17:03)
Michael argues that more data doesn't always equal better results.

Using AI in vibration analysis for predictive maintenance.

Michael discusses the importance of AI in predictive maintenance, highlighting its ability to analyze large amounts of data and identify potential issues before they become major problems.
Michael emphasizes the need for human oversight in vibration analysis, as AI can only provide so much insight and may overstate or understate the severity of a machine's condition.
Michael DeMaria discusses Azima's product, Fluke, and its ability to analyze vibration data to make better decisions.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

MICHAEL DEMARIA'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldemaria98370/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

Company Website: https://reliability.fluke.com/

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Georgia Marchant with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Georgia Marchant, Global Head of External Communications with Fluke Reliability about “The comprehensive strategic vision behind connected reliability“. Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation:

Industry trends, pace of change, and problem-solving strategies at a conference. 0:03
- Scott Mackenzie interviews industry professionals at the Fluke Reliability Accelerates 2024 User Conference.
- Fluke Reliability maintains nimbleness through problem-solving sessions and customer feedback.
AI and connected reliability ecosystem for asset management. 4:17
- Scott MacKenzie: Azima AI provides deeper insights with 30+ years of data, guaranteeing vibration challenges.
- Georgia: Azima demystifies AI by showcasing use cases, connecting reliability workflows, and offering a full ecosystem.
- Georgia: X5 standardizes operations, improves user experience, and streamlines globalization.
- Georgia: Fluke's connected ecosystem closes the loop, providing valuable insights and benefits.
- Georgia explains how Azima's solution can help companies improve their maintenance processes by leveraging condition monitoring data.
- Georgia highlights how Azima's three-step approach (hardware, software, and workflow) complements each other and offers a connected liability workflow.
Using AI to address skill shortages in maintenance and manufacturing. 12:59
- Fluke reliability offers remote condition monitoring with analysts on tap to help with skill shortages in plant operations.
- Skill shortages in maintenance and manufacturing operations are a major concern, with 2500 open roles in just 8 companies.
- Speaker 2: AI can free up employees' time for more valuable tasks, but humans will always be involved in the process.
- Scott MacKenzie: Innovation and trusted partners are crucial for companies to stay relevant and resilient in today's market.
Fluke Reliability's Azima product and its benefits for asset management, maintenance, and reliability. 17:55
- Partner's analysts are at capacity, but Azima could free up time for 5x more work.
- Georgia shares insights from thought leadership day, using customer feedback to inform strategy.
- Georgia Marchant shares insights on asset management and reliability at Fluke Reliability event.

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GEORGIA MARCHANT'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-marchant-95059711b/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

Company Website: https://reliability.fluke.com/

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Ankush Malhotra with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Ankush Malhotra, President of Fluke Reliability about “Connected Reliability – Complete insights into your operational assets”. Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation:

Industrial innovation and problem-solving at Xcelerate 2024. 0:04
- Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to Industrial Talk Podcast at Xcelerate 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
Collaboration and innovation in reliability work. 1:30
- Ankush discuss the annual customer conference at a golf resort in Florida, highlighting its newness and technical issues.
- Customers lead several tracks at the event, sharing their experiences and innovations in reliability work.
Leveraging technology to solve customer problems. 4:26
- Xcelerate 2024: Addressing market changes through AI and automation.
- Azima acquired to help customers become more proactive in maintenance work.
AI-powered predictive maintenance for industrial equipment. 7:55
- Ankush explains that Azima's AI-powered solution collects and analyzes data from critical machinery to predict when faults will occur, providing early warning signals and suggesting corrective actions.
- Ankush highlights the importance of human expertise in complementing AI, with a team of 40 analysts globally reviewing and interpreting the data to provide value to customers.
- Ankush highlights the importance of AI in reducing false alarms in predictive maintenance, allowing techs to focus on critical issues.
- Ankush notes that Azima's solution is strengthened by its rich database, which informs algorithms and improves accuracy.
Asset management and reliability with Fluke Reliability. 12:39
- Ankush, Fluke Reliability: Passionate about asset management, maintenance, and reliability, with a focus on evolving algorithms and improving data collection.
- Ankush encourages listeners to reach out to him on LinkedIn or through Fluke Reliability for more information and collaboration.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

ANKUSH MALHOTRA'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malhotraankush/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

Company Website: https://www.accelix.com/

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Sam Hamway with Nucleus Research

Scott MacKenzie — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's Industrial Talk we're onsite at Xcelerate 23 in Orlando, FL and talking to Sam Hamway, Research Analyst at Nucleus Research about “Quantitate technical and capability research insights around the latest innovative solutions“. Summary of our conversation:

Industrial IoT security with Sam Hamway from Nucleus Research. 0:00
- Palo Alto Networks industrial IoT security report analyzes improved ROI and reduced complexity.
- Sam Hamway, a researcher at Nucleus, discusses his background and work in technology deployments.
Industrial IoT technology evaluation and financial value. 3:35
- Sam discusses their research on industrial IoT database and machine learning deployments, focusing on understanding customer use cases.
- Sam highlights the importance of measuring technology success through ROI, citing tightening spending as a current macro trend.
- Sam helps users evaluate their technology deployment by identifying key metrics, such as reduced downtime, and converting them into cost savings.
- Sam highlights the importance of evaluating industrial IoT technology based on its ability to connect and enable an ecosystem of sensors to collect data on an industrial process.
- Sam emphasizes the unique services aspect of industrial IoT and the need to evaluate the quality of data collected.
IoT software and hardware evaluation, security concerns, and services. 10:05
- Vendors must evaluate existing sensors and provide customized solutions for industrial IoT deployments.
- Evaluates security of connected devices in industrial IoT ecosystems.
Market research, vendor analysis, and trends in industrial IoT. 14:15
- Sam discusses the company's focus on financial metrics and market positioning in their research reports, which are primarily aimed at the end user group or Bloomberg readership.
- The company produces a market report once a year for various industries, with a different methodology than firms like Gartner or Forrester, and is focused on writing to the CFO rather than the CTO.
- Sam highlights the success of vendors providing expert systems and consulting services in industrial IoT, citing their ability to navigate complex, disconnected sensor systems.
- Sam also notes the potential of value-driven machine learning initiatives in industrial IoT, such as predictive maintenance and remaining usable lifespan, and identifies vendors that are investing in the right way to deliver useful insights to users.
Research and strategy in the rapidly changing market. 18:50
- Sam Hamway from Nucleus Research provides valuable insights on the importance of research in rapidly changing markets.
- Scott MacKenzie interviews Sam and highlights the importance of connecting with industry professionals to amplify their voice and message.

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Company Website: https://nucleusresearch.com/

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Lee McClish with NTT Global Data Center

Scott MacKenzie — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's Industrial Talk we're onsite at Xcelerate 23 in Orlando, FL and talking to Lee McClish, Director, Maintenance and Reliability, NTT Global Data Centers about “Ensuring Data Center Reliability to Deliver Optimal Performance”. Summary of our conversation:

Securing operational technology with zero trust. 0:00
- Palo Alto Networks offers zero trust security for operational technology, simplifying management and providing comprehensive visibility and protection.
Industrial maintenance and reliability with a Navy veteran. 1:16
- Lee McClish, Director of Maintenance and Reliability at NTT Global Data Centers, discusses his role and journey in the industry.
- Scott MacKenzie, host of Industrial Talk, highlights the importance of maintenance and reliability in the industry and the benefits of Accelerate 23.
- Jack Nichols retired from the Navy Reserves with 30 years of service and worked in various industries, including a corrugated box plant and a chemical company, before becoming a reliability engineer.
Reliability and maintenance programs for critical infrastructure. 5:03
- Raging Wire's Lee explains his mechanical engineering background to Scott MacKenzie.
- Lee categorizes critical assets into electrical, mechanical, building, fire, and life safety categories.
Implementing a CMMS system and improving maintenance processes. 8:25
- Lee discussed the importance of predictive maintenance and using IR scanning to identify deficiencies in manufacturing assets, highlighting the need to justify the cost of such efforts.
- Lee also shared their experience with implementing a CMMS system to improve maintenance management, but encountered challenges with cluttered screens and inadequate remedy codes.
- Lee spent their first year in a new role building foundations, including FMEA and PM optimization, and bouncing ideas off industry experts.
- Lee years, Speaker 3 was promoted and given maintenance coordinators, allowing them to evolve the CMMS and set standards for their team.
Data center maintenance and reliability. 13:46
- Lee discussed the benefits of documenting and analyzing failed cause remedy codes, as well as the challenges of managing and securing data in the cloud.
- Lee's company is building more data centers to accommodate the growing number of devices and using predictive analytics to capture and trend data, while also addressing cybersecurity concerns.
- Lee discusses NTT global data center and the importance of asset management and reliability at Fluke accelerate event in Orlando.

LEE MCCLISH'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-mcclish-b79069a/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ntt-global-data-centers/

Company Website: https://services.global.ntt/en-us/services-and-products/global-data-centers

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Eric Cook and Meelad Nikpourian with Accruent

Scott MacKenzie — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Industrial Talk, we're onsite at Accruent Insights and chatting with Eric Cook and Meelad Nikpourian with Accruent about solving cross industry pain points through collaboration. Here are the key takeaways:

Introduction. 0:04
- Eric gives his background.
- Go-to-market solutions director, chief storyteller, in charge of making sure messaging aligns to what customers need and listens to what they want.
- Identifying customer pain points through their workflows, trying to figure out pain points that are not just unique, but that can be spread across multiple industries.
How do you manage energy costs? 4:01
- The two-fold cost of managing energy in the UK, the cost of management and the ecological impact of managing it.
- If a company has hundreds of office buildings or even hundreds of retail locations, they need to think about how they are impacting the environment.
- The accrual solution goes from reactive management to proactive management. The first step is identifying the usage, not waiting to the end of the month.
- One of the largest big box retailers in the UK used the observed platform to track energy usage and standardize their energy usage.
How do you look at the data? 8:37
- Most businesses are still using a paper plan that is out of date and trying to figure out what's going on, rather than having an electronic diagram available with all the notes that people have made on it.
- Efficiencies can be found everywhere, including big box e retailers.
- People have a lot of data about their assets, but they don't know how to use it, so they need a better way to have it presented to them.
- The observed platform is a condition and IoT-based platform that can help manage the data.
The importance of safety and reliability of data. 12:51
- Eric talks about the safety aspect of his products and how they are tightly packaged and integrated to the cmms system.
- Eric shares his thoughts on the future of technology.
- How to deploy in some of these cases with data, some of those cases with being able to access the information is a use case for an AI type of solution 100% when you have enough data.
- Unique about accrual and fortive as a whole is that they have access to many different industries.
- There is an effort to be that is happening to understand oil and gas across multiple organizations, to start painting the picture of being able to understand not just the data, but also the location and all of the nuances that come with that asset.
- Fluke is a mecca for maintenance people.
Solving problems across multiple industries. 18:56
- Eric is in a unique position to have a global perspective in asset management and asset management touching multiple industries.
- How to get a hold of Eric on LinkedIn.
- Glenn and Milan discuss the future of industrial talk and how they are creating a platform that celebrates industry professionals.
- Industrial talk podcast network and how to get involved.

Also, 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!

ERIC COOK'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcook01/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accruent/

Company Website: https://www.accruent.com/

MEELAD NIKPOURIAN'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meeladnikpourian/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortive/

Company Website: https://www.fortive.com/

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THE STRATEGIC REASON “WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST”:

OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES:

Industrial Marketing Solutions: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/

Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/

Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/

We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/

YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX:

LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/

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Thomas Wilk with Endeavor Business Media

Scott MacKenzie — Fri, 19 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's Industrial Talk we're onsite at Xcelerate 23 in Orlando, FL and talking to Thomas Wilk, Editor in Chief, Endeavor Business Media about “Keeping current and reporting on the rapidly changing world of reliability”. Get the answers to your “reliability” questions along with Tom's unique insight on the “How” on this Industrial Talk interview!

THOMAS WILK'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilkt/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/endeavor-business-media/

Company Website: https://www.endeavorbusinessmedia.com/

PODCAST VIDEO:

THE STRATEGIC REASON “WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST”:

OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES:

NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us

Fictiv: https://www.fictiv.com/

CAP Logistics: https://www.caplogistics.com/

Armis: https://www.armis.com/

Saviant Consulting: https://www.saviantconsulting.com/

Industrial Marketing Solutions: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/

Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/

Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/

We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/

YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX:

LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/

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Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/

Industrial Academy (One Month Free Access And One Free License For Future Industrial Leader):

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Navin Kulkarni with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Mon, 08 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's Industrial Talk we're onsite at Xcelerate 23 in Orlando, FL and talking to Navin Kulkarni, Product Management Leader, Fluke Reliability about “The future of Fluke Reliability solutions and connected reliability”. Get the answers to your “connected reliability” questions along with Navin's unique insight on the “How” on this Industrial Talk interview!

NAVIN KULKARNI'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navinkulkarni/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

Company Website: https://www.accelix.com/

PODCAST VIDEO:

THE STRATEGIC REASON “WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST”:

OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES:

NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us

Fictiv: https://www.fictiv.com/

CAP Logistics: https://www.caplogistics.com/

Armis: https://www.armis.com/

Saviant Consulting: https://www.saviantconsulting.com/

Industrial Marketing Solutions: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/

Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/

Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/

We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/

YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX:

LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/

Active Campaign: Active Campaign Link

Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/

Industrial Academy (One Month Free Access And One Free License For Future Industrial Leader):

Business Beatitude the Book

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Emory Sullivan with Genba.AI

Scott MacKenzie — Tue, 02 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's Industrial Talk we're onsite at Xcelerate 23 in Orlando, FL and talking to Emory Sullivan, Co-Founder, Gemba.AI and RealWare about “Building a world where technicians have critical knowledge at their fingertips”. Get the answers to your “AR” questions along with Emory's unique insight on the “How” on this Industrial Talk interview!

EMORY SULLIVAN'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emorysullivan/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/realwear-inc./

Company Website: https://www.realwear.com/

THE STRATEGIC REASON “WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST”:

OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES:

NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us

Fictiv: https://www.fictiv.com/

CAP Logistics: https://www.caplogistics.com/

Armis: https://www.armis.com/

Saviant Consulting: https://www.saviantconsulting.com/

Industrial Marketing Solutions: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/

Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/

Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/

We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/

YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX:

LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/

Active Campaign: Active Campaign Link

Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/

Industrial Academy (One Month Free Access And One Free License For Future Industrial Leader):

Business Beatitude the Book

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Bill Green with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's Industrial Talk we're onsite at Xcelerate 23 in Orlando, FL and talking to Bill Green, VP, Customer Success, Fluke Reliability about “Listening to your user community is central to a vibrant reliability program”. Get the answers to your “Reliability” questions along with Joe's unique insight on the “How” on this Industrial Talk interview!

BILL GREEN'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-green-b2739228/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

Company Website: https://www.accelix.com/

PODCAST VIDEO:

THE STRATEGIC REASON “WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST”:

OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES:

NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us

Fictiv: https://www.fictiv.com/

CAP Logistics: https://www.caplogistics.com/

Armis: https://www.armis.com/

Saviant Consulting: https://www.saviantconsulting.com/

Industrial Marketing Solutions: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/

Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/

Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/

We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/

YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX:

LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/

Active Campaign: Active Campaign Link

Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/

Industrial Academy (One Month Free Access And One Free License For Future Industrial Leader):

Business Beatitude the Book

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Joseph Rich with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's Industrial Talk we're onsite at Xcelerate 23 in Orlando, FL and talking to Joseph “Joe” Rich, Chief Revenue Officer, Fluke Reliability about “Customer Collaboration key to Innovative Reliability Solutions”. Get the answers to your “Reliability” questions along with Joe's unique insight on the “How” on this Industrial Talk interview!

JOSEPH RICH'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfrich/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

Company Website: https://www.accelix.com/

PODCAST VIDEO:

THE STRATEGIC REASON “WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST”:

OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES:

NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us

Fictiv: https://www.fictiv.com/

CAP Logistics: https://www.caplogistics.com/

Armis: https://www.armis.com/

Saviant Consulting: https://www.saviantconsulting.com/

Industrial Marketing Solutions: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/

Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/

Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/

We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/

YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX:

LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/

Active Campaign: Active Campaign Link

Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/

Industrial Academy (One Month Free Access And One Free License For Future Industrial Leader):

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Sue-Ann Prentice with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's Industrial Talk we're onsite at Xcelerate 23 in Orlando, FL and talking to Sue-Ann Prentice, CMO, Fluke Reliability about “Listening to customers and solving their reliability challenges”. Get the answers to your “Reliability” questions along with Sue-Ann's unique insight on the “How” on this Industrial Talk interview!

SUE-ANN PRENTICE'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-ann-prentice-0846185/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

Company Website: https://www.accelix.com/

PODCAST VIDEO:

THE STRATEGIC REASON “WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST”:

OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES:

NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us

Hitachi Vantara: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/home.html

Industrial Marketing Solutions: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/

Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/

Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/

We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/

YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX:

LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/

Active Campaign: Active Campaign Link

Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/

Industrial Academy (One Month Free Access And One Free License For Future Industrial Leader):

Business Beatitude the Book

TAP INTO YOUR INDUSTRIAL SOUL, RESERVE YOUR COPY NOW! BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. DARE GREATLY AND CHANGE THE WORLD. GET THE BUSINESS BEATITUDES!

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Jason Waxman and Ankush Malhotra with Fluke

Scott MacKenzie — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's Industrial Talk we're onsite at Xcelerate 23 in Orlando, FL and talking to Jason Waxman, President, Fluke Corporation and Ankush Malhotra, President, Fluke Reliability about “The State of Reliability and Strategic Vision of Fluke Reliability”. Get the answers to your “Reliability” questions along with Jason and Ankush's unique insight on the “How” on this Industrial Talk interview!

JASON WAXMAN'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpwaxman/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-corporation/

Company Website: https://www.fluke.com/

ANKUSH MALHOTRA'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malhotraankush/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

Company Website: https://www.accelix.com/

PODCAST VIDEO:

THE STRATEGIC REASON “WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST”:

OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES:

NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us

Hitachi Vantara: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/home.html

Industrial Marketing Solutions: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/

Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/

Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/

We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/

YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX:

LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/

Active Campaign: Active Campaign Link

Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/

Industrial Academy (One Month Free Access And One Free License For Future Industrial Leader):

Business Beatitude the Book

TAP INTO YOUR INDUSTRIAL SOUL, RESERVE YOUR COPY NOW! BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. DARE GREATLY AND CHANGE THE WORLD. GET THE BUSINESS BEATITUDES!

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Rob Mora with Novate Solutions

Scott MacKenzie — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's Industrial Talk Podcast we're talking to Rob Mora, Executive Vice President at Novate Solutions about “Applying Thoughtful Engineering to Manufacturing Success”. Get the answers to your “Value Creation” questions along with Rob's unique insight on the “How” on this Industrial Talk interview!

Get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2022. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy!

ROB MORA'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-mora-81563aa8/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/novate-solutions-inc/

Company Website: https://www.novate.com/

PODCAST VIDEO:

THE STRATEGIC REASON “WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST”:

OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES:

NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us

Hitachi Vantara: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/home.html

Industrial Marketing Solutions: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/

Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/

Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/

We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/

YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX:

LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/

Active Campaign: Active Campaign Link

Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/

Industrial Academy (One Month Free Access And One Free License For Future Industrial Leader):

Business Beatitude the Book

TAP INTO YOUR INDUSTRIAL SOUL, RESERVE YOUR COPY NOW! BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. DARE GREATLY AND CHANGE THE WORLD. GET THE BUSINESS BEATITUDES!

Reserve My Copy and My 25% Discount

PODCAST TRANSCRIPT:

SUMMARY KEYWORDS

conversation, extract, organization, people, reliability, fluke, conference, insight, technology, 29th annual, solution, rob, customer, industrial, curiosity, business, understand, collaboration, professional, culture