Greg Porter and Chris Tranchina with Sev1Tech

Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Greg Porter and Chris Tranchina with Sev1Tech about “Digital Twin solutions applied to the manufacturing of rockets”.

Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industry professionals and their innovations. At the OMG q1 meeting, Greg Porter and Chris Tranchina from Sev1Tech discuss their work on a digital twin of the Michoud Assembly Facility, funded by a NASA grant through LSU. The digital twin aims to simulate the manufacturing process of rockets for the Artemis program, using 3D laser scanning to capture the facility’s current state. The project, still in progress, has scanned half the facility and is addressing issues like equipment tracking and optimizing crane operations. The ultimate goal is to simulate rocket builds, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.

Claude Baudoin with cebe IT

Claude Baudoin, co-chair of several OMG task forces, including the AI Platform Task Force, discussed the timeliness of AI standards. He highlighted the need for standards to address interoperability and portability issues in AI, citing examples like the portability of neural network models and standardization of image classifiers. Baudoin emphasized OMG’s open process for determining standards through RFIs, contrasting it with ISO’s more guideline-focused approach. He encouraged active participation in OMG to shape standards, offering a competitive advantage in the market. OMG’s efforts aim to provide concrete, technical standards, unlike ISO’s general advice.

Doug Kiehl with Eli Lilly

Karen Quatromoni, Director of Public Relations at OMG, introduces the podcast series and its focus on the Digital Twin Consortium (DTC). Bill Hoffman, OMG CEO and Chairman, interviews Doug Kiehl, Senior Director at Eli Lilly and co-chair of the DTC’s new pharma and regulatory Working Group. Doug discusses his 30-year tenure at Eli Lilly, the formation of the Disruptive/Transformative Technologies team, and the drivers for digital twin technology in pharma, including industry trajectory and regulatory expectations. He highlights the importance of cross-industry collaboration and the potential of digital twins in manufacturing, compliance, and process validation, emphasizing their role in expediting product development and improving patient outcomes.

Brian Hamilton and Nima Shams with DigiLens

Karen Quatromoni, Director of Public Relations for Object Management Group (OMG), hosts a discussion on the augmented reality (AR) ecosystem for enterprises. Christine Paray from Parade Research and Consulting introduces the topic of 2024 trends, focusing on hardware. Brian Hamilton and Nima Shams from DigiLens discuss the importance of true AR versus video pass-through in industrial settings, emphasizing the need for spatial awareness and real-world interaction. They highlight DigiLens’ Argo platform, which integrates multiple sensors and cameras for diverse use cases. The conversation also touches on the challenges of hardware development, the importance of vertical integration, and the necessity for a diverse range of AR devices tailored to specific industries and applications.

Sarah Causey with Implexus Lab

Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Sarah Causey, CEO of Implexus Lab about “Digital Twin – Real efficiency, real savings to optimizing your building assets”.

Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast from the OMG Q1 meeting in Reston, Virginia, celebrating industry professionals. Sarah Causey from Implexus Labs discusses her transition from architecture to digital twins, emphasizing the importance of integrating live data from IoT for more efficient building management. She highlights the misconception that energy consumption decreased during the pandemic and explains how digital twins can optimize energy use by creating dynamic systems responsive to occupancy. Causey also mentions the financial benefits of digital twins and the role of the consortium in standardizing processes and enhancing trustworthiness in the industry.