Tara Holwegner with Life Cycle Engineering

Scott MacKenzie announces a webinar on adapting to new China tariffs in manufacturing, featuring Eric Millinger and Jorge Filio. He then introduces Tara Holwegner to discuss the LCESmartr platform, which leverages 50 years of life cycle engineering knowledge into an educational platform. The platform includes an implementation guide, assessments, work stream packages, and e-learning courses. It has shown a 30% acceleration in reliability improvements and is available in multiple languages. Tara emphasizes the importance of employee engagement and continuous improvement, highlighting the platform’s ability to support global operations and provide actionable insights for asset management and reliability.

Laia Garcia Padro with Ackcent Cybersecurity

Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Laia Garcia Padro, Security Awareness Manager at Ackcent Cybersecurity about “The human solution to cybersecurity”.

Scott MacKenzie announces a webinar on adapting to new China tariffs in manufacturing, featuring Eric Millinger and Jorge Filio. The podcast, hosted by Scott, features Laia Garcia Padro with Ackcent discussing cybersecurity, emphasizing the human element in security. Laia, from Barcelona, explains that 90% of cyber incidents involve human error, advocating for early security integration and continuous education. She highlights the importance of unique passwords, password managers, and a security-conscious culture within organizations. Laia also mentions Ackcent’s services, including auditing, monitoring, and response teams, and stresses the need for readiness against evolving cyber threats.

Israel Ortiz with Accruent

Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Israel Ortiz, VP and GM at Accruent about “Accruent’s Space Intelligence Platform for optimizing building assets”.

Scott MacKenzie and Israel Ortiz discuss the evolution of Accruent’s Space Intelligence (ASI) platform, which helps organizations optimize their workplace utilization and property management. ASI integrates data from various sources, including booking information, facility costs, and leasing data, to provide comprehensive insights. This enables decision-making on space consolidation, expansion, and energy management. Future plans include AI enhancements for scenario planning and recommendations. The platform aims to improve employee experience, collaboration, and cost efficiency by providing visual tools and data-driven suggestions. Ortiz emphasizes the importance of customer feedback in driving product development and staying ahead in the fast-evolving technology landscape.

Kieran Gilmurray with Technology Transformation Group

Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast, emphasizing education, collaboration, and innovation. He interviews Kieran Gilmurray, an expert in business technology with 30 years of experience. They discuss generative AI, highlighting its potential in industries like manufacturing. Kieran explains that generative AI, unlike traditional AI, allows for natural language queries and is more accessible and cost-effective. He stresses the importance of AI literacy, change management, and strategic business planning. Despite the hype, Kieran advises focusing on practical applications and ensuring AI is tied to business goals. He encourages continuous learning and collaboration to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Doug Trout with Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)

Industrial Talk is onsite at FABTECH and talking to Doug Trout, Director at Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) about “PMA providing tools for manufacturing success”.

Scott MacKenzie and Doug Trout discuss the importance of collaboration and innovation in the manufacturing industry, highlighting the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and its role in supporting industry professionals. They emphasize the value of trade shows like Fabtech, where exhibitors and attendees can connect, share knowledge, and showcase the latest technologies. Trout, the director of exhibitions, explains his role in organizing the metal forming section of FABTECH, which includes metal stamping, tool and die press automation, and robotics. He underscores the significance of having demonstrable products and the power of face-to-face interactions in fostering business relationships.