Captivate Podcasts Archive | Industrial Talk

Bryan Christiansen with Limble CMMS

Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 2025 and talking to Bryan Christiansen, Founder and CEO at Limble about “Human centric CMMS platform”.

Scott Mackenzie from Industrial Talk Podcast interviews Bryan Christiansen, CEO of Limble, a maintenance management solution. Limble empowers maintenance professionals by making CMMS systems user-friendly and efficient. Christiansen highlights the company’s 10-year history, starting its first customer seven years ago. He emphasizes the importance of ease of use, citing the mobile application’s design based on plant floor insights. Limble’s AI capabilities streamline troubleshooting, PM plan setup, and scheduling, reducing technician trips and improving efficiency. Christiansen also discusses the company’s integration with third-party solutions and its adaptability across various industries.

Robert McGinty with Braden

Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Robert “Bob” McGinty, Director, Marketing and Sales at Braden about “Advanced SCR Solutions”.

Bob McGinty, a veteran in the power industry, discussed the evolution and growth of the power generation sector, particularly driven by data centers and AI. He highlighted Braden’s role in emission control and gas turbine technology, emphasizing their advanced SCR system for faster compliance and reduced costs. Bob noted the increased demand for power due to population growth and technological advancements, stressing the need for responsible environmental practices. He also touched on the challenges of renewable energy costs and the importance of mentorship and family-oriented environments in the industry.

Marian Schneider with Planar Motor

Industrial Talk is onsite at MD&M West and talking to Marian Schneider, Applications Engineer at Planar Motor about “Innovative, Smart conveying systems”.

Marian Schneider, a mechanical engineer from Germany now living in Vancouver, discussed the innovative technology of Planar Motors at the MD&M West conference. Planar Motors uses magnetic levitation for motion, offering six degrees of freedom, including rotation, tipping, and tilting. The technology, which has been around for 10 years, is modular, flexible, and programmable, making it suitable for various assembly and packaging lines. Schneider highlighted the system’s scalability, with applications ranging from small payloads to large systems with up to 1000 units. The technology is maintenance-free, relying on solid-state electronics and permanent magnets.

Jay Hack and Navin Kulkarni with Fluke

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2026 and talking to Jay Hack and Navin Kulkarni about “eMaint and the impact AI has on asset management”.

At Fluke’s Xcelerate 2026 event, Jay Hack and Navin Kulkarni introduced new AI features in eMaint, a maintenance management system. They highlighted four key features: AI-driven email data interaction, SOP generation from OEM manuals, natural language work order creation, and multilingual document translation. The AI features received significant interest, with 40 customers eager to join the beta test. The system ensures data quality, supports structured data ingestion, and allows for real-time updates. Future plans include enhancing work order management and leveraging historical data for better decision-making and asset management.

Nancy Regan and Corey Dickens Discussing Asset Management

Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 2025 and talking to Nancy Regan and Corey Dickens about “The future of operational excellence”.

Scott Mackenzie introduces Elevotec ERP, EAM, and business intelligence solutions on the Industrial Talk Podcast. The episode features Nancy and Corey, industry veterans discussing their careers in reliability and maintenance. Nancy, with 27 years of experience, emphasizes the importance of mentorship and simple explanations in reliability. Corey, with 13 years in the Navy and industry, highlights the need for leadership, mentorship, and workforce development. They stress the importance of overcoming comfort zones, embracing failure, and leveraging technology while maintaining foundational skills. Both advocate for inspiring the next generation and the value of conferences like SMRP for professional growth.

The world is changing fast! Industrial businesses are juggling every facet of business maintenance and growth, ranging from technological/digital media adaptations to cash flow management and operational efficiency challenges. How do industrial business leaders stay current while managing growth and casting vision for the future? The answers could be found in a learning environment, but never before has there been a place for continuing education in the industrial business arena. UNTIL NOW…

The INDUSTRIAL ACADEMY IS HERE. Finally there is a clearinghouse for all things industrial to assist the business leader. Course offerings provide up-to-date applicable information in business development, technology, finance, operations and leadership presented in an engaging, movement-oriented manner by those in the know. These professionals don’t just talk the talk. They walk the walk with purpose and passion for building not just the industrial business but also the people who make things happen.

The Industrial Talk Podcast family looks forward to learning and growing with you!

When I was in elementary school, our teacher would show us films of industrial professionals making our lives better. For me, these films instilled the passion for industry.

Today, industry has come along way from when I was a boy. It is innovative and focused on solving problems. In short, it’s really cool and exciting.

We need to teach children, around the world, and bring back the “Cool” and “Exciting” and why industry is a wonderful profession. That means we need industrial professionals to re-instill this industrial passion.

This is the Purpose of Industrial Pop. It is an online learning management platform (LMP) dedicated to educating our youth in the ever expanding and innovative world of industry. We also provide this LMP for our teachers to share with their class.

These are very exciting times for industry and we must begin educating our future and it starts with you. If you are interested, please contact me at: https://industrialtalk.com/contact/ and just let me know that you are interested in positively impacting our future industry leaders.