Pieter van Schalkwyk with XMPRO

Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Pieter van Schalkwyk, CEO of XMPRO about “Successful solutions and tools to implement your Digital Twin strategy”.

Scott MacKenzie and Pieter discussed the potential of digital twin technology in the industrial sector, emphasizing the need for standards and proper implementation to achieve real business value. They highlighted the importance of digital twins in addressing business problems and achieving ROI, particularly in asset-intensive industries like oil and gas, mining, energy, and utilities. The conversation emphasized the significance of digital twin technology in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing decision-making in these industries.

Torsten Seehaus with Fluke Reliability

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.

Aaron Merkin with Fluke Reliability

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.

Marcelo Lorenzo with Bluefin ESI

Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTECH and talking to Marcelo Lorenzo, Sales Engineer with Bluefin ESI about “The reactive power impact of AI on datacenters”. 

Marcelo and Scott MacKenzie discussed the growing demand for power in data centers, particularly in Virginia. They emphasized the need for collaboration between utilities and data center operators to find innovative solutions to meet this demand efficiently. They also explored the potential of generative AI to transform various industries.

Michael DeMaria with Fluke Reliability

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.