Robert Brook with Neara and Brian Reed with Osmose

Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Robert Brooks with Neara and Brian Reed with Osmose about “Technology and Pole Inspection”.

Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast from Distribute Tech in Dallas, highlighting the importance of data management in the utility sector. Guests Robert Brook and Brian Reed from Neara and Osmose, respectively, discuss their partnership to enhance utility data integration and decision-making. NIRA’s platform creates a digital network model using various data sets, including LiDAR and GIS, to simulate asset performance under different conditions. Osmose provides detailed asset records and preservative treatments to ensure data accuracy. The collaboration aims to improve strategic resiliency plans by prioritizing asset upgrades and optimizing investment strategies.

Frederic Baudart with Fluke

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Frederic Baudart, Product Program Manager at Fluke about “Advanced tools for Asset Management”.

Scott MacKenzie interviews Frederic Fluke at Xcelerate 2025 in Austin, Texas, about the Fluke Corporation’s process tool and instrumentation business. Frederic explains the company’s focus on user-friendly tools for technicians and engineers, emphasizing the importance of customer feedback and the integration of AI for advanced data analysis. He highlights the need for continuous learning and the role of Fluke as a thought leader in the industry. Frederic also discusses the challenges and opportunities post-COVID, including the importance of critical thinking and the development of the next generation of professionals.

Buddy Lee with Mesa Associates

Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen 2025 and talking to Buddy Lee, Artificial Intelligence SME at Mesa Associates about “AI and Asset Management”.

Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast from Power Gen in Dallas, Texas, celebrating industry professionals and discussing innovations. Buddy Lee from Mesa Associates, an AI subject matter expert, shares his background in electrical engineering and reliability engineering. Buddy discusses the application of AI in asset management, particularly in detecting anomalies and predicting failures in industrial machinery. He highlights the importance of having a good data set for AI models, emphasizing the need for accurate and reliable data. Buddy also touches on the cultural challenges of implementing AI in industrial settings and the potential for AI to improve operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

Doug Morter with Northern Water

Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Doug Morter, Asset Manager at Northern Water about “Innovation that improves water quality and safety”.

Doug Morter from Northern Water discussed the importance of water, which constitutes 80% of the human body, and the role of Northern Water in supplying water to 1.3 million end users in Colorado. He highlighted the use of Maintenance Connection software for asset management, which has been crucial since 2013 floods. Northern Water is building the largest dam in the U.S. in 30 years, using an asphalt core for environmental impact. Doug emphasized the need for AI and machine learning to optimize preventive maintenance schedules and the potential future migration to cloud solutions for better user experiences and security.

Charlie Boyle with Fortive

Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Charlie Boyle, VP of Global Data, Analytics and AI at Fortive about “Leveraging operational data and AI for improved insights”.

Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast discussing data analytics and AI with Charlie Boyle, VP of Advanced Solutions at Accruent. Boyle highlights the importance of data in decision-making, emphasizing the need for automated solutions to manage the vast amounts of data being generated. He discusses Accruent’s mission to unify the built environment through IoT and advanced analytics, focusing on predictive maintenance, energy management, and space intelligence. Boyle also mentions the use of generative AI to assist aging technicians and improve maintenance efficiency. The conversation underscores the transformative power of data and AI in enhancing business operations and problem-solving.