Luis Javier Garcia de Rozas – Guascor Energy
Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Luis J Garcia de Rozas, CEO of Guascor Energy about “Flexible, scalable generation solutions”.
Luis J. Garcia de Rozas, CEO of Guascor Energy, discussed the company’s operations and market position. Guascor specializes in gas and diesel engines, capable of running on various fuels including natural gas, biogas, and synthetic gas. The company, with 210-220 employees, manufactures engines in Spain and provides after-sales services globally. Garcia highlighted the company’s financial success, achieving an EBDA of 8 million in 2025, and its strategic focus on power generation, particularly for data centers. The company is adapting to meet the increasing demand for reliable power solutions, emphasizing flexibility and customization in their offerings.
Trevor Perrott with Censys Technologies
Industrial Talk is talking to Trevor Perrott, President and CEO at Censys Technologies about “Powerline Aerial Intelligence and Insights”.
The conversation highlights the importance of the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress from November 3-5, 2023, and the need for industry professionals to enhance their cybersecurity measures. Scott Mackenzie from Industrial Talk emphasizes the significance of storytelling and marketing strategies for industrial companies, urging them to leverage platforms like Industrial Talk for content amplification. Trevor Perrott from Census Technologies discusses their aerial intelligence solutions for power lines, emphasizing the use of lidar sensors and AI to improve efficiency and safety. The discussion also touches on the challenges of vegetation management, the impact of wildfires on insurance rates, and the potential for data-driven risk mitigation in the utility sector.
Bruce Chaplin with Octave
Industrial Talk is onsite at Octave Live and talking to Bruce Chaplin, Vice President, Geospatial at Octave about “Operational efficiency through geospatial intelligence”.
The conversation highlights the importance of the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress from November 3-5, 2023, and the Industrial Talk podcast with Scott Mackenzie. Bruce Chaplin, a 26-year veteran at Hexagon, discusses the evolution of geospatial technology, emphasizing its applications in industrial settings. He explains how geospatial intelligence integrates static and dynamic data to enhance operations, safety, and efficiency. Chaplin also touches on the use of lidar, 3D scans, and digital twins for real-time monitoring and decision-making. He encourages companies to start small with targeted geospatial solutions to address specific business problems.
Nasarg Shah with Martinrea International
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2026 and talking to Nisarg Shah, Maintenance/Planner Engineer at Martinrea International about “eMaint platform deployment”.
Nisarg Shah, a maintenance planner at Martinrea, discussed his experiences with Fluke’s eMaint software at the Xcelerate 2026 event. Initially, the challenge was getting employees to use tablets for data entry. Nisarg overcame this by daily encouragement and teaching. The next challenge was integrating eMaint with the existing email system to automate data collection. They now focus on pulling data directly from PLCs, including temperature readings and cycle counts. Nisarg highlighted the benefits of meter-based PM, which significantly reduced breakdowns. He also mentioned using acoustic imaging for leak detection, saving money on maintenance.
Tobias Pforr with Octave
Industrial Talk is onsite at Octave Live and talking to Tobias Pforr, Principal Business Strategist at Octave about “Unleashing technology to improve the utility markets.
Tobias Pforr discussed his role at Octave, a company focused on network intelligence systems for utilities. He highlighted the importance of accurate asset documentation and the challenges of managing dynamic elements like weather and electric vehicle consumption. Pforr emphasized the need for clean, high-quality data to ensure system resilience and actionable insights. He shared his background in utility operations and innovation, including his experience with a Swiss utility and the establishment of a startup incubator. Pforr also touched on the regulatory complexities and the evolving demands on utilities, stressing the importance of managing complexity and maintaining system reliability.