Drew Walts with IRISS
Scott Mackenzie hosts an industrial podcast featuring Drew Walts from IRISS, discussing their ultrasound technology for identifying electrical challenges before failure. Drew, with 25 years of experience in ultrasound and infrared, highlights IRISS’ Sonus product line, including the compact Sonus XT and the cloud-based SonusVIZ for data analysis. They emphasize the importance of integrating various inspection technologies for comprehensive asset management. Drew also mentions IRISS’ IoT solutions for continuous monitoring and predictive maintenance, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency in industrial settings.
Michael Mills with Fluke Reliability
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Michael Mills, Technical Sales Manager at Fluke Reliability about “Connected Reliability with EMaint”.
Scott MacKenzie interviews Michael Mills, Technical Sales Manager at Fluke Reliability, about the eMaint X5 system. X5, the third version in three years, is a scalable, cloud-based system designed for global deployment, integrating data from various locations and currencies. It supports standardized benchmarking and offers a unified dashboard for executive views. X5 also includes a spare parts inventory section and integrates with Azima’s vibration analysis for automated work order generation. Future developments focus on standardization, mobile enhancements, and AI/machine learning to improve data accuracy and user experience.
Leandro Escobar with Timenow
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Leandro Escobar, Director, Business Development at Timenow about “AI Driven Project Management Solution”.
Scott Mackenzie interviews Leandro Escobar from Time Now, a Brazilian consulting firm expanding in the US, at the Xcelerate 2025 conference in Austin, Texas. Leandro discusses the firm’s AI-driven solutions, including their large language model, Keno, and project management tool, Time Connect. Time Now offers consulting services for asset management, reliability, and project management, helping clients with criticality assessments, training, and technology integration. They also provide temporary skilled labor to address industry shortages. Leandro emphasizes the importance of bridging generational knowledge gaps and leveraging AI to improve industrial asset management and reliability.
Greg Christensen with CMMSRadio Podcast
Industrial Talk is talking to Greg Christensen, Founder and Host of CMMS Radio Podcast about “Your source for all things Asset Management”.
Scott Mackenzie interviews Greg Christensen about his podcast, CMMS Radio, which focuses on asset management and reliability systems. Greg shares his background in building maintenance and software development, leading to the creation of CMMS Radio in 2021. He emphasizes the importance of people, process, and technology in maintenance management. Greg discusses the challenges of sustaining reliability efforts, the impact of leadership changes, and the need for meaningful data collection. He also highlights the complexity of integrating various maintenance management systems and the importance of collaboration among industry professionals.
Gary Wood with Fluke Reliability
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Gary Wood, Customer Success Manager at Fluke Reliability about “You reliability journey today into the future”.
Scott Mackenzie interviews Gary Wood, a passionate industry professional and Customer Success Manager at Fluke Reliability, at the Accelerate 2025 event in Austin, Texas. Gary shares his journey from a military background to a career in manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of personal connections and team buy-in in maintenance and reliability. He discusses the challenges of implementing and sustaining condition-based monitoring (CBM) systems, the role of technology in improving asset management, and the necessity of demonstrating return on investment (ROI) to executive leadership. Gary also highlights the evolving capabilities of CBM tools like Azima, Connect Assets in enhancing predictive maintenance and reducing downtime.
