Angeley Mullins with Aetheris Ventures
Industrial Talk is talking to Angeley Mullins, Founder and CEO at Aetheris Ventures about “Blistering pace of Technology and Industrial Impact”.
The conversation highlights the importance of the Barcelona Cyber Security Congress from November 3-5, 2023, and features an interview with Angeley Mullins, a seasoned tech professional from Berlin. Angeley discusses her extensive experience scaling companies, including Amazon, GoDaddy, and Intuit, and emphasizes the critical role of AI in transforming industries. She warns of potential AI-related risks, such as the AI bubble and the AI apocalypse, and stresses the need for leaders to balance AI tools with critical thinking and human interaction. The discussion also touches on the future of education and the importance of maintaining social connections in a technologically advanced world.
Lee Morgan with Fluke
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2026 and talking to Lee Morgan, Sr. Manager, Global Product Marketing at Fluke about “Customer’s are vital to innovative success”.
Overview
The Industrial Talk podcast, hosted by Scott Mackenzie, features Lee Morgan from Fluke discussing the company’s new products and strategies at the Xcelerate event. Morgan highlights the interactive breakout sessions and the importance of customer feedback in product development. He introduces the new Rotaline Core and Rotaline Elite alignment tools, which include a built-in ROI calculator to demonstrate energy savings. The video replay feature allows for more accurate data collection. Fluke has streamlined its portfolio to two main products, offering flexibility and cost-effectiveness. The conversation also touches on the broader benefits of proper shaft alignment in terms of energy savings, reliability, and maintenance costs.
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.
Brooke Huling with Accruent
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Brooke Huling, Chief Product Officer at Accruent about “Developing a strategic North Star for your technology”.
Brooke Huling, Chief Product Officer at Accruent, discussed the company’s customer-centric approach and strategic direction. Accruent’s portfolio includes 14 products, each with unique needs, from large, complex use cases to SaaS solutions. Huling emphasized the importance of listening to customers and adapting strategies accordingly. For 2025, Accruent plans to enhance connectivity through an integration hub and data as a service, including using Snowflake for data storage. They are also focusing on AI-driven anomaly detection, such as predicting refrigeration leaks. Huling highlighted sustainability efforts, including a large carbon recapture plant in West Texas, supported by Accruent’s engineering document management solution.
Yasmin Cofan with PAL Robotics
Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Yasmin Cofan, Marketing Specialist at PAL Robotics about “How robotics are deployed to improve efficiency and address the mundane”.
Scott MacKenzie interviews Yasmin Cofan from PAL Robotics at the IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona. Yasmin, originally from Brazil, has been with Pal for two years and is based in Barcelona. Pal Robotics, celebrating its 20th anniversary, designs and manufactures robots in Barcelona, with offices in France and Italy. They have three business units: intra logistics, mobile interaction, and select. Their retail solution, Stockbot, uses RFID technology to count and track stock, and can be deployed in one day. Pal Robotics employs around 100 people and is growing rapidly. Yasmin emphasizes the company’s commitment to enhancing human life through robotics.
