Dilraj Kahai and Eric Shufelt with 21Tech
Industrial Talk is onsite at Hexagon LIVE and talking to Dilraj Kahai and Eric Shufelt with 21Tech about “Data is gold and key to success”.
Scott Mackenzie hosts an industrial podcast featuring Dilraj and Eric from 21 Tech, discussing asset management and AI solutions. They highlight the challenges of integrating AI into asset management due to incomplete and dirty data. 21 Tech’s approach involves developing AI point solutions to automate processes and clean data incrementally, making it more manageable for clients. They focus on public sector industries like transit, utilities, and public works, offering pre-built solutions to expand market reach. Eric Shufelt emphasizes the importance of understanding client needs and processes to ensure successful implementations and continuous improvement of systems.
Joe Anderson with ReliabilityX
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Joe Anderson, Chief Operating Officer at ReliabilityX about “Reliability is all about the people”.
At the Xcelerate 2024 conference in Austin, Texas, Scott Mackenzie and Joe Anderson discussed the importance of empathy and human connection in leadership. Joe, co-founder and COO of Reliability X, emphasized the need for leaders to treat employees with respect and invest in their development. He highlighted the challenges of organizational instability and the necessity of designating a champion for sustainable success. Joe shared a case where a successful pilot line was disrupted due to lack of investment in people. They also touched on the skilled trade shortage, the need for better PR in promoting trades, and the impact of educational systems on career choices.
James Soto with Industrial Strength Marketing
Industrial Talk is talking to James Soto, CEO at Industrial Strength Marketing about “Manufacturing resources for manufacturing success”.
Scott Mackenzie hosts James Soto on the Industrial Talk Podcast to discuss the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Soto highlights the MEP’s role in supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers through resources like Lean Six Sigma and addressing skilled labor gaps. He emphasizes the MEP’s importance in reshoring and nearshoring efforts and its collaboration with universities and advanced manufacturing institutes. Soto notes funding challenges and the need for continued support to maintain the MEP’s impact. He advocates for manufacturers to engage with the MEP for efficiency, funding, and innovation, stressing the network’s irreplaceable value.
Curtis Sutherland with TAB Bank
Industrial Talk is talking to Curtis Sutherland, Senior Vice President at TAB Bank about “Financial Solutions for Scaling your Industrial Business”.
Scott Mackenzie hosts an Industrial Talk podcast featuring Curtis Sutherland from Tab Bank, a virtual commercial bank serving small to medium-sized businesses across the U.S. since 1998. Curtis, with a background in computer programming and business development, explains Tab Bank’s unique approach to lending, focusing on assets like receivables and inventory rather than cash flow. He highlights the bank’s flexibility in providing customized financing solutions, especially for companies affected by tariffs and supply chain disruptions. Curtis emphasizes the importance of understanding regional business needs and the bank’s responsiveness in supporting manufacturers through various economic challenges.
Evelin Arnold and Luca Sala with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
Industrial Talk is onsite at Hexagon LIVE and talking to Dr. Evelin Arnold and Luca Sala with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence about “Precise metrology solutions”.
Scott Mackenzie hosts a podcast discussing industrial innovations and trends with guests Evelin Arnold and Luca Sala from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. They highlight the company’s new coordinate measuring machine (CMM), Maestro, which uses a software called Metrology Mentor to automate programming and improve efficiency. Maestro is designed to be user-friendly, reducing programming time by 80% and overall measurement time by 40% compared to traditional CMMs. It also features a digital twin for simulation and real-time data sharing, enhancing productivity and adaptability. The conversation emphasizes the importance of educating, collaborating, and innovating in the industrial sector.