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Tom Wilk with Endeavor Business Media

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Tom Wilk, Editor in Chief at Endeavor Business Media about “Emerging Industrial Technology”.

Scott MacKenzie and Tom Wilk discuss the Xcelerate 2025 conference in Austin, Texas, highlighting the importance of asset management, maintenance, and reliability. Tom shares his experience with Plant Services Magazine and the evolution of the conference, emphasizing the adoption of Fluke’s E-Maint system by SKF, which is rolling out to 81 plants. They discuss the benefits of a CMMS for sustaining best practices and the importance of AI and mobile components in modern maintenance. Tom also notes the growing interest among younger workers in professional certifications and the need for universities to adapt to industry changes.

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.

Eric Thompson with IRISS

Scott MacKenzie hosts Eric Thompson on the Industrial Talk Podcast, highlighting IRISS’ E-Sentry solution for asset management and reliability. Eric explains that E-Sentry is a condition-based monitoring software for critical electrical assets, integrating hardware and software to provide 24/7 monitoring. The solution includes sensors for ultrasound, temperature, humidity, and vibration, and can retrofit existing infrared (IR) windows with smart sensors. E-Sentry also offers a cloud-based platform for real-time alerts and AI assistance, aiming to enhance maintenance efficiency and safety. The conversation emphasizes the importance of digitalizing maintenance processes and the role of AI in addressing the “silver tsunami” of retiring experts.

Sue-Ann Prentice with Fluke Reliability

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Sue-Ann Prentice, CMO at Fluke Reliability about “vibrant culture focused on solutions”.

Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast from the Xcelerate 2025 event by Fluke Reliability, celebrating industry professionals. Sue-Ann Prentice from Fluke discusses the success of the event, highlighting the energy, collaboration, and innovation among attendees. They discuss the importance of education, collaboration, and innovation in solving industry problems. Sue-Ann emphasizes the role of customer insights in driving innovation and the collective effort with partners to enhance technology. They also touch on the future of AI and machine learning in industrial applications. The conversation concludes with plans for the next Accelerate event and encourages listeners to connect with Fluke Reliability.

Darrell Dowd with Access Technology Group

Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen 2025 and talking to Darrell Dowd, International BD at Access Technology Group about “Confined Space Safety”.

Darrell Dowd, Country Manager for Access Technology Group, discussed their innovative solution for enhancing safety and efficiency in confined spaces during shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages. The system uses digital technology, including cameras and communication devices, to monitor and assist workers remotely. This reduces the need for physical observers, centralizing control and improving response times in emergencies. The setup typically takes six man-hours per space, and the system includes continuous gas monitoring. Despite initial pushback, workers appreciate the efficiency and safety benefits. Contact details for Access Technology Group are available on LinkedIn.

The world is changing fast! Industrial businesses are juggling every facet of business maintenance and growth, ranging from technological/digital media adaptations to cash flow management and operational efficiency challenges. How do industrial business leaders stay current while managing growth and casting vision for the future? The answers could be found in a learning environment, but never before has there been a place for continuing education in the industrial business arena. UNTIL NOW…

The INDUSTRIAL ACADEMY IS HERE. Finally there is a clearinghouse for all things industrial to assist the business leader. Course offerings provide up-to-date applicable information in business development, technology, finance, operations and leadership presented in an engaging, movement-oriented manner by those in the know. These professionals don’t just talk the talk. They walk the walk with purpose and passion for building not just the industrial business but also the people who make things happen.

The Industrial Talk Podcast family looks forward to learning and growing with you!

When I was in elementary school, our teacher would show us films of industrial professionals making our lives better. For me, these films instilled the passion for industry.

Today, industry has come along way from when I was a boy. It is innovative and focused on solving problems. In short, it’s really cool and exciting.

We need to teach children, around the world, and bring back the “Cool” and “Exciting” and why industry is a wonderful profession. That means we need industrial professionals to re-instill this industrial passion.

This is the Purpose of Industrial Pop. It is an online learning management platform (LMP) dedicated to educating our youth in the ever expanding and innovative world of industry. We also provide this LMP for our teachers to share with their class.

These are very exciting times for industry and we must begin educating our future and it starts with you. If you are interested, please contact me at: https://industrialtalk.com/contact/ and just let me know that you are interested in positively impacting our future industry leaders.