Brian Hronchek with Eruditio

Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 31 and talking to Brian Hronchek, Principal Trainer at Eruditio about “In the oversaturated world of Technology it always gets down to the people”. 

Scott MacKenzie and Brian Hronchek discuss the importance of people in industrial innovation and the challenges faced in the reliability, maintenance, and asset management sectors. Brian shares his background, including his service in the Marines and transition to the reliability field at US Steel. They highlight the disconnect between the availability of technology and the lack of trained personnel, attributing it to a shift in corporate focus from employees and customers to shareholders in the 1970s. Brian emphasizes that investing in employee training and development can increase retention and productivity. They conclude that a cultural shift towards valuing people is crucial for long-term success in industry.

Steven Hudson with Fluke Reliability

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Steven Hudson, Director of Professional Services with Fluke Reliability about “Vibration solutions to effectively and efficiently monitor your assets”.

Scott MacKenzie and Steven Hudson discussed the use of advanced vibration monitoring and analytics in industrial settings, while Stephen Hudson emphasized the importance of vibration analysis in asset management. They highlighted the benefits of wireless sensors, automated diagnostics, and real-time monitoring, with Hudson emphasizing the value of high-quality data and accurate analysis.

Christian Silbernagel with Fluke Reliability

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Christian Silbernagel, Head of Sales Americas with Fluke Reliability about “Gaining time and efficiency with trustworthy data”.

During the conversation, Scott MacKenzie and Christian discussed the integration of Azima’s validated vibration data into Fluke’s portfolio, highlighting the importance of validated data in maintenance and reliability. They also explored the potential of AI diagnostics in asset management, emphasizing efficiency and scalability gains. Finally, they discussed maximizing efficiency and retention in manufacturing, with a focus on cost savings and efficiency gains through the use of AI and other technologies.

Torsten Seehaus with Fluke Reliability

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Torsten Seehaus, Strategy and Integration Leader with Fluke Reliability about “The powerful Azima solution transforming the asset management vibration market”.

Torsten Seehaus and Scott MacKenzie discussed the latest advancements in predictive maintenance technology, highlighting the significance of vibration measurement to predict potential machine failures. They also touched on the potential for increased automation in the future, while acknowledging the need for further development. Later, Scott and Torsten discussed the evolution of predictive maintenance and its growing popularity among customers, emphasizing the benefits of reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, and improved customer satisfaction.

Jonathan Candel with Siemens BuildingX

Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Jonathan Candel, Global Solutions Architect with Siemens about “Architectural Design and thinking behind Building X”.

Scott MacKenzie and Jonathan Candel discuss the future of Building X, a platform designed to accommodate new use cases in smart buildings. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of understanding customer pain points and needs, while Scott highlights the platform’s flexibility and scalability. Jonathan emphasizes the potential of AI and machine learning in building management, including cost-benefit analysis, predictive capabilities, and data-driven systems. The speakers discuss the need for a vendor-agnostic system that provides insights into energy consumption and emissions, and the importance of quick deployment and quantifiable value.