Lisa Pansing with Fluke Reliability

Scott MacKenzie promotes the MEDivice 2025 event in Boston, organized by Informa, highlighting its importance for the medical device industry. At the Xcelerate 2025 event in Austin, Texas, hosted by Fluke Reliability, Lisa from Azima discusses the advancements in maintenance, reliability, and operations. Lisa emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement, the role of AI and ML in predictive maintenance, and the benefits of Azima's wireless and wired solutions for vibration and temperature monitoring. She also touches on the future potential of augmented reality in maintenance. Scott encourages listeners to connect with industry professionals and stay updated on industry trends.

Action Items

• [ ] @Scott MacKenzie – Promote the ME Device Boston event on September 30 – October 1, 2025.
• [ ] Reach out to Lisa on LinkedIn to discuss Azima's solutions further.

Outline

MEDevice Boston Event Overview

• Scott MacKenzie introduces the MEDevice Boston event, scheduled for September 30 through October 1, 2025.
• The event is organized by Informa and is aimed at professionals in the medical device industry.
• Scott emphasizes the importance of education, collaboration, and innovation at the event.
• The event is described as a significant opportunity for networking and learning within the industry.

Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast

• Scott thanks the audience for joining the top industry-related podcast in the universe.
• The podcast celebrates industry professionals who innovate, collaborate, and solve problems daily.
• Scott mentions the current location of the podcast, Xcelerate 2025 in Austin, Texas, organized by Fluke Reliability.

Interview with Lisa from Fluke Reliability

• Scott introduces Lisa, who is with the Azima brand at Fluke Reliability.
• Lisa shares her background in maintenance, reliability, and operations, highlighting her experience over 20 years.
• Discussion on the advancements in technology, such as AI, augmented reality, and virtual reality, in the manufacturing world.
• Scott and Lisa talk about the ongoing conversations around reliability and the slow adoption of wireless technology by some companies.

Challenges in Reliability and Maintenance

• Lisa discusses the importance of understanding the reliability journey of companies.
• Scott and Lisa talk about the challenges of reactive thinking and the need for continuous training and improvement.
• The conversation touches on the importance of providing more than just financial compensation to retain employees.
• Scott emphasizes the need for stringent technology solutions to address the challenges of attracting and retaining talent.

Azima Solutions and Their Impact

• Lisa explains the history and capabilities of Azima DLI, which started with analysis for the Navy in the 1960s.
• Discussion on the various solutions offered by Azima, including wireless and wired solutions for vibration and temperature monitoring.
• Scott and Lisa talk about the importance of catching equipment issues early to prevent catastrophic failures.
• The conversation highlights the benefits of Azima's cloud-based solutions and the role of AI and ML in providing actionable insights.

Future of Connected Reliability

• Scott and Lisa discuss the vision of connected reliability and the potential for creating work orders based on predictive maintenance.
• Lisa shares her excitement about the future of augmented reality in maintenance and repair processes.
• The conversation touches on the potential for AR to streamline procedures and improve efficiency.
• Scott and Lisa emphasize the importance of continuous improvement and staying ahead of technological advancements.

Conclusion and Contact Information

• Scott thanks Lisa for the insightful conversation and highlights the importance of building a portfolio of trusted advisors for reliability journeys.
• Lisa provides her contact information and encourages listeners to reach out with any questions.
• Scott wraps up the podcast by promoting the upcoming book based on his conversations with industry leaders.
• The podcast concludes with a reminder to stay connected and continue innovating in the industry.