Episodes | Industrial Talk

Aaron Merkin with Fluke Reliability

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Aaron Merkin, Chief Technology Officer with Fluke Reliability about “Stitching together a more integrated reliability solution”.

Aaron Merkin discussed the shift from on-premise to cloud software and the integration of AI in enterprise software. Scott MacKenzie and Aaron discussed the importance of data collection and closed-loop workflows for predictive maintenance, highlighting the benefits of modern applications like x5 and the potential of generative AI and augmented reality in asset management and maintenance. The conversation emphasized the challenges of navigating disruptive times in the industry and the need for comprehensive solutions to eliminate unplanned downtime and improve worker efficiency.

Bill Curtis with Consortium for Information and Software Quality

Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Bill Curtis, Executive Director with the Consortium for Information and Software Quality about “ISO 5055 – Software quality standards to positively impacting industry”.

The conversation centered around the importance of prioritizing software quality to improve productivity and reduce costs. The speakers highlighted the significant financial costs associated with software quality issues and emphasized the need for implementing and applying software security standards in the industry. They also discussed automated source code quality measures and the importance of software quality standards and certification, with one speaker expressing a preference for free and open-source software and the other emphasizing the need for a certification exam to test developers’ knowledge of ISO 5055.

Wayne Adams with J W Adams and Associates

Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Wayne Adams, Global Sales with J.W. Adams and Associates about “The many challenges and solutions impacting power generation today”.

Scott MacKenzie and Wayne Adams discussed the potential of hydrogen as a renewable energy source, while Scott MacKenzie and Wayne Adams explored the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a low-carbon future. MacKenzie highlighted the need for large-scale implementation of renewables, while Wayne emphasized the importance of addressing waste heat generated by power plants. Both speakers acknowledged the limitations of relying solely on natural gas and emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach that includes renewable energy sources and small modular reactors. Later, Scott MacKenzie and Wayne discussed the potential of nuclear power and various engineering solutions for sustainable energy generation, with MacKenzie supporting nuclear power due to its stability and need for a reliable energy source, while Wayne highlighted the importance of collaboration and innovation in the industry.

Darin Briskman and Josh Bartliff with Imply

Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTECH and talking to Darin Briskman, Director of Technology and Josh Bartliff, Strategic Account Executive with Imply about “Highspeed, real time, data analytics supporting the demands of the utility market”. Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation:

The speakers discussed the significance of real-time data analytics in the utility industry, emphasizing its role in making timely decisions, avoiding cascading failures, and optimizing operations. They highlighted the need for utilities to modernize their systems to accommodate real-time decision-making, leveraging technologies such as AI and ML to analyze vast amounts of data from sensors and make decisions in sub-second intervals. The speakers also discussed the challenges of managing and analyzing large volumes of data in real-time, including the need for a database that can handle both streaming data from latest devices and traditional data from mainframes, and mentioned Apache druid as a potential solution.

David Keefe with EInk

Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to David Keefe, VP of Sales with EInk about “E Paper – Making displays vibrant, dynamic and green”.

Scott MacKenzie, and David Keefe discussed the latest advancements in display technology, including E-paper, E Ink, and electronic shelf labeling. Keefe highlighted the benefits of E-paper, such as its reflective nature and resemblance to paper, while MacKenzie inquired about the potential uses of E Ink technology. Keefe shared insights on the evolution of electronic shelf labeling technology and its applications in indoor signage, advertising, and information displays.

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.