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Luke Jacobs with Encamp

08/11/2026 |

Industrial Talk is talking to Luke Jacobs, CEO, Co-Founder at Encamp about “Enabling understaffed teams to proactively manager regulatory environments”.

Scott Mackenzie promotes the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, scheduled for November 3-5, 2023, and emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity and environmental compliance for industry professionals. He introduces Luke Jacobs, CEO of Encamp, an environmental compliance platform that helps organizations manage their environmental obligations and regulatory compliance. Encamp's Scout AI technology streamlines data collection and reporting, integrating with various systems and ensuring accuracy through AI and human expertise. The platform is designed for organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 10 companies, and aims to expand into international markets and additional compliance areas.

Zohar Kantor with PLCs.ai

08/05/2026 |

Industrial Talk is talking to Zohar Kantor, Co-Founder at PLCs.ai about “Converting PLC code into plain-language operational intelligence”.

The conversation highlights the importance of the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress from November 3-5, 2023, and the need for cybersecurity professionals to attend. Scott Mackenzie emphasizes the significance of industrial professionals telling their stories and leveraging AI to enhance their operations. Zohar Kantor from PLCs AI discusses their platform, which simplifies PLC programming and diagnostics, reducing downtime and improving efficiency. Kantor stresses the importance of trust in AI solutions and the need to empower employees rather than replace them. The platform offers code optimization and documentation, aiming to support manufacturers in maintaining and optimizing their automation systems.

Massimiliano “Max” Moruzzi with Xaba, Inc.

04/23/2026 |

Industrial Talk is talking to Massimiliano “Max” Moruzzi, CEO at Xaba, Inc. about “xCognition – Brining brains to your bots”.

Massimiliano “Max” Moruzzi, founder of Xaba, discussed his company's innovative approach to industrial automation through physics AI. Xaba's technology, xCognition, emulates a human brain's perception, deep side, and core layers to create a synthetic brain for machines. This allows for dynamic, time-series data analysis, unlike traditional AI which relies on static data. Max emphasized the importance of physics AI in advancing industries like quantum computing and energy efficiency. He highlighted a project where temperature variations significantly impacted material properties, underscoring the need for adaptive AI. Max also shared his background in aerospace and automotive engineering, linking his expertise to Xaba's mission.

Alex Mecl with Realhand

04/20/2026 |

Industrial Talk is onsite at MD&M West and talking to Alex Mecl, Co-Founder Real Hand, Inc. about “Next level automation with hand dexterity”.

The conversation features Scott MacKenzie from the Industrial Talk podcast discussing the MDNM West event with Alex Mecl, CMO and co-founder of Real Hand. Real Hand offers robotic hands with human-like dexterity to solve the final 10% of automation tasks that require human interaction. They can mimic up to 21 degrees of freedom (DOF) and incorporate pressure and tactile sensors. A use case involves sorting plastic bags, which can be learned by the robotic hand in 3-6 months. The company aims to enhance physical intelligence in robots, potentially revolutionizing fields like sign language translation. Listeners are encouraged to connect with Alex Meckel on LinkedIn.

Tony Paine with HighByte

04/13/2026 |

Industrial Talk is talking to Tony Paine, Co-Founder/CEO at HighByte about “Data insights solutions for your operational technology stack”.

Scott Mackenzie hosts the Industrial Talk Podcast, celebrating industry professionals and discussing innovations. In this episode, he interviews Tony Paine, co-founder and CEO of HighByte, a company that specializes in data management and intelligence. Tony shares his 30-year experience in industrial automation, highlighting Hi By's role in standardizing and structuring data across enterprises. He emphasizes the importance of AI in preparing data for consumption and the need for a collaborative approach between IT and OT teams. Tony also discusses HighByte's implementation strategy, focusing on small, proof-of-value projects to demonstrate value and ease subsequent implementations. The conversation underscores the critical role of data in driving efficiency and resilience in manufacturing.

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