About Mocana Podcast
"Mocana" means to set the connected world free. Mocana's Mission is to protect families, cities and countries by enabling devices of every kind to be trustworthy and run securely and freely.
Mocana Podcast strives to deliver, through digital media, the education and increased awareness necessary to equip its listeners with 21st century tools, ideas and applications. Mocana's mission to protect countries, cities and families will be thoroughly discussed and explained within very lively, inspiring and motivating interviews. Listeners will develop deeper understanding of Mocana's vital role in securing trustworthy devices for all sectors of industry and daily life because Mocana makes protection personal...its about YOU.
Lee Murray hosts a podcast episode discussing Operator Driven Safety and Reliability (ODSR) with Brad Nanna, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for IRISS. ODSR empowers operators, who are closest to the equipment, to identify and address potential issues before they become problems, reducing downtime, costs, and risks. The approach combines elements of condition-based and preventive maintenance, emphasizing operator involvement over traditional maintenance programs. Training for ODSR includes safety protocols, environmental awareness, communication skills, and continuous process improvements. Resistance to ODSR stems from a shift in mindset and management practices. Safety devices are crucial for maintaining safety and reliability in ODSR.
Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen 24 and talking to Caitlin deBoer and Clarke Ellis with Gas Liquids Engineering about “Carbon Capture Sequestration for Enhanced Oil Recovery”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast from PowerGen 24 in New Orleans, highlighting the importance of carbon capture in power generation. Clarke Ellis and Caitlin DeBoer from Gas Liquid Engineering discuss their work in carbon capture, emphasizing the need for reliable and affordable energy. They explain the process of capturing CO2 from flue gas using amine solutions, purifying it, and either sequestering it or selling it for commercial use, such as enhanced oil recovery or industrial applications. The conversation also touches on the challenges and potential of renewable energy, particularly sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel from canola oil. Gas Liquid Engineering's EPCM services span various energy sectors, including oil and gas, power generation, and renewables.
Scott MacKenzie hosts Barry LaBov on the Industrial Talk Podcast to discuss differentiation in business. Barry, founder of LaBov Marketing, emphasizes the importance of identifying and highlighting unique features that set a brand apart from competitors. He shares his process of brand re-engineering, which involves discovering existing differentiators without requiring significant changes. Barry stresses the need for leaders to communicate these unique features to employees and distributors, fostering a sense of significance and higher quality. He also warns against becoming a commodity and advocates for continuous reinforcement of differentiation to maintain market relevance. Barry's book, “The Power of Differentiation,” provides case studies of successful differentiation strategies.
Karen Quatromoni, Director of Public Relations at OMG, introduces the podcast series and its focus on the Digital Twin Consortium (DTC). Bill Hoffman, OMG CEO and Chairman, interviews Doug Kiehl, Senior Director at Eli Lilly and co-chair of the DTC's new pharma and regulatory Working Group. Doug discusses his 30-year tenure at Eli Lilly, the formation of the Disruptive/Transformative Technologies team, and the drivers for digital twin technology in pharma, including industry trajectory and regulatory expectations. He highlights the importance of cross-industry collaboration and the potential of digital twins in manufacturing, compliance, and process validation, emphasizing their role in expediting product development and improving patient outcomes.
Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Marc Tarrago, Event Director at Fira Barcelona about “Bringing global leaders together in digital transformation and cybersecurity!”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast celebrating industry professionals and their innovations. At the IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona, he interviews Marc Tarrago, the event organizer, about the success of the event. Marc highlights the international focus, with delegations from China, India, and the US, and the shift in program direction to the International Society of Automation. The event is divided into four rooms addressing tech-enabled transformation, climate change, standards and regulations, and IoT security. The importance of cybersecurity with the growing number of connected devices is emphasized. The team's efforts and the positive feedback from attendees are praised, with plans to continue covering healthcare and sustainability in future events.
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast celebrating industry professionals and their innovations. At the IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona, he interviews Marc Tarrago, the event organizer, about the success of the event. Marc highlights the international focus, with delegations from China, India, and the US, and the shift in program direction to the International Society of Automation. The event is divided into four rooms addressing tech-enabled transformation, climate change, standards and regulations, and IoT security. The importance of cybersecurity with the growing number of connected devices is emphasized. The team's efforts and the positive feedback from attendees are praised, with plans to continue covering healthcare and sustainability in future events.
Linda Fanaras, host of the B2B Brand 180 podcast, interviews Naomi Soman from Storylogick about optimizing B2B email marketing strategies. Naomi emphasizes the importance of authenticity and personalization in email content, advising against overly visual-heavy emails. She outlines different types of emails, such as top-of-funnel media buying and retention emails, and discusses the need to tailor messaging to various B2B buyer personas. Naomi recommends using customer data from tools like Gong and Chorus to build accurate buyer personas and suggests personalizing emails based on actions taken by the recipient. She also highlights the value of using visual language to stand out in a crowded market.
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Jay Hack, Vice President of Operations with Fluke Reliability about “Investing in innovation to significantly improve asset reliability”.
Jay Hack, Vice President of Business Operations at Fluke Reliability, discussed his role and the company's non-destructive testing (NDT) business, which focuses on eddy current inspection of steel rods. He highlighted the recent acquisition of Azima, which uses AI to enhance predictive maintenance, allowing customers to monitor thousands of assets more efficiently. The acquisition, completed in August 2023, is ahead of expectations. Hack also mentioned ongoing efforts to integrate Azima's technology with Fluke's existing solutions and explore new partnerships to expand their connected reliability ecosystem.
Scott MacKenzie hosts James Smejkal, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at CAP Logistics, to discuss asset management, reliability, and supply chain planning. James emphasizes the importance of having a plan to minimize downtime, noting that two-thirds of industrial companies experience unplanned outages monthly, costing $100,000-$125,000 per hour. He highlights CAP Logistics' unique approach, using technology and long-term employee tenure to provide customized solutions. James will speak at the Outages Conference in Calgary on downtime and reliability, focusing on maximizing plant outage time for maintenance. He encourages listeners to connect with him on LinkedIn for insights and best practices.
Karen Quatromoni, Director of Public Relations for Object Management Group (OMG), hosts a discussion on the augmented reality (AR) ecosystem for enterprises. Christine Paray from Parade Research and Consulting introduces the topic of 2024 trends, focusing on hardware. Brian Hamilton and Nima Shams from DigiLens discuss the importance of true AR versus video pass-through in industrial settings, emphasizing the need for spatial awareness and real-world interaction. They highlight DigiLens' Argo platform, which integrates multiple sensors and cameras for diverse use cases. The conversation also touches on the challenges of hardware development, the importance of vertical integration, and the necessity for a diverse range of AR devices tailored to specific industries and applications.
Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Sarah Causey, CEO of Implexus Lab about “Digital Twin – Real efficiency, real savings to optimizing your building assets”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast from the OMG Q1 meeting in Reston, Virginia, celebrating industry professionals. Sarah Causey from Implexus Labs discusses her transition from architecture to digital twins, emphasizing the importance of integrating live data from IoT for more efficient building management. She highlights the misconception that energy consumption decreased during the pandemic and explains how digital twins can optimize energy use by creating dynamic systems responsive to occupancy. Causey also mentions the financial benefits of digital twins and the role of the consortium in standardizing processes and enhancing trustworthiness in the industry.
Mocana Events:
Stay connected with Mocana for upcoming events on Cyber Security and strategies for making the industrial market safe.
Mocana has wonderful and informative webinars designed to equip you in the latest in all things Cyber. This is a must part of you learning process! Just simply CLICK HERE and begin learning about ways to protect your organization from Cyber Attacks.
Industrial Academy:
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!
