Developing an MES and Industrial Internet of Things Data Platform Strategy
In this episode we connect with Critical Manufacturing's CEO Francisco Almada Lobo to understand how MES and industrial data platforms enable legacy equipment connectivity to drive real-time analytics...
13 Touko 202522min
How Digital Twins and Cybersecurity Impact Safety Risk Assessments
Andrew Harris with system integrator ACS explains how cybersecurity fits in with equipment safety as part of a risk assessment, and the use of digital twin tech and safety PLCs as part of the safety r...
6 Touko 202512min
What IT Developments Are Having the Most Impact on Operations?
Kevin McClusky, chief technology architect at Inductive Automation, explains why and how IT technologies such as containers, DevOps, application management and MQTT are impacting industrial operations...
29 Huhti 202530min
Agentic AI Use in Industry
Tim Gaus, smart manufacturing business leader at Deloitte Consulting, explains agentic AI and how it differs from AI data analytics and AI chatbots, how manufacturers can use AI agents and where they ...
15 Huhti 202514min
What Should Manufacturers Understand About Open Control Systems?
We connect with Ken Crawford, senior director of automation at Weidmuller, to explore the differences between open control systems and proprietary control systems, the security and reliability of open...
8 Huhti 202521min
Inside PLZ Corp.'s Digital Transformation
We connect with Brett Finley, CEO of PLZ Corp., to get first-hand insights into PLZ’s digital transformation efforts that range from the plant floor to the enterprise and into the company's supply cha...
25 Maalis 202519min
How Does PLC Data Polling via Ethernet Impact PLC Cycle Time?
Evan Novakowski with system integrator Actemium Avanceon explains the primary factors that influence how data polling over Ethernet impacts PLC cycle time, if specific Ethernet protocols are more effi...
11 Maalis 202522min
How Are Robotics and AI Impacting Manufacturing Workforce Issues?
Lisa Masciantonio, chief workforce officer at the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, shares her insights into how robotics and AI have changed the U.S. manufacturing landscape in the past ...
25 Helmi 202538min
