Digitalization Tech Talks

Digitalization Tech Talks provides updates on the newest digital technology, trends, and ready-to-implement digital technologies within process industries.

  1. Episode 61, part 1: The Future of Water Intelligence - From Insight to Action

    HÁ 5 DIAS

    Episode 61, part 1: The Future of Water Intelligence - From Insight to Action

    In this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack are joined by Meena Sankaran, Founder and CEO of KETOS, to explore how digitalization is reshaping water management in the process industries. Meena shares the most common operational challenges she sees across plants and explains what it takes to build water insights that operations and environmental teams can trust with the power of robotics and AI. Drawing from real‑world examples, Meena highlights where plants see early wins, how they quantify improvements, and the practical steps organizations can take to begin their digital water journey with both innovation and creative business models. Her perspective offers a clear look at how data, automation, and actionable intelligence are defining the future of industrial water. Show Notes:Website: Automated Water Quality Monitoring | KETOS (https://ketos.co/)Article: KETOS Partners with Siemens (https://bit.ly/4rFfycX)Website: Sustainable water all the way – solutions for the water industry (https://bit.ly/3LFUkMJ)Videos: KETOS – Water Monitoring Solution (https://bit.ly/4k6J48N)Request a demonstration: Request your demo (https://ketos.co/request-a-demo) Ad LinkSiemens Extended Payment Terms: Buy now. Pay later. (https://siemens.com/paylater) Contact Us:Meena Sankaran (meena@ketos.co and linkedin.com/in/meenas)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com and linkedin.com/in/don-mack)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com and linkedin.com/in/jonasnorinder)

    24min
  2. Episode 59: Rethinking Training - Are We Virtually There Yet?

    20/11/2025

    Episode 59: Rethinking Training - Are We Virtually There Yet?

    As manufacturing advances, traditional training methods struggle to keep pace—limited trainer availability, language barriers, and poor retention are just a few challenges. In this episode, we explore how Virtual Reality (VR) is revolutionizing workforce development with immersive, hands-on learning that’s flexible, cost-effective, and highly impactful. Through real-world case studies, discover how manufacturers are leveraging VR to enhance equipment training, streamline maintenance, and boost performance. Our guest, ATS Industrial Automation’s Vice President of Technology, Ian Menzies, discusses the utilization of this technology to deliver faster skill development and superior learning outcomes, shaping the future of industrial training.Show Notes:Website: ATS Industrial Automation (https://atsindustrialautomation.com/)Blog: Solving the Training Gap: How VR Training Tackles Turnover, Safety, and Scale (https://bit.ly/4pnLqS8)Website: UReality Virtual Reality Training Software Suite (https://bit.ly/4oOySTV)Video (ATS): Transforming Training with Virtual Reality (https://bit.ly/4oYRr7V)Website: Efficient immersive trainings (https://bit.ly/4r7divd)   Ad Link: Secure Your Place at Energy Live 2025 (https://sie.ag/dJZUo) Contact Us:Ian Menzies (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-menzies-p-eng-85b91221/)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com and linkedin.com/in/don-mack)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com and linkedin.com/in/jonasnorinder)

    24min
  3. Episode 57, part 2: Coating the Future with Digital Twins

    02/10/2025

    Episode 57, part 2: Coating the Future with Digital Twins

    Episode 57 of the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast dives deep into the transformative power of digital twins in industrial manufacturing. Part 2 of this two part episode, featuring Alex Duchak, COO of PowderCoil Technologies, explores how digital twin technology is revolutionizing powder coating for steel and aluminum. From LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scans and physics-based modeling to real-time event logging and predictive analytics, Alex shares how PowderCoil is turning innovation into scalable, measurable impact. With benefits ranging from process optimization and sustainability to carbon modeling and operational efficiency, this episode offers a compelling look at how digital twins are reshaping the future of manufacturing. Co-hosts Don Mack and Jonas Norinder guide the conversation, highlighting the real-world value of digital transformation. Whether you're just starting your digital transformation journey or looking to scale your existing efforts, Episode 57 delivers practical advice, lessons learned, and a peak into the future. Discover how PowderCoil is orchestrating a smarter, more resilient future, and why digital twins are no longer just a concept—they’re a competitive advantage. Show Notes:Website: Powdercoil Technologies (https://www.powdercoil.com/)Website: Outperform your competition with a comprehensive Digital Twin (https://bit.ly/3IwBk1p)Video: Realize LIVE 2025 (https://bit.ly/3KgE6IB)Video (Siemens): Siemens unveils breakthrough innovations in industrial AI and digital twin technologies at CES 2025 (https://bit.ly/41YttQN)Event link: Your invitation to join us at Semicon West (https://sie.ag/p5GpM) Contact Us:Alex Duchak (alex.duchak@powdercoil.com and linkedin.com/in/aduchak)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com and linkedin.com/in/don-mack)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com and linkedin.com/in/jonasnorinder)

    15min
  4. Episode 57, part 1: Coating the Future  with Digital Twins

    25/09/2025

    Episode 57, part 1: Coating the Future with Digital Twins

    Episode 57 of the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast dives deep into the transformative power of digital twins in industrial manufacturing. This two part episode, featuring Alex Duchak, COO of PowderCoil Technologies, explores how digital twin technology is revolutionizing powder coating for steel and aluminum. From LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scans and physics-based modeling to real-time event logging and predictive analytics, Alex shares how PowderCoil is turning innovation into scalable, measurable impact. With benefits ranging from process optimization and sustainability to carbon modeling and operational efficiency, this episode offers a compelling look at how digital twins are reshaping the future of manufacturing. Co-hosts Don Mack and Jonas Norinder guide the conversation, highlighting the real-world value of digital transformation. Whether you're just starting your digital transformation journey or looking to scale your existing efforts, Episode 57 delivers practical advice, lessons learned, and a peak into the future. Tune in to part 1 to discover how PowderCoil is orchestrating a smarter, more resilient future, and why digital twins are no longer just a concept—they’re a competitive advantage. And be sure to check out part 2! Show Notes:Website: Powdercoil Technologies (https://www.powdercoil.com/)Website: Outperform your competition with a comprehensive Digital Twin (https://bit.ly/3IwBk1p)Video: Realize LIVE 2025 (https://bit.ly/3KgE6IB)Video (Siemens): Siemens unveils breakthrough innovations in industrial AI and digital twin technologies at CES 2025 (https://bit.ly/41YttQN)Event link: Your invitation to join us at Semicon West (https://sie.ag/p5GpM) Contact Us:Alex Duchak (alex.duchak@powdercoil.com and linkedin.com/in/aduchak)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com and linkedin.com/in/don-mack)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com and linkedin.com/in/jonasnorinder)

    16min
  5. Episode 56: Implementing Digital Safety Systems for Smarter, Safer Operations

    28/08/2025

    Episode 56: Implementing Digital Safety Systems for Smarter, Safer Operations

    In part two of our safety series on the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack welcome Chase Davis from EOSYS to explore how digital safety systems are transforming machine operations. Building on last month’s episode with Al Prosowski from Dow on process safety, this conversation dives into implementation strategies, risk assessments, and the role of technologies like fail-safe PLCs and Profisafe.Learn how digital safety reduces downtime, simplifies upgrades, and supports flexible manufacturing while keeping safety at the core. Whether you're modernizing legacy equipment or starting fresh, this episode offers practical insights for safer, smarter operations.🔗 Missed part one? Catch our conversation with Al Prosowski in Episode 55!📩 Connect with Chase via LinkedIn or email – details in the show notes.⭐ Like what you hear? Rate, follow, and share the podcast! Show Notes:Website (EOSYS): EOSYS Automation Solutions (https://sie.ag/3AdTaS)Article (Control Engineering) Machine Safety (https://sie.ag/7BnfmH)  Presentation (Siemens): Machine Safety for Industrial Automation (https://sie.ag/6g9MKS)Website (Siemens): Machine safety that fits! (https://sie.ag/5Q9ciq)  Blog (Siemens): Towards a safer future in the Autonomous Factory (https://sie.ag/67fmFY) Ad Link:Buy now. Pay later! (www.siemens.com/paylater) Contact us:Chase Davis email (chase.davis@eosysgroup.com)Chase Davis LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-davis-48a1718a/)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

    22min

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