The Future-Ready Podcast: Industry & Beyond

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A podcast series exploring the future of industry and the ideas, technologies, and transformations shaping what comes next. In each episode, industry leaders and experts discuss how they bridge the physical and digital worlds to accelerate change. The podcast explores how AI, software, and data are reshaping the design, production, and operation of complex products - and how organizations can turn complexity into opportunity and stay future-ready.

  1. Oct 26

    Bridging Frontier Tech and the Factory Floor

    Modern manufacturing is evolving, enabling more tasks to be accomplished in the digital realm. While future visions of complete virtual recreations of complex products, factories and logistics operations may seem like hype, they indicate a profound technological shift already taking shape today.In this episode of the Future Ready Podcast, veteran technology evangelist Kevin O’Donovan unpacks emerging capabilities and how they translate to execution in real design departments and factory floors. O’Donovan discusses how digital transformation represents a convergence of powerful industrial technologies, like the Digital Twin, physics-based simulation, and real-time operational data, and why the Digital Twin provides a critical physical basis to digital models.In this episode you will hear about:(00:23) Kevin’s background and perspective on industrial technology(03:06) The convergence of digital technologies in product design(09:13) The Digital Twin as a physics engine for digital technologies(15:51) How models drift from design to industrial realityAbout the speakers:Kevin O’Donovan is an independent technology evangelist, strategic technology scout and outside-in advisor. Drawing on senior roles at Compaq, HP and Intel, he explores industrial AI, digital twins, robotics and emerging technology, questioning the claims, explaining the implications and challenging what will actually work in practice.Conor Peick is a Marketing Professional creating forward-looking content for the Thought Leadership team at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Conor collaborates with industry experts and executives to produce impactful content exploring the challenges companies face and the technologies that turn roadblocks into opportunities.

    Bridging Frontier Tech and the Factory Floor

  2. Oct 7

    How to secure the future of the green hydrogen market

    Green hydrogen will play a significant role in the electrification of the energy sector. But many uncertainties remain including how the market will transition its business models and remain compliant to regulations like the renewable energy directives (RED II and RED III).In this podcast, Christian Gueckel, Head of Verticals for Chemicals and Energy at Siemens Digital Industry and Philipp Glaser, Head of Hydrogen Business at Siemens Digital Industries discuss these uncertainties, how they affect players in this space and how Siemens can help.In this podcast you will learn:(00:51) – What to consider when building a green hydrogen business model(03:27) – Why regulations are key to the growth of the green hydrogen market(05:23) – How Siemens can help this growing industryTo learn more, read: Your guide to overcoming green hydrogen challenges. Christian Gueckel – Head of Verticals Chemicals and Energy at Siemens Digital IndustriesConnect with Christian on LinkedIn Philipp Glaser – Head of Hydrogen Business for Process Automation at Siemens Digital IndustriesConnect with Philipp on LinkedIn Shawn Wasserman – Process Industry Marketing WriterConnect with Shawn on LinkedIn.

    How to secure the future of the green hydrogen market

  3. Oct 6

    How green hydrogen can energize a better energy transition

    The world is moving towards electrification, and green hydrogen will be a big piece of that energy ecosystem. Not every technology can run on electricity alone, they need fuel and chemical compounds. This is why green hydrogen (and other green molecule) production is so vital.In this podcast, Christian Gueckel, Head of Verticals for Chemicals and Energy at Siemens Digital Industry and Philipp Glaser, Head of Hydrogen Business at Siemens Digital Industries discuss the green hydrogen business models needed to make the technology successful.In this podcast you will learn:(01:41) – Why green hydrogen is crucial for the energy transition(03:38) – What hydrogen market’s trends, technologies and challenges exist(07:29) – How to create a green hydrogen business model for the mid to long termTo learn more, read: Your guide to overcoming green hydrogen challenges. Christian Gueckel – Head of Verticals Chemicals and Energy at Siemens Digital IndustriesConnect with Christian on LinkedIn Philipp Glaser – Head of Hydrogen Business for Process Automation at Siemens Digital IndustriesConnect with Philipp on LinkedIn Shawn Wasserman – Process Industry Marketing WriterConnect with Shawn on LinkedIn.

    How green hydrogen can energize a better energy transition

  4. Oct 2

    Industrial AI, Robotics and the Future of Factory Automation

    Artificial Intelligence in industrial environments has so far been deployed in limited solutions that focus on predictive maintenance, copilots embedded in engineering tools or data analysis pilots. Now, manufacturing companies are contemplating a deeper transformation by integrating AI directly into physical systems, bringing intelligence directly to the shop floor.In this episode of the Future Ready Podcast, Spencer Acain is joined again by Dr. Matthias Loskyll to examine this transition. The discussion explores physical AI, how simulation supports robotics and a future of increasingly autonomous and agentic workflows in industrial environments.In this episode:(00:00) Intro and the emergence of physical AI(06:16) AI-native tools vs AI embedded tools(08:55) Constructing a data fabric in industrial settings(12:07) What it takes to deploy agentic AI on the factory floor(17:05) How Siemens fits into the AI landscapeAbout the voices:Matthias Loskyll is the Senior Director of AI and Robotics at Siemens Digital Industries with a PhD in Production Automation.Spencer Acain is a technical marketing writer for AI and verticals thought leadership at Siemens Digital Industries with a background in Applied Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering.

    Industrial AI, Robotics and the Future of Factory Automation

  5. Oct 1

    Shaping the future of semiconductors with the digital twin

    Bringing a new chip design to market is not simply a matter of designing the chip then sending it to be fabricated. Building fabs is, itself, a costly and highly complex process and, even once that is completed, it will still take further time to dial in the chip fabrication process to achieve good yields. All these factors contribute to the costs, risks and challenges associated with bringing new, cutting-edge chip designs to market. So, across the chip design process, adopting the latest in digital technology isn’t just a benefit – it’s a imperative.In this episode, host Conor Peick is joined by Katherina Westrich, Global VP of Electronics and Semiconductors at Siemens, to explore how the needs of the semiconductor industry can be served by the increasing adoption of digital twin and artificial intelligence technologies and how that will shape the industry going forward.In the episode you’ll learn about: (0:44) How the semiconductor industry must adapt in the future(2:42) The importance of the digital twin in chip design(5:16) AI accelerates the semiconductor industry(6:23) Reducing ramp up time(11:05) Building new fabs vs. new chips(12:25) How to reach yield quicker  About the voices:Katharina Westrich is Global VP of Electronics and Semiconductors at Siemens. In this role Katharina heads a team focused on unlocking the potential of resilient, smart, and sustainable semiconductor and electronics manufacturing across the entire value chain.Conor Peick is a Marketing Professional creating forward-looking content for the Thought Leadership team at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Conor collaborates with industry experts and executives to produce impactful content exploring the challenges companies face and the technologies that can provide solutions.

    Shaping the future of semiconductors with the digital twin

  6. Sep 30

    Flexibility in process industries might mean looking at discrete manufacturers

    Simply embracing flexibility and resilience is not an option, it needs to happen without compromising on efficiency. And to do that business are going to have to implement digitalization in their workflows to keep a balance on their priorities. And making that happen, businesses in the process industries might want to look at the solutions others are finding to implement flexibility into their own processes.To wrap up our deep dive on the future of the process industries, we brought back Rebecca Vangenechten to talk with Mark Hindsbo a third episode of Siemens’ Future Ready Podcast.In this episode you’ll learn about:(00:00) Introduction(02:20) Similar solutions across industries(07:29) AI needs determinismAbout the voices:Mark Hindsbo joined Siemens in 2025 as Head of Operations Software. He is leading a team to build an integrated and modular industrial operations software suite that allows customers to design, engineer, and operate their factories, data centers, or plants – powered by agentic AI and digital twins. His extensive career includes leadership roles at Ansys, Parallels, and Microsoft, alongside experiences at The Boston Consulting Group, Novo Nordisk, and CERN. Mark is also an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University. Born and educated in Denmark, he holds an M.S. in Applied Physics & Mathematics from the Technical University of Denmark.Rebecca Vangenechten has been the Head of Automation and Engineering for Process Automation at Siemens since 2023 – helping customers and partners through the entire plant lifecycle with engineering, consulting and modernization. But her background in Biomedical Sciences and Endocrinology is perfect for understanding the challenges of process industries.Nick Finberg is a technical marketing writer for Software-Defined Everything, with a background in Nuclear Engineering. He has worked with experts to cover many industries and topics including Automotive, Battery, sustainability, and systems engineering.

    Flexibility in process industries might mean looking at discrete manufacturers

  7. Sep 24

    How green tech actually solves energy security

    Industries often take energy for granted. Operators flip a switch, or fill a tank, and everything runs as expected. Recent global events prove the harsh reality: energy prices and availability can change quickly putting whole sectors at risk. Experts argue, however, that automation, digitalization and green technologies can secure energy supply chains. In this podcast, Christian Gueckel, Head of Verticals for Chemicals and Energy at Siemens Digital Industry and Bernd Kalusche, Director of Vertical Management for Chemicals and Energy at Siemens Digital Industries discuss how modernizing the energy sector, and going green, affects access to affordable power, electricity and fuels. In this podcast you will learn:(01:09) – How energy security and supply chains are affected by diversification(04:07) – What tools, chemistry and infrastructure secure energy supply chains(09:08) – How automation and digitalization secure energy supply chains Christian Gueckel – Head of Verticals Chemicals and Energy at Siemens Digital IndustriesConnect with Christian on LinkedInBernd Kalusche – Director Vertical Management Chemicals and Energy at Siemens Digital IndustriesConnect with Bernd on LinkedIn

    How green tech actually solves energy security

  8. Sep 22

    The Digital Twin Advantage: Scaling Future-Ready Operations at PepsiCo

    Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies are managing greatly increased complexity, changing demands and broadening product portfolios. At the same time, CPG companies cannot easily increase global footprints, driving them to do more with the same assets.The Digital Twin and digital transformation offer a path forward, as demonstrated by the early success of PepsiCo’s digital transformation. In this episode we continue with our discussion with Ali Peyrovi and Steve Hoinka of PepsiCo and Stuart McCutcheon of Siemens to dive into new capabilities that a Digital Twin has unlocked and how its fueling a new mindset for future growth.In This Episode:(00:12) Welcome and building new manufacturing concepts with the Digital Twin(04:08) How the Digital Twin and industrial AI improve decision making(07:36) How to keep momentum when scaling a digital transformation program(11:30) Key takeaway: Think big, start small, go fast and deliver value quicklyAbout the voices:Steven Hoinka is Vice President of Global Manufacturing Strategy and Transformation at PepsiCoAli Peyrovi is Vice President of Global Warehouse Strategy and Transformation at PepsiCoStuart McCutcheon is Global Vice President for the Industrial Metaverse, Digital Twin and NPDI at Siemens Digital Industries SoftwareConor Peick is a Marketing Professional creating forward-looking content for the Thought Leadership team at Siemens Digital Industries Software

    The Digital Twin Advantage: Scaling Future-Ready Operations at PepsiCo
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A podcast series exploring the future of industry and the ideas, technologies, and transformations shaping what comes next. In each episode, industry leaders and experts discuss how they bridge the physical and digital worlds to accelerate change. The podcast explores how AI, software, and data are reshaping the design, production, and operation of complex products - and how organizations can turn complexity into opportunity and stay future-ready.

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