The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie

Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to David Keefe, VP of Sales with EInk about "E Paper - Making displays vibrant, dynamic and green".

Scott MacKenzie, and David Keefe discussed the latest advancements in display technology, including E-paper, E Ink, and electronic shelf labeling. Keefe highlighted the benefits of E-paper, such as its reflective nature and resemblance to paper, while MacKenzie inquired about the potential uses of E Ink technology. Keefe shared insights on the evolution of electronic shelf labeling technology and its applications in indoor signage, advertising, and information displays.

Action Items
[ ] Launch the E Paper Alliance in Europe.
[ ] Provide examples of applications for E Ink displays outside of e-readers like the Kindle.
[ ] Discuss plans to add color capabilities to E Ink displays.
[ ] Provide contact information for David Keefe so listeners can learn more.
Outline
E paper technology and its applications, including the new E paper Alliance launched at IoT World Congress in Barcelona.
David Keefe, E paper Alliance manager, discusses the technology behind E paper screens used in e-readers and other devices.
Keefe explains how the company invented E paper and how it's used in various products around the world.
E-paper technology uses electrically charged black and white particles to create digital ink on a reflective screen.
David discusses the challenges of building an ecosystem for paper-based technology, including partnering with suppliers and assembling a full supply chain.
E Ink technology for low-power displays and its applications in signage, shelf labeling, and indoor advertising.
David discusses the advantages of E Ink technology, including low power consumption and good readability, and notes that it's a perfect fit for IoT applications such as outdoor signage.
David explains that E Ink technology is more efficient than LCD technology due to its bistable nature, which means that the image stays on the screen even when the power is off, only consuming power when the image has changed.
David discusses E Ink's technology, from its origins at MIT to its current focus on full-color displays.
E Ink aims to expand beyond e-readers and shelf labels with its new full-color technology, opening up opportunities in indoor signage and advertising.
David Keith's innovative technology solutions impresses Scott MacKenzie at IoT World Congress.

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DAVID KEEFE'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkeefe/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-ink-corporation/

Company Website: https://www.eink.com/

Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Roger Hebert, Sales Manager with Boston Dynamics about "Leveraging robotic solutions to perform dangerous and mundane industrial work".

Roger Hebert and Scott MacKenzie discuss the potential of Boston Dynamics' Spot robot in power generation, highlighting its ability to operate in hazardous environments and perform repetitive data collection tasks. They explore the durability of Spot and its applications in various industries, including manufacturing and power generation, emphasizing the benefits of robotics in improving efficiency and safety in power plant maintenance. However, they also acknowledge the ethical implications of these technologies.

Action Items
[ ] Reach out to Boston Dynamics for more information or product demos.
[ ] Consider attending future PowerGen conferences for industry insights.
[ ] Share more robotics videos on social media to showcase technologies.
Outline
Using robots for power generation safety inspections and data collection.
Roger Hebert, mechanical engineer from Virginia Tech and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Boston Dynamics employee discusses their work on Spot, a robot that can navigate challenging environments.
Roger discusses how Boston Dynamics' Spot robot can be used in power generation for safety inspections and data collection.
Roger explains how Spot can carry sensors to collect data on temperature, level, and other parameters in hazardous environments.
Roger explains how robotics can automate data collection and save time for maintenance teams.
Remote site access through robots can start up peaker plants and perform rounds without human intervention.
Using robots for asset management in various industries.
Durability and reliability are key concerns for the solution, with extensive testing and investment in these areas.
The solution can be applied to various industries, including manufacturing, with potential for significant cost savings through leak detection and preventative maintenance.
Roger discusses Boston Dynamics' robots and their potential uses.
Scott MacKenzie talks about dancing with a robot at Walmart and the company's website.

Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Richard Robinson, Chief Strategist and Author with Bloomberg LP about "Open Data and Standards Development for All".

Scott MacKenzie and Richard discuss the importance of standardizing financial data modeling to improve data quality, with Richard highlighting the challenges of keeping track of multiple identifiers for the same company across different countries and exchanges. They also discuss the adoption and governance of financial data standards, with Scott MacKenzie highlighting the high demand for Figgy data and the importance of open source licensing for good governance. Richard Robinson and Scott MacKenzie then engage in a conversation about the significance of standards in the digital age, with Richard emphasizing the need for standards to ensure interoperability and facilitate innovation, while Scott expresses his amazement at the complexity of standards and their impact on everyday life.

Action Items
[ ] Continue work on further revisions and enhancements to the FIGI standard.
[ ] Provide contact details to listeners interested in learning more about FIGI.
[ ] Publish Richard's contact information on the Industrial Talk platform for connections.
Outline
Open data standards for financial instruments, including Figgy and LSI legal entity identifier.
Scott MacKenzie welcomes Richard Robinson to the podcast, praising his work with OMG and Bloomberg.
Richard Robinson shares his experience with OMG, including his role as Chair of the Financial Services DTF.
Richard (Bloomberg) explains how Figgy (open data standard) addresses issue of multiple identifiers for financial instruments, making them more accessible and transparent.
Richard discusses how Bloomberg's Figgy identifier is free and open data, unlike other identifiers that require payment, and how it can help commoditize financial data.
Standardizing financial data modeling using Figgy 1.0.
Richard discusses the evolution of the Financial Industry Business Ontology (FIBO) standard from a proprietary model to an open standard through the Object Management Group.
Richard explains how Figgy assigns unique identifiers to financial instruments, such as IBM common stock, to enhance data quality and provide an open way to access the data.
Richard worked with financial services companies to address the same problem of maintaining internal databases and systems to keep data quality consistent, and Figgy helps enhance that effort.
Adoption and governance of a standard for financial data.
The Figgy standard is being widely adopted with 14 billion API requests per month globally.
Keiko, a firm in France, became a certified provider for cryptocurrencies after accreditation.
Speaker discusses importance of proper identification and transparency in financial industry.
Standards and regulations in various industries.
Richard discusses importance of standards in various industries, including construction and technology.
Richard Robinson discusses the importance of standards in data wrangling at OMG Q1 meeting.

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RICHARD ROBINSON'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcr203/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg/

Company Website: https://www.bloomberg.com/

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Lee Morgan, Sr. Global Product Marketing Manager with Fluke Reliability about "Vertically integrated asset management solution that leverages vibration AI".

Scott MacKenzie and Lee Morgan discussed the potential of advanced predictive maintenance solutions for industrial assets, highlighting the importance of real-time data and the ability to provide predictive maintenance. Speaker 3 provided insights into Fluke's role in providing solutions for asset management, reliability, and vibration monitoring, emphasizing the scalability and flexibility of the new X5 platform.

Action Items
[ ] Connect existing Fluke Reliability customers to Azima services.
[ ] Customers interested in Azima should contact Lee Morgan via LinkedIn.
[ ] Promote the Xcelerate 2025 user conference for asset management and reliability professionals.
Outline
Fluke Reliability's Azima platform and its capabilities in providing vibration monitoring insights.
Lee Morgan, is a senior global product marketing manager at Fluke Reliability.
He oversees the Fluke reliability portfolio, including Azima and Proof Technic, and email asset management software.
Lee explains that x5 is more scalable and flexible than x4, with added insight from Zima platform.
Azima platform provides trillions of data points, making vibration analysts 3-5 times more efficient than others.
Predictive maintenance platform for industrial machinery, highlighting its capabilities and potential applications.
Lee explains how the platform provides peace of mind by predicting failures months in advance and offering real-time data insights.
The platform's wireless sensors operate on a self-healing mesh network, ensuring reliable data collection even in challenging environments.
Lee: "We've got trillions of data points and over 50 machine types in our library."
Lee: "We've enabled software transfer from MTC to Azima for Azima watchman services."
Predictive maintenance platform for asset management.
Fluke's Azima system provides predictive maintenance for customers.
Lee discusses global maintenance, reliability, and asset management solutions.

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LEE MORGAN'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-morgan-fluke/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluke-reliability/

Company Website: https://reliability.fluke.com/

Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTECH and talking to Miguel Morales, Commercial IoT Lead with Software AG and Ty Roberts, Vice President of Marketing with Itron, Inc. about "Grid Edge - How utilities will manager their distributed energy assets.". Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation:

The conversation centered around the importance of collaboration and innovation in the utility industry, particularly in managing distributed assets and leveraging software platforms like Cumulocity. Speakers emphasized the complexity of grid edge technology and the need for leaders to guide the charge towards a more sustainable and efficient future. They also discussed the importance of utilities managing energy demand and infrastructure with smart devices, reducing investments in poles and wires, and changing their relationship with consumers from energy providers to partners in the energy transition.

Action Items
[ ] Itron and Software AG will continue collaborating to more quickly connect diverse devices and bring data together
[ ] Interested parties can contact Miguel at miguel.morales@softwareag.com or Ty at ty.roberts@itron.com for more information
Outline
Grid edge technology and its impact on utilities.
Miguel Morales is the commercial lead at cumulocity, IoT part of software. AG.
Morales has experience in IoT, including Azure IoT and industrial IoT practice at a fortune 250 industrial startup.
Miguel shares their admiration for Itron and experiences working with them.
Ty discusses the focus on grid edge technology and utilities managing distributed assets.
Utilizing data to manage energy consumption and infrastructure.
Miguel: Consumers want more control over energy consumption, but may lack awareness of available solutions.
Scott MacKenzie: Utilities face challenge of providing visibility into diverse range of devices for efficient energy management.
Ty: Utilities need to reduce investments in poles and wires by leveraging smart devices and control.
Miguel: Cities also need capex for visibility and load management to deliver reliability.
Miguel: Utilities can leverage standard cellular network for data collection without additional investment.
Ty: Targeted approaches with utilities to mitigate local problems, starting with specific areas of concern.
Utilities' role in energy transition, collaboration, and consumer education.
Collaboration necessary for secure, reliable power distribution.
Utilities must change relationship with customers by providing proactive insights and value.
Incentivizing consumers to contribute to solving energy problems through positive reinforcement and collaboration between software companies and utilities.
Miguel suggests utilities need to incentivize users with positive reinforcement, such as celebrating small wins or saving turtles.
Scott MacKenzie agrees, noting that leaders in the utility industry must take the first step towards incentivizing users in a more engaging way.
Scott MacKenzie: Collaboration with Software AG for faster data connection and insights.
Utilities are being matched with partners for end-to-end solutions, including Itron and Software AG.
Utilizing software to streamline grid edge operations.
Miguel compares software development to cooking, using meal kits as an analogy.
Ty is optimistic about the show's impact, citing increased customer interest in utilities changing their priorities.
Miguel and Ty discuss grid edge technology in utilities with expertise and enthusiasm.
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MIGUEL MORALES' CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moralesamiguel/

Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Brian Schmidt, Technical Fellow and Chief Engineer with Northrop Grumman about "Digital Twin in the Defense and Aerospace Industry".

Brian Schmidt and Scott MacKenzie discussed the potential of digital twin technology in various industries, highlighting its benefits, challenges, and the importance of collaboration to overcome them. They emphasized the need for trustworthiness and security in digital twins, as well as their potential to optimize operations and improve efficiency. Brian shared his experience as a new co-chair of the aerospace and defense working group within the Digital Twin Consortium, while Scott provided insights and questions to further explore the topic.

Action Items
[ ] Produce a white paper from the Aerospace and Defense working group.
[ ] Make the Excel spreadsheet version of the periodic table artifact available from the Digital Twin Consortium.
[ ] Reach out to Brian Schmidt via LinkedIn for more information.
Outline
Digital twin technology and its applications in the aerospace and defense industry.
Brian Schmidt shares his background and experiences at Northrop Grumman.
Brian leads aerospace and defense working group, meets biweekly with industry colleagues.
Digital twins, data, and cyber security challenges in various industries.
Brian highlights the importance of digital twins in making informed decisions and iterating on ideas through simulations.
Brian: Industry still in early stages of leveraging digital twin capabilities.
Brian: Collaboration in working groups crucial to overcome challenges.
Brian: Digital twins require data, interoperability, and cyber security to be effective.
Brian: Trustworthiness and security are paramount for digital twins in aerospace and defense.
Digital twins and their potential to optimize manufacturing processes.
Scott MacKenzie and Brian discuss the benefits of digital twins in manufacturing, including efficiency and cost savings.
The digital twin consortium is creating a periodic table of sorts to organize and connect people working on similar projects.
Members of the consortium are regularly meeting in person and virtually to share ideas and produce white papers.
Brian is passionate about digital twin technology and collaboration.

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BRIAN SCHMIDT'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-schmidt-5195b58/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northrop-grumman-corporation/

Company Website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/