31 episodes

We’re at a pivotal moment in the evolution of human innovation and machine automation. The Human and Machine, a podcast by Element8, will help you make sense of the latest industrial technology and the challenges and opportunities impacting manufacturing today. Your hosts Jaco Markwat and Leonard Smit will bring you real stories and insights from the community shaping the industry we love.

The Human and Machine Podcast Element8

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We’re at a pivotal moment in the evolution of human innovation and machine automation. The Human and Machine, a podcast by Element8, will help you make sense of the latest industrial technology and the challenges and opportunities impacting manufacturing today. Your hosts Jaco Markwat and Leonard Smit will bring you real stories and insights from the community shaping the industry we love.

    Ep 31 | The Modern Industrial IT Team

    Ep 31 | The Modern Industrial IT Team

    In this episode, we host Leon Potgieter from Hulamin.
    We discuss a cohesive Industrial IT team's roles, skills and culture. We delve into data silos, supply chain delays and other industry challenges. But also short-term optimisation opportunities and the importance of continuous learning.
    Let us know if you find our discussion helpful or have anything to add! We'd love to hear from you.

    • 56 min
    Ep 30 | Impact through infrastructure

    Ep 30 | Impact through infrastructure

    In this episode, we host Kenney O'kennedy and Riaan Du Plessis from Zutari. We speak about how Zutari Solutionists integrate technical mastery with creative intelligence and digital acumen to co-create enduring infrastructure to benefit all. We also discuss the near-term view on renewable energy solutions and the importance of interoperable and future-fit solutions.
     
    Guest speaker info:Kenney O'kennedy
    Associate Industrial Engineer
    kenney.okennedy@zutari.com 
     
    Riaan Du Plessis
    Associate Electrical Engineer
    Riaan.DuPlessis@zutari.com 
     

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Ep 29 l A data perspective on practical and sustainable operations

    Ep 29 l A data perspective on practical and sustainable operations

    In this episode, we speak with Rob Obree from Next Integration. And how organisations can use their data to improve operations in a practical and sustainable manner. 

    • 47 min
    Ep 28 l Sustainability as a data problem

    Ep 28 l Sustainability as a data problem

    In this first episode of 2022, we speak with Carolina Torres from Cognite, an Industrial software business that helps transform industrial data into customer value.
    We explore the crucial role data plays in the energy transition to a more sustainable future. The role of Industrial DataOps as the enabler. And the large-scale adoption of emerging technologies like AI, ML, and Robotics. If you're devoted to a future-proof digital and data system for a carbon-neutral future, join the conversation!

    • 54 min
    Ep 27 l By definition, HMI speaks to an interface for humans. And design should have this in mind.

    Ep 27 l By definition, HMI speaks to an interface for humans. And design should have this in mind.

    In this episode, we speak with Ray Sensenbach, Product Design Manager at Inductive Automation. Designing an interface might seem like a second-tier priority for many engineers when creating their industrial applications since it appears to be a decorative detail. But, good interface design can increase operator productivity, decrease human error, and make operators feel more at ease. Ray shares his thoughts and practical approach to the power of user interface (UI) design.

    • 49 min
    Ep 26 l A Transformation Journey: Data to Value in the Mining Sector

    Ep 26 l A Transformation Journey: Data to Value in the Mining Sector

    In a data-driven world, it’s critical that the people who need the data to make timely, strategic business decisions, to have access to it. In this episode, we speak with Almero Roux from Control Systems Integration. Integration and Mining sector veteran Almero shares his experience and learning on collecting, cleaning, and contextualising mass amounts of data. Their approach and philosophy followed and why a single version of the truth instils trust and drives information to action. Learn more about CSi here: www.controlsi.co.za 

    • 59 min

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