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

Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Pieter van Schalkwyk, CEO of XMPRO about "Successful solutions and tools to implement your Digital Twin strategy".

Scott MacKenzie and Pieter discussed the potential of digital twin technology in the industrial sector, emphasizing the need for standards and proper implementation to achieve real business value. They highlighted the importance of digital twins in addressing business problems and achieving ROI, particularly in asset-intensive industries like oil and gas, mining, energy, and utilities. The conversation emphasized the significance of digital twin technology in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing decision-making in these industries.

Action Items
[ ] Connect with Pieter van Schalkwyk on LinkedIn
[ ] Read Peter's book on building industrial digital twins using Azure Digital Twin
[ ] Promote your podcast or technology on the industrial talk platform
[ ] Reach out to Peter for more information on digital twin implementation and the periodic table
Outline
Digital twin technology and its challenges.
Peter, CEO of XMPro, discusses digital twin technology at OMG's Q1 meeting.
Pieter highlights increasing complexity in digital twin technology, emphasizing need for standards and interoperability.
Digital twin capabilities and their importance in business.
Pieter explains technology-agnostic approach to digital twins, focusing on business value.
Pieter emphasizes the importance of understanding capabilities in the digital twin context.
Pieter and Scott MacKenzie discuss how to identify and prioritize capabilities in an organization.
Pieter discusses vetting capabilities for digital twin technology with industry practitioners and DTC members.
Digital twin technology and its applications in various industries.
Pieter suggests expanding the digital twin standard to include emerging technologies like Gen AI, while also making it machine-readable for easier adoption and compliance.
Scott MacKenzie appreciates the simplicity of the digital twin standard, which allows for easy explanation and understanding, even for non-technical individuals.
Pieter MacKenzie, CEO of XM Pro, discusses digital twin technology and its applications in asset-intensive industries.
Pieter encourages listeners to reach out to him on LinkedIn for more information and collaboration.

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PIETER VAN SCHALKWYK'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

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

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xmpro-inc/

Company Website: https://xmpro.com/

Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Paula Batlle, Head of Growth and Innovation and Victor Segura, Sales and Marketing Manager with Batlle Group about "Solutions to Ensure your Industrial Brand Aligns with Your Solution".

Branding is crucial for business success, and companies must align their branding and design strategies with their growth goals. A collaborative approach, conducting research, and gathering customer feedback are key to informing design decisions and improving brand alignment. Speakers emphasized the importance of understanding a company's values, mission, and target audience to create an effective brand strategy. They also highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach to branding that goes beyond just visual identity.

Action Items
[ ] Reach out to Paula on LinkedIn for more information about improving brands.
[ ] Contact Victor via their website www.batllegroup.com or LinkedIn to learn more about their branding services.
[ ] Attend the IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona or similar events to learn and connect with digital experts.
Outline
Branding and marketing for startups and established companies.
Scott welcomes listeners to the industrial talk podcast and highlights the importance of digital transformation.
Scott MacKenzie agrees with Victor that digitalization is a mindset and a movement that requires a long-term commitment.
Scott MacKenzie: Branding crucial for small companies, especially in tech and innovation.
Paula: Branding important for companies with limited resources, focus on key areas.
Victor emphasizes importance of branding for startups, citing need for education and understanding.
Branding, logo design, and marketing strategy.
Founder/CEO must understand brand ecosystem to communicate effectively to customers and employees.
Speakers discuss the importance of branding and its impact on marketing strategies.
Creative team with 20 years of experience transforms ideas into something specific and bold.
Branding and aligning stakeholders for business success.
Paula discusses the importance of having all stakeholders in one room to represent the brand and identify pain points and opportunities.
Victor describes the process of building a brand, including research, market analysis, and communication across different platforms.
Paula explains that a proof of alignment is provided through client feedback and research.
Scott MacKenzie emphasizes the importance of nailing down the brand for competitive advantage.
Victor and Paula discuss branding and collaboration at IoT Solutions World Congress.

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PAULA BATLLE'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

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

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

Company Website: https://batllegroup.com/

VICTOR SEGURA'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

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

Industrial Talk is chatting with John Gounaris, Vice President at GandW Electric Company about “The monumental changes impacting the utility market”.

Scott MacKenzie and John from GandW Electric discussed the challenges faced by the utility industry, including technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and the need for a more decentralized grid. John shared his 20+ years of experience, highlighting the importance of innovation, collaboration, and data-driven insights to adapt to these changes. Scott joined the conversation and emphasized the need for utilities to be more nimble and adaptable, and for regulatory evolution to accommodate the integration of inverter-based resources.

Action Items
[ ] Connect with John on LinkedIn or visit GandW Electric's website (gwel.ec) for more information on their solutions.
[ ] Promote an industrial technology or podcast on the Industrial Talk platform to target the industry audience.
[ ] Consider partnering with GandW Electric to find problems on the grid worth solving through custom engineered solutions.
Outline
Utilities, power generation, and industry challenges with John from GE.
John Gounaris discusses challenges in the utility space with Scott MacKenzie.
Scott MacKenzie highlights the importance of podcasts for industry marketing and offers help in starting a podcast on Industrial Talk.
Scott MacKenzie emphasizes the importance of providing solutions to industry leaders.
Solar eclipse and utility industry changes with 20+ year veteran.
John expresses excitement to be back home after a week in Canada, mentioning the solar eclipse and its potential impact on small communities.
John shares personal background, including their role in the utility industry, before discussing GandW's role in facilitating the industry's transition.
The challenges of adapting to a changing electric power industry.
John highlights slow change in industry due to conservative mindset and need for reliable power.
Climate change impacts industry, causing more extreme weather events and pressure to green power production.
John: Decentralized grid with renewables, inverter-based resources, and baseload power.
Utilities need to be nimble in face of changing market dynamics and technological advancements.
John discusses the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources into the grid, including technical, regulatory, and knowledge gaps.
Utilities face a retirement wave, with experienced workers exiting the workforce and younger, less experienced replacements entering, creating a knowledge gap.
Balancing grid transformation with affordability and reliability.
Utilities must adapt to changing power grid dynamics while managing consumer expectations.
John highlights the need for regulatory evolution to ensure affordable electricity for society.
Improving grid efficiency and affordability for renewable energy sources.
John highlights the need for transmission reforms to integrate solar and wind resources into the grid, particularly in areas with high sunlight and wind resources.
John suggests building high-voltage DC technology to efficiently transmit power from one region to another, citing examples from China and Europe.
John: Need regulatory structures to help utilities upgrade transmission lines (28:13)
John: Electrification and decarbonization will require more generation capacity (28:13)
The growth of electric power demand due to AI and data centers.
John: Data centers for AI and machine learning consume several times more power than standard data centers.
John: Projections suggest that data centers could use up all available electric power within 10 years.
GandW has been well-positioned for transformation due to its customer focus and innovative products.
GandW's custom engineering and new technology adoption have been key to its success.
Utilizing AI and IoT to improve grid stability and efficiency.
GW Energy partners with utilities to find...

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Torsten Seehaus, Strategy and Integration Leader with Fluke Reliability about "The powerful Azima solution transforming the asset management vibration market".

Torsten Seehaus and Scott MacKenzie discussed the latest advancements in predictive maintenance technology, highlighting the significance of vibration measurement to predict potential machine failures. They also touched on the potential for increased automation in the future, while acknowledging the need for further development. Later, Scott and Torsten discussed the evolution of predictive maintenance and its growing popularity among customers, emphasizing the benefits of reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, and improved customer satisfaction.

Action Items
[ ] Integrate additional data sources beyond vibration into Azima's models.
[ ] Expand Azima's predictive capabilities to provide more specific failure predictions and recommended actions.
[ ] Further automate Azima's workflow from failure prediction to work order generation and completion tracking.
Outline
Predictive maintenance technology with Zima CEO.
Torsten, Fluke/Azima leader, discusses product management and acquisition.
Azima provides accurate insights on machine failures by leveraging decades of vibration data from various industries.
Torsten: AI model predicts failures based on data, with 60-70% of failures automated.
Torsten: Future goal is to increase automation level, balancing automation with human analysis.
Predictive maintenance software for industrial equipment.
The Azima system uses machine learning to analyze vibration data and predict when maintenance is needed.
The system can identify specific models and nameplates, and provide notifications based on vibration levels.
Torsten: Customers want predictive maintenance to avoid surprises, like bearing failure in 28 days.
Torsten: Predictive maintenance is getting more familiar, customers reacting to issues, like time-based maintenance.
Using AI for predictive maintenance and inventory management.
Torsten: Voice downtime savings, automated work order management, and real-time monitoring.
Scott MacKenzie: Proactive planning, right-time work order generation, and effective work execution.
Torsten discussed inventory management challenges for multiple sites and customers, highlighting the importance of having the right spare parts in place at the right time.
Torsten mentioned Fluke Reliability and Xcelerate 2024, an event that showcased solutions to help industrial professionals succeed, including vibration AI and Azima.

If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

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TORSTEN SEEHAUS' CONTACT INFORMATION:

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

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

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

Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Jonathan Candel, Global Solutions Architect with Siemens about "Architectural Design and thinking behind Building X".

Scott MacKenzie and Jonathan Candel discuss the future of Building X, a platform designed to accommodate new use cases in smart buildings. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of understanding customer pain points and needs, while Scott highlights the platform's flexibility and scalability. Jonathan emphasizes the potential of AI and machine learning in building management, including cost-benefit analysis, predictive capabilities, and data-driven systems. The speakers discuss the need for a vendor-agnostic system that provides insights into energy consumption and emissions, and the importance of quick deployment and quantifiable value.

Action Items
[ ] Reach out to Jonathan on LinkedIn to learn more about Building X and how it can help customers.
[ ] Consider deploying a system like Building X to extract insights from building asset data and make more strategic operational decisions.
[ ] Promote the Building X platform and FTD capabilities to potential customers across various industry sectors.
Outline
AI in smart buildings with a solutions architect.
Scott Mackenzie welcomes Jonathan Candel to the podcast at IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona.
Jonathan Candel discusses his background and expertise in the industry with Scott.
Jonathan: Building X platform is flexible and meant to solve customer problems.
Jonathan: AI in smart buildings is different than problems solved by generative AI.
Using AI and machine learning to optimize building energy consumption, with a focus on fault detection and diagnostics.
Jonathan questions whether AI or machine learning are necessary for energy efficiency, considering cost-benefit analysis and use case appropriateness.
Jonathan suggests that even small buildings can benefit from energy consumption tracking using their platform, depending on data volume and desired applications.
Jonathan highlights FTD (fault detection and diagnostics) as a new functionality that can detect issues in machines before they break down, saving costs and improving overall machine health.
The new functionality can be deployed across all assets to provide a comprehensive view of a building's health, with real-time dashboards for property managers to budget appropriately.
Jonathan highlights the importance of understanding the customer and their infrastructure before deploying a solution.
The solution design involves interfacing with existing infrastructure and making sense of the data.
Using data analytics to optimize building efficiency.
The system can provide quantifiable value by saving energy and reducing emissions.
The platform empowers customers with data-driven insights to make strategic decisions.
Scott MacKenzie is excited about the future and sees potential for efficiency gains in building assets.

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BRETT SMITH'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

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

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

Company Website: https://www.siemens.com/global/en.html

Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech and talking to Danny Petrecca, Vice President of Business Development with Locusview about "Digital Construction Management - digitally streamlining utility's construction".

Utilities face budget cuts, regulatory hurdles, and interest rate fluctuations, while digitization can alleviate these pressures and improve operational efficiency. Innovation and problem-solving are key to addressing challenges, with a scarcity of contractors and resources in the digitization journey. Traditional paper-based construction management is inefficient, and implementing mobile technology can simplify workflows and make them more efficient. New technologies such as GNSS receivers and mobile devices have the potential to revolutionize the industry.

Action Items
[ ] Reach out to Danny on LinkedIn or the Locusview website for more information
[ ] Share Danny's contact information on the Industrial Talk podcast and social media platforms
[ ] Consider implementing a DCM solution like Locusview to improve construction management processes and data quality (Utilities mentioned) [Throughout]
Outline
Utility industry challenges with a focus on budget cuts and regulatory hurdles.
Scott Mackenzie interviews Danny Petrecca of Locus View at DistributeTech in Orlando.
Danny discusses utility budget cuts and regulatory challenges with Scott MacKenzie.
Digital construction management for utilities.
Danny has over 20 years of experience in the utilities industry, focusing on GIS and software for efficiency improvements.
Digital construction management (DCM) is a new space in utilities that needs more attention, encompassing all personas and data collection for capital construction projects.
The digital design process starts with an accurate system of record, but as-built data is often inaccurate and unfilled.
Field crews work off maps that differ from the designed plan, leading to confusion and inefficiencies.
Improving construction workflows with mobile technology.
Danny explains challenges in implementing technology in construction field due to resistance from crews.
Danny: Mobile app captures only necessary data when completing work orders.
Danny describes how technology has made it easier to locate transformers, reducing the need for manual measurements and paperwork.
Danny notes that everyone now carries a mobile device, making it easier for people to use technology for everyday tasks.
Digitizing construction and utility industries.
Danny highlights the ease of use of Locus's technology in the field, with customers reporting that it only takes a minute to map services.
Danny and Scott MacKenzie discuss the potential for Locus to become a go-to solution for mapping and managing infrastructure, with Danny expressing optimism about the company's growth.
Utilities face resource constraints and long waitlists for transformers, leading to pressure to digitize processes.
Danny from Locus View discusses power grid challenges and innovation on Industrial Talk.
If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation.

Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Marketing Process Course” for Greater Success in 2024. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy!

DANNY PETRECCA'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-petrecca/

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

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