The Industry Forward Podcast

Siemens Digital Industries Software
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Join industry experts to explore the key trends, transformative technologies and real-world innovations that are reshaping fields from aerospace, industrial machinery and semiconductors to pharmaceuticals and beyond. Each episode delivers an in-depth discussion on the dynamic challenges industries are facing and how digitalization driven by AI, software and the comprehensive digital twin is meeting those challenges today and redefining the global industry of tomorrow.

  1. 4D AGO

    The 5 best FAIR data secrets to empower process engineers

    Process industry data is only useful if it is findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable. This concept, often truncated to FAIR data, represents how information can feed digital twins, simulations and AI systems that herald the next industrial revolution. In today’s episode of the Industry Forward podcast, host John Nixon, Global Vice President of Process Industries at Siemens Digital Industry Software (Siemens) will speak with William (Bill) Hahn, Director of Solutions Consulting at Siemens. In this discussion, they highlight five key takeaways about FAIR data for engineers modernizing industrial applications. In this podcast you will learn: 01:04 – The concept of FAIR data 03:15 – How FAIR data links to platforms, digital twins and simulations 05:44 – The role of FAIR data to produce AI tools for the process industry Connect with John on LinkedIn. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn.

    11 min
  2. Shifting left: How Makersite and Siemens enable sustainability by design

    APR 17

    Shifting left: How Makersite and Siemens enable sustainability by design

    The concept of “shifting left” is critical for the development of sustainable products. The sooner companies have insights into their products’ environmental impact, the more time they have to optimize said products’ sustainability while increasing its chances of success in the market. Such insights, however, can only be gained with the right digital tools and strategies that can leverage data across the product lifecycle and beyond. In this episode of The Industry Forward Podcast, Eryn Devola, Head of Sustainability for Siemens Digital Industries, is joined by Neil D’Souza, CEO of Makersite. Together, they explore how the partnership between their companies demonstrates how digital tools such as AI can help companies shift left and fully harness lifecycle data to design products more likely to succeed while bringing about a more sustainable future. In this episode, you will learn: How the Siemens-Makersite partnership illustrates AI’s role in measuring sustainability impact The benefits of digitalized lifecycle analysis in engineers’ workflows How companies can use data from such analyses to shift left in their processes and inform sustainable design Real world examples of how digital tools and strategies enable sustainability and success in the market Connect with Eryn Devola: LinkedIn Connect with Neil D’Souza: LinkedIn

    18 min

  3. APR 10

    How data is the new oil

    Data lakes, like oil reservoirs, are filled with vast industrial and economic potential. And much like how we dig for oil, we must wade through data reservoirs to find the hidden AI insights within. Thus, companies without a data strategy have no AI strategy! In today’s episode of the Industry Forward podcast, host John Nixon, Global Vice President of Process Industries at Siemens Digital Industry Software (Siemens) will speak with William (Bill) Hahn, Director of Solutions Consulting at Siemens. These experts will discuss strategies to mine the insights from data lakes, how data can be as valuable as oil and the future of multidisciplinary AI for engineering applications. In this podcast you will learn: 00:56 – Why we say “data is the new oil” 05:16 – How data density is like energy density 09:16 – How, with context, the insights you gleam from data are as precious as oil 10:31 – How ontologies build a multi-persona, authoritative source of truth Connect with John Nixon on LinkedIn Connect with Bill Hahn on LinkedIn

    19 min
  4. Humanoids: automation that fits

    APR 3

    Humanoids: automation that fits

    In today’s episode of The Industry Forward Podcast, host Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy, Siemens Digital Industries Software, is joined by Rahul Garg, Vice President for Industrial Machinery vertical software strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software, to discuss how humanoids represent a powerful new form of flexible automation, particularly for brownfield and human‑centered environments, and how they are poised for rapid growth in the coming years. In this episode, you’ll learn:  What technologies are enabling the fast evolution of humanoids Where to use the digital thread, digital twin, and AI to wrangle these technologies Why the humanoid form factor matters

    16 min
  5. Designing in the Dark

    MAR 27

    Designing in the Dark

    Much of the sustainability impact of a product is determined as soon as the design phase, yet the data that can inform decisions affecting that impact is often missing so early on. As the number of requirements and complexities increase in today’s products, companies making sustainable products may find themselves designing in the dark. Fortunately, digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) can shed some light on the process. In this episode of The Industry Forward Podcast, Eryn Devola, Head of Sustainability for Siemens Digital Industries, and Neil D’Souza, CEO of Makersite, discuss why designing with sustainability in mind should be done as soon as possible and why investing in AI can help make that happen. By informing design decisions today, companies can make better products that enable a greener tomorrow. In this episode, you will learn: The challenges of designing a sustainable product Why early decisions are crucial for product sustainability How shifting left can better inform early decisions Where the digital twin and AI play a role in shifting left Connect with Eryn Devola: LinkedIn Connect with Neil D’Souza: LinkedIn

    16 min

  6. MAR 20

    Ontologies: How to make sense of the data explosions in process industries

    The new digitalization era of the process industry is burying organizations under a mountain of information. Data, like entropy, is always increasing, but there is no use collecting all these digital records if they drown in obscurity within an abandoned data lake. Industry leaders must learn how to make sense of all this information and transform it into revenue. In today’s episode of the Industry Forward podcast, host John Nixon, Global Vice President of Process Industries at Siemens Digital Industry Software (Siemens) will speak with William (Bill) Hahn, Director of Solutions Consulting at Siemens. Their discussion shows industry leaders the digital transformations workflows they need to not only collect data but also make sense of it using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and visual communications via ontologies, simulations and digital twins. In this podcast you will learn: 2:20 - Why industries must make sense of their exploding data 4:18 - Where various industries are with their data maturity levels 6:02 - What are ontologies 12:19 - How to extract value and revenue from real-world and synthetic data  John Nixon - Global Vice President of Process Industries at Siemens Digital Industry Software Connect with John on LinkedIn William Hahn, Director of Solutions Consulting at Siemens Digital Industry Software Connect with Bill on LinkedIn

    17 min
  7. The major shift toward humanoids

    MAR 13

    The major shift toward humanoids

    Humanoid robots are mobile, software-defined robot designed with a human-like body structure. Their key purpose is to operate in environments built for humans and they may be coming to a factory near you. In today’s  Industry Forward podcast episode host Dale Tutt, Dale Tutt, Global Vice President of Industry Strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software, is joined by with Rahul Garg, Vice President of Industrial Machinery Software Strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software. The discussion focuses on what humanoid robots are, how they differ from other industrial robots and their role in modern factories—especially brownfield environments. During this conversation, you’ll learn:     The definition of a humanoid robot      What sets the humanoid apart from other advanced robots     The advantages of the humanoid form    How to side step challenges to designing and integrating humanoids

    17 min
  8. The Shift-Left in Supply Chain with Richard Barnett - Part 3

    JAN 2

    The Shift-Left in Supply Chain with Richard Barnett - Part 3

    Welcome to the Industry Forward Podcast with Dale Tutt, the show where we examine industry and technology trends with the help of various experts from around Siemens and beyond! This is the second of a three part series with Richard Barnett, Chief Marketing Officer and SaaS Sales Leader at Supplyframe! Richard brings over 30 years of experience driving growth across enterprise SaaS, supply chain software, and digital platforms. He has led marketing strategy and execution, positioning brands, creating demand engines, and accelerating global expansion. At Supplyframe, Richard led the transformation in brand and go-to-market strategy after its acquisition by Siemens. Before joining Supplyframe, Richard’s background includes marketing leadership roles at LevaData, GT Nexus, E2open, and i2 Technologies, with a track record of translating vision into measurable outcomes. In the final part of our discussion, Richard, Dale and I examine the progress of digitalization in industry, structural challenges to greater supply chain collaboration, and how digitalization can help address these challenges before wrapping up with final thoughts. Listen to the podcast to hear about: How secure supply chain collaboration is developing in industry Challenges for OEMs and suppliers as they navigate digital transformation The importance of a Digital Twin to strategic alignment and dynamic decision making in supply chains And more!

    30 min
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Join industry experts to explore the key trends, transformative technologies and real-world innovations that are reshaping fields from aerospace, industrial machinery and semiconductors to pharmaceuticals and beyond. Each episode delivers an in-depth discussion on the dynamic challenges industries are facing and how digitalization driven by AI, software and the comprehensive digital twin is meeting those challenges today and redefining the global industry of tomorrow.

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  • Creator
    Siemens Digital Industries Software
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Siemens Digital Industries Software
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    The Industry Forward Podcast