Had the pleasure of hosting Jim Gavigan on my latest podcast episode, where we deep-dived into "Data-Driven Optimization in Process Industries." We discussed leveraging data for efficiency, the challenges of data quality, and choosing between foundational principles and cutting-edge ML algorithms. Jim also highlighted the significance of tools and strategies in this sphere, emphasizing the urgency of digitizing domain knowledge in the face of an impending knowledge drain. Jim, is the President and Founder of Industrial Insight, Inc. where he helps industrial companies turn data into actionable ..read more

By now, we're all aware of the profound impact Generative AI promises for manufacturing. Beyond just assisting engineers in application development, it equips managers with cutting-edge analytics and delivers invaluable error resolution insights to technicians, etc. - all through intuitive interactions. That's why I'm excited about Tulip Interfaces' new "Frontline Copilot" which uses LLMs for natural language interaction between operators and manufacturing systems. To truly comprehend its significance and the broader implications of Applied AI in manufacturing, I spoke with Roey Mechrez, PhD i ..read more

For years, manufacturers have had to navigate in relative blindness, implementing improvements on an as-needed, reactive basis. This approach, although functional, has been markedly inefficient and reactive, particularly in terms of process optimisation and asset reliability, two vital aspects of industrial operations that can profoundly impact efficiency and profitability. Digital Twins represent a transformative shift from this reactive approach to a proactive, predictive one. They facilitate a deeper understanding of how systems behave, providing industrial operators with actionable insight ..read more

DataOps for Digital Transformation In Manufacturing. In this episode, Kudzai Manditereza interviews Aron Semle, the CTO of Highbyte. HighByte is an industrial software company founded in 2018 with headquarters in Portland, Maine USA. The company builds solutions that address the data architecture and integration challenges created by Industry 4.0. HighByte Intelligence Hub, the company’s award-winning Industrial DataOps software, provides modeled, ready-to-use data to the Cloud using a codeless interface to speed integration time and accelerate analytics.   Outline ✅ What is DataOps, and ..read more

As companies with industrial operations struggle to economically access data from intelligent devices located in remote and challenging environments, LoRaWAN presents itself as a cost-effective solution. With the capacity to locally integrate industrial data and transfer it via a private LoRaWAN network over vast distances, LoRaWAN simplifies protocol conversion and enhances data recovery. To learn more about the LoRaWAN for Industrial IoT applications I had a chat with Wienke Giezeman. Wienke is the CEO & Co-founder at The Things Industries, a scalable LoRaWAN solutions provider, and the ..read more

Digital transformation in manufacturing fundamentally involves transforming unprocessed data into valuable insights to guide business decisions through automated systems or human intervention. Consequently, implementing a well-thought-out data modelling strategy is key to successful digital transformation as it helps to express the meaning of the data to digital systems. To learn more about Data modelling for Industrial IoT in general and for Digital Twin use cases in particular, I had a podcast conversation with Erich Barnstedt. Erich is the Chief Architect for Standards, Consortia and Indust ..read more

In the face of a rapidly evolving industrial landscape, agility and innovation have emerged as core drivers of growth. It is essential for manufacturers to adapt swiftly to changes, harnessing new technologies and embracing new processes that fuel their development. But achieving this level of agility and innovation is not without its challenges. So how do organizations successfully navigate these hurdles to lay the groundwork for a meaningful digital transformation? To understand the complexities of implementing Industry 4.0 digitalization programs and a robust pathway to digital transformat ..read more

In smart manufacturing, effective data collection and analysis are crucial. But to truly succeed, it's essential to integrate the coordination of personnel, equipment, and materials into the process. ​ For the factory worker, this would typically be through a series of digital nudges that guide their decision-making throughout the day, enabling them to work in harmony with smart machines for optimal results. ​ To discuss more the value and implementation of human-machine collaborative systems for smart manufacturing, I talked with Rafael Amaral. ​ Rafael is the CTO and Co-Founder of TilliT, a ..read more

The Node-Red project turns ten this year.? And yet, its remarkable potential remains largely untapped in the industrial software domain. Having been a Node-Red user and promoter since its early days, I've observed that its preparedness for enterprise deployments is a key challenge limiting its broader adoption. To discover the most effective strategies for deploying and managing enterprise-grade Node-Red applications in Industrial IoT, I invited Nick O'Leary for a podcast conversation. As the co-creator of Node-Red and the CTO and Founder of FlowForge—a DevOps platform for Node-Red—Nick brough ..read more

Digital transformation of a manufacturing enterprise is a complex process that goes far beyond simply sending data to the cloud and implementing “predictive maintenance”. It requires a strategic architectural approach that effectively utilizes your data ecosystem to make informed decisions in real-time and drive innovation at every level of your organization. While there are various architectural approaches, the Unified Namespace (UNS) stands out as the most effective approach to achieve optimal results and reap the full economic benefits of digital transformation. The UNS serves as a critical ..read more