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Auteur(s): The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie
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  • Industrial Talk is about celebrating the women and men of industry and manufacturing. We celebrate these innovative leaders and companies because they make our lives better and are changing the world for the better! These passionate leaders collaborate, innovate and educate with speed and purpose to positively impact people and communities around the world. Industrial Talk in collaboration with industry and manufacturing leaders address topics that include: Digital Transformation, Big Data, Industry 4.0, IoT, IIoT, AI, ML, Optimization, Edge, Cloud, Asset Reliability, Maintenance, 5G, Sales, Marketing and Branding and strategies for success. This is a podcast that is focused on Getting Stuff Done and learning from individuals and companies that have been there and have a track record of success. We celebrate a bright future in industry and manufacturing from with women and men dedicated to making our communities and world a better place.
    Copyright 2024 The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie
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  • Chuck Byers with OMG

    Chuck Byers with OMG
    Nov 22 2024
    Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Chuck Byers, CTO with Industry IoT Consortium about "Developing AI standards to insure market trustworthiness!" Chuck Byers, a seasoned industry professional, discussed the integration of AI and IoT technologies in the context of the Object Management Group (OMG) and the Digital Twin Consortium. Byers highlighted the importance of AI in real-time systems, emphasizing the need for prompt engineering and meta AI to ensure trustworthiness. He detailed the computational requirements of training large language models, noting that retraining the ChatGPT 3 model would require 195 NVIDIA DGX servers, costing $80 million and consuming 2.5 million watts. Byers also stressed the importance of sustainable energy sources and efficient cooling solutions for future data centers. Action Items
    • [ ] Explore ways to detect when AI results are not as trustworthy as they need to be, and develop methods to validate AI outputs
    • [ ] Investigate the use of small modular nuclear reactors to power data centers for AI model training
    • [ ] Promote the work of OMG and the Digital Twin Consortium in addressing the challenges of AI and the Internet of Things

    Outline Introduction and Welcome
    • Scott MacKenzie introduces the podcast and its focus on industry innovations and trends.
    • Scott welcomes listeners and mentions the broadcasting location at the OMG SQ1 meeting in Reston, Virginia.
    • Scott introduces Chuck Byers, highlighting his extensive background in electrical engineering and his contributions to Bell Labs and Cisco.
    • Chuck Byers joins the conversation, expressing his pleasure in being invited and his admiration for Scott's hosting style.

    Chuck Byers' Background and Contributions
    • Chuck Byers shares his educational background, including a Master's degree in electrical engineering and teaching at the University of Wisconsin.
    • He discusses his work at Bell Labs and his invention of a US patent for a device that alerts users to approaching badness.
    • Chuck talks about his tenure at Cisco, where he worked on computer control, IoT, edge computing, and drone technology.
    • He mentions his current role as Chief Technical Officer of the Industry IoT Consortium and its recent integration into the Digital Twin Consortium.

    Digital Twin Consortium and Industry IoT Consortium
    • Chuck explains the Digital Twin Consortium's focus on pairing simulation models with real-time physical systems.
    • He describes the Industry IoT Consortium's focus on sensors, actuators, and the computation necessary for IoT systems.
    • Chuck highlights the synergy between the two consortiums, emphasizing their combined potential to sense, network, and actuate the physical world into the digital world.
    • He provides an example of using simulation models to optimize oil refinery processes without physical experimentation.

    Challenges and Opportunities in AI
    • Scott MacKenzie and Chuck Byers discuss the challenges of AI, particularly the lack of standards and trustworthiness.
    • Chuck explains the different types of AI, including machine vision and generative AI, and the unique challenges of generative AI.
    • He describes the use of large language models in generative AI and their applications in tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft 365.
    • Chuck emphasizes the importance of prompt engineering and fact-checking to ensure
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    27 min
  • Edgar Amaya with Accruent

    Edgar Amaya with Accruent
    Nov 20 2024
    Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Edgar Amaya, VP, Professional Services and Customer Experience at Accruent about "Customer Obsessed in solving today's challenges".
    • Introduction and Welcome 0:00
      • Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry innovations and professionals.
      • Scott welcomes Edgar Amaya, Vice President of Professional Services and Customer Experience at Accruent, to discuss updates on AI and other topics.
      • Edgar shares his positive experience at the conference, mentioning the location in San Antonio, Texas, and the nearby River Walk.
      • Scott and Edgar engage in small talk about the conference, food, and weather, before delving into the main conversation.

    • Edgar's Role and Conference Experience 2:15
      • Edgar provides a brief background about his role at Accruent, focusing on customer satisfaction and experience.
      • He expresses his excitement about attending the conference and reconnecting with customers and friends.
      • Scott praises Accruent's customer-focused approach, highlighting their commitment to solving customer problems and making necessary modifications to their solutions.
      • Edgar emphasizes that Accruent is "customer obsessed," which aligns with their values and approach to business.

    • AI Updates and Customer Feedback 3:54
      • Scott and Edgar reflect on their last conversation at the previous year's conference in Nashville.
      • Edgar discusses the rapid advancements in AI over the past year, noting its complementary role in enhancing decision-making and space utilization.
      • He shares an example of a university managing 500 daily event requests, illustrating how AI could streamline these processes.
      • Scott and Edgar discuss the potential distractions and hype around AI, emphasizing the need for practical applications and careful consideration.

    • AI's Role in Business Processes 7:09
      • Edgar explains that AI should complement existing business processes rather than replace them, providing insights and aiding in decision-making.
      • He highlights the rapid advancements in AI models, such as ChatGPT, and their impact on various aspects of data processing.
      • Scott and Edgar discuss the challenges of managing the power requirements for AI processing and the broader implications of AI adoption.


    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 “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2023. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! EDGAR AMAYA'S CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn:
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    19 min
  • Tara Holwegner with Life Cycle Engineering

    Tara Holwegner with Life Cycle Engineering
    Nov 18 2024
    Scott MacKenzie announces a webinar on adapting to new China tariffs in manufacturing, featuring Eric Millinger and Jorge Filio. He then introduces Tara Holwegner to discuss the LCESmartr platform, which leverages 50 years of life cycle engineering knowledge into an educational platform. The platform includes an implementation guide, assessments, work stream packages, and e-learning courses. It has shown a 30% acceleration in reliability improvements and is available in multiple languages. Tara emphasizes the importance of employee engagement and continuous improvement, highlighting the platform's ability to support global operations and provide actionable insights for asset management and reliability. Action Items
    • [ ] Explore the LCESmartr platform by visiting lc.com or emailing info@lc.com to schedule an in-depth demo.
    • [ ] Reach out to Tara on LinkedIn to further discuss how the LCESmartr platform can benefit your organization.

    Outline Webinar Announcement and Introduction
    • Scott MacKenzie announces a webinar titled "Post Election Manufacturing Adapting to New China Tariffs in 2025" scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 12 to 1 PM EST.
    • The webinar will feature Eric Millinger and Jorge Filio discussing metal casting and fabrication.
    • Scott emphasizes the importance of educating, collaborating, and innovating within the manufacturing market.
    • The webinar will be available on demand for those who cannot attend live.

    Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast
    • Scott thanks listeners for joining and praises industrial professionals for their daily problem-solving and innovation.
    • Scott mentions a previous interview with Tara Holwegner at the SMRP event, which was canceled due to a hurricane.
    • The upcoming interview will focus on Tara's platform, LCESmartr, which leverages 50 years of life cycle engineering experience.

    Overview of LC Smarter Platform
    • Scott introduces Tara Holwegner and sets the stage for discussing the LCESmartr platform.
    • Tara expresses excitement about the platform and its potential to help listeners and viewers.
    • Scott mentions that the interview will include slides and encourages listeners to watch the YouTube recording for a better experience.
    • Tara reflects on the previous SMRP conference and looks forward to the upcoming event.

    Challenges and Opportunities in Asset Management
    • Tara discusses the challenges of workforce retirement and the need for effective onboarding and training of new workers.
    • She highlights the importance of stable, reliable systems and documentation to mitigate operational risks.
    • Tara mentions the significant capital investments in the industry and the need for strategic growth and expansion.
    • She emphasizes the maturing discipline of asset management and the growing interest in digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0.

    LC Smarter Platform and Its Benefits
    • Tara explains that the LCESmartr platform is a playbook that encapsulates 50 years of life cycle engineering knowledge.
    • The platform aims to address the challenges of workforce retirement and onboarding by providing a comprehensive toolkit for reliability and maintenance transformations.
    • Tara mentions that the platform has been tested with early adopters and has shown significant benefits in accelerating reliability improvements by 30%.
    • The platform includes best practices, tools, and resources to support organizations at various stages of maturity.

    Implementation and Assessments
    • Tara describes the implementation guide, which outlines the five stages of a transformation: visualize, plan,...
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    48 min

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