Best Siemens.FM team Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 57, part 1: Coating the Future with Digital Twins 15:44

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Episode 57 of the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast dives deep into the transformative power of digital twins in industrial manufacturing. This two part episode, featuring Alex Duchak, COO of PowderCoil Technologies, explores how digital twin technology is revolutionizing powder coating for steel and aluminum. From LiDAR (Light Detection and Rangin…

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Episode 56: Implementing Digital Safety Systems for Smarter, Safer Operations 21:56

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In part two of our safety series on the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack welcome Chase Davis from EOSYS to explore how digital safety systems are transforming machine operations. Building on last month’s episode with Al Prosowski from Dow on process safety, this conversation dives into implementation strategies, risk a…

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Episode 55: Smart Tech, Safe Plants - Safety Instrumented Systems in a Connected World 24:09

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In this special two-part series of Digitalization Tech Talks, we’re diving deep into the critical topic of safety during digital transformation. Episode 55 kicks things off with a focus on process safety, where hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack are joined by Al Prosowski, a seasoned Process Automation Safety Engineer from Dow. As organizations mode…

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Episode 54, part 2: Inside Intel – Digital Twins, AI, and the Future of Semiconductors 17:56

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In this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack are joined by special guest Attila Lengyel, Senior Director of Corporate Research at Intel. They will have a fascinating conversation about the future of chip manufacturing and how digitalization is transforming fabs from the inside out. From AI-powered robots roaming factory…

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Episode 54, part 1: Inside Intel – Digital Twins, AI, and the Future of Semiconductors 15:30

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In this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack are joined by special guest Attila Lengyel, Senior Director of Corporate Research at Intel. They will have a fascinating conversation about the future of chip manufacturing and how digitalization is transforming fabs from the inside out. From AI-powered robots roaming factory…

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Episode 53: Ensuring Technology Readiness and Sustained Adoption at Bayer 26:16

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There are many facets to consider when it comes to digital transformation to best ensure a successful outcome. In this episode we look at some of the considerations from an overall strategy and execution perspective. Our guest is Anuradha Raman, a Digital Strategist in Bayer’s Product Supply organization. In this role, Anu is responsible for measur…

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Episode 52: Cross Company’s Blueprint for Successful Tech Integration 19:55

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Digitalization Tech Talks! Join your hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, as they dive into the latest trends and innovations in digital technology within the process industries. In our 52nd episode, we're thrilled to welcome Robbie Peoples, the Director of Engineering at Cross Company, to discuss a topic we've…

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Episode 51: Opa! Let's talk about Open Process Automation! 20:16

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Open process automation is transforming the industrial landscape by moving towards open, standards-based, secure and interoperable automation. In episode 51, we sit down with Kelly Li, the Commercial Lead for Open Process Automation (OPA) at ExxonMobil and an active contributor and recently elected forum co-chair in the Open Process Automation Foru…

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Episode 50: Revolutionizing the process industries with 5G 29:09

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Episode 50 is here, and it's time to celebrate! Join hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack as they mark this milestone with an exciting discussion on the power of 5G, featuring special guest Mick Davies from Betacom. Discover how 5G is revolutionizing industrial applications by massively increasing connected devices and unlocking new opportunities for …

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Episode 49: Wacker System Migration - A Necessary Evil or an Opportunity? 18:15

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Spoiler alert: Wacker Chemie turned what is often considered to be a necessary evil into an opportunity for progress. In Episode 49 of the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, we welcome Vishnu Sharma, Director of Project Engineering at Wacker, to discuss a transformative journey in the world of industrial automation and digital technologies. This ep…

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Episode 48: Transforming Dow’s Operations with Plantwide Wireless Connectivity 20:56

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Join hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack on "Digitalization Tech Talks" as they dive into the transformative power of plantwide wireless connectivity with Katelyn DuBois from Dow. In this episode, Katelyn shares how Dow implemented a robust wireless network across their manufacturing sites, overcoming significant challenges to enhance plant operation…

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Episode 47: DuPont - The Digitalization of Sustainability and R&D 20:10

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In this episode of the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, co-hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack connect with Duncan Coffey, Global Director of Science & Innovation IT at DuPont, to discuss the critical role of IT in supporting R&D through digitalization and technology deployment with a focus on sustainability. Insights are shared into how DuPont lev…

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Episode 46: Revolutionizing the Process Industries with Generative AI 27:19

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In another dynamic episode of Digitalization Tech Talks we are thrilled to delve into the transformative realm of generative AI with our special guest, Guy Bursell from Microsoft. If you’ve ever been curious about how GenAI can revolutionize the process industries, you’re in for a treat. We’ll uncover the myriad benefits it brings, from enhancing e…

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Episode 45, part 2: Midrex Technologies - From Digital Vision to Digital Transformation 15:07

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What does it take to create a vision for digital transformation and then bring it to life? That’s exactly what we discuss in this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks! The company that achieved this is Midrex Technologies who specializes in direct reduction ironmaking technology in the steel industry. Join us as we interview Curtis Hughes, Midrex’s…

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Episode 45, part 1: Midrex Technologies - From Digital Vision to Digital Transformation 16:07

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What does it take to create a vision for digital transformation and then bring it to life? That’s exactly what we discuss in this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks! The company that achieved this is Midrex Technologies who specializes in direct reduction ironmaking technology in the steel industry. Join us as we interview Curtis Hughes, Midrex’s…

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Episode 44, part 2: From One Plant to 40+ Global Sites - a Bayer Technology Scaling Success Story 22:33

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Welcome to “Digitalization Tech Talks”, the podcast that explores the transformative power of technology in the industrial world. In this thrilling episode, we dive into a real-life success story that takes us from Bayer’s initial implementation of a cloud-based technology solution at a single manufacturing site to its impressive scaling across mor…

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Episode 44, part 1: From One Plant to 40+ Global Sites - a Bayer Technology Scaling Success Story 14:57

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Welcome to “Digitalization Tech Talks”, the podcast that explores the transformative power of technology in the industrial world. In this thrilling episode, we dive into a real-life success story that takes us from Bayer’s initial implementation of a cloud-based technology solution at a single manufacturing site to its impressive scaling across mor…

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Episode 43: Digitalization Tech Talks 4th Anniversary: A Look Back at Looking Ahead 24:01

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This special episode is a celebration of four years of Digitalization Tech Talks. During that time, we’ve released more than 40 episodes on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to sustainable digitalization to workforce development as well as many others. We thought it was a great time to devote an episode to reflecting on the past and highl…

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Episode 42, part 2: Smart Maintenance: How AI Elevates Predictive Strategies 13:10

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In this episode, we explore synergies between artificial intelligence and predictive maintenance in the process industries. Discover how AI revolutionizes maintenance protocols, predicts the unpredictable and safeguards against equipment failure. These algorithms monitor, analyze, and forecast, turning vast streams of data into actionable insights …

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Episode 42, part 1: Smart Maintenance: How AI Elevates Predictive Strategies 19:47

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In this episode, we explore synergies between artificial intelligence and predictive maintenance in the process industries. Discover how AI revolutionizes maintenance protocols, predicts the unpredictable and safeguards against equipment failure. These algorithms monitor, analyze, and forecast, turning vast streams of data into actionable insights …

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Episode 41: Cybersecurity in the Process Industries - Protect Your Turf 26:26

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The OT (operational technology) space has never been more of a target to cyber threats than today. A recent McKinsey & Company article stated “As this sector embraces digitalization, its ‘attack surface’ is skyrocketing. In a space that boasted about being air-gapped, or unplugged from the internet environment in years past, these new capabilities …

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Episode 40, part 2: Seeing is Believing - The Power of Data Visualization and Contextualization 15:16

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Get ready to dive deep into the world of data in today's Digitalization Tech episode! We're not just talking about data in theory but exploring real-life use cases and the incredible business value it holds. And here's the secret ingredient: data visualization and contextualization. We'll show you how these crucial practices can transform the way y…

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Episode 40, part 1: Seeing is Believing - The Power of Data Visualization and Contextualization 20:36

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Get ready to dive deep into the world of data in today's Digitalization Tech episode! We're not just talking about data in theory but exploring real-life use cases and the incredible business value it holds. And here's the secret ingredient: data visualization and contextualization. We'll show you how these crucial practices can transform the way y…

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Episode 39: Developing a Workforce to be Reckoned With 25:18

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Henry Ford is quoted as saying “The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay.” This has never been truer than during the time of digitalization. A digital transformation will fail without developing the workforce required to support it. In this episode we have a conversation with …

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Episode 38: The Rise of MTP - Merck Unveils the Path to an Industry Evolution! 23:47

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Get ready for an exciting episode of Digitalization Tech Talks! We are thrilled to have Sebastian Haertner from EMD Electronics (a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany) as our special guest this month. Sebastian, the Principal Process Development Project Lead, is deeply involved in making Module Type Package, or MTP, a success at Merck. He wi…

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Episode 37: Generative AI, Why wait? 13:24

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What do “The Economist” and Denmark have in common? They both declared ChatGPT as the word of the year for 2023. When technology takes the top spot on the word of the year podium, especially in the homeland of one of the Digitalization Tech Talks co-hosts, and when we meet an end user in the process industries that is implementing generative AI tod…

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Episode 36: Evonik fast-tracks plant startup with Operator Training System 18:56

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When Evonik decided to build a brand-new chemical plant on the Gulf Coast, they were tasked with utilizing the latest and greatest in technology to make the plant more efficient, more reliable, and safer than ever. One of the key technologies that was selected to help achieve these goals was an Operator Training Systems (OTS). As you will hear from…

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Episode 35: Digitalizing Industrial Water for Greater Energy Efficiency, Reliability & Productivity 15:18

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Water… It plays a very significant role in transferring massive amounts of energy in the process industries. As a result, addressing cooling and heating water systems can make a key contribution towards energy efficiency and sustainability. This episode includes a conversation about the application of digital technology to industrial water with Nei…

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Episode 34, part 2: Breaking Down Data Silos - Novozymes' Journey Towards Innovation 12:07

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Episode 34 is all about data. How you capture it, how you optimize it, and how you clean it so that you can make use of it across an entire organization and not just a single group or department. And why is this important? According to our guest, Mads Torry-Smith from Novozymes they are “investing in making a step change in the data capture culture…

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Episode 34, part 1: Breaking Down Data Silos - Novozymes' Journey Towards Innovation 20:34

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Episode 34 is all about data. How you capture it, how you optimize it, and how you clean it so that you can make use of it across an entire organization and not just a single group or department. And why is this important? According to our guest, Mads Torry-Smith from Novozymes they are “investing in making a step change in the data capture culture…

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Episode 33: Sustainable Digitalization - Predict the Future by Creating It 18:35

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In episode 33, megatopics collide! These days most companies have ambitious sustainability goals that include reducing their carbon footprint and eventually achieving net zero emissions. The exciting facet of that is that digitalization can play a role in reaching these targets! Listen in and learn answers to the following questions… Why has sustai…

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Episode 32: The Digital Revolution: How Cloud, Edge, 5G, and Cybersecurity are Changing Everything 19:32

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Join us for the latest episode of Digitalization Tech Talks hosted by Don Mack and Jonas Norinder, where we dive into the fascinating world of cloud and edge computing, 5G, and cybersecurity. These cutting-edge technologies are transforming the way we interact with the digital world, from the way we process data to the way we protect sensitive info…

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Episode 31: Digitalization Demystified - Four Essential Technologies to Crack the Code, Part 2 13:57

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In episode 31, a two part episode, we cover four important technologies related to the world of digitalization. These technologies are all important pieces of the puzzle for companies in the process industries that are considering or currently seeking to undergo a digital transformation to increase efficiency, improve quality, and/or to gain flexib…

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Episode 31: Digitalization Demystified - Four Essential Technologies to Crack the Code, Part 1 13:08

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In episode 31, a two part episode, we cover four important technologies related to the world of digitalization. These technologies are all important pieces of the puzzle for companies in the process industries that are considering or currently seeking to undergo a digital transformation to increase efficiency, improve quality, and/or to gain flexib…

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Episode 30: Accelerating workforce development with Virtual Training 14:52

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Welcome to the 30th episode of Digitalization Tech Talks! Join us as we embark on a captivating journey into the world of virtual training. Discover the technologies and trends that are reshaping learning in the digital era, including virtual reality simulations and AI-powered platforms. In this episode, we'll uncover the secrets behind the success…

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Episode 29: The Future of Industrial Operations 20:51

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In the 29th episode of the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, we discuss how industrial operations will transform in the future because of not only new technology, but also in large part due to people and how their roles and interactions evolve. Key topics covered include: The role of developing technology on the plant floor. This will include arti…

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Episode 28: Data Architecture - The Key to Solving the Digital Transformation Puzzle 26:47

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In the 28th episode of the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, we talk about how important it is for process plants to have a strong reference architecture. Standalone services and applications are no longer enough to make you competitive, so it’s become increasingly critical to create a foundational structure that ties them all together. A referenc…

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Episode 27: Let's Get Analytical About Energy Sustainability 26:26

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Sustainability… It is as prevalent a topic in the process industries as it is anywhere in the world today. In this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks we discuss the topic of energy sustainability and explore how process analytics can be used as part of a digitalization strategy to assist manufacturers in their transition to net zero. This is poss…

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Episode 26: Trending - Digitalization in 2023 16:57

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In the 26th episode of our Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, we focus on the latest trends in the process industries related to digital technologies. This episode was inspired by our recent involvement in the 2023 ARC Industry Forum. Each year, this dynamic event brings together experts, practitioners and thought leaders from across the industrial…

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Episode 25: Leveraging a Modular Approach on the Path to Digital Transformation 19:49

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Developed by the User Association of Automation Technology in Process Industries (NAMUR), MTP, or module type package, provides a framework for standardized equipment data models and description language to streamline interoperability. In practical terms, MTP enables integration of DCS and PLC-based systems more easily. The objectives of MTP are to…

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Episode 24: Care and Feeding of Your Digital Enterprise 20:55

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The introduction of digital technologies is helping the process industries do things better, faster and more efficiently. It’s also creating new challenges for companies as they strive to become digital enterprises by fully incorporating these technologies into all aspects of their operations. For example, if a deployed solution doesn’t work as int…

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Episode 23: Connected Worker - The next level of digitalization in the field begins 18:21

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Companies in the process industries have a constant focus on improving the safety and situational awareness of operators in the field. At the same time, using multiple systems increases the risk of disconnected, incompatible, or outdated information. By implementing connected worker solutions, field workers can gain easy access to the information t…

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Episode 22: Going for the Golden Batch with AI-based Performance Analysis 20:05

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The concept of the “golden batch” has been around for a long time. With artificial intelligence, however, it is now possible to more easily identify the characteristics of that coveted golden batch so that it can be more easily reproduced repeatedly and at the highest quality. Methods have even been developed that enable detection of negative trend…

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Episode 21: Digitalizing the Process to Optimize Operations 28:09

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Process modeling, mostly in the form of process simulation, has been a key tool in the process industries for many decades. Traditionally this has been for offline applications such as front-end engineering design and control system design. But the usage of process modeling has expanded as it is now possible to implement online plant models that co…

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Episode 20: Supply Chain Challenges - Go Beyond Locating with Real-time Data 20:19

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Supply chain challenges have become a global issue and many companies now consider supply chain issues to be their top short- and long-term concern. This is an area where digitalization can be applied to assist in mitigating some of the risks and concerns. This episode of Digitalization Tech Talks focuses on the application of industrial identifica…

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Episode 19: Digital Transformation - Getting It Right on the First Try 19:12

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In this episode we will talk about how companies of all sizes are able to take advantage of digital transformation to implement technologies that will enable them to do things faster, better, and more efficiently. We will do so by looking at a specific company that leveraged an existing, well-proven methodology to create a strong and highly relevan…

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Episode 18: Don’t Be Alarmed with Process Event Analysis 20:34

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Having good alarm management in a process automation system is critical to safe and productive process control. Unfortunately, many current installations have significant room for improvement as current implementations often include standing alarms, chattering alarms, redundant alarms, and alarm floods that can overwhelm the operators during abnorm…

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Episode 17: Keep Your Distance With Remote Monitoring 19:51

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Remote monitoring is an increasingly hot topic across the process industries. This rapidly growing digital technology is providing tremendous value by making access to information more manageable and less costly. This development is driven by cloud computing, intelligent gateways and cell phone connectivity that have become so mainstream and cost-e…

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Episode 16: Operations Intelligence - From Data to Decisions 18:43

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We are surrounded by data. Vast quantities are spread over a multitude of software applications, databases, and paper files throughout the enterprise and at site. Much of it is difficult to understand, often inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, inconsistent, and/or poorly synchronized, which creates challenges that can lead to the wrong decisions b…

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Episode 15: Getting Personal with Cell & Gene Therapy 12:16

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In this 15th episode of the Digitalization Tech talks hosted by Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, we’ll take a deep dive into the burgeoning field of cell & gene therapy, which promises individualized therapeutics that will essentially be manufactured to the specifications of a single patient. We’ll also discuss how digitalization techniques can be appl…

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