Digitalization Tech Talks

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 Chief Information Officer, about...

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 Chief Information Officer, about...

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 more than 40 global locations. Join us as we uncover...

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 more than 40 global locations. Join us as we uncover...

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 highlighting some of our favorite moments....

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 while working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensu...

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 while working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensu...

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 have made it vulnerable to attack...

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 you understand and leverage data across different r...

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 you understand and leverage data across different r...

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 Steve Moskowitz on the topic of workforce de...

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 will be sharing his valuable implementation experien...

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 today, it’s time for an episode on it!&nb...

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 our guest, Tony Lee, Senior Process Control Engine...

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 Neil Davidson, Nalco’s Marketing Director...

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 to break down data silos between functions. The u...

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 to break down data silos between functions. The u...

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 sustainability become such a hot topic? How a...

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 information. We explore the latest trends and insights...

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 flexibility.  We cover the technical aspects...

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 flexibility.  We cover the technical aspects...

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 of virtual training and answer these key question...

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 artificial intelligence (AI) and generative...

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 reference architecture serves as the backbone of your data...

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 possible using process analytical measurem...