Industrial Visionaries

The assumption that manufacturing networks are secure because they're "air-gapped" or "isolated" represents one of the most dangerous blind spots in industrial cybersecurity today. Kevin Wood , Chief IIoT Architect (Global) at Cisco , regularly encounters operations teams confident in their network security until visibility tools reveal unknown devices and vulnerabilities they never suspected exis...

In this episode of Industrial Visionaries, ZJ sits down with Markus Grundmann , board member at FlowFuse and partner at Senovo VC , to discuss the investment thesis behind FlowFuse and the broader industrial digitalization market. Markus shares his perspective on why the first wave of Industry 4.0 investments failed to deliver and how software-native companies are positioned differently in today's...

Digital transformation in pharmaceutical manufacturing faces unique challenges that aren't present in other industrial sectors. In this episode of Industrial Visionaries, Michael Backhaus , Director of Digital Manufacturing at Takeda , provides an inside look at how one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies balances innovation with stringent GxP compliance requirements. Michael walks ZJ...

Regis Ataides brings a unique perspective to industrial digital transformation, combining mechanical engineering expertise with business acumen developed over decades at companies like Embraer, Siemens, and now as Vice President of Metris, ANDRITZ .  In his conversation with ZJ on this episode of Industrial Visionaries, Regis shares why performance-based contracts have become the most effective wa...

In manufacturing, the biggest challenge isn't implementing technology — it's blending technology with business needs to deliver real value. Aroon Sehgal , Chief Information Officer at Videojet , has mastered this intersection through his "glocal" approach to digital transformation.  In this episode of Industrial Visionaries, he walks ZJ through how manufacturing leaders can empower frontline worke...

In this episode of Industrial Visionaries, Hicham Ghriss , Digital Factory Director, at IDEMIA , walks ZJ through implementing Industry 4.0 within highly regulated security technology manufacturing. Drawing from computer science foundations and seventeen years of industry experience, Hicham explains how IDEMIA balances innovation with security requirements.  He also discusses their approach to glo...

With a 25-year career spanning rail transportation, automotive manufacturing at Renault, and now food production at Bel Group , Rémy Beraud , Industry 4.0 Director, offers unique insights into implementing Industry 4.0 initiatives at scale.  In their discussion on this episode of Industrial Visionaries, Rémy tells ZJ about Bel Group’s innovative approach to data collection across global sites, the...

From traditional industrial adhesives to smart materials that detect their own failures — that's the journey Dr. Michael Honné , Head of MRO 4.0/Industry 4.0 at Henkel is leading at Henkel's LOCTITE Pulse division. Michael discusses how Henkel leverages its deep chemical expertise to create innovative digital maintenance solutions.  He also tells ZJ about their transition from product-focused to s...

In this episode of Industrial Visionaries, our host ZJ van de Weg , CEO of FlowFuse , speaks with Trenton Ingrim , Senior Director of Advanced Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 at GE Appliances . Trenton shares his extensive experience in engineering and operations, highlighting the transformative impact of digitalization in manufacturing. Trenton touches on the implementation of data visualization thro...

In our inaugural episode of Industrial Visionaries, our host ZJ van de Weg , chats with fellow FlowFuse exec, Nick O’Leary , CTO & Founder. Nick, who is also the creator of Node-RED, shares his extensive insights into the evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT). He discusses the early days of IoT and the transformative role of edge computing, highlighting how increased computing power has sh...