DFA Manufacturing Media
Talking Industry
Talking Industry brings you topical unscripted discussion from experts in the world of engineering Automation and Manufacturing. Hosted by DFA Manufacturing Media, independent publishers and event organizers deeply rooted in the industrial sector. DFA Manufacturing Media has been creating quality journals such as Drives & Controls, Plant and Works Engineering, Hydraulics and Pneumatics and Smart Futures for generations. So join as we explore new technologies and tackle some of the most pressing challenges that our industry faces today, and follow our series of bi-weekly podcasts.
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May 19, 2026
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Episodes
#53 - Scaling AI from experimentation to real impact 19.05.2026 39:17
In this episode of Talking Industry, Aaron Blutstein speaks with Tim Dickson, Chief Digital & Information Officer at Regal Rexnord, about digital transformation in industry and the growing role of artificial intelligence. The discussion explores how organisations are scaling AI from pilot projects into real business value, the importance of data strategy and digital infrastructure, and the cha...
#52 How to efficiency and sustainability affect your bottom line? 31.05.2024 22:18
sponsored by www.drives-expo.com Efficiency and sustainability practices are pivotal for the success of manufacturing, especially in SMEs. Optimising processes through advanced technologies and automation not only enhances productivity but also drives down costs, directly influencing the bottom line. Sustainable practices, from resource-efficient production to waste reduction, resonate with enviro...
#51 How to efficiency and sustainability affect your bottom line? 31.05.2024 23:25
Efficiency and sustainability practices are pivotal for the success of manufacturing, especially in SMEs. Optimising processes through advanced technologies and automation not only enhances productivity but also drives down costs, directly influencing the bottom line. Sustainable practices, from resource-efficient production to waste reduction, resonate with environmentally-conscious customers and...
#50 - How do efficiency and sustainability affect your bottom line? 31.05.2024 33:28
Efficiency and sustainability practices are pivotal for the success of manufacturing, especially in SMEs. Optimising processes through advanced technologies and automation not only enhances productivity but also drives down costs, directly influencing the bottom line. Sustainable practices, from resource-efficient production to waste reduction, resonate with environmentally-conscious customers and...
#49 In Conversation with The Norwegian Ambassador & Innovation Norway 17.04.2024 31:43
Aaron Blutstein speaks to Tore Hattrem, Norway’s ambassador to the UK since August 2023, and Hilde Hukkelberg, Director UK and Ireland at Innovation Norway to find out a bit more about the current state of business relations between the UK and Norway, particularly in terms of offshore manufacturing.
#48 IIOT, Digitalisation & Industrial Networks - Part 3 15.04.2024 22:05
Two experienced experts in industrial networking, David Folley and John Browett, join Consultant Editor Andy Pye for a topical discussion on trends in industrial networking, focusing on the business case behind the role of industrial networking in digitalising manufacturing and processing plants. The topics under discussion will include, but not be limited to: * The Benefits of Smart Data * Cybers...
#47 IIOT, Digitalisation & Industrial Networks - Part 2 15.04.2024 31:58
Two experienced experts in industrial networking, David Folley and John Browett, join Consultant Editor Andy Pye for a topical discussion on trends in industrial networking, focusing on the business case behind the role of industrial networking in digitalising manufacturing and processing plants. The topics under discussion will include, but not be limited to: * The Benefits of Smart Data * Cybers...
#46 IIOT, Digitalisation & Industrial Networks - Part 1 15.04.2024 25:51
Two experienced experts in industrial networking, David Folley and John Browett, join Consultant Editor Andy Pye for a topical discussion on trends in industrial networking, focusing on the business case behind the role of industrial networking in digitalising manufacturing and processing plants. The topics under discussion will include, but not be limited to: * The Benefits of Smart Data * Cybers...
#45 Automating Manufacturing - Part 3 25.01.2024 19:26
How can manufacturing industry make the most of the robotics revolution? Until now, UK businesses have failed to capitalise on the opportunities presented by automation with industrial robots in the UK. Recent research by Boston Consulting Group identifies a significant gap between the ambitions of companies to implement robots and the actual implementation of systems. This session of Talking Indu...
#44 Automating Manufacturing - Part 2 18.01.2024 24:09
How can manufacturing industry make the most of the robotics revolution? Until now, UK businesses have failed to capitalise on the opportunities presented by automation with industrial robots in the UK. Recent research by Boston Consulting Group identifies a significant gap between the ambitions of companies to implement robots and the actual implementation of systems. This session of Talking Indu...
#43 Automating Manufacturing - Part 1 03.01.2024 33:23
How can manufacturing industry make the most of the robotics revolution? Until now, UK businesses have failed to capitalise on the opportunities presented by automation with industrial robots in the UK. Recent research by Boston Consulting Group identifies a significant gap between the ambitions of companies to implement robots and the actual implementation of systems. This session of Talking Indu...
#42 Advances in Safety & Security - Part 3 21.11.2023 24:14
The future of safety engineering in manufacturing and processing plants is digital, which creates opportunities for plant operators to enhance efficiency, increase flexibility and make their plants safe and secure. This edition of Talking Industry addresses how implementing safety initiatives can enhance efficiency, while addressing the risks.
#41Advances in Safety & Security - Part 2 07.11.2023 38:42
The future of safety engineering in manufacturing and processing plants is digital, which creates opportunities for plant operators to enhance efficiency, increase flexibility and make their plants safe and secure. This edition of Talking Industry addresses how implementing safety initiatives can enhance efficiency, while addressing the risks. We will cover: Integrating technology into new and exi...
#40 Advances in Safety & Security - Part 1 24.10.2023 28:36
The future of safety engineering in manufacturing and processing plants is digital, which creates opportunities for plant operators to enhance efficiency, increase flexibility and make their plants safe and secure. This edition of Talking Industry addresses how implementing safety initiatives can enhance efficiency, while addressing the risks. We will cover: Integrating technology into new and exi...
#39 - In Conversation with Marcus Pont 28.09.2023 22:31
Talking Industry’s Aaron Blutstein talks to Marcus Pont, CEO & Co Founder of Domin, about the company’s rapid growth and technological advances.
#38 - In Conversation with Chris Rooum 10.08.2023 23:40
Aaron Blutstein talks to Chris Rooum, Business Development Director at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC) to talk about skills and training for UK manufacturing in the Smart era.
#37 Maintenance 4, Implementing Smart Technologies - Part 3 24.07.2023 21:20
Sponsored by www.drives-expo.com How can digital technologies be used in maintenance activities to get benefit? Is connecting to the cloud safe? What can you learn from your machines, even without getting heavily into machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)?
#36 Maintenance 4, Implementing Smart Technologies - Part 2 24.07.2023 31:58
Sponsored by www.drives-expo.com How can digital technologies be used in maintenance activities to get benefit? Is connecting to the cloud safe? What can you learn from your machines, even without getting heavily into machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)?
#35 Maintenance 4, Implementing Smart Technologies - Part 1 24.07.2023 30:33
Sponsored by www.drives-expo.com How can digital technologies be used in maintenance activities to get benefit? Is connecting to the cloud safe? What can you learn from your machines, even without getting heavily into machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)?
#34- In Conversation with Haf Cennydd 13.07.2023 22:05
Aaron Blutstein speaks to Haf Cennydd, portfolio director at Nineteen Group, the organiser behind Manufacturing & Engineering Week, to find out a bit more about its plans for Drives & Controls, Air-Tech, and Fluid Power & Systems Exhibitions as part of next year’s 2024 M&E Week.
#33 - In Conversation With John Kraus 26.06.2023 27:19
Talking Industry’s Aaron Blutstein talks to John Kraus, Chief Executive for Engineers Without Borders UK, to find out a bit more about the origins, philosophy and the role the organisation is playing to help reimagine engineering practice so that engineers can respond effectively to the complexity and uncertainty of pressing global challenges such as climate change.
#32 - Manufacturing’s Net Zero Challenge -Part 3 20.06.2023 21:59
The net-zero challenge is of global importance and manufacturing industry’s role in decarbonisation cannot be overlooked. Manufacturing generates around 11% of total emissions, so as a collective we need to invest in and promote new technologies to change our course. How can the manufacturing community play its part in global decarbonisation and save money on energy consumption?
#31 - Manufacturing’s Net Zero Challenge - Part 2 20.06.2023 41:28
The net-zero challenge is of global importance and manufacturing industry’s role in decarbonisation cannot be overlooked. Manufacturing generates around 11% of total emissions, so as a collective we need to invest in and promote new technologies to change our course. How can the manufacturing community play its part in global decarbonisation and save money on energy consumption?
#30 - Manufacturing’s Net Zero Challenge - Part 1 20.06.2023 31:21
The net-zero challenge is of global importance and manufacturing industry’s role in decarbonisation cannot be overlooked. Manufacturing generates around 11% of total emissions, so as a collective we need to invest in and promote new technologies to change our course. How can the manufacturing community play its part in global decarbonisation and save money on energy consumption?
#29 - IIOT, Digitalisation & Industrial Communications - Part 3 20.06.2023 18:25
Digitalisation is a journey, so to start with, keep it simple, start small, then scale up. Focus on certain aspects: Smart Maintenance, Smart Product Development, Smart Inventory Management, Smart Supply Chain, etc. While the boundaries between IT and OT are blurring, there are two parts in an IIoT project: people with IT knowledge have difficulties with data acquisition from the field; people wit...
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