Digitalization Tech Talks

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!

Generative AI has been on the short list of potential future episodes during most of 2023.  This episode includes a conversation about how this ongoing effort is going.  Our guest is Mike Dessauer, a Data Science Manager, who also happens to be the Industry 4.0 track chair for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Spring Meeting.

In our conversation we discuss:

• The use case and primary reasons for exploring generative AI development

• Data privacy, security, and ethical considerations

• The primary technical challenges

• User feedback, measuring success, and estimating the value of generative AI for a large organization

• Next steps

Join our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for an informative chat about generative AI all packaged into a diminutive 14 minutes!

Show Notes:

• Article: Siemens and Microsoft partner to drive cross-industry AI adoption (https://bit.ly/42dliyX)

• Video: Revolutionizing industries with generative AI – Siemens & Microsoft (https://bit.ly/3U9wVoF)

• Video: Siemens Keynote at CES 2024 (https://bit.ly/3UdOLXn)

• Website: 2024 AIChE Spring Meeting (https://bit.ly/48S7nkw)

• Website: 2024 AIChE Spring Meeting – Siemens presentations (https://bit.ly/3UdgNm7)

Webinar Link:

• Transform capital projects with 3 strategies to maximize technology (https://bit.ly/49aPKft)

Contact Us:

• Mike Dessauer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-p-dessauer/)

• Don Mack ([email protected])

• Jonas Norinder ([email protected])

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 Engineer, Evonik identified several benefits of implementing the OTS - not only in the design and engineering phases but also once the plant goes live.

Join our two hosts, Don Mack and Jonas Norinder, to learn more about how OTS technology is being applied in an actual application.

Show Notes:

• Website (Evonik): Evonik (https://bit.ly/3Rv0IVZ)  

• Website (Siemens): Virtual commissioning and operator training (https://bit.ly/3Tusapt)

• Video (Siemens): SIMIT simulation framework (https://bit.ly/47PLT7m)  

• Article (Automation World): Dupont implements operator training simulation system (https://bit.ly/3NgQGGy)

 Contact us:

• Tony Lee ([email protected])

• Don Mack ([email protected])

• Jonas Norinder ([email protected])

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 focused on Digital and Sustainability and Sterling Allen, a Business Development Director with Siemens Digital Industry Software.

Key questions that are covered include:

• How significant is the role of water when used in industrial applications?

• What improvements can be achieved by applying digital technologies for this use case?

• How can digital twins be leveraged?

• Does artificial intelligence play a part?

• What’s the best way to get started?

 Join our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for a brief dive into the deep end of digitalizing industrial water to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and productivity.

Show Notes:

• Website: Climate Intelligence (https://www.ecolab.com/climate-intelligence)

• Article: Applying Digital Twins to Sustainability (https://bit.ly/3uiZvcl)

• Video: Climate Intelligence demonstration (https://play.goconsensus.com/ud2bffadf)

• Video: The Critical Role of Water in Emissions Reduction (https://bit.ly/3QInkla)

• Video: Decarbonization Smart Management of Water Centric Systems Through Digital Process Technologies (https://bit.ly/3R2Kvbv)

 Contact us:

• Neil Davidson ([email protected])

• Sterling Allen ([email protected])

• Don Mack ([email protected])

• Jonas Norinder ([email protected])

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 ultimate goal is to enable better learning loops and unlock faster innovation timelines”.

This is no small feat! As you will learn, however, Novozymes has taken several steps in making this a reality and not surprisingly, digital technologies play an important role.

Join our podcast hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for a captivating discussion with Mads as he shares Novozymes’ journey towards transforming innovation flows across the company.

Show Notes:

• Website: Novozymes (https://bit.ly/3M9erzO)

• Website: Fair Principles (https://bit.ly/3M94diK)

• Article: The FAIR Guiding Principles for scientific data management and stewardship (https://bit.ly/3S7MRqb)   

• Website: Riffyn X - the software to win the race against time (https://bit.ly/3tKQ0T2) 

Contact us:

• Mads Torry Smith ([email protected]) - LinkedIn

• Don Mack ([email protected]) - LinkedIn

• Jonas Norinder ([email protected]) - LinkedIn

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 ultimate goal is to enable better learning loops and unlock faster innovation timelines”.

This is no small feat! As you will learn, however, Novozymes has taken several steps in making this a reality and not surprisingly, digital technologies play an important role.

Join our podcast hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for a captivating discussion with Mads as he shares Novozymes’ journey towards transforming innovation flows across the company.

Show Notes:

• Website: Novozymes (https://bit.ly/3M9erzO)

• Website: Fair Principles (https://bit.ly/3M94diK)

• Article: The FAIR Guiding Principles for scientific data management and stewardship (https://bit.ly/3S7MRqb)   

• Website: Riffyn X - the software to win the race against time (https://bit.ly/3tKQ0T2) 

Contact us:

• Mads Torry Smith ([email protected]) - LinkedIn

• Don Mack ([email protected]) - LinkedIn

• Jonas Norinder ([email protected]) - LinkedIn

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 are companies factoring sustainability into key decisions?

• What role does digitalization play in sustainability?

• How are companies reducing their CO2 emissions?

• What’s the best way to get started?

Our expert guest is Eryn Devola.  Eryn is the Head of Sustainability for Siemens Digital Industries.  In that role, Eryn manages the strategy for profitable sustainability for Siemens and Siemens’ customers.

Join our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for this invigorating conversation with Eryn that will help you on your journey to become a more sustainable digital enterprise.

Show Notes:

• Website: Together for Sustainability (TfS) (https://bit.ly/3LFfdEf)

• Website: Decarbonization starts with data (https://bit.ly/3PBUHWa)

• Video: SiGREEN Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Management (https://bit.ly/3ZF0v6c)

• Website: Multiply impact for a better tomorrow with sustainable industries (https://bit.ly/3PwW5cY)

• Whitepaper: Enabling Global Decarbonization through Digital Industry Technologies (https://bit.ly/3EShxnN)

• Website: Industrial Energy Efficiency – reduce emissions and costs (https://bit.ly/45gKcOc)

Contact us:

• Eryn Devola ([email protected])

• Don Mack ([email protected])

• Jonas Norinder ([email protected])

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 each of these areas and examine their impact on the process industries. You will discover how cloud computing is empowering businesses to become more agile and responsive, how edge computing is enabling real-time data processing with minimal latency, how 5G is ushering in a new era of connectivity and productivity, and how cybersecurity is becoming more critical than ever to protect digital assets.

Whether you are a technology enthusiast or just curious about the latest trends, you won't want to miss our discussion with Mike Jabbour, General Manager of Digital Connectivity and Power, as he shares his expert insights and knowledge on these exciting developments.

Show Notes:

• Website: Industrial 5G - Industrial Communication (https://bit.ly/3EeAvo1)

• Video: Cybersecurity for Operational Technology (https://bit.ly/3EbkKOV)

• Video: Edge Computing for Industrial Applications (https://bit.ly/45lG7ZH)

• Website: America's 5G Future | Federal Communications Commission (https://bit.ly/3siErBv)

Contact us:

• Mike Jabbour ([email protected])

• Don Mack ([email protected])

• Jonas Norinder ([email protected])

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 of each as well as how they fit into the overall picture. The technologies covered include:

• Ethernet APL (Advanced Physical Layer)

• MTP (Module Type Package)

• NOA (NAMUR Open Architecture)

• PROFINET PA (Process Automation)

 And our guest is from an organization that is a key digitalization / Industry 4.0 leader, PI, which is PROFIBUS/PROFINET International.  Michael Bowne is the Executive Director of PI North America.  Michael provides some great technical insights into each of these technologies as well as use cases for each. Join our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for this in-depth conversation with Michael that will help you on your journey to become a digital enterprise.

Part 1 of this 2 part episode can be found here: https://apple.co/44KGpsX

Show Notes:

• Article: PROFINET over APL – Overview and Details (https://bit.ly/NB6j9P)  

• Article: More Than Just Ethernet APL (https://bit.ly/AmB7f4)

• Article: What is MTP, and Why Should You Care (https://bit.ly/M8Yr4s)

• Video: Plug and Produce with MTP (https://bit.ly/2IQP2X)

• Video: Plant engineering and expansion with Siemens PROFINET @ PA Blueprints (https://bit.ly/3OcIJSs)

Contact us:

• Michael Bowne ([email protected])

• Don Mack ([email protected])

• Jonas Norinder ([email protected])

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 of each as well as how they fit into the overall picture.

The technologies covered include:

• Ethernet APL (Advanced Physical Layer)

• MTP (Module Type Package)

• NOA (NAMUR Open Architecture)

• PROFINET PA (Process Automation)

 And our guest is from an organization that is a key digitalization / Industry 4.0 leader, PI, which is PROFIBUS/PROFINET International.  Michael Bowne is the Executive Director of PI North America.  Michael provides some great technical insights into each of these technologies as well as use cases for each.

Join our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for this in-depth conversation with Michael that will help you on your journey to become a digital enterprise.

Part 2 of this 2 part episode will be released on Thursday, August 3.

Show Notes:

• Article: PROFINET over APL – Overview and Details (https://bit.ly/NB6j9P)  

• Article: More Than Just Ethernet APL (https://bit.ly/AmB7f4)

• Article: What is MTP, and Why Should You Care (https://bit.ly/M8Yr4s)

• Video: Plug and Produce with MTP (https://bit.ly/2IQP2X)

• Video: Plant engineering and expansion with Siemens PROFINET @ PA Blueprints (https://bit.ly/3OcIJSs)

Contact us:

• Michael Bowne ([email protected])

• Don Mack ([email protected])

• Jonas Norinder ([email protected])

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 questions:

• How can virtual training help accelerate workforce development?

• How is the transformative impact of virtual training affecting industrial learning?

• How does virtual training compare to traditional learning methods

• How can virtual training be leveraged to unlock new opportunities?

The guest on this episode is Francisco de Diego Brito who is an expert in services that help industrial companies succeed on their Digital Transformation journey. Along with hosts Don Mack and Jonas Norinder, he will guide you through the world of virtual training!

Show Notes:

• Video: Healthineers - part replacement using virtual training (https://youtu.be/JBbwVT6MN-k)

• Video: VR – the immersive experience for field operators (https://youtu.be/khq_zl6uXWY)  

• Video: DyeMansion - digital twin of machine (https://youtu.be/pqCTZyD0ztU)

• Video: Training with VR headset (https://youtu.be/4IJJrhGIqBs)

• Website: Siemens Virtual Training Solutions (https://bit.ly/3XpcJhV)

Contact us:

• Francisco De Diego Brito ([email protected])

• Don Mack ([email protected])

• Jonas Norinder ([email protected])