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Science fiction once imagined a world where people could simply talk to technology and make things happen. Today, that vision is rapidly becoming reality. In Episode 68 of Digitalization Tech Talks, Brian Herr of HHI Advisory joins Don Mack and Cole Lewis to discuss the convergence of the physical and digital worlds and what it means for industrial organizations embracing AI. From AI maturity and trustworthy AI to explainability, governance, and long-term strategy, this conversation explores how manufacturers can move beyond AI experimentation and create lasting business value. If you're wonde
In this episode we explore how chemical recycling is moving from promising research to real-world industrial deployment. Abe Dyck, Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Aduro Clean Technologies joins us to discuss Hydrochemolytic™ Technology (HCT), an innovative approach designed to convert difficult-to-recycle plastics into valuable hydrocarbon feedstocks.The conversation goes beyond chemistry to examine what it actually takes to scale a new process technology. Abe shares insights on pilot plant operations, continuous processing, feedstock challenges, data collection, proces
In Episode 66 of Digitalization Tech Talks, we explore how a global brewery successfully transitioned from paper-based processes to a fully digital environment—without stopping production. Join us as we sit down with Fred Husman, a seasoned automation expert at SkyIO, to unpack a real-world digitalization journey at one of the world’s largest brewing operations. This episode dives into how Constellation Brands tackled the challenge of digitizing live operations, overcoming concerns around uptime, product quality, and system risk while implementing a Brewing MES solution that delivers end-to-en
In this special episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, longtime co-host Jonas Norinder joins Don Mack for a reflective conversation marking the close of an important chapter in the podcast’s journey as Jonas transitions to a new role. After years of exploring digital transformation, industrial AI, and the evolving value of data with industry leaders, Jonas shares the moments, insights, and conversations that shaped both the series and his own perspective on digitalization. From standout episodes to key industry shifts, this episode offers a look back at what has made the podcast a trusted voice
In this episode of the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack unpack a hard truth: industrial AI success is decided long before any model is deployed. Joined by guest Dave Griffith, industrial operations and AI enablement leader and co-host of the Manufacturing Hub podcast, they cut through the hype to explore what actually drives scalable results. The conversation covers early AI use cases, why “AI is the last mile,” and how data orchestration, instrumentation, and integration create the foundation for value. Dave also explains why OT data governance must come be
In Episode 63, we conclude a two‑part series on cybersecurity by shifting from research insights to real‑world operational experience. Building on the findings from the recently released Intelligence‑Driven Active Defense Report 2026, this episode focuses on what those findings mean on the plant floor. We are joined by Marco Ayala, a long‑time cybersecurity practitioner with extensive experience across the process industries. Marco also serves as President of InfraGard’s Houston Chapter and National Sector Chief for Energy, offering a unique perspective at the intersection of industry and crit
In the 62nd episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack kick off a two‑part series on the evolving state of industrial cybersecurity. They uncover what’s really happening inside OT networks long before a cyber incident hits the plant floor including why over 80% of adversary behavior occurs months before impact, why air‑gaps no longer provide real protection, and how legacy vulnerabilities continue to be actively exploited. As guest Adam Robbie puts it “OT security is no longer a hidden problem — it’s a visibility problem.” This episode is essential listening for an
In this second part of episode 61 of Digitalization Tech Talks, hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack continue the conversation with Meena Sankaran, Founder and CEO of KETOS, to explore how digitalization is reshaping water management in the process industries. Meena shares the most common operational challenges she sees across plants and explains what it takes to build water insights that operations and environmental teams can trust with the power of robotics and AI.Drawing from real‑world examples, Meena highlights where plants see early wins, how they quantify improvements, and the practical st
In this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack are joined by Meena Sankaran, Founder and CEO of KETOS, to explore how digitalization is reshaping water management in the process industries. Meena shares the most common operational challenges she sees across plants and explains what it takes to build water insights that operations and environmental teams can trust with the power of robotics and AI. Drawing from real‑world examples, Meena highlights where plants see early wins, how they quantify improvements, and the practical steps organizations can take to begi
How can leaders drive meaningful AI adoption in their organizations? In the second part of this two-part episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack sit down with Andrea Iorio, a digital transformation expert, to explore the human side of embracing AI. From overcoming fear and distrust to empowering teams with clarity and confidence, Andrea shares key strategies to transform skepticism into engagement. As Andrea puts it: “The future belongs to augmented humans who know how to collaborate with AI, not compete with it.” Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with ac
How can leaders drive meaningful AI adoption in their organizations? In this two-part episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack sit down with Andrea Iorio, a digital transformation expert, to explore the human side of embracing AI. From overcoming fear and distrust to empowering teams with clarity and confidence, Andrea shares key strategies to transform skepticism into engagement. As Andrea puts it, “The future belongs to augmented humans who know how to collaborate with AI, not compete with it.” Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with actionable takeaways
As manufacturing advances, traditional training methods struggle to keep pace—limited trainer availability, language barriers, and poor retention are just a few challenges. In this episode, we explore how Virtual Reality (VR) is revolutionizing workforce development with immersive, hands-on learning that’s flexible, cost-effective, and highly impactful. Through real-world case studies, discover how manufacturers are leveraging VR to enhance equipment training, streamline maintenance, and boost performance. Our guest, ATS Industrial Automation’s Vice President of Technology, Ian Menzies, discus
In this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack sit down with Ron Green, Chief AI Officer, to tackle some of the biggest misconceptions about artificial intelligence. From the myth that AI is always objective to the belief that it’s only for Big Tech, Ron helps us break down seven common misunderstandings that are shaping how businesses and society approach AI. As Ron puts it:“AI is powerful—but not all-knowing.” Whether you're an AI skeptic, enthusiast, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a grounded, practical look at what AI really is, what it can do,
Episode 57 of the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast dives deep into the transformative power of digital twins in industrial manufacturing. Part 2 of 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 Ranging) scans and physics-based modeling to real-time event logging and predictive analytics, Alex shares how PowderCoil is turning innovation into scalable, measurable impact. With benefits ranging from process optimization and sustainability t
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 Ranging) scans and physics-based modeling to real-time event logging and predictive analytics, Alex shares how PowderCoil is turning innovation into scalable, measurable impact. With benefits ranging from process optimization and sustainability to carbon m
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 assessments, and the role of technologies like fail-safe PLCs and Profisafe.Learn how digital safety reduces downtime, simplifies upgrades, and supports flexible manufacturing while keeping safety at the core. Whether you're modernizing legacy equipme
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 modernize their operations, ensuring that safety systems evolve alongside technology is more important than ever. Al shares his insights on how digital tools are reshaping process safety strategies, the challenges of integrating new technologies into leg
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 floors to the power of digital twins and modular system design, Attila shares how Intel is tackling the rising cost and complexity of semiconductor production. You’ll hear insights on future-proofing fabs, setting bold digitalization goals, and build
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 floors to the power of digital twins and modular system design, Attila shares how Intel is tackling the rising cost and complexity of semiconductor production. You’ll hear insights on future-proofing fabs, setting bold digitalization goals, and build
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 measuring the progress of digital transformation at Bayer Crop Science’s 100+ manufacturing sites that focus on advancing regenerative agriculture. Anu weighs many factors when it comes to deciding which are the best opportunities to pursue and how to proce
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 yet to explore: mitigating risks in large integration projects.As the process industries strive to stay competitive, integrating cutting-edge technologies into existing systems is more crucial than ever. But with innovation comes challenges and risk
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 Forum (OPAF). Kelly provides unique insights into this cutting-edge open architecture concept and its potential to revolutionize industrial operations.In this episode, Kelly delves into the core principles of open process automation, explaining how it en
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 Industrial IoT. Mick shares insights on the rise of private 5G networks and their significant impact on the industry. Tune in to explore real-world applications of 5G, its benefits for the process industries, and the challenges and opportunities it p
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 episode dives into Wacker’s innovative approach to leveraging digital tools during a Distributed Control System migration, providing insights into how these technologies have revolutionized operations, engineering, and maintenance processes. Vishnu’s e
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 operations and reliability. Discover how this cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing Dow's workforce, from improving incident response times to transitioning from paper to digital procedures. Katelyn also discusses the future of digitalization at Dow and
