Episode 121: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

August 23rd, 2023  |  Season 3  |  41 mins 1 sec

4ir, industry 4.0, management, manufacturing, operations, supply chains, technology, workforce

In this special episode, Trond introduces Natan Linder, CEO of Tulip and co-author of Augmented Lean, as the new host of Augmented Season 4. Trond and Natan review four great interviews from 2022, and Natan previews what’s to come in 2023–with new episodes that go beyond interviews to include brainstorms, debates, and the occasional stream of consciousness.

Episode 120: Digital Manufacturing in Turkey and Beyond with Efe Erdem

August 9th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  30 mins 23 secs

digital transformation, manufacturing, mena, technology, turkey, upskilling

In this conversation with Efe Erdem, Executive Director of Turkey’s MEXT Technology Center, we discuss how manufacturing is transforming across the MENA region. We explore Turkey's position as a key player in this area, the challenges and opportunities they face, and the role of technology and digitalization in achieving sustainable growth.

Episode 119: Industrial Design with Kimberly Andersson

July 26th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  36 mins 42 secs

The conversation between host Trond Arne Undheim and Kimberly Andersson revolves around the topic of design, particularly in the context of industrial software and digital tools for manufacturing processes. Kimberly shares her insights on the power of design, the tension between user-centric design and industrial constraints, and the importance of understanding user needs to create better solutions.

Episode 118: Digital Manufacturing in the Cloud with Jon Hirschtick (Rebroadcast)

July 12th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 10 mins

In this conversation, we talk with our guest, Jon Hirschtick, Head of SaaS, Onshape and Atlas Platform, PTC, about the story of SolidWorks, using agile methods, listening to the market, charting the evolution of CAD into SaaS, and its emerging and future iterations in the open source cloud and beyond.

Episode 117: Manufacturing with Jessica Yen

June 28th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  38 mins 39 secs

In episode 117 of the podcast, the topic is manufacturing. Our guest is Jessica Yen, Head of Customer Success at Tulip. In this conversation, we talk about how it's interesting to see that changes are happening in manufacturing but that these changes aren't fast. It's a moving target, manufacturing, but certainly, complexity is there.

Episode 116: The Market of Marketplaces with Jason Ray

June 14th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  33 mins 22 secs

In episode 116 of the podcast, the topic is: The Market of Marketplaces. Our guest is Jason Ray, Co-Founder and CEO of Paperless Parts. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of implementing a growth mindset in manufacturing, procurement, and industrial supply chains.

Episode 115: Bridging the Physical-Digital Divide in Industrial Tech with Rony Kubat

May 31st, 2023  |  Season 3  |  17 mins 58 secs

Episode 114: The Industry 4.0 Journey with Scott Phillips

May 17th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  34 mins 46 secs

augmentation, automation, industry 4.0, manufacturing

In this episode, Scott Phillips, founder of i4Score, joins us for a deep-dive conversation about the journey towards a data-driven culture. We discuss the three big challenges small- to medium-sized manufacturers face when trying to adopt new technology; the core principles of Industry 4.0; and how to use technology to automate, autonomize, and augment.

Episode 113: The Business Model of Lean with Jim Huntzinger

May 3rd, 2023  |  Season 3  |  34 mins 26 secs

lean, lean accounting, lean business model, lean coaching, roi, toyota production system, value stream costing

In this episode of the Augmented podcast, we hear from Jim Huntzinger, President of Lean Frontiers. Our discussion covers the lean business model, value stream costing versus product costing, Toyota Kata, and the impact that these methodologies have on process and product development.

Episode 112: Humans, Robots, and the Future of Manufacturing with Anna Waldman-Brown

April 19th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  40 mins 14 secs

automation, industry 4.0, manufacturing, robotics, upskilling, welding, workforce

In this installment of the Augmented podcast, we hear from Anna Waldman-Brown, a PhD candidate in political economy and researcher at MIT's Department of Urban Studies and Planning. Our discussion dives deep into automation of welding processes, the role of humans and robots in the future of manufacturing, and what these trends mean in particular for small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Episode 111: Operator 4.0 with David Romero

April 5th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  43 mins 31 secs

cognitive augmentation, human workforce, manufacturing, operator 4.0, operator independence, physical augmentation, skilled operators

In this episode of the podcast, the topic is Operator 4.0. Our guest is David Romero, Professor of Advanced Manufacturing at Tecnológico de Monterrey University in Mexico. In this conversation, we talk about the emergence of a smart and skilled operator who is helped by cognitive and physical augmentation, how this trend emerged, and how it will shape the future where we need more resilience.

Episode 110: Executing on Manufacturing Technology with Jane Arnold

March 22nd, 2023  |  Season 3  |  34 mins 14 secs

factory operations, frontline operations, management, manufacturing, supply chain, technology, workforce

In this episode "Executing on Manufacturing Technology" with guest is Jane Arnold, board member at Aperio.ai and former VP of Manufacturing Technology at Stanley Black & Decker, we talk about advanced manufacturing technology, the importance of material flow, transparency, throughput, cost cutting, and captivating users with digital tools.