Episode 124: Industrial Data Interoperability with Erich Barnstedt

October 18th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  20 mins 9 secs

4ir, ai, automation, data, digital transformation, industry 4.0, interoperability, manufacturing, microsoft, mqtt, opc ua, software, technology

Erich Barnstedt–Microsoft’s Chief Architect Standards, Consortia & Industrial IoT–brings his perspective as we try to understand why, despite overtures from the biggest vendors, true data interoperability remains elusive in the manufacturing industry.

Episode 123: Building a Manufacturing Software Marketplace with Diego Tamburini

October 4th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  22 mins 20 secs

4ir, digital transformation, industry 4.0, manufacturing, microsoft, software, supply chains, technology, workforce

Diego Tamburini–Category Manager for Manufacturing at Microsoft Commercial Marketplace–helps us unpack the future trajectory of the industry, and the challenges manufacturers face in building a cohesive tech stack using solutions from different vendors.

Episode 122: Fixing the Failures of Industry 4.0 with Antonio Padovano

September 20th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  22 mins 41 secs

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

In episode 122, we speak with Assistant Professor at the University of Calabria Antonio Padovano, discussing the failures of practically implementing Industry 4.0 on the shop floor, and his vision for how we can address them with a new approach.

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 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 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.

Episode 108: Lean Operations with John Carrier

February 15th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  32 mins 52 secs

ai, factory automation, lean, lean operations, manufacturing, manufacturing solutions, people dynamics