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

Episode 106: Post Lean with Frode Odegard

January 18th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  43 mins 56 secs

future of work, lean, lean manufacturing, machine behavior, manufacturing, post-industrial

Episode 105: Product Lifecycle Management's Momentum in Manufacturing with Jim Heppelmann

December 7th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  46 mins 31 secs

emissions, enterprise, greenhouse gasses, machinery, manufacturing, metaverse, plm, product lifecycle management, supply chain

Episode 104: A Scandinavian Perspective on Industrial Operator Independence with Johan Stahre

November 30th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  44 mins 1 sec

automation, factories of the future, human skills, human-centric, manufacturing, modern production systems, operations, production systems, robots, shop floor innovation, worker independence

Episode 103: Human-First AI with Christopher Nguyen

November 23rd, 2022  |  Season 3  |  42 mins 30 secs

ai, artificial intelligence, human-first, manufacturing, supply chain, technology

Episode 102: Lean Manufacturing with Michel Baudin

November 16th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  49 mins 2 secs

engineering, industrial engineering, lean, lean manufacturing, manufacturing, supply chain