The Human and Machine Podcast

Ep 11 l Thanks to bowling. A conversation with Travis Cox from Inductive Automation

Travis started with Inductive Automation in 2003 and has overseen numerous successful launches of HMI and SCADA projects. Travis shares his exciting journey, and a preview of Ignition 8.1, which adds impressive new features to Ignition Perspective.

 Learn more about Ignition 8.1: https://bit.ly/3kCk21m

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Ep 10 l The New SCADA: The creation of Ignition by Inductive Automation

In this episode, we chat with Colby Clegg from Inductive Automation. Colby is the VP of Technology and has been with Inductive Automation since the company’s formation. And is one of the original designers of the Ignition software: Built from the ground up with IT-friendly technology. Colby shares insights from the early days and what shaped the vision for “The New SCADA”. And the incredible community that’s formed up around it, turning great ideas into reality.

Learn more about Inductive Automation at www.inductiveautomation.com

 

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Ep 09 l Digital Transformation in the Manufacturing and Production world

New digital technologies make it possible to gather and analyse more significant amounts of data across machines and functions. But, digital transformation requires more than just purchasing and implementing software or hardware. It can be a massive, and at times, seemingly overwhelming undertaking. Where do you even start? Wilhelm Swart shares some practical insights and wisdom to consider as you embark on your journey.

Learn more about BluESP at www.bluesp.co.za

 

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Ep 08 l The life of a young Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance management is a combination of systems, best practices and trained personnel all focused on the same goal. In this episode, we speak with Kagiso Nxumalo from Kellogg’s South Africa, about the importance of skills, teamwork and continuous learning for the smooth and efficient workings of an industrial plant.

Learn more about Kellogg's at www.kelloggs.co.za

 

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Ep 07 l The industry has observed declining IOT sensor cost: Which should mean greater use in manufacturing.

In this episode, we speak with Altmar du Toit from Hive IoT. Altie shares observations and experience when scaling IIoT investments. We also hear about the Safe-Trace contact tracing solution, co-developed with Aguru Business Solutions. Safe-Trace assists facility managers to trace all possible Covid-19 contacts. And is a proudly South African digital engineering effort.

Learn more about Hive IoT at www.hive-iot.com

 

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Ep 06 l IIoT extends control of your Operations to the very edge

We chat with Louis van Wyk from BCX about what's required to make this a reality. And the potential barriers we face to adoption in manufacturing.

Learn more about BCX at www.bcx.co.za

 

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Ep 05 l Arlen Nipper, Co-Inventor of MQTT, shares his incredible journey. And his vision for IIoT

Arlen Nipper is an industry legend: President and CTO at Cirrus Link and Co-Inventor of MQTT. We spoke with Arlen about his background and the genesis of MQTT. How it has evolved for mission-critical industrial applications, through Sparkplug. And how vendors like AVEVA, Inductive Automation and Opto 22 unlocks the full potential of MQTT.

Learn more about Cirrus Link at www.cirrus-link.com

 

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Ep 04 l The importance of Information and the value of adding context to Plant Data

In this episode we chat with Jeff Knepper, from Canary Labs. Jeff shares why connecting decision makers to process data, and giving them easy to use analysis tools is a winning combination.

Learn more about Canary Labs at www.canarylabs.com

 

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Ep 03 l The importance of Innovation and Teamwork in the Food and Beverage Industry

One of the significant challenges almost all businesses are facing has been from the effects of COVID-19. But managing supply chain disruption is not new to Food and Beverage manufacturers. In this episode, we speak with Francois Theron from Clover, SA's leading branded food and beverage group. Francois shares how they have adopted new tech, the drivers pushing innovation and the importance of cross-functional teamwork.

Learn more about Clover at www.clover.co.za

 

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Ep 02 l Human-Centred availability of Data and Information

In this episode, we speak with Graeme Welton, Founder and Managing Director of Flow Software. We dive into tech start-up strategies and entrepreneurial advice for engineers. And how the Flow product was born to transform and make data available to decision-makers.

 

Learn more about Flow at www.flow-software.com

 

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