In this episode of The Manufacturing IT Podcast I speak with Tom Hectman - Founder/CTO at Sepasoft MES

In this episode I speak with Mo Abuali - Director, Digital Strategy, Wipfli. Dr. Mo Abuali is a senior director at Wipfli with over 23 years of experience in providing consulting services to manufacturing companies. Mo is a transformative technology and business management leader in driving and sustaining change in Manufacturing. He serves industrial and manufacturing clients providing Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT (IIoT) and digital transformation technology solutions, services and...

In this episode I speak with Bryan Sapot - CEO, Mingo Smart Factory. Bryan Sapot is the founder and CEO of Mingo Smart Factory, a leading provider of production monitoring and manufacturing analytic solutions. With over 25 years of manufacturing tech experience, Bryan has become a prominent voice on harnessing data to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. His passion for lean manufacturing principles has made him a sought-after speaker on optimizing plant performance....

Christopher Peer is an author and entrepreneur, as well as the Founder and CEO of G8P and SyncShow. He brings more than 20 years of experience to the table in B2B digital marketing strategy, lead generation, and marketing consultancy. Chris’s perspective on marketing operations transcends tactical methodologies and instead focuses on people, strategies, systems, and software to move the needle. Having witnessed the pain and frustration caused by ineffective marketing, he developed The Great 8...

In this episode I speak with Avner Ben-Bassat - President & CEO at Plataine. Avner is a leading provider of AI-based and IIoT optimization solutions for advanced manufacturing. Avner leads Plataine’s product vision and global business strategy. Plataine’s solutions are used by leading manufacturers worldwide. He has been invited to speak at over 40 major composites & aerospace related conferences globally in the past 5 years, among which are Airtec, CAMX, SAMPE, JEC World, AeroDef,...

In this episode I speak with Adam Livesay - Co Founder at Elevat. Adam brings a wealth of expertise to Elevat, where he leads operational strategies and drives business growth. With a degree in Computer Science from Portland State University and prior experience as Business Unit Manager at Western Integrated Technologies, Adam has a deep understanding of technology and industrial operations. In addition to his role at Elevat, Adam served on the Platform Advisory Board at CESMI and...

In this episode I speak with Chris Kuntz - VP of Strategic Operations at Augmentir. Chris’s extensive experience in high tech solution delivery and marketing spans over 25 years, with a background in executive roles at multiple successful software companies. His journey from VP of Marketing at ThingWorx to leading strategic operations at Augmentir showcases his expertise in the industrial software sector. At Augmentir, Chris focuses on executing the company's marketing and go-to-market...

In this episode I speak with Adam Gluck - CEO and Co-Founder at Copia Automation. Adam Gluck was a founding engineer on Uber’s engineering strategy team, working on the company’s driver app and playing an instrumental role in redesigning Uber’s overall microservice architecture. Adam founded startup Copia with Matthew Lee on a mission to accelerate the digital revolution within US manufacturing. Adam and Matthew were recognized in 2022 on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” for driving a movement to...

In this episode I speak with Alex Vidras, Executive Director and Co-Founder at Vimachem. Before founding Vimachem, Alex spent 10 years in the Data Science space working for Accenture and other data science firms in the USA. He is passionate about data and data-driven decision-making and is excited about the potential of AI in transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing. Alex is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University where he teaches graduate-level classes in Data Science and Change...

In this episode I speak with Bill Bither CEO and Co-Founder at MachineMetrics. After a career in aerospace manufacturing, Bill cofounded MachineMetrics to bring visibility and predictability to the factory floor. Today, hundreds of manufacturers have connected thousands of machines - powering better, faster decision-making for production and operations teams. About MachineMetrics: Northampton, MA, MachineMetrics is a production intelligence platform that captures and transforms...

In this episode I speak with Søren Schønnemann, CEO of Factbird. Søren Schønnemann is a dynamic and forward-thinking CEO spearheading Factbird's mission to revolutionise the future of intelligent manufacturing. Søren brings over 15 years working in tech to the table and is responsible for taking Factbird from scale-up to global leader in manufacturing intelligence and optimisation   As CEO of Factbird, Søren's vision and leadership continue to propel the company forward, redefining the...

In this episode I speak with Ryan Kuhlenbeck, CEO and Co-Founder of Pico MES. Ryan's career spans a wide range of automotive manufacturing at General Motors, Tesla, and Alta Motors. He has experienced firsthand the real-world issues that the digital divide creates and decided to do something about it! About Pico Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have never been human-centric. Poor data management, broken traceability, and not designed for the average factory worker. Not anymore -...

In this episode I chat with Keith Bowen, Senior Vice President of Industry Engagement (Global)   Keith Bowen is an industry leader with 25 years of experience in the Life Science manufacturing space and a BEng, Chemical Engineering.   Based in Ireland, Keith brings decades of global expertise to his role of Senior VP of Global Industry Engagement for Seabrook Technology Group. He concentrates on building customer engagement and working closely with marketing, product partners and...

In this episode of The Manufacturing IT Podcast, I speak with Johannes Liegert from Paessler on all things Connectivity, IIoT and Networking Monitoring for industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Johannes is Product Manager for IoT & Industry at Paessler. He is an experienced Product Owner and Product Manager, with a great history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in healthcare protocols IHE Process, HL7 Standards, DICOM and industrial communication especially OPC...

In this episode I chat with Matt Barber the VP and GM of MES at Infor. Matt has 15 years of MES experience, starting out as a Software Engineer at Lighthouse Systems, swiftly transitioning to Project Delivery and later heading the Shopfloor-Online Product team. In 2021, Infor acquired Lighthouse, rebranding the product to Infor MES and in 2024 Matt took the VP of MES role at Infor and is responsbile for Infor MES. His focus is on all things MES, including Sales, Pre-Sales,...

In this episode of The Manufacturing IT Podcast, I chat with Daniel Pomeranz Founder and Head of Digital Transformation at Low Code Operational Intelligence. Daniel started his career working industry side on enterprise software projects with SAP EWM, Camstar/OpCenter MES, and IBM Cognos. After years of frustration with the rigidity of these applications, he joined Tulip Interfaces in 2021 and helped grow their internal services team as the company grew rapidly in size. After being a...

In the episode of The Manufacturing IT Podcast, I sit down with the esteemed Deepak Turaga, Chief Technology Officer at Oden Technologies. Previous to Oden Technologies, Deepak was a Distinguished Research Staff Member and Manager of the AI First ML and Planning group at the IBM T. J. Watson Research Center. He holds a B.Tech. from Indian Institute of Technology and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He has published over 100 journal and...

In this episode of The Manufacturing IT Podcast, I speak with the VP of Global Sales at Eyelit.. Mr Dan Wilson. Dan Wilson has over 20 years of experience in helping manufacturing organizations accelerate their digital transformation and improve their business outcomes by adopting new technology, implementing new processes and adapting to new business models. Dan is passionate about the impact manufacturing has on prosperity, progress and innovation in our society, and strive's to take...

Joining me on the latest episode of The Manufacturing IT Podcast is Geoff Swafford from KBI Biopharma Geoff has rich history with Pharma MES, he's been instrumental in the success of a major MES program at the CDMO company, and deep product knowledge of MODA-ESGeoff shares lots of wisdom in the episode. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we meet Sebastian Trolli, a powerhouse in the world of industrial automation and manufacturing. As a Senior Industry Analyst and Global Program Leader at Frost and Sullivan, his passion for new technologies and market trends is infectious. With a background in Chemical Engineering and Manufacturing spanning two decades, he is a sought-after guest speaker who brings expertise and dynamism to every discussion. Sebastian's ability to unearth market intelligence and forge...

I'm thrilled to introduce our inspiring guest, Mr. Remus Pop, who is a thought leader in Smart Manufacturing. Remus is the head of The Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions group at Riveron, and his expertise in leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform manufacturing operations is fascinating. He’s super passionate about helping manufacturers gain valuable insight into their data, and putting technology to work. With a background in Controls and Automation, Remus has always been at the...

Prepare to be inspired as we introduce the visionary force behind Beyond 4.0, none other than Mohamed Taher Mouniis! Hailing from the vibrant city of Casablanca, Morocco, Mohamed is a true trailblazer in the realm of industry 4.0 solutions. Armed with his expertise as an industrial engineer and a coveted Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma, he has led numerous groundbreaking projects that have revolutionized the landscape. Drawing upon his extensive experience in aeronautics and...

Get ready to be inspired because on today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with a true champion of Smart Manufacturing, Mike Nager. Mike is not just an advocate for this exciting industry, he's a force to be reckoned with! He helps educators and students alike to understand the immense opportunities that lie ahead in the manufacturing sector for the next generation of workers. With over 20 years of experience in industrial automation and controls, Mike has been instrumental in...

Get ready for an electrifying conversation as I sit down with the brilliant Filip Popov Plavsic from Wizata. As a digital expert at Wizata, Filip is at the forefront of revolutionizing manufacturing with AI tools. Join us as we delve deep into the world of open architecture platforms that empower engineers to optimize and automate production processes in real-time. We'll uncover the incredible benefits and challenging hurdles that manufacturers face, and explore how AI is reshaping the...