Peggy looks at a new report that digs into the details of the state of EVs (electric vehicles) in the Southeast. She says electric vehicle sales in the Southeast grew 42%, beating the national average by 37%. She also discusses: The importance of an ecosystem of players in order to ensure success. Growth trends across six indicators. What has stalled EVs in the past and what is needed to pick up speed in the future. (11/19/24 - 897) peggysmedleyshow.com  IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy...

Peggy Smedley and Chris McGuire, VP and general manager, Global Microsoft Strategic Partnership, IBM Consulting, and Lisa Slim, senior director, global partners, Microsoft, talk about the partnership between the two companies. McGuire says about four years ago the two companies decided to focus deeply on a partnership. Slim says this partnership is grounded in a shared vision. They also discuss: The role of generative AI (artificial intelligence) in business today. The results of a...

Urban populations are anticipated to increase by 2.5 billion by 2050, causing greater demand for new buildings. Peggy talks about how buildings are playing a huge role in greenhouse gas emissions. She also discusses: The challenge we face building new structures and retrofitting existing one. Examples of two new and unique projects. How to identify innovation and opportunities in all stages of a project lifecycle. peggysmedleyshow.com  (11/12/24 - 896) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy...

With 1.3 billion vehicles with internal combustion engines on the road, there are those that believe there should be no further investment in fossil fuels or internal combustion engines. Peggy Smedley talks to Zoran Filipi, professor and director, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Clemson University and founding director, Center for Virtual Prototyping of Ground Systems, about the shift to electrification. They also discuss: Key challenges and opportunities for decarbonizing...

Peggy Smedley and Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research and leader, Third Eye Advisory, sit down for a candid conversation about gen AI (artificial intelligence) in the manufacturing industry. He says we were drowning in data in manufacturing and now AI is our life preserver. They also discuss: The history of the IoT (Internet of Things). The impact ChatGPT really has had on manufacturing. Where gen AI is really taking off in manufacturing. thirdeyeadvisory.com  (11/12/24 -...

The holidays are fast approaching! Peggy talks about how technology is playing a bigger role in travel than it ever has before. She says people need greater reassurance that digital tools are safe to use. She also discusses: How many adults had travel plans in 2024. Trends related to travel in general How travel will have an infusion of new technologies. peggysmedleyshow.com  (11/5/24 - 895) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data,...

Peggy Smedley and Matt Reeder, director, BlueFin3, and Anthony Williams, director, BlueFin3, talk about the company’s objectives and how they help organizations meet their decarbonization goals. Reeder says BlueFin3 is an engineering and digital advisory company within the rail sector, which includes heavy haul, freight, and Metra. Williams says where it is seeing a lot of demand in the market is understanding the feasibility of electrification initiatives. They also discuss: How it is...

Peggy Smedley and Andreas Welsch, chief AI strategist, Intelligence Briefing and author of the AI Leadership Handbook, talk about why 85% of AI (artificial intelligence) projects fail and how ethics play a role. He says he sees AI leaders chase AI as this shiny object.  They also discuss: The importance of aligning your AI strategy with your business strategy. The nine most important facets. The most interesting takeaways from his book and interviewing more than 60 AI leaders. ...

Peggy says a confluence of factors are playing a critical role in manufacturing today including geopolitical risks, supply-chain disruptions, sustainability, and the worker shortage. She says with all this in mind, digital transformation is something that is vital for today’s manufacturing industry to thrive. She also discusses: The history of manufacturing, including how the industry has evolved through the industrial revolutions. How technology has evolved right alongside manufacturing....

Peggy Smedley and Simon Floyd, general manager, manufacturing and mobility, Microsoft, talk about the history of manufacturing and insights about the workforce and technology and how we can apply these lessons to the future of manufacturing. He explains about when we saw the first big analog dials turning up in manufacturing, plastic injection molding, programmable logic controllers, machine vision, computer vision, the IoT (Internet of Things), predictive analytics, and deep learning and...

The construction sector has added jobs. Progress is being made, but is it fast enough? Peggy answers, citing statistics and giving her thoughts on some of the challenges the industry is facing and how technology factors in.  She also talks with: Keith Churchill, manager of construction, Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology Paul Connell, senior strategy and enablement consulting lead, Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence Mark Mehta, senior solutions consultant, Hexagon Asset Lifecycle...

Peggy Smedley and Keith Churchill, manager of construction, Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology, talk about the talent shortage in the construction industry. He says the craft professionals are key to being successful on any project, and the company is keeping tabs on the available workforce, and it is seeing a significant craft shortage of 40,000 craft professionals in the coming years. They also discuss: How to engage, retrain, and train the younger workforce and how to implement...

Peggy Smedley and Paul Connell, senior strategy and enablement consulting lead, Hexagon and Mark Mehta, senior solutions consultant, Hexagon, talk about the biggest challenges in the construction industry today. Connell says it is important that we are making the most of the technologies. Mehta says today it is all about the data and with that data we need it to be accurate, consistent, and up to date. They also discuss: The labor shortages—and how technology can help alleviate some of the...

Peggy takes a very unique approach on this episode, featuring two case studies. She unpacks how each company is leveraging technology to improve business processes. She unpacks: How TK Elevator approaches circularity and sustainability. How robotics in manufacturing is growing and how Boston Dynamics approaches this. peggysmedleyshow.com  (10/15/24 - 892) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity,...

Peggy Smedley and Monica Miller Brown, director of sustainability, TK Elevator, talk about how sustainability has changed in the last 12 months and the impact these changes are having. She says there are a lot of new regulations that are changing the way everyone is thinking about sustainability, with a move to embodied carbon in the building and construction industry. They also discuss: A new product, EOX, that has sustainability embedded in it. Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions data and...

Peggy Smedley and Merry Frayne, director of product – Spot, Boston Dynamics, talk about how robotics in manufacturing has evolved in the last decade and what advances are being made specifically in robotics technology. She gives a little history lesson, saying the changes in robotics in manufacturing are remarkable, becoming so much smarter, more flexible, and collaborative. They also discuss: The biggest shift that is happening in robotics in manufacturing. The challenges in manufacturing...

Peggy talks to two guests today about how different industries are evolving with the use of new technologies including healthcare and infrastructure. Find out how these industries are evolving with the rise of AI (artificial intelligence). She talks to: Dr. David Liebovitz, Northwestern Medicine Dominique Meyer, Looq AI, and Ken Sharpless, Exo http://peggysmedleyshow.com  (10/8/24 - 891) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital...

Peggy Smedley and Dr. David Liebovitz, associate vice chair, Dept. of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine, talk about clinical informatics and its impact on patient safety. He says clinical informatics relates to managing information effectively within clinical care.  They also discuss: How it impacts patient safety. How AI (artificial intelligence) comes into play here. How technology can help improve patient outcomes. feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles  (10/8/24 - 891) IoT,...

Peggy Smedley and Dominique Meyer, CEO and founder, Looq AI, and Ken Sharpless, vice president, customer experience, Exo, talk about the urgent need for improvement in our infrastructure and energy response strategies. Ken says we are seeing years of utilities trying to keep their existing assets healthy. Dominique says the scale of the U.S. grid is approximately 200 million distribution poles. When you have a natural event that takes out 10 of thousands, you say, “Let’s make it more...

This month we are doing things a little bit differently here on The Peggy Smedley Show. Each week, we will have two 30-minute segments, where we will get into the details with each guest about their invention or how their company is doing something unique with technology. She also:  Discusses how digital transformation is changing the face of industries Shares the impact of Jayant Baliga’s invention – insulated gate bipolar transistors  Summarizes the story of a father, son, trio aiming to...

Peggy Smedley and Jayant Baliga, progress energy distinguished university professor, North Carolina State University, talk about the semiconductor device he invented 25 years ago and two new inventions he and his team are currently working on. He explains the power of the semiconductor device and what it does. They also discuss: What sparked his invention and innovation. The next big thing he is working on to improve society. Advice he would offer to inspire the next generation. ...

Peggy Smedley and Ted Hall, founder and creative director, Spearhead, Josh Hall, partner and director of business development, Spearhead, and Ben Hall, partner and project manager, Spearhead, talk about their family business and what led to its launch. Ted says the company is specialty fabricators focused mostly on heavy timber construction. They also discuss: The value advanced timber fabrication can offer the construction industry. Off-site fabrication and advancements in technology. The...

Why is the market for robotic surgical systems and their accessories on the rise? Peggy answers on the first segment and gives her thoughts on how organizations must prepare for this new era of work, explaining how the benefits are big, but the risks also need to be addressed. She also discusses: The benefits of robotics in both healthcare and manufacturing, as two examples. Several specific case studies in medical. The biggest challenges that come with robots—including securing them—and...

Laurent Boinot, power and utility Americas leader, Microsoft, and Peggy Smedley talk about how AI (artificial intelligence) is impacting the utilities industry. He says AI has been generating a lot of excitement, especially with the shift from “traditional” machine learning to generative AI, and this advancement brings new opportunities, but also some confusion. They also discuss: How AI can contribute to a carbon-free future. Some examples of AI applications in the utilities sector. The...