Join hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes as they chat with IoT expert Freddie Coertze in this episode, brought to you by Smithtek. They discuss the transformative power of IoT in industries, covering how it improves collaboration, asset management, and business alignment. Freddie shares real-world examples like energy savings in manufacturing and smarter monitoring in agriculture, while offering a fresh perspective on moving beyond traditional proof-of-concept models. Learn how AI-driven...

Amy Williams from Skellig Automation joins hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes to dive into the world of industrial IoT and automation in life sciences. Learn about Amy’s journey into life sciences, challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, and the potential of digital tools like the Unified Namespace and Industry 4.0. Discover how new technologies are improving data management and making healthcare more accessible. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the future of life sciences and the...

This week we welcome Keiran Stokes, Director and Head of Technology at Thred, all the way from New Zealand. Keiran shares his unique journey from being an industrial electrician to a control systems engineer and then co-founding Thred. Throughout this insightful discussion, you will gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of industrial data engineering, the role of digital twins, and the importance of context in data analytics. Keiran sheds light on the challenges of integrating...

In this episode, hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes welcome Yanesh Naidoo, the owner of Jendamark Automation. With over 20 years of experience in advanced manufacturing technologies, Yanesh discusses his approach to managing a plant, addressing common stressors, and the critical role trust in technology plays in optimizing operations. From his early days at Volkswagen to the current innovations driving Jendamark Automation, Yanesh shares insights into the intersection of AI, automation, and...

Join hosts Ed Fuentes and Phil Seboa with industrial automation and IoT expert, Rene Gamero, as they dive into the transformative world of IIoT and automation. Rene shares insights on the practical advantages of Power over Ethernet, the intricacies of protocols like TCP/IP and MQTT, and the seamless integration of MariaDB databases on Linux platforms. Learn about real-world applications, such as how Opto 22's equipment is revolutionizing clean water distribution in remote Andes regions and...

In this episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes welcome Bryce Anderson, founder of Life Cycle Controls. With over 25 years of experience in the building management systems (BMS) and building automation systems (BAS) industry, Bryce shares his journey from working with Johnson Controls in South Africa to establishing his own company in 2017. Specializing in BMS design, training, and client-side support, Bryce provides valuable insights into the challenges and...

Join hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes as they welcome principal engineer Lachlan Wright from PWD. Solutions. This episode of Unplugged dives deep into the world of industrial IoT, touching on Lachlan's career in automation, IIOT vs. IOT, the power of open frameworks, and the future of industrial automation. Lachlan shares his experiences with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and emerging PLC technologies, alongside discussing the importance of data accessibility and the role of agile development in...

Join hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes in this insightful episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast, as they engage with Dave Griffith, co-host of the Manufacturing Hub podcast, to discuss the evolving landscape of industrial automation and IIoT. Dave brings a wealth of experience from the manufacturing and industrial automation sector and shares key insights on data collection, connectivity, and the impact of generative AI in the industry. This episode also covers significant topics like change...

In this episode of Unplugged, hosts Phil Saboa and Ed Fuentes are joined by Darren Anderson, a lecturer of industrial automation and mechatronics at South Eastern Regional College. With over 28 years of industry experience, Darren shares his journey from being an electrical maintenance engineer to an educator. The conversation covers his hands-on experience with PLCs, microcontrollers, and IoT, as well as how he incorporates these technologies into his curriculum. Darren also discusses the...

Join hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes as they sit down with Kudzai Manditereza, a Senior Industry Solutions Advocate at HiveMQ, to dive into the intricacies of MQTT in industrial automation. Kudzai brings a wealth of experience as a system integrator and founder of Industry 4.0 TV, sharing his practical insights and challenges in implementing MQTT and transitioning into a data-driven organization. Discover the evolution of Sparkplug, the concept of a unified namespace, and how MQTT can...

In this episode of Unplugged, hosts Phil Saboa and Ed Fuentes are joined by David Schultz, Principal Consultant at Spruik Technologies. David shares his extensive experience in industrial consulting, engineering, and digital transformation. The discussion covers his journey into the industry, the importance of ISA 95 standards, effective strategies for digital transformation, and insights into asset performance management. David also touches upon the challenges faced by companies in...

Join hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes in this episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast as they dive into the dynamic realms of industrial and home automation with Travis Cox, an expert in ignition and a leading voice in Industry 4.0. With 20 years of experience at Inductive Automation, Travis shares his journey, insights, and the educational potential of automation. From the foundation of Inductive Automation to the latest trends in IoT, AI, and cloud technologies, this episode offers a...

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes sit down with Arlen Nipper, the co-inventor of MQTT, the leading protocol for IoT and IIoT. Arlen shares his journey and insights in the industrial automation and digital transformation space. He discusses the early days of automation, the development of MQTT, and its impact on the industry. Learn about the surprising uses of MQTT, the development of the Sparkplug standard, and the shift towards cloud-based solutions and much more. This episode is brought to you by...