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Our Industrial Life

We investigate how data and technology are shaping the present and future of the industrial economy. Join hosts Rebecca Ahrens and Joe Renshaw as we talk with experts from critical industries—from water and power to manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and beyond—about the cutting-edge industrial technologies that are changing how engineers keep the everyday parts of life running.  

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Episodes

Lessons from 40 years in the sensor-based data business

Dr. J. Patrick Kennedy describes the sensor-based data toolset every production engineer needs, what he’s done right and wrong in 40 years in the business, and the truth about his high school diploma. Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter . Visit our website . Follow us on LinkedIn .

Dec 09, 202031 min

Using real-time data at a net zero facility

How better use of real-time data gathered from disconnected systems allows for superior energy and water management at the Jess S. Jackson Winery on the UC Davis Campus. Dr. Roger Boulton, Professor Emeritus of Enology and of Chemical Engineering at University of California, Davis talks about the use of real-time data in the pursuit of operating a net zero emissions facility. Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter . Visit our website . Follow us on LinkedIn ....

Aug 05, 20201 hr 2 min

Real-time data visualization and alarms using a wide area network

The value of real-time data in power station and water station management with regards to network reliability. How Norah Thompson, senior information officer, and Kieran Magann, senior SCADA and control system engineer at Power and Water Corporation in Darwin, Australia are using real-time data visualization to improve uptime. Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter . Visit our website . Follow us on LinkedIn ....

Jul 14, 202047 min

Saving water and energy with real-time data

David Trombly, engineering supervisor at University of California, Davis on saving water and energy with real-time data. Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter . Visit our website . Follow us on LinkedIn .

Jun 30, 202051 min

Using real-time data at container terminal operator TraPac

The critical role of unifying real-time data sources at TraPac, with Mark Jensen, Vice President of Asset Management. How data organization can improve customer service and sustainability. Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter . Visit our website . Follow us on LinkedIn .

Jun 16, 202033 min

How to use plant floor data to improve critical operations

How Rank Group Ltd, a leading holding company for packaging companies, is improving operations with real-time plant floor data, with Larry Shutzberg, Executive Vice President, Information Technology. Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter . Visit our website . Follow us on LinkedIn .

Jun 02, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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