Augmented Ops Podcast

🇺🇸 The 4th of July may be behind us, but the momentum behind US reindustrialization is as strong as ever. The question is, where should we be directing our efforts? Elisabeth Reynolds, MIT Professor of the Practice and former White House policymaker explains why we need to focus on: - Increasing adoption of new technologies - Continuing to invest in innovation and R&D - Cultivating a workforce eager to work in manufacturing Listen to the full episode now at the link in the description or through your preferred podcast app.

Are traditional VC funding models holding back US reindustrialization? Elisabeth Reynolds, MIT Professor of the Practice and former White House policymaker joined Natan Linder to discuss why investing in advanced manufacturing requires a long term view and a different approach than most VCs are used to. Check out their full discussion at the link in the comments.

We couldn’t help ourselves and just had to record one more episode! Hot on the heels of last week’s Reindustrialize Summit, Natan Linder sat down with Elisabeth Reynolds—MIT Professor of the Practice, former White House policymaker, and now Strategic Advisor to Tulip—to discuss the rapidly growing movement to bring back manufacturing to the US. They dive into: 1️⃣ Why it took so long for the public and private sectors to see the value of reindustrialization 2️⃣ The tools and technologies that are enabling this movement 3️⃣ How we can overcome challenges like labor shortages, skill gaps, and bureaucracy 4️⃣ And more! Listen now at the link in the comments or through your preferred podcast app.

Season 1 of Augmented Ops has officially wrapped! We’ll be back with new episodes in September, but in the meantime stay tuned to this page for more video clips, bonus content, and more. Thank you to our audience for supporting the show, as well as all the guests who joined us this season to contribute their perspectives: Antonio Padovano Diego Tamburini Erich Barnstedt Mark Buswell Jörg Gnamm Lior Susan Joachim Hensch Jeff Winter Lisa Graham Vatsal Shah Alexander Krüger Jay Lee Dominik Obermaier Matthew Lowe Madilynn Castillo Anna-Katrina Shedletsky Kai Yang Jeffrey Kramer Natan Linder Erik Mirandette

Today’s episode is a special one—it’s our final installment of the season! Our hosts Natan Linder and Erik Mirandette sat down to reflect on what they learned, including: 1️⃣ The advancements (and stumbles) in industrial AI 2️⃣ Why open, interoperable ecosystems are the future of manufacturing tech 3️⃣ The value of focusing on the needs of frontline workers and engineers 4️⃣ How the concept of Industry 4.0 has evolved over the past decade 5️⃣ And more! Listen now at the link in the comments or through your preferred podcast app.

Is the notion of Industry 4.0 even relevant beyond marketing material anymore? Natan Linder and Erik Mirandette sat down to discuss their takeaways from the first season of Augmented Ops, including a reflection on some of the most overhyped technologies—from industrial metaverse to blockchain—and what tools are actually helping move the needle for manufacturers. Stay tuned for the final episode of this season tomorrow!

While IT and OT teams have historically been at odds, a successful digital transformation necessitates that they work together. Jeffrey Kramer, VP Technology & Digital Factory at Kason Industries lays out why he views the IT/OT divide as a false dichotomy, and how manufacturers can bridge the gaps between these traditionally adversarial groups and build a team that helps drive transformation at all levels of the business. Watch now at the link in the comments!

What’s the key to building a successful manufacturing business, no matter the vertical? Having technologists at the helm who understand both the business and the value that new technology brings will be the hallmark of leading companies going forward, explains Jeffrey Kramer, VP Technology & Digital Factory at Kason Industries. Tune into the full episode at the link in the comments.

What do you do when your IT team doesn’t have the resources to meet all your technology needs? You turn to citizen developers on the OT side, explains Jeffrey Kramer, VP Technology & Digital Factory at Kason Industries. By enabling even a fraction of the people on your shop floor to help build solutions to the problems that they face, you can significantly accelerate your digital transformation journey. Listen to the full episode now at the link in the description or through your preferred podcast app.

If there’s one thing that every manufacturer needs, it’s a digital strategy. Jeffrey Kramer, VP Technology & Digital Factory at Kason Industries joins us today to discuss: 1️⃣ Why so manufacturers struggle to develop a cohesive digital strategy 2️⃣ Best practices around governance, data architecture, and bridging the IT/OT divide 3️⃣ How to empower your frontline personnel with intuitive digital tools and enable a citizen developer approach 4️⃣ And more! Listen now at https://lnkd.in/e-CTNUFt or through your preferred podcast app.