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Vlad Romanov & Dave Griffith
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  • Ep. 208 - Modernizing Manufacturing: Insights on Cybersecurity, Obsolescence, and AI Integration
    In this episode of Manufacturing Hub, co-hosts Vlad and Dave turn the spotlight on themselves and share deeply practical stories from the front lines of industrial transformation. With decades of experience consulting across manufacturing verticals, they unpack some of the most pressing (and often misunderstood) topics shaping the future of factories today—from aging infrastructure and insurance-driven cybersecurity to real-world applications of artificial intelligence and organizational change.If you're a plant manager, controls engineer, systems integrator, or digital transformation leader, this episode delivers grounded, no-fluff advice you can apply right away.🧠 Key Themes & Topics Covered:🔐 Cybersecurity as a Financial Decision:Vlad explains how cybersecurity initiatives often originate from IT and are directly influenced by rising insurance premiums, making cyber-risk quantifiable. Learn how assessments now inform insurance underwriting and why updating your legacy OT systems could lower your premiums and risk exposure.🛠️ Obsolescence Assessments & Risk-Based Planning:Explore the actual workflow of auditing plant-floor systems, from identifying unsupported PLCs (like PLC-5s or Data Highway+) to negotiating priorities between IT directors, engineering teams, and insurance firms. Vlad shares real examples of balancing modernization costs with production constraints and process uptime.📊 Why Assessments Are Just the Beginning:Understand how post-audit phases translate into strategic proposals that combine low-hanging fruit projects with long-term roadmaps. Learn how organizations build 3–5 year modernization strategies—without bringing operations to a halt.🤖 AI Strategy in Manufacturing—Beyond the Hype:Dave shares how enterprise leaders—from CEOs to HR and IT departments—are approaching AI with curiosity but confusion. He outlines a clear framework for structuring executive workshops, evaluating tools, and identifying high-impact use cases across functions (from maintenance to HR to accounting).🧩 AI Agents, Co-Pilots, and the Future of Decision-Making:Explore the evolving role of AI agents and LLM-based tools on the shop floor. Dave breaks down what AI agents are, how they might function in the future (e.g., executive dashboards that talk back), and what security hurdles still block widespread deployment in industrial settings.⚠️ The Reality of Change Management:Implementing new tech is hard. Dave discusses how real change happens only when frontline champions (not just executives) see personal value in new tools. Hear the story of how one skeptical veteran technician became a project’s biggest advocate—once it solved a pain point he had lived with for decades.🔁 IT/OT Alignment & Organizational Silos:The hosts discuss why most enterprise-scale modernization efforts stall—not due to technical complexity, but due to siloed budgets, conflicting incentives, and competing visions between digital transformation leads, IT VPs, and plant operations.⏱️ Timing Is Everything:Even with budget in hand, projects often face delays due to scheduling around critical uptime windows. Vlad explains how production planning often dictates digital progress, especially in lean operations like food & beverage and life sciences.🎯 Who This Episode Is For:Engineering & operations leaders navigating legacy infrastructureCybersecurity professionals responsible for OT risk mitigationPlant managers balancing uptime with modernization goalsDigital transformation executives driving multi-year initiativesSystem integrators and consultants supporting migration projectsAnyone curious about how AI is actually being evaluated in manufacturing📢 Don’t forget to:✅ Like this episode if you learned something📝 Comment with your thoughts or questions🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes exploring the frontlines of manufacturing🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform
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  • Ep. 207 - From Bioreactors to Vaccines: What You Need to Know About Life Sciences Automation
    In this episode of Manufacturing Hub, we welcome Amy Williams, Systems Architect at Skellig, for a deep dive into the world of life sciences manufacturing, a rarely explored but incredibly complex part of the industrial landscape.From her roots in biomolecular chemical engineering to her hands-on role in Operation Warp Speed, Amy walks us through what it's really like to build and validate manufacturing systems for pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications under FDA regulation. 💊🧪We explore:What exactly qualifies as "life sciences" in manufacturingWhy GMP compliance and validation are critical, and how they slow everything downHow Operation Warp Speed succeeded in compressing a 10-year process into monthsThe role of automation, MES, and DCS in life sciencesWhy paper-based MES is still sometimes the fastest way forward (and why that needs to change)How companies are moving toward digitization, better data exchange, and process analytical technology (PAT)Amy also shares her thoughts on:The importance of cross-functional collaboration in regulated environmentsTips for engineers looking to break into the life sciences spaceWhy owning your control code might be more valuable than you thinkIf you're in automation, MES, or engineering leadership, and especially if you work in or around FDA-regulated industries—this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Subscribe for more practical conversations at the intersection of manufacturing, automation, and strategy.🔗 Connect with Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-williams-automation📚 Book Recommendation: The Technology Fallacy
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  • Ep. 206 - From Plant Floor to Strategy: Ryan Cahalane on Fixing What Matters in Manufacturing
    We’re kicking off a new theme—Faces You Should Know in Manufacturing—with none other than Ryan Cahalane, Managing Partner at Axiom Manufacturing Systems. Ryan’s path through manufacturing is anything but ordinary: from plant floor engineering at Goodyear, to leadership roles at GE, Rockwell Automation, OSIsoft, and more, Ryan has worked every angle of the manufacturing ecosystem.In this episode, Ryan joins Dave and Vlad to unpack the biggest real challenges manufacturers are facing today—not the buzzwords, not the hype, but the deep, persistent problems slowing progress across the industry.We discuss:Why there’s no one-size-fits-all solution—and why misalignment is more common than we admitThe skill gap crisis: it’s not just about training, it’s about pay, experience, and opportunityThe AI distraction: why most companies aren’t ready, and how AI is best used today in manufacturingThe dangers of LinkedIn echo chambers and shiny object syndrome in tech selectionWhy engineers struggle to move into consulting—and why they shouldn’t be afraid to tryThe unique challenges (and hope) in mid-market manufacturing—and how nimble companies can still winThe need for a Sherpa, not a savior: how consultants should support, not dictateRyan’s story is filled with rich personal insights: from trading stocks and working at Deloitte, to recovering from a stroke and launching Axiom, he brings a grounded, field-tested perspective that connects strategy, operations, and technology in ways few others can.If you're a plant manager, engineer, executive, or someone who helps manufacturers grow—this conversation will challenge your assumptions, validate your experiences, and probably make you laugh.This isn’t just another talk about “digital transformation.” It’s a real look at what it takes to lead, adapt, and deliver in a manufacturing world that refuses to sit still.
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  • Ep. 205 - What Manufacturers Need to Know About UNS, MQTT, and Ignition After Prove It
    Welcome back to a special Thursday edition of Manufacturing Hub!In this episode, we dive deep into one of the standout presentations from the Prove It conference — featuring Travis Cox from Inductive Automation and Arlen Nipper from Cirrus Link Solutions.🎥 We start by reflecting on the Prove It showcase, where Travis and Arlen demonstrated the power of Unified Namespace (UNS) and MQTT across every layer of the solution stack — from Edge devices, to the Ignition Gateway, to the Cloud.➡️ Watch as we discuss their approach to scalability, ease of deployment, and why Ignition continues to lead the way in industrial digital infrastructure.During the show, we cover:✅ The real-world adoption of MQTT vs OPC UA in manufacturing environments, and why OPC UA is still dominant in many industries.✅ Why naming conventions and early standardization are critical for successful UNS architectures.✅ How to tackle data contextualization and overcome the "tech debt" so common in brownfield facilities.✅ The importance of leadership-driven digital transformation and true IT/OT convergence.✅ Why future-ready architectures require blending traditional technologies like OPC UA with MQTT and open standards.✅ Insights into how small, medium, and enterprise manufacturers should approach digital transformation differently.Travis shares incredible insights on:🔹 The evolution of Ignition and its role as an IIoT platform🔹 Why a common digital infrastructure is non-negotiable for scaling🔹 How even small wins (like energy monitoring) can spark major cultural shifts in manufacturing organizations🔹 The growing role of IT leaders in successful plant floor modernization efforts🔹 How AI, ML, and advanced analytics will shape the future of real-time industrial operationsWe also dive into broader industry trends seen at Prove It, including how other platforms like Frameworks (Tatsoft) and WinCC OA (Siemens) position themselves in the evolving digital manufacturing landscape.Helpful Links: 🔗 Learn more about Inductive Automation: https://inductiveautomation.com🔗 Manufacturing Hub Podcast Archives: https://manufacturinghub.liveTimestamps: 0:00 - Intro and Prove It Recap5:30 - First impressions of the Inductive Automation session11:50 - MQTT vs OPC UA in real-world manufacturing18:10 - Challenges of UNS deployment and the importance of standards28:40 - IT/OT convergence and building unified teams38:20 - What sparks digital transformation success?47:10 - How Ignition fits into modern industrial architectures55:00 - Closing thoughts on Prove It and the future of manufacturing🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on industrial automation, digital transformation, and manufacturing leadership every week!
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  • Ep. 204 - Making ERP Work in Manufacturing | ERP Deep Dive with Glenn
    In Episode 204 of Manufacturing Hub, we wrap up our month-long ERP series with Glenn from Waites. Glenn shares a practical framework for understanding ERP systems—perfect for engineers, plant managers, and anyone who’s struggled with clunky ERP software. We break down key modules like Financials, Supply Chain, MES, and Asset Management, and explore how modern tools are reshaping ERP usability.🔹 What You’ll Learn:Glenn’s 3-part ERP mental model: Master Data, Transactions, WorkflowThe difference between push vs. pull supply chain systems (MRP vs. Lean)Why gross margin is the #1 financial metric you need to watchHow MES and condition monitoring tools integrate with ERPPractical advice for engineers navigating digital transformation & MBAs💡 Perfect for anyone struggling to make sense of their ERP, or looking to modernize their stack without losing their sanity.📘 Recommended Reading: Lessons in Industrial Instrumentation by Tony Kuphaldt – Free online technical resource👤 Guest: Glenn – Chief Product Officer at Waites and co-founder of a new digital transformation consultancy with Dylan Dufrene🛠️ Sponsored by Talan Experts in ERP integration across SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, and Oracle Learn more: https://www.talan.com Catch Elvis from Talan in Episode 199📌 Watch all ERP Month episodes: 199, 201, 203, 204 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell!#ERP #Manufacturing #MES #DigitalTransformation #IndustrialAutomation #ManufacturingHub #EngineeringLeadership #SCADA #PlantOperations #Waites #Talan******Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCJoltek
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