The new podcast season will feature exclusive interviews with Omega Engineering, Advantech, Eaton, ABB, Red Lion Controls, and Schneider Electric. The valuable insights shared will help companies of all sizes leverage the concepts behind Industry 4.0 and implement a wide range of IIoT applications in the real world, now and in the future.
Simon Meadmore, Global Head of Supplier and Product Management at Farnell, comments: “While Industry 4.0 can be complex and difficult to implement in facilities considered ‘wasteland,’ many of its concepts and techniques can be used to dramatically improve industrial efficiency. Drawing on the expertise of our global supplier network and the customers they have helped, this new season of podcasts shows how any company can introduce new technologies into its manufacturing plants to improve performance and generate a positive return on investment. The wealth of technical knowledge provided in these podcasts reinforces Farnell’s position as a market-leading distributor of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical products and complements our philosophy of giving customers direct access to innovation driven by some of the most influential people in the industry.”
Every two weeks, two new episodes of Season 2 of The Innovation Experts will be released, covering crucial topics such as the new wave of Industry 4.0 and smart factory trends, the synergy of the industrial revolution with electrification, and the power of automation in the IIoT, among others. The podcasts will be a valuable resource for buyers and design, development, and systems engineers, as well as enthusiasts who want to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, challenges, products, tools, software, and applications.
The first episode focuses on how process and manufacturing companies can embrace Industry 4.0 principles to accelerate digitalization. Kevin Goohs, Director of IoT Implementation Strategy at Omega Engineering, discusses innovative ways to upgrade existing plant systems with critical solutions, such as sensors and new smart digital probes, to capture real-time information on the factory floor.
Today, all device data can be hosted on an internal network, in a cloud account, or both to meet the demanding requirements of applications. This episode will help end users confidently transition to an Industry 4.0 installation, offering insights into edge monitoring and control, how to identify new mechanisms for supplying and analyzing large amounts of data, and how to evaluate pilot projects before committing to a full system installation.
Dave Beck, Global Director of E-mech & Passives at Farnell, adds: “In our latest podcast season, we wanted to hear from leading experts driving cutting-edge technological innovation in the IIoT world. I’m excited to share the perspectives of some of the world’s largest industrial equipment manufacturers on how they deliver optimal Industry 4.0 solutions and help customers revolutionize operations in the process and manufacturing sectors. We hope the engineering community finds the information enlightening and illustrative, and perhaps even inspiring the next big innovation.”
Farnell has made significant investments over the past 18-24 months in response to the growing demand for high-quality industrial solutions, expanding its broad range of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical products to include the latest solutions from trusted global brands. Farnell offers 24/7 technical support for pneumatics, industrial automation, and control technology. Customers also have free access to resources, datasheets, application notes, videos, and webinars on the Farnell website.
The Innovation Experts are available free of charge through platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Alexa, among others.
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