Best Robotic Welding Podcasts (2025)

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Physics and Causality in Robotics 55:10

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Exploring digital sovereignty, world models, and the new AI battleground. Dive into the race shaping tomorrow’s robotics.In this episode, we dig deep into the evolving landscape of industrial AI, from billion-dollar cloud partnerships in Europe to the fierce debate over digital sovereignty. We break down what sets 'sovereign by contract' apart from…

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#269 - Impact, and How to Choose Work That Actually Matters 16:20

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This solo episode is about a question that sits at the center of my work and my life. What is real impact. Not the buzzword. The kind that actually changes the direction of someone’s life. I break down impact from first principles. What it is. How you create it. Why it is more than reach or scale. Impact comes from the quality of what you are doing…

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MathWorks and the evolution of AI in engineering 40:02

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From neural networks in the ‘90s to the rise of AI copilots—how MathWorks is shaping the future of engineering innovation. In this episode, I sit down with Richard Rovner, Vice President of Marketing at MathWorks, to explore the fascinating evolution of AI in engineering. We trace the technology’s journey from its early days in the 1980s, through t…

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No GenAI without a Data Science Team 46:08

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GenAI hype meets industrial reality. Discover why data teams still matter—and where AI is truly delivering impact. In this episode, we dive deep into the real-world state of AI adoption across industries, unpacking the findings of a major new survey with Gabriel Krummenacher. We explore which AI use cases actually move the needle—hint: operational …

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The "Schalker Jung" at Gemini 43:34

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From cutting-edge grippers to Gemini’s world-building vision - insights from Schunk’s CTO and Google DeepMind’s Phillip Lippe In this episode, I sit down with Schunk CTO Timo Gessmann and Google DeepMind’s Phillip Lippe to explore how AI is transforming the world of robotics and industrial automation. We kick things off with Timo, who shares his vi…

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AI in the Forest 2: From Annotation to Automation 49:26

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Dive into the future of industrial AI with unique human stories and cutting-edge model breakthroughs. Discover why time series is the next frontier. We spent time at our event in the Black Forest, where innovation met inspiration at our latest industrial AI gathering. In this episode, we share stories—from empowering autistic talent in data annotat…

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AI and spot welding inspection: Reinventing Quality Control 34:00

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How ultrasonic data and AI are transforming spot weld inspection. A look inside next-gen automotive manufacturing innovation. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS In this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of non-destructive material testing…

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#268 - The Compounding Effect of Meaningful Work | Why “Work-Life Balance” Misses the Point 14:30

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Most conversations about work-life balance start with the wrong question. We assume the goal is to limit work, to keep it from taking too much of our lives. So we optimize for time, energy, and boundaries, all while treating work as something to manage or escape. In this solo episode, Brandon challenges that premise. He steps back to ask a more fun…

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The Welding World Model 46:31

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From industrial skepticism to breakthrough robotics—why adaptability and real-world data change everything. Discover what’s next for manufacturing AI. In this episode, we dive into the realities behind industrial AI adoption—both the successes and the setbacks. We share candid conversations with engineers frustrated by unreliable AI and explore why…

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The OPC UA MCP Server 45:35

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Exploring the future of industrial AI, agents, and the Model Context Protocol. Find out if MCP is here to stay. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS More Links https://modelcontextprotocol.io/specification/2025-06-18https://a2a-protocol.org/latest/s…

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#267 – Scott Snider | Exit Planning Institute - Building Companies That Thrive Beyond the Owner 43:55

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What does it take to build a business that isn’t just profitable today, but valuable, resilient, and meaningful over the long term? In this episode, I sit down with Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute (EPI). Scott and his team work with advisors across the country to help business owners align their business, personal, and financ…

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From parades to protocols and AI literacy 56:10

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From parades to protocols, we explore AI literacy, regulation, and the future of work. Discover how Europe’s AI Act is reshaping industry. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of industrial AI, st…

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Engineering on the Edge: Learning from Failure with Jaxon Baker 31:22

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In this episode of The Roboticist Chronicles, host Dan Allford sits down with mechanical engineering student Jaxon Baker, a repeat guest on the podcast. Jaxon, a rising senior, discusses his involvement with the Formula SAE and Baja SAE programs, which Allford considers to be highly valuable extracurricular activities. The programs allow students t…

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Industrial AI Hardware: "CUDA was the last 15 years" 19:08

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Inside AMD’s Open Approach to Industrial AI Innovation. Discover how diverse solutions are reshaping the edge-to-cloud landscape. In this episode, I sit down with Jens Stapelfeldt, Global AI Lead at AMD's University Program, to explore how AMD is challenging the status quo in AI hardware. We dive into the evolution from proprietary ecosystems to AM…

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#266 - Ali Kashani | Serve Robotics – Scaling Sidewalk Autonomy 48:08

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In this episode, I’m joined by Ali Kashani, Co-Founder and CEO of Serve Robotics. Serve is pioneering autonomous sidewalk delivery at scale—with hundreds of robots already operating in major U.S. cities and thousands more on the way. Ali and I dive into the complexity of autonomy: the technical challenges, the economics, the regulatory and consumer…

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The AI Race for new Materials 50:10

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From Paris to Montreal, we explore the future of generative AI in material science. Innovation, impact, and the Parisian startup spirit await. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS The Course Robert mentioned https://jmtomczak.github.io/crash-course-…

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#265 - Drew Allen | Grace Technologies – Building Safer, Smarter Industry 50:47

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In this episode, I’m joined by Drew Allen, President & CEO of Grace Technologies. Grace is a family business built on innovation in electrical safety and predictive maintenance, and Drew has carried that forward—shaping the company into a leader in industrial technology and workplace safety. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation. Drew share…

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#264 - Impact Requires Both Attention and Depth 14:23

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In this solo episode, Brandon unpacks a challenge he sees everywhere — in his own work, at PJ Wallbank Springs, and in the broader world of leadership and business. The tension between attention and depth. It’s easy to get attention without substance. It’s also possible to have real substance without anyone noticing. But if you want to make a lasti…

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AI Agents in Engineering 52:35

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Peter Seeberg talks to Ram Seetharaman, Head of AI & Product Manager at Synera about Building your first digital engineer. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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The future of CAD - an Indian Perspective 24:28

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Pravin Waghmare is the CEO of Prescient from Pune. Magnus from Sandvik gave us the tip to talk to him about AI and CAD. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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#263 - Mike Spagnola | SEMA & PRI – How the Automotive Aftermarket Drives Innovation, Policy, and Product Development 40:50

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The automotive aftermarket often flies under the radar—but it plays a major role in advancing engineering, manufacturing, and performance. In this episode, Mike Spagnola, President & CEO of SEMA and PRI, joins me to explore how the specialty automotive sector is driving innovation across ICE, hybrid, EV, hydrogen, and beyond. We dive into how SEMA …

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The sleeping giant awakens - Industrial AI education in India 47:26

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We talked to Harish Thampi. He works as a ML Solution Architect for Tata Consultancy Services. The company provides IT services and generates approximately US$28 billion in revenue. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS…

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How Audi uses LSTM in resistance spot welding 50:15

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Audi has taken quality control of weld spots in body construction to a new level in Neckarsulm. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS Apple paperhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2507.13575By Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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#262 - The Work that Really Matters 13:54

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In this solo episode, Brandon reflects on a recurring theme in his work and leadership journey. The increasing presence of uncomfortable, ambiguous, and high-stakes problems. He explores how the most meaningful work often comes with the most discomfort, and why learning to sit with that tension is both necessary and worthwhile. This isn’t a glorifi…

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Accenture's approach to GenAI in engineering 59:54

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Peter Seeberg spoke with Vlad Larichev Industrial AI Lead at Accenture about Agents, LLMs and AI for Engineering Tasks. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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How to schedule the shopfloor with AI 38:17

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Rico Knapper is the CEO of Pailot and loves PCBs shopfloors. Why? Because his AI based solution outperforms other approaches. We met him at Siemens. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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300 episodes Industrial AI 40:22

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We celebrate... with WinCC, Agents and a special guest Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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Scalable Robotics and the Future of Human-Robot Collaboration 37:45

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In this episode of The Roboticist Chronicles, host Dan Allford of ARC Specialties welcomes Tom Fuhlbrigge and Carlos Martinez from Scalable Robotics. Discover their innovative vision-based system that allows users to simply "show" a robot what to do, eliminating complex programming. Learn how this technology is transforming processes like welding, …

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#261 - Ami Spira | Civan Lasers - Precision Welding, Precision Beam Shaping, and the Future of Manufacturing 42:13

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Welding isn’t just sparks and heat—it’s an essential (and often misunderstood) part of modern manufacturing. In this conversation, Ami Spira, General Manager of Civan Lasers USA, joins me to talk about the state of the art in welding technology and why laser welding is making such a big impact. We cover how different welding methods work, what make…

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Richard Socher: LLMs might be the CPU 35:00

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Richard Socher is our guest. We discuss with the German wunderkind the role of LLMs in business and how architectures are changing. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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The Dark Side of Machine Building: Rebuilding Robotic Systems 9:58

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Join Dan Allford and John Martin of ARC Specialties as they reveal "The Dark Side of Machine Building" – the often-unseen struggles of failed automation projects. They discuss the prevalence of expensive, non-functional robots that end up collecting dust, and the financial burden on customers who might pay multiple times for a system that still doe…

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Process Industry: PlantGPT from India 32:06

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Peter Seeberg talked to Praveen Kapse. He is the Vice President - Corporate Strategy & Data Analytics Head of Tridiagonal Solutions in Pune, India. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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#260 – Brandon Bartneck | Redefining Innovation: Building Real Impact, One Iteration at a Time 15:35

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What’s the point of innovation? In this solo episode, Brandon Bartneck reflects on what innovation actually means—and why the version we celebrate most (flashy tech, hype cycles, moonshots) often misses the point. Drawing from personal experience at Boeing, Bose, and multiple advanced tech sectors, Brandon shares why he’s now more energized leading…

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MAN Dataset for Trucks 52:16

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In this episode of the Industrial AI Podcast we talk about MAN TruckScenes: the world's first freely available sensor and driving data for autonomous trucks. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS Huggingface: https://huggingface.co/NX-AI/TiRex Leader…

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xLSTM-based time series model TiRex - why is it leading the leaderboards? 39:33

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Prof. Dr. Sepp Hochreiter and his team from NXAI present TiRex - a time series model for the industrial sector that outperforms competitors from Amazon, Google, Salesforce and Alibaba. Check the leaderboards. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS Hug…

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#259 – Sean McCormack | First Student – Technology, Safety, and Real-World Innovation in Student Transportation 48:36

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Big innovation doesn’t always mean big headlines. Sometimes it looks like improving how 5.5 million students get to school every day. In this episode of Building Better, Brandon Bartneck talks with Sean McCormack, Chief Information Officer at First Student. They dive into the challenges of routing 45,000 school buses, the role of AI and EVs in impr…

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How does an Airbus data scientist keep up to date? 56:32

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In this episode, Robert Weber talks to Tom Zehle from Airbus. He explains how he stays up to date, how he analyzes papers, and what he wants from research. We thank our partner SIEMENS The Industrial AI Podcast reports weekly on the latest developments in AI and Machine Learning for the engineering, robotics, automotive, process and automation indu…

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Time Series Data Quality 34:23

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Peter Seeberg talks to Thomas Dhollander, Co-founder & CPO at Timeseer.AI about Trusted IIoT Data as the Key to Proactive Operations. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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Beyond Oil: Tech Innovations at the Offshore Technology Conference 2025 13:50

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Join Dan Allford and Johnny Tyler live from the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, in May 2025, as they delve into the surprising high-tech nature of the event, showcasing how robotics and automation are revolutionizing the oil and gas industry and beyond. Discover ARC Specialties' groundbreaking offshore robotic riser system a…

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#258 – The Truth About Transparency: Leading Through the Gray Areas 17:43

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In this solo episode, Brandon Bartnick explores the messy reality behind transparency and authenticity in leadership. These are buzzwords in many settings, but the day-to-day application is far more complex. Drawing from recent experiences in a manufacturing and audit context, Brandon reflects on: Why total transparency isn’t always helpful The ris…

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MathWorks Safe AI, the Pope and Reinforcement Learning 52:16

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In this episode, we talk to Lucas from MathWorks about their Safe AI Approach and how it can be used to make money, think about the Pope, and introduce our new US correspondent. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS…

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Meet the Robotic Viper: Kentucky-Built, Industry-Changing Tech 21:05

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In this episode, I sit down with Justin Falck, Marketing & Communications Manager at Fives Machining Systems, Inc., to explore the cutting-edge technology behind the Cincinnati Robotic Viper—a high-speed automation system redefining what’s possible in advanced manufacturing. 🤖⚙️ Justin shares how the Robotic Viper is designed to boost efficiency, p…

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Multi-Agent Generative Systems (MAGS) for transforming industrial processes 48:39

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Peter talks to Pieter van Schalkwyck, CEO at XMPRO about Multi-Agent Generative Systems (MAGS) for transforming industrial processes. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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#257 - Marta Anadón Rosinach | Upway - Scaling Micromobility: How Upway is Changing the E-Bike Market in the US 37:35

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Electric bikes are more than a trend—they’re a key part of a more sustainable, accessible, and human transportation ecosystem. But the market is still early, and big challenges stand in the way: trust, affordability, infrastructure, and shifting consumer behavior. In this episode, Brandon Bartneck talks with Marta Anadón, Head of US at Upway, the l…

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Do we need a "LexLeCun" or how to deal with US talents? 41:32

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Politicians want to bring talent back to Europe. Is this a fake debate? What do the figures say, are we prepared, and what homework do we need to do first? Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS Links: ChatTS https://github.com/NetManAIOps/ChatTS Siem…

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Episode 6: Panel Discussion on the Future of QA/QC in Manufacturing 1:00:52

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the EWI Technology Podcast! In this episode, we explore the world of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) in manufacturing, automation, and technology. Topics We Cover: ✅ When should companies invest in a QA/QC program? ✅ The role of automation in modern manufacturing. ✅ How real-time data improves …

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Industrial Communication: MCP and A2A for the shopfloor? 44:40

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Peter Seeberg talks to Collin Masson, Director of Research, ARC Advisory Group about MCP / Model Context Protocol. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg

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Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky: PDS Optical | Sean Loosen 12:08

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This week, we’re highlighting a finalist that’s making a real difference—custom prescription eyeglasses for veterans, proudly made by PDS Optical. 🇺🇸👓 I had the pleasure of talking with Sean Loosen, CEO of PDS Optical, about how their team combines innovation, precision, and purpose to serve those who’ve served us. From Kentucky to VA clinics acros…

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#256 – From Generalities to Clarity: How We Actually Solve Problems 9:50

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In this solo episode, Brandon unpacks a powerful idea that keeps surfacing in his work and personal life: we can’t solve problems we don’t understand. And we can’t understand problems until we stop speaking in generalities and start getting specific. The spark came from a bedtime story with his son—What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada—but …

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Productivity Mining 1:01:00

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Robert talked to Miroslaw Bartecki from Kyp.ai about Data, Supply Chains and AI, EPR-Systems and Agents and a lot more. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENSBy Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg