How a 100-Year-Old Foundry Uses Edge Computing to Drive the Future of Manufacturing

In this episode of the Edge Tech Podcast, David Kosloski sits down with Shane Rogers, IT Director at Harrison Steel, to explore how a 100-year-old steel foundry in Attica, Indiana is redefining manufacturing using modern edge computing, data collection and AI vision. From collecting PLC sensor data across an 800,000 sq ft facility to leveraging edge devices for quality control, cost analysis, and even labor efficiency, Harrison Steel is proving that "old school" doesn’t mean outdated. Shane also shares insights on: How extreme factory environments challenge standard equipment The transition from business intelligence to AI-powered automation Why edge computing is critical to their safety and innovation roadmap ▶️ Watch till the end to hear Shane's vision for ruggedized edge tech and why automation isn’t about replacing humans, it’s about empowering them. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro & David Loses His Voice 01:00 - What Harrison Steel Does 02:00 - From Hand-Made to High-Tech 03:00 - How Edge Devices Power Data Collection 04:20 - Using Data for Quality Control & Cost Analysis 06:10 - Safety, Labor Metrics & Automation 07:30 - Challenges of Heat, Dust, and Equipment Failures 08:45 - AI, Vision Systems & Human-in-the-Loop Workflows 10:00 - Custom Building Edge Infrastructure In-House 11:00 - Final Thoughts & Visit Plans 👉 Learn more about real-world edge deployment at https://SNUC.com