The Industrial Talk Podcast Network

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  • Industrial Talk is about celebrating the women and men of industry and manufacturing. We celebrate these innovative leaders and companies because they make our lives better and are changing the world for the better! These passionate leaders collaborate, innovate and educate with speed and purpose to positively impact people and communities around the world. Industrial Talk in collaboration with industry and manufacturing leaders address topics that include: Digital Transformation, Big Data, Industry 4.0, IoT, IIoT, AI, ML, Optimization, Edge, Cloud, Asset Reliability, Maintenance, 5G, Sales, Marketing and Branding and strategies for success. This is a podcast that is focused on Getting Stuff Done and learning from individuals and companies that have been there and have a track record of success. We celebrate a bright future in industry and manufacturing from with women and men dedicated to making our communities and world a better place.
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  • Tom Poteet with Mesa Natural Gas Solutions
    Apr 30 2025
    Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen 2025 and talking to Tom Poteet, Sr. Vice President at Mesa Natural Gas Solutions about "Modular power solutions for a hungry energy market". Scott MacKenzie interviews Tom Poteet, Senior VP of Corporate Development at Mesa Solutions, at Power Gen in Dallas, Texas. Mesa Solutions, celebrating its 11-year anniversary, specializes in natural gas generators for oil and gas sites, capable of running on unrefined gas and switching to propane without power interruption. Their generators can handle a wide BTU range, ensuring steady power output. Poteet discusses their expansion into commercial and industrial applications, including data centers, and their new venture with Modern Hydrogen to develop hydrogen-powered generators. Mesa Solutions is vertically integrated, with manufacturing facilities in Colorado and Wyoming. Action Items
    • [ ] Explore Mesa Solutions' natural gas and hydrogen-powered generator offerings for potential applications in the power generation industry.
    • [ ] Reach out to Thomas Poteet, Senior VP of Corporate Development at Mesa Solutions, on LinkedIn.

    Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast
    • Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and their innovations.
    • Scott highlights the importance of industry professionals in solving problems and collaborating.
    • The podcast is broadcasting from Power Gen in Dallas, Texas, showcasing a collection of problem solvers and solutions.
    • Scott introduces Tom Poteet, Senior VP of Corporate Development at Mesa Solutions, as the guest for the episode.

    Tom Poteet's Background and Company Overview
    • Tom Poteet shares that his company, Mesa Solutions, celebrated its 10-year anniversary last spring and is coming up on 11 years.
    • Mesa Solutions specializes in making generators that run off natural gas, primarily for production oil and gas sites.
    • The company's generators can run on prime power using unrefined gas, making them unique in the market.
    • Tom explains the innovation of their generators, which can switch from natural gas to propane without dropping the load, avoiding power interruptions.

    Technical Details and Market Applications
    • Scott inquires about the business reasons behind using both natural gas and propane.
    • Tom explains that their engine can run on a wide BTU range, making it suitable for varying fuel qualities.
    • The engine's control system rapidly reads the fuel composition, ensuring steady power output and preventing mechanical damage.
    • Tom discusses the reliability and high service levels required in the oil field, which has led to their success in other industrial and commercial applications.

    Expansion into Commercial and Industrial Applications
    • Tom mentions that their generators are now used in commercial and industrial sites, including retail markets and data centers.
    • Scott and Tom discuss the growing demand for power in data centers and the potential for large-scale energy solutions.
    • Tom explains the concept of "swarm resilience," where multiple generators can be paralleled to maintain power even if one fails.
    • The conversation touches on the scalability of their generators, which can be used in projects involving hundreds of generators.

    Manufacturing and Supply Chain
    • Tom
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    20 m
  • Frederic Baudart with Fluke
    Apr 25 2025
    Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Frederic Baudart, Product Program Manager at Fluke about "Advanced tools for Asset Management". Scott MacKenzie interviews Frederic Fluke at Xcelerate 2025 in Austin, Texas, about the Fluke Corporation's process tool and instrumentation business. Frederic explains the company's focus on user-friendly tools for technicians and engineers, emphasizing the importance of customer feedback and the integration of AI for advanced data analysis. He highlights the need for continuous learning and the role of Fluke as a thought leader in the industry. Frederic also discusses the challenges and opportunities post-COVID, including the importance of critical thinking and the development of the next generation of professionals. Action Items
    • [ ] Connect with Frederick Broad to discuss thought leadership, products, and other topics related to Fluke.

    Outline Introduction and Event Overview
    • Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry innovations and trends.
    • Scott welcomes listeners to Accelerate 2025, an event in Austin, Texas, highlighting the Reliability Lab Floor's bustling activity.
    • Scott expresses excitement about the upcoming conversation with Frederic Fluke, noting the lack of preparation for the discussion.

    Overview of Fluke Corporation and Process Tool Business
    • Frederic explains his role at Fluke Industrial, leading the process tool and instrumentation business.
    • He describes the portfolio of tools designed for technicians, engineers, and reliability management professionals.
    • The tools include pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, and voltmeters, with capabilities for measurement and calibration.
    • Frederic emphasizes the user-friendly nature of the tools, designed with the end-user's needs in mind.

    User-Friendly Tools and Market Needs
    • Scott inquires about the user-friendliness of the tools, noting the importance of intuitive design.
    • Frederic confirms that the tools are designed to be user-friendly, considering the knowledge and needs of the end-users.
    • He discusses the importance of iterating on tools based on customer feedback and market needs.
    • Frederic highlights the role of Voice of the Customer (VoC) in product development, emphasizing the need to understand customer requirements before creating new tools.

    Advancements in Technology and Customer Engagement
    • Scott and Frederic discuss the rapid advancements in technology and the need for continuous learning.
    • Frederic explains the importance of educating customers and providing expertise beyond just the tools.
    • He shares his experience of visiting customer facilities to understand their needs and challenges.
    • Frederic emphasizes the importance of customer partnerships in developing tools that meet their specific requirements.

    Incorporating AI and Digitalization
    • Scott and Frederic discuss the integration of AI and digitalization into Fluke's tools and processes.
    • Frederic explains the collaboration with Fortive and other Fluke divisions to incorporate AI into their products and workstreams.
    • He highlights the potential of AI in analyzing large datasets to provide actionable insights.
    • Frederic notes that the adoption of AI is still in its early stages, with significant potential for future growth.

    Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption
    • Scott and Frederic discuss the challenges of...
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    24 m
  • Kellie De Pooter with G&W Electric Company
    Apr 23 2025
    Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Kellie De Pooter, Director, Global Marketing and Internal Communications at G&W Electric Co. about "A resilient and reliable grid". Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial talk podcast featuring Kellie De Pooter, Global Director of Marketing and Communications at G&W Electric. Kellie discusses the growth of the DistribyTech event in Dallas, Texas, and the importance of collaboration with utilities. G&W Electric's booth features an innovation corner for customer feedback on new products. They focus on resiliency, reliability, and digitalization, using sensing technology and condition-based monitoring to improve grid performance. Kellie highlights a successful collaboration with a customer on a 69 kV apparatus. The conversation also touches on the increasing demand for power due to AI and data centers, emphasizing the need for efficient data utilization. Action Items
    • [ ] Integrate G&W's sensing technologies into their overhead reclosers and underground switches to provide more granular data to utilities.
    • [ ] Explore ways to seamlessly integrate the data from G&W's solutions into utilities' own cloud/SCADA systems.
    • [ ] Collaborate with customers to pilot G&W's new condition-based monitoring and asset management solutions.

    Outline Kellie De Pooter G&W Electric: Introduction and Event Overview
    • Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting its focus on industry innovations and professionals.
    • Scott welcomes listeners and mentions the event being broadcasted from DistribuTech in Dallas, Texas.
    • Scott introduces Kellie De Pooter, Global Director of Marketing and Communications for G&W Electric, and praises her previous appearances on the show.
    • Kellie De Pooter confirms her presence at the event and discusses the growth of the event, noting its global expansion.

    Kellie De Pooter's Role and G&W Electric's Booth
    • Kellie De Pooter explains her role at G&W Electric, a 120-year-old company based in Chicago, and their products for utilities and commercial/industrial customers.
    • Scott comments on the impressive booth setup by G&W Electric, which won an award last year.
    • Kellie describes the innovation corner in their booth, which is invite-only and used to gather customer feedback on new, unmarketed products.
    • The innovation corner allows for collaborative problem-solving and potential development of new solutions.

    Challenges in the Utility Sector
    • Scott and Kellie discuss the challenges faced by the utility sector, including increasing power demand and the need for modernization and digitalization.
    • Kellie emphasizes the importance of resiliency and reliability of the grid, and the role of AI and other technologies in addressing these challenges.
    • G&W Electric is investing in sensing technology and condition-based monitoring to help utilities make better decisions and improve grid reliability.
    • The company is working with a partner to test and develop these technologies, with plans to scale them across the industry.

    Data Integration and Analytics
    • Scott inquires about the process of integrating data from G&W Electric's apparatus into the cloud and how it is analyzed.
    • Kellie explains that the data is currently being pushed to the partner's cloud, but plans are in place to integrate with utilities' existing systems.
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    19 m
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