Open IIoT Group launches Industry 4.0 and Beyond podcast

As a cohort of some of Australia’s most prominent automation brands, Open IIoT hopes to break through the jargon to make complex smart manufacturing concepts simple through a program of IIoT podcasts.

“Given the recent renewed focus on digitising manufacturing techniques and the shift from traditional manufacturing to advanced manufacturing, this is the perfect time to launch the Industry 4.0 and Beyond podcast,” said Jozef Ceh, SMC Corporation Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 Manager. “While our members try to attend key exhibitions and events, we know that not everyone has the resources or time needed to attend them. In our efforts to democratise access to vital information, we wanted to share our experience and knowledge on a platform that could be reached by anyone, regardless of geographical limitations.”

Ceh will be stepping into a moderator role as the host of many of the upcoming episodes, alternating with fellow Open IIoT member Wade Leslie of KUKA Robot Automation. Rounding out the cohort are Beckhoff Automation, Nord Drivesystems, Balluff and ZI-Argus as they share case studies and discuss the latest trends in IIoT and advanced manufacturing.

Asked what listeners can expect from the podcast, Ceh said that Open IIoT members will be joined by customers and partners from a multitude of industries and manufacturing sectors as they discuss new technologies, the benefits that IIoT has brought to their company, the challenges they faced and what they wished they knew before embarking on Industry 4.0 implementation.

“We’ll cover diverse topics such as how Industry 4.0 can help Australia getting back on track to meet its recycling goals, the role of IIoT in creating smart buildings, the key to unlocking maximum value from Industry 4.0, understanding programmable logic controllers and much more,” he said. “With our standard approach to avoiding buzzwords and wading through the jargon, we’ll make these concepts practical, applicable and easy to understand.”

Podcast to launch at Modern Manufacturing Expo

As a future-thinking podcast, there could be no better place for a launch than the Modern Manufacturing Expo on 20 and 21 September at the Sydney Showgrounds. Open IIoT is a Foundation Partner of the expo, which is allowing visitors and industry leaders to explore the latest in intelligent products, equipment and technology for Australian manufacturers in order to drive the shift required in advanced manufacturing.

The first episode of the Industry 4.0 and Beyond podcast will be recorded during the expo and will be available for download on the usual streaming platforms.

“Our goal for this podcast is that it will ensure that our listeners gain an understanding of new technologies and approaches that will guide them in unlocking IIoT opportunities for commercial value — and ultimately advance Australia’s economy through smart manufacturing,” Ceh concluded.