Episode 65: Continuity Through Change, A Tech Talks Transition Conversation

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   24 Sep 2026 · 28 min

   Episode 69: From AI Pilots to Enterprise Value: Lessons from a Global Chemical Manufacturer

   Getting an AI pilot to work is one thing. Scaling it across an organization and delivering measurable business value is another. In Episode 69 of Digitalization Tech Talks, Jonathan Alexander of Albemarle joins Don Mack and Cole Lewis to explain why promising AI initiatives often become trapped in “pilot purgatory.” From building scalable data foundations to balancing horizontal and vertical AI strategies, this conversation explores the people, processes, and technologies required to scale AI across manufacturing operations. If your organization is looking to move from isolated AI…

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   27 Aug 2026 · 29 min

   Episode 68: AI Beyond the Hype - What Industrial Leaders Need to Know

   Science fiction once imagined a world where people could simply talk to technology and make things happen. Today, that vision is rapidly becoming reality. In Episode 68 of Digitalization Tech Talks, Brian Herr of HHI Advisory joins Don Mack and Cole Lewis to discuss the convergence of the physical and digital worlds and what it means for industrial organizations embracing AI. From AI maturity and trustworthy AI to explainability, governance, and long-term strategy, this conversation explores how manufacturers can move beyond AI experimentation and create lasting business value. If you're…

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   30 Jul 2026 · 29 min

   Episode 67: From Waste Plastic to Valuable Feedstock - The Role of Data and Digitalization

   In this episode we explore how chemical recycling is moving from promising research to real-world industrial deployment. Abe Dyck, Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Aduro Clean Technologies joins us to discuss Hydrochemolytic™ Technology (HCT), an innovative approach designed to convert difficult-to-recycle plastics into valuable hydrocarbon feedstocks.The conversation goes beyond chemistry to examine what it actually takes to scale a new process technology. Abe shares insights on pilot plant operations, continuous processing, feedstock challenges, data collection,…

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   25 Jun 2026 · 17 min

   Episode 66: From Paper to Digital Without Downtime: Lessons from a Global Brewery

   In Episode 66 of Digitalization Tech Talks, we explore how a global brewery successfully transitioned from paper-based processes to a fully digital environment—without stopping production. Join us as we sit down with Fred Husman, a seasoned automation expert at SkyIO, to unpack a real-world digitalization journey at one of the world’s largest brewing operations. This episode dives into how Constellation Brands tackled the challenge of digitizing live operations, overcoming concerns around uptime, product quality, and system risk while implementing a Brewing MES solution that delivers…

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   30 Apr 2026 · 28 min

   Episode 64: AI-Ready Before AI - the Foundations Industrial Leaders Can’t Skip

   In this episode of the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack unpack a hard truth: industrial AI success is decided long before any model is deployed. Joined by guest Dave Griffith, industrial operations and AI enablement leader and co-host of the Manufacturing Hub podcast, they cut through the hype to explore what actually drives scalable results. The conversation covers early AI use cases, why “AI is the last mile,” and how data orchestration, instrumentation, and integration create the foundation for value. Dave also explains why OT data governance must come…

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   26 Mar 2026 · 22 min

   Episode 63: From Research to Reality - Closing OT Security Blind Spots and Strengthening Defenses

   In Episode 63, we conclude a two‑part series on cybersecurity by shifting from research insights to real‑world operational experience. Building on the findings from the recently released Intelligence‑Driven Active Defense Report 2026, this episode focuses on what those findings mean on the plant floor. We are joined by Marco Ayala, a long‑time cybersecurity practitioner with extensive experience across the process industries. Marco also serves as President of InfraGard’s Houston Chapter and National Sector Chief for Energy, offering a unique perspective at the intersection of industry and…

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   26 Feb 2026 · 26 min

   Episode 62: The hidden phase of industrial cyberattacks and how to spot it early

   In the 62nd episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack kick off a two‑part series on the evolving state of industrial cybersecurity. They uncover what’s really happening inside OT networks long before a cyber incident hits the plant floor including why over 80% of adversary behavior occurs months before impact, why air‑gaps no longer provide real protection, and how legacy vulnerabilities continue to be actively exploited. As guest Adam Robbie puts it “OT security is no longer a hidden problem — it’s a visibility problem.” This episode is essential listening for…

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   5 Feb 2026 · 20 min

   Episode 61, part 2: The Future of Water Intelligence - From Insight to Action

   In this second part of episode 61 of Digitalization Tech Talks, hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack continue the conversation with Meena Sankaran, Founder and CEO of KETOS, to explore how digitalization is reshaping water management in the process industries. Meena shares the most common operational challenges she sees across plants and explains what it takes to build water insights that operations and environmental teams can trust with the power of robotics and AI.Drawing from real‑world examples, Meena highlights where plants see early wins, how they quantify improvements, and the practical…

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   29 Jan 2026 · 24 min

   Episode 61, part 1: The Future of Water Intelligence - From Insight to Action

   In this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack are joined by Meena Sankaran, Founder and CEO of KETOS, to explore how digitalization is reshaping water management in the process industries. Meena shares the most common operational challenges she sees across plants and explains what it takes to build water insights that operations and environmental teams can trust with the power of robotics and AI. Drawing from real‑world examples, Meena highlights where plants see early wins, how they quantify improvements, and the practical steps organizations can take to…