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Expert conversations on IIoT, automation, and the future of industry.

Neil Cresswell
Episode 48

Containers Without the Complexity: Bringing IT Tools to the Factory Floor

Neil Cresswell

In this episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast, hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes sit down with Neil Cresswell, founder and CEO of Portainer, to talk about how con...

ContainerizationKubernetesPortainer
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Carl Gould
Episode 47

What Ignition 8.3 Means for Industrial Automation's Next Leap

Carl Gould

In this episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast, hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes sit down with Carl Gould, CTO of Inductive Automation, for an in-person conversat...

IgnitionInductive AutomationSCADA
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Jason Watts
Episode 46

Functional Safety, AI Blindspots, and Designing Systems That Actually Work

Jason Watts

In this episode of the Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast, hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes sit down with Jason Watts, Owner and Founder of Alpha Industrial Technologies...

Functional SafetyAI in AutomationSiemens Drives
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Martin Boers
Episode 45

Why PLCnext Technology Is Changing Industrial Automation Forever

Martin Boers

In this episode of the Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast, hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes sit down with Martin Boers, Technical Specialist at PLCnext Technology with P...

PLCnext TechnologyIT/OT ConvergenceLinux PLC
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Alex Sharikov
Episode 44

From Mining PLCs to AI-Powered Automation: Building the Future SoftPLC

Alex Sharikov

In this episode of Unplugged, hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes sit down with Alex Sharikov, founder of Jasper-X and creator of JasperNode, an AI-powered SoftPLC ...

AI in AutomationSoftPLCJasperNode
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ZJ van de Weg
Episode 43

Flowfuse, AI, and the Future of Industrial Automation

ZJ van de Weg

FlowFuse is the Industrial Application Platform that connects any machine, moves data across any protocol, models it in any data platform, and operates industri...

AI in AutomationFlowFuseMCP
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Jasper Louage
Episode 42

How Open Architectures and Unified Namespace Are Reshaping Manufacturing

Jasper Louage

Hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes interview Jasper Louage from Mustry Solutions, focusing on unified namespace adoption, the shift to open-source platforms, and a...

Open ArchitectureUNSPLCnext
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Kevin Wood
Episode 41

From OT Blind Spots to AI-Ready Insights: Transforming Industrial Security

Kevin Wood

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes invite Kevin Wood, Chief Global Architect at Cisco, to share practical ideas about industrial IoT networking. Together, they talk abou...

OT SecurityAI InsightsCybersecurity
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Max Carritt
Episode 40

Modern SCADA & IT/OT Integration: The Future of Automation

Max Carritt

Industrial automation leaders, engineers, and technology managers will find this episode with Phil Seboa, Ed Fuentes, and guest Max Carritt both informative and...

SCADAIT/OT IntegrationAutomation
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David Ariens
Episode 39

Overcoming IT and OT Silos: Proven Approaches for Success

David Ariens

This episode brings together Phil Seboa, Ed Fuentes, and their guest, David Ariens, who shares his deep experience with IT and OT integration in industrial auto...

IT/OT SilosDigital StrategyIntegration
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Matt Barber
Episode 38

How MES Transforms Manufacturing Operations and Slashes Costs

Matt Barber

Hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes are joined by MES specialist Matt Barber to discuss how MES systems are evolving in manufacturing, the challenges of implementin...

MESManufacturingCost Reduction
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Shane Williams & Paul Mason
Episode 37

Australian Manufacturing's Biggest Challenges and Surprising Solutions

Shane Williams & Paul Mason

Australian Manufacturing’s Biggest Challenges and Surprising Solutions w/ Shane Williams and Paul Mason...

Australian ManufacturingInnovation
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Hans Schrynemakers
Episode 36

Why Structure Matters: Transforming PLC Programming

Hans Schrynemakers

Industrial automation professionals and IoT enthusiasts will find strong practical guidance in this conversation between Hans Schrynemakers, a seasoned control ...

PLC ProgrammingCode Structure
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Alex Sims
Episode 35

Turning Complex IoT Into Practical Solutions

Alex Sims

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes are joined by Alex Sims, technical support lead at Kallipr, to discuss the practical world of Industrial IoT (IIoT) for trade professi...

IoT SolutionsPractical Implementation
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MF
Episode 34

Real-Time Ethernet, TSN, and Edge AI

Melvin Francis

Hosts Ed Fuentes and Phil Seboa welcome engineer Melvin Francis, who shares his expertise on real-time industrial communications, Edge AI’s impact on IIoT, and ...

TSNEdge AIReal-Time Ethernet
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CC
Episode 33

How Ignition 8.3 is Changing Industrial Automation Forever

Colby Clegg

Industrial automation professionals and Ignition users will find key updates and future directions in this conversation between hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes ...

Ignition 8.3Inductive Automation
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JM
Episode 32

How Jan Madsen Built Europe's Only Ignition Premier Integrator

Jan Madsen

Jan Madsen, founder of Enuda and Europe’s premier Ignition-only integrator, joins hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes to discuss system integration, successful proj...

System IntegrationIgnition
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ZS
Episode 31

Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Insights

Zack Scriven

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes welcome Zack Scriven—a recognized engineer, educator, and digital content creator—to discuss the evolving landscape of digital transfo...

Digital TransformationManufacturing
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MD
Episode 30

Tackling Industrial Connectivity and Obsolescence

Matthew D. Smith

Industrial connectivity isn’t getting any simpler, and few people understand this challenge like Matthew D. Smith, CEO of fieldcloud SAS. In conversation with h...

ConnectivityObsolescence
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VR
Episode 29

Making Legacy Systems Work in a Digital World

Vladimir Romanov

Industrial automation professionals, systems integrators, and plant managers tuning into Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast will find Vladimir Romanov’s conversation wi...

Legacy SystemsModernization
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BA
Episode 28

Making Sense of IT and OT: Real Talk on Cybersecurity in Factories

Brandon Artz

Industrial automation professionals and operations leaders looking to improve cybersecurity, modernize with AI, or optimize their factory operations will find a...

CybersecurityFactory Security
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AE
Episode 27

Swapping Airplanes for Automation: Alby Eckels' Tips for Bringing Smart Tech Anywhere

Alby Eckels

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes sit down with Alby Eckel, Managing Director of NSmart Pty Ltd, to discuss the modern realities of industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)...

Career TransitionSmart Technology
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RA
Episode 26

Simplifying MES: Making Manufacturing Digital, Operator-Friendly and Scalable

Rafael Amaral

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes are joined by Rafael Amaral, CTO and cofounder of TilliT, to address the state of digital transformation in manufacturing. Their conve...

MESUser Experience
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JF
Episode 25

How Industrial IoT Upgrades are Transforming Timber Mills

Jarith Fry

Industrial automation engineers, systems integrators, plant managers, and those responsible for implementing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions in m...

Timber IndustryIIoT Upgrades
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AN
Episode 24

Build a UNS Demo

Arlen Nipper

Ed Fuentes and Phil Seboa welcome back Arlen Nipper, the renowned co-inventor of MQTT, to dive into recent developments in the industrial Internet of Things (II...

UNSMQTTHands-On Demo
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BH
Episode 23

Exploring the Future of IIoT and Automation

Benson Hougland

Phil Seboa hosts a special episode of Unplugged: An IoT Podcast, joined by Benson Hougland, Vice President of Opto 22, to explore the pioneering world of indust...

Future of IIoTAutomation Trends
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AM
Episode 22

IoT Strategies for Modern Manufacturing

Alex Marcy

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes welcome Alex Marcy, the founder and CEO of Corso Systems, on this insightful episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast. With an impressive...

IoT StrategyManufacturing
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AK
Episode 21

Dissecting IT and OT Data Challenges and Solutions

Ana Kuusk

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes invite Ana Kuusk, an authority in the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and automation, to share her knowledge on data integration ...

Data IntegrationIT/OT Data
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Rajvir Singh
Episode 20

Mastering PLCs and IIoT with Code and Compile Insights

Rajvir Singh

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes welcome Rajvir Singh, a mechatronics engineer and founder of Code and Compile, to delve into the intricacies of industrial automation ...

PLC ProgrammingIIoT
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GW
Episode 19

Transforming Industrial Data Analytics

Graeme Welton & Jeff Knepper

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes are joined by Graeme Welton, founder and CEO of Flow Software, and Jeff Knepper, managing partner at Flow Software. They discuss the v...

Data AnalyticsIndustrial Data
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DD
Episode 18

How UNS Transforms IIoT

Dylan Dufresne & Arlen Nipper

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes welcome Dylan Dufresne, a solutions architect specializing in IIoT, and Arlen Nipper, the co-inventor of MQTT, to discuss the intricac...

UNSIIoT Architecture
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NO
Episode 17

Transforming Data Management with Node-Red and Flowfuse

Nick Oleary

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes welcome Nick O'Leary, CTO and founder of FlowFuse, to discuss the evolution and future of Node-RED on their latest episode of Unplugge...

Node-REDFlowFuse
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John Broadbent
Episode 16

Overcoming Manufacturing Inefficiencies Through Real-Time Data

John Broadbent

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes host John Broadbent, an esteemed industry 4.0 educator and strategist from Australia, on this episode of "Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast."...

Real-Time DataManufacturing
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GD
Episode 15

Managing Industrial Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions

Gavin Dilworth

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes bring in Gavin Dilworth, a cybersecurity expert focused on industrial control systems, to discuss the critical aspects of cybersecurit...

CybersecurityOT Protection
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DS
Episode 14

Maximizing Cloud Benefits for Industrial IoT

Deependra Shekhawat

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes welcome Deependra Shekhawat, a specialist solutions architect at Amazon Web Services, to discuss cloud computing in the energy sector....

Cloud ComputingIIoT
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FC
Episode 13

From Data to Decisions: IoT's Impact on Business Strategy

Freddie Coertze

This week, Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes join Freddie Coertze, National IoT Business Manager at ifm, to explore key insights into what makes successful IoT projects...

Business StrategyData-Driven
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AW
Episode 12

Digital Transformation in Life Sciences

Amy Williams

Hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes are joined by Amy Williams, a Systems Engineer at Skellig, to explore the discuss landscape of digital transformation in life sc...

Life SciencesDigital Transformation
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KS
Episode 11

Industrial Data Engineering Made Simple

Keiran Stokes

On this episode, hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes explore the world of industrial data engineering with Keiran Stokes, Director and Head of Technology at Thred. ...

Data EngineeringIndustrial Data
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YN
Episode 10

Data-Driven Strategies for Stress-Free Manufacturing

Yanesh Naidoo

In this episode, hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes do a dive deep conversation with Yanesh Naidoo, owner of Jendamark Automation, to explore the evolving landscap...

Data-Driven ManufacturingAnalytics
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RG
Episode 9

The Role of TCP/IP, MQTT, and VPN in IoT

Rene Gamero

Hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes chat with Rene Gamero, a seasoned expert in industrial automation and IIoT. This episode explores Rene's experiences with IoT so...

TCP/IPMQTTVPN
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BA
Episode 8

The Future of Building Automation and BMS

Bryce Anderson

Hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes are joined by Bryce Anderson, founder of Lifecycle Controls, to explore the evolving landscape of Building Management Systems (B...

Building AutomationBMS
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LW
Episode 7

Home Automation, IoT, and PLC MQTT

Lachlan Wright

Welcome to Unplugged, an IIoT podcast where hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes delve into the world of the industrial internet of things (IIoT) and automation. In ...

Home AutomationPLC MQTT
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DG
Episode 6

Industrial Automation Insights with Dave Griffith

Dave Griffith

Dave Griffith, co-host of the Manufacturing Hub podcast, joins Ed Fuentes and Phil Seboa on this episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast. This episode dives deep ...

Industrial AutomationInsights
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DA
Episode 5

Educating the Future of Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0

Darren Anderson

Welcome to another episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast, where hosts Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes talk with Darren Anderson, a lecturer in industrial automation a...

EducationIndustry 4.0
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KM
Episode 4

Exploring MQTT in Industrial Automation

Kudzai Manditereza

Exploring MQTT in Industrial Automation with Kudzai Manditereza...

MQTTIndustrial Communication
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DS
Episode 3

Achieving Manufacturing Excellence Through Digital Transformation

David Schultz

Welcome to the Unplugged IoT podcast! Hosted by Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes, today's episode features David Schultz, Principal Consultant at Spruik Technologies. ...

Manufacturing ExcellenceDigital Transformation
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TC
Episode 2

How IIoT is Changing Data Management

Travis Cox

Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes sit down with industry expert Travis Cox to discuss the rapid advancements in industrial and home automation through IIoT. This episod...

Data ManagementIIoT
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AN
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Simplifying Data Communication with MQTT

Arlen Nipper

Simplifying Data Communication with MQTT ft Arlen Nipper...

MQTTData Communication
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