Talking Industry
Talking Industry brings you topical unscripted discussion from experts in the world of engineering Automation and Manufacturing. Hosted by DFA Manufacturing Media, independent publishers and event organizers deeply rooted in the industrial sector. DFA Manufacturing Media has been creating quality journals such as Drives & Controls, Plant and Works Engineering, Hydraulics and Pneumatics and Smart Futures for generations. So join as we explore new technologies and tackle some of the most pressing challenges that our industry faces today, and follow our series of bi-weekly podcasts.
Talking Industry brings you topical unscripted discussion from experts in the world of engineering Automation and Manufacturing. Hosted by DFA Manufacturing Media, independent publishers and event organizers deeply rooted in the industrial sector. DFA Manufacturing Media has been creating quality journals such as Drives & Controls, Plant and Works Engineering, Hydraulics and Pneumatics and Smart Futures for generations. So join as we explore new technologies and tackle some of the most pressing challenges that our industry faces today, and follow our series of bi-weekly podcasts.
Episodes

Nov 7, 2022
Nov 7, 2022
33 min
Safety engineering may need rethinking in manufacturing plants. The future of process is digital, which creates many opportunities for plant operators to enhance efficiency, increase flexibility and make their plants future-proof.

Oct 20, 2022
#12 In Conversation With Sarah Black-Smith
Oct 20, 2022
Oct 20, 2022
30 min
Talking Industry host Aaron Blutstein is in conversation with Sarah Black-Smith, about her career in industry, what it might take to encourage more women into engineering careers, lead times and hopes for UK Manufacturing over the next 5 years.

Oct 13, 2022
#11 In Conversation with Dave Atkinson
Oct 13, 2022
Oct 13, 2022
35 min
Talking Industry host Aaron Blutstein is in conversation with Dave Atkinson, Regional Director and UK Head of Manufacturing at Lloyds Banking Group, about his career in industry, how Lloyds are supporting the manufacturing sector in the UK and his hopes for the future.

Sep 15, 2022
#10 - In Conversation With Mike Wilson
Sep 15, 2022
Sep 15, 2022
25 min
Talking Industry host Aaron Blutstein is in conversation with Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, about his career in industry, why the UK needs to adopt robotics and automation, and his hopes for the future of the manufacturing sector in the UK.

Aug 25, 2022
Aug 25, 2022
20 min
While an increasing number of enterprise companies and some SMEs are adopting digitally transformative technology, the UK continues to fall behind other nations, including the US and Germany. What can be done to further evangelise the benefits of digitally transformative concepts to improve efficiency and competitive perspective? How can clearer definitions concepts – like IIoT, Industry 4.0 Smart Factory, Digital Twins, Machine Learning, Analytics and AI – be promoted more clearly?

Aug 11, 2022
Aug 11, 2022
27 min
While an increasing number of enterprise companies and some SMEs are adopting digitally transformative technology, the UK continues to fall behind other nations, including the US and Germany. What can be done to further evangelise the benefits of digitally transformative concepts to improve efficiency and competitive perspective? How can clearer definitions concepts – like IIoT, Industry 4.0 Smart Factory, Digital Twins, Machine Learning, Analytics and AI – be promoted more clearly?

Jul 28, 2022
Jul 28, 2022
36 min
While an increasing number of enterprise companies and some SMEs are adopting digitally transformative technology, the UK continues to fall behind other nations, including the US and Germany. What can be done to further evangelise the benefits of digitally transformative concepts to improve efficiency and competitive perspective? How can clearer definitions concepts – like IIoT, Industry 4.0 Smart Factory, Digital Twins, Machine Learning, Analytics and AI – be promoted more clearly?

Jul 6, 2022
#6 Energy Efficiency and Net Zero - Part 3
Jul 6, 2022
Jul 6, 2022
27 min
The net-zero challenge is of global importance and the UK manufacturing industry’s role in decarbonisation cannot be overlooked. We generate 454.8 million tonnes of CO2 per annum, almost 11% of the UK total, so as a collective we need to invest in and promote new technologies to change our course.

Jul 5, 2022
#5 Energy Efficiency and Net Zero - Part 2
Jul 5, 2022
Jul 5, 2022
30 min
The net-zero challenge is of global importance and the UK manufacturing industry’s role in decarbonisation cannot be overlooked. We generate 454.8 million tonnes of CO2 per annum, almost 11% of the UK total, so as a collective we need to invest in and promote new technologies to change our course.

Jul 4, 2022
#4 Energy Efficiency and Net Zero - Part 1
Jul 4, 2022
Jul 4, 2022
29 min
The net-zero challenge is of global importance and the UK manufacturing industry’s role in decarbonisation cannot be overlooked. We generate 454.8 million tonnes of CO2 per annum, almost 11% of the UK total, so as a collective we need to invest in and promote new technologies to change our course.



