Digitalization Tech Talks

Get ready to dive deep into the world of data in today's Digitalization Tech episode! We're not just talking about data in theory but exploring real-life use cases and the incredible business value it holds. And here's the secret ingredient: data visualization and contextualization. We'll show you how these crucial practices can transform the way you understand and leverage data across different roles and functions. As the famous American painter Kenneth Noland once said, "context is key - from that comes the understanding of everything." It's not just a philosophical notion; when it comes to data, it's the ultimate game-changer. So, get ready to unlock the power of data visualization and contextualization in this must-listen episode featuring Bruce Taylor from FurtherTec! Show Notes:Reference Story (Sinclair): A Case for Balance: Artificial Intelligence vs Human Intelligence (https://bit.ly/3IyQQq0) Brochure (Siemens): Turn Data Into Actionable Information (https://bit.ly/3vabaLh) Website (Siemens): The Power of Contextualized Data (https://bit.ly/4965D6x) Promotion link:Website (Siemens): Learn how Akzo Nobel and BASF use digital technologies to improve operations (https://bit.ly/3Tt9cir) Contact us:Bruce Taylor (bruce@furthertec.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Get ready to dive deep into the world of data in today's Digitalization Tech episode! We're not just talking about data in theory but exploring real-life use cases and the incredible business value it holds. And here's the secret ingredient: data visualization and contextualization. We'll show you how these crucial practices can transform the way you understand and leverage data across different roles and functions. As the famous American painter Kenneth Noland once said, "context is key - from that comes the understanding of everything." It's not just a philosophical notion; when it comes to data, it's the ultimate game-changer. So, get ready to unlock the power of data visualization and contextualization in this must-listen episode featuring Bruce Taylor from FurtherTec! Show Notes:Reference Story (Sinclair): A Case for Balance: Artificial Intelligence vs Human Intelligence (https://bit.ly/3IyQQq0) Brochure (Siemens): Turn Data Into Actionable Information (https://bit.ly/3vabaLh) Website (Siemens): The Power of Contextualized Data (https://bit.ly/4965D6x) Promotion link:Live event (Siemens): Lunch with Evonik - Secrets to Driving Change in Chemical Operations (https://bit.ly/3TaGl0P) Contact us:Bruce Taylor (bruce@furthertec.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Henry Ford is quoted as saying “The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay.” This has never been truer than during the time of digitalization. A digital transformation will fail without developing the workforce required to support it.In this episode we have a conversation with Steve Moskowitz on the topic of workforce development. Steve is the Principal with Industry 4ward and Senior Content Director with the Manufacturing Leadership Council who also has held numerous roles across manufacturing. In our conversation we discuss:The current challenges with workforce developmentLeadership’s role in transforming the workforcePossible ways to address the challenges now and in the futureJoin our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for a lively conversation and some education about this crucial digital transformation topic! Upcoming Webinar: Quickly adapt pharma facilities with plug-and-play flexibility (Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2pmET;Show Notes:Article: Revitalizing America’s Manufacturing Workforce: A Manufacturing USA National Roadmap (https://bit.ly/3vjmlBt)Video: Siemens US CEO on the Critical Skills the Workforce Needs for the Future (https://bit.ly/4cqLB9o)Blog: Lessons on workforce development we should take into a new decade (https://bit.ly/4coERZL)Video: Siemens Academic Enablement and Workforce Development Program Webinar (https://bit.ly/4aq4U0M)Website: The Manufacturing Institute (https://bit.ly/3TrFbyc)Article: 2024 First Quarter Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey (https://bit.ly/3IOHcja)Contact us:· Steve Moskowitz (stevemosk@industry4ward.com)· Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)· Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Get ready for an exciting episode of Digitalization Tech Talks! We are thrilled to have Sebastian Haertner from EMD Electronics (a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany) as our special guest this month. Sebastian, the Principal Process Development Project Lead, is deeply involved in making Module Type Package, or MTP, a success at Merck. He will be sharing his valuable implementation experience at various global sites of this innovative technology that is quickly gaining traction.Additionally, Sebastian will provide insights into the long-term benefits of MTP, not just for Merck but also for the process industries in general. It's an episode you won't want to miss!Join our podcast hosts, Don Mack and Jonas Norinder, as they delve into this fascinating topic in the latest episode of Digitalization Tech Talks. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation!Show Notes:Press release (Merck): Digitalization of production collaboration Siemens (https://bit.ly/4bGqNu6)Webinar (BipPhorum): Advancing plug and play automation for biopharma process (https://bit.ly/4bCdaMK)Webinar (Siemens): Quickly adapt pharma facilities to new demands with plug and play flexibility (https://bit.ly/3SZYO1m)Website (Siemens): Flexibility with modular production (https://bit.ly/49yKlPo) Promotion Link:Webinar registration (Siemens): Win the Race Against Time by Leveraging the Power of Recipe-Driven Execution and StandardizationContact Us:Sebastian Haertner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-h%C3%A4rtner/)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

What do “The Economist” and Denmark have in common? They both declared ChatGPT as the word of the year for 2023. When technology takes the top spot on the word of the year podium, especially in the homeland of one of the Digitalization Tech Talks co-hosts, and when we meet an end user in the process industries that is implementing generative AI today, it’s time for an episode on it! Generative AI has been on the short list of potential future episodes during most of 2023. This episode includes a conversation about how this ongoing effort is going. Our guest is Mike Dessauer, a Data Science Manager, who also happens to be the Industry 4.0 track chair for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Spring Meeting. In our conversation we discuss:The use case and primary reasons for exploring generative AI developmentData privacy, security, and ethical considerationsThe primary technical challengesUser feedback, measuring success, and estimating the value of generative AI for a large organizationNext stepsJoin our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for an informative chat about generative AI all packaged into a diminutive 14 minutes! Show Notes:Article: Siemens and Microsoft partner to drive cross-industry AI adoption (https://bit.ly/42dliyX)Video: Revolutionizing industries with generative AI – Siemens & Microsoft (https://bit.ly/3U9wVoF)Video: Siemens Keynote at CES 2024 (https://bit.ly/3UdOLXn)Website: 2024 AIChE Spring Meeting (https://bit.ly/48S7nkw)Website: 2024 AIChE Spring Meeting – Siemens presentations (https://bit.ly/3UdgNm7)Webinar Link:Transform capital projects with 3 strategies to maximize technology (https://bit.ly/49aPKft) Contact Us:Mike Dessauer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-p-dessauer/)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

When Evonik decided to build a brand-new chemical plant on the Gulf Coast, they were tasked with utilizing the latest and greatest in technology to make the plant more efficient, more reliable, and safer than ever. One of the key technologies that was selected to help achieve these goals was an Operator Training Systems (OTS).As you will hear from our guest, Tony Lee, Senior Process Control Engineer, Evonik identified several benefits of implementing the OTS - not only in the design and engineering phases but also once the plant goes live.Join our two hosts, Don Mack and Jonas Norinder, to learn more about how OTS technology is being applied in an actual application. Show Notes:Website (Evonik): Evonik (https://bit.ly/3Rv0IVZ) Website (Siemens): Virtual commissioning and operator training (https://bit.ly/3Tusapt)Video (Siemens): SIMIT simulation framework (https://bit.ly/47PLT7m) Article (Automation World): Dupont implements operator training simulation system (https://bit.ly/3NgQGGy) Contact us:Tony Lee (tony.lee@evonik.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Water… It plays a very significant role in transferring massive amounts of energy in the process industries. As a result, addressing cooling and heating water systems can make a key contribution towards energy efficiency and sustainability. This episode includes a conversation about the application of digital technology to industrial water with Neil Davidson, Nalco’s Marketing Director focused on Digital and Sustainability and Sterling Allen, a Business Development Director with Siemens Digital Industry Software. Key questions that are covered include:How significant is the role of water when used in industrial applications?What improvements can be achieved by applying digital technologies for this use case?How can digital twins be leveraged?Does artificial intelligence play a part?What’s the best way to get started? Join our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for a brief dive into the deep end of digitalizing industrial water to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and productivity. Show Notes:Website: Climate Intelligence (https://www.ecolab.com/climate-intelligence)Article: Applying Digital Twins to Sustainability (https://bit.ly/3uiZvcl)Video: Climate Intelligence demonstration (https://play.goconsensus.com/ud2bffadf)Video: The Critical Role of Water in Emissions Reduction (https://bit.ly/3QInkla)Video: Decarbonization Smart Management of Water Centric Systems Through Digital Process Technologies (https://bit.ly/3R2Kvbv) Contact us:Neil Davidson (nadavidson@ecolab.com)Sterling Allen (s.allen@siemens.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Episode 34 is all about data. How you capture it, how you optimize it, and how you clean it so that you can make use of it across an entire organization and not just a single group or department. And why is this important?According to our guest, Mads Torry-Smith from Novozymes they are “investing in making a step change in the data capture culture to break down data silos between functions. The ultimate goal is to enable better learning loops and unlock faster innovation timelines”.This is no small feat! As you will learn, however, Novozymes has taken several steps in making this a reality and not surprisingly, digital technologies play an important role.Join our podcast hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for a captivating discussion with Mads as he shares Novozymes’ journey towards transforming innovation flows across the company.Show Notes:Website: Novozymes (https://bit.ly/3M9erzO)Website: Fair Principles (https://bit.ly/3M94diK)Article: The FAIR Guiding Principles for scientific data management and stewardship (https://bit.ly/3S7MRqb) Website: Riffyn X - the software to win the race against time (https://bit.ly/3tKQ0T2) Contact us:Mads Torry Smith (mtrr@novozymes.com) - LinkedInDon Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com) - LinkedInJonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com) - LinkedIn

Episode 34 is all about data. How you capture it, how you optimize it, and how you clean it so that you can make use of it across an entire organization and not just a single group or department. And why is this important?According to our guest, Mads Torry-Smith from Novozymes they are “investing in making a step change in the data capture culture to break down data silos between functions. The ultimate goal is to enable better learning loops and unlock faster innovation timelines”.This is no small feat! As you will learn, however, Novozymes has taken several steps in making this a reality and not surprisingly, digital technologies play an important role.Join our podcast hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for a captivating discussion with Mads as he shares Novozymes’ journey towards transforming innovation flows across the company.Show Notes:Website: Novozymes (https://bit.ly/3M9erzO)Website: Fair Principles (https://bit.ly/3M94diK)Article: The FAIR Guiding Principles for scientific data management and stewardship (https://bit.ly/3S7MRqb) Website: Riffyn X - the software to win the race against time (https://bit.ly/3tKQ0T2) Contact us:Mads Torry Smith (mtrr@novozymes.com) - LinkedInDon Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com) - LinkedInJonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com) - LinkedIn

In episode 33, megatopics collide! These days most companies have ambitious sustainability goals that include reducing their carbon footprint and eventually achieving net zero emissions. The exciting facet of that is that digitalization can play a role in reaching these targets!Listen in and learn answers to the following questions…Why has sustainability become such a hot topic?How are companies factoring sustainability into key decisions?What role does digitalization play in sustainability?How are companies reducing their CO2 emissions?What’s the best way to get started? Our expert guest is Eryn Devola. Eryn is the Head of Sustainability for Siemens Digital Industries. In that role, Eryn manages the strategy for profitable sustainability for Siemens and Siemens’ customers.Join our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for this invigorating conversation with Eryn that will help you on your journey to become a more sustainable digital enterprise.Show Notes:Website: Together for Sustainability (TfS) (https://bit.ly/3LFfdEf)Website: Decarbonization starts with data (https://bit.ly/3PBUHWa)Video: SiGREEN Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Management (https://bit.ly/3ZF0v6c)Website: Multiply impact for a better tomorrow with sustainable industries (https://bit.ly/3PwW5cY)Whitepaper: Enabling Global Decarbonization through Digital Industry Technologies (https://bit.ly/3EShxnN)Website: Industrial Energy Efficiency – reduce emissions and costs (https://bit.ly/45gKcOc)Contact us:Eryn Devola (eryn.devola@siemens.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Join us for the latest episode of Digitalization Tech Talks hosted by Don Mack and Jonas Norinder, where we dive into the fascinating world of cloud and edge computing, 5G, and cybersecurity. These cutting-edge technologies are transforming the way we interact with the digital world, from the way we process data to the way we protect sensitive information.We explore the latest trends and insights in each of these areas and examine their impact on the process industries. You will discover how cloud computing is empowering businesses to become more agile and responsive, how edge computing is enabling real-time data processing with minimal latency, how 5G is ushering in a new era of connectivity and productivity, and how cybersecurity is becoming more critical than ever to protect digital assets.Whether you are a technology enthusiast or just curious about the latest trends, you won't want to miss our discussion with Mike Jabbour, General Manager of Digital Connectivity and Power, as he shares his expert insights and knowledge on these exciting developments.Show Notes:Website: Industrial 5G - Industrial Communication (https://bit.ly/3EeAvo1)Video: Cybersecurity for Operational Technology (https://bit.ly/3EbkKOV)Video: Edge Computing for Industrial Applications (https://bit.ly/45lG7ZH)Website: America's 5G Future | Federal Communications Commission (https://bit.ly/3siErBv)Contact us:Mike Jabbour (michel.jabbour@siemens.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

In episode 31, a two part episode, we cover four important technologies related to the world of digitalization. These technologies are all important pieces of the puzzle for companies in the process industries that are considering or currently seeking to undergo a digital transformation to increase efficiency, improve quality, and/or to gain flexibility. We cover the technical aspects of each as well as how they fit into the overall picture. The technologies covered include:Ethernet APL (Advanced Physical Layer)MTP (Module Type Package)NOA (NAMUR Open Architecture)PROFINET PA (Process Automation) And our guest is from an organization that is a key digitalization / Industry 4.0 leader, PI, which is PROFIBUS/PROFINET International. Michael Bowne is the Executive Director of PI North America. Michael provides some great technical insights into each of these technologies as well as use cases for each. Join our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for this in-depth conversation with Michael that will help you on your journey to become a digital enterprise.Part 1 of this 2 part episode can be found here: https://apple.co/44KGpsXShow Notes:Article: PROFINET over APL – Overview and Details (https://bit.ly/NB6j9P) Article: More Than Just Ethernet APL (https://bit.ly/AmB7f4)Article: What is MTP, and Why Should You Care (https://bit.ly/M8Yr4s)Video: Plug and Produce with MTP (https://bit.ly/2IQP2X)Video: Plant engineering and expansion with Siemens PROFINET @ PA Blueprints (https://bit.ly/3OcIJSs)Contact us:Michael Bowne (michael.bowne@profinet.us)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

In episode 31, a two part episode, we cover four important technologies related to the world of digitalization. These technologies are all important pieces of the puzzle for companies in the process industries that are considering or currently seeking to undergo a digital transformation to increase efficiency, improve quality, and/or to gain flexibility. We cover the technical aspects of each as well as how they fit into the overall picture. The technologies covered include:Ethernet APL (Advanced Physical Layer)MTP (Module Type Package)NOA (NAMUR Open Architecture)PROFINET PA (Process Automation) And our guest is from an organization that is a key digitalization / Industry 4.0 leader, PI, which is PROFIBUS/PROFINET International. Michael Bowne is the Executive Director of PI North America. Michael provides some great technical insights into each of these technologies as well as use cases for each. Join our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for this in-depth conversation with Michael that will help you on your journey to become a digital enterprise.Part 2 of this 2 part episode will be released on Thursday, August 3.Show Notes:Article: PROFINET over APL – Overview and Details (https://bit.ly/NB6j9P) Article: More Than Just Ethernet APL (https://bit.ly/AmB7f4)Article: What is MTP, and Why Should You Care (https://bit.ly/M8Yr4s)Video: Plug and Produce with MTP (https://bit.ly/2IQP2X)Video: Plant engineering and expansion with Siemens PROFINET @ PA Blueprints (https://bit.ly/3OcIJSs)Contact us:Michael Bowne (michael.bowne@profinet.us)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Welcome to the 30th episode of Digitalization Tech Talks! Join us as we embark on a captivating journey into the world of virtual training. Discover the technologies and trends that are reshaping learning in the digital era, including virtual reality simulations and AI-powered platforms.In this episode, we'll uncover the secrets behind the success of virtual training and answer these key questions:How can virtual training help accelerate workforce development?How is the transformative impact of virtual training affecting industrial learning?How does virtual training compare to traditional learning methodsHow can virtual training be leveraged to unlock new opportunities?The guest on this episode is Francisco de Diego Brito who is an expert in services that help industrial companies succeed on their Digital Transformation journey. Along with hosts Don Mack and Jonas Norinder, he will guide you through the world of virtual training!Show Notes:Video: Healthineers - part replacement using virtual training (https://youtu.be/JBbwVT6MN-k)Video: VR – the immersive experience for field operators (https://youtu.be/khq_zl6uXWY) Video: DyeMansion - digital twin of machine (https://youtu.be/pqCTZyD0ztU)Video: Training with VR headset (https://youtu.be/4IJJrhGIqBs)Website: Siemens Virtual Training Solutions (https://bit.ly/3XpcJhV)Contact us:Francisco De Diego Brito (Francisco.DeDiego@siemens.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

In the 29th episode of the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, we discuss how industrial operations will transform in the future because of not only new technology, but also in large part due to people and how their roles and interactions evolve. Key topics covered include:The role of developing technology on the plant floor. This will include artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI from tools such as ChatGPT.The impact of open business platforms that enable better data flows.The implementation of these new technologies will only be successful if there is close collaboration between teams from operations technology (OT) and information technology (IT).Young technical professionals that will fill the OT and IT roles are shifting how they select their places of employment. There is much more focus on topics such as sustainability and how it factors into the vision of potential employers. Join our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, as they discuss the future of industrial operations with Dr. Mathias Oppelt, Vice-President for Customer-driven Innovation at Siemens Digital Industries. In that role, Mathias regularly interviews end users in various industries regarding where they want to go with their operations in the future. He then works to bring that vision to reality. Show Notes:Website: Siemens Industrial Operations X (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/topic-areas/industrial-operations-x.html)Website: Future of Industrial Operations co-Innovation request form (https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/fairs-events/webinars/future-of-industrial-operations/contact.html)Video: The Future of Industrial Operations - ARC Forum 2023 (https://youtu.be/sCGhwgHlI0U)Video: Siemens and Dow Collaborate on the Future of Automation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdp23cMxbh8&t=11s) Contact us:Mathias Oppelt (oppelt.mathias@siemens.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

In the 28th episode of the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, we talk about how important it is for process plants to have a strong reference architecture. Standalone services and applications are no longer enough to make you competitive, so it’s become increasingly critical to create a foundational structure that ties them all together. A reference architecture serves as the backbone of your data transfer between the process manufacturing equipment that produces the data and the system that will be used to analyze it. Joining your two Siemens digitalization experts and hosts, Don Mack and Jonas Norinder, for this important discussion is Alex Pfalzgraf, a digital transformation consultant with Siemens and a repeat guest on this podcast. Alex has spearheaded and been involved in numerous consulting projects focused on helping companies kickstart their digital transformation journey.Show notes:Website: ISA-95 model, ISA 2010 (https://go.siemens.com/31171971)Website: What are IaaS, PaaS and SaaS?, IBM 2023 (https://go.siemens.com/16805021)Article: Unified Namespace: The Hub and Spoke Model for Your Data, AutomationWorld 2021 (https://go.siemens.com/78989230)Article: Converge IT and OT to turbocharge business operations’ scaling power, McKinsey 2022 (https://go.siemens.com/55602021)Website: Competitive thanks to digital Transformation, Siemens (https://go.siemens.com/38532404)Contact us:Alex Pfalzgraf (alexander.pfalzgraf@siemens.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Sustainability… It is as prevalent a topic in the process industries as it is anywhere in the world today. In this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks we discuss the topic of energy sustainability and explore how process analytics can be used as part of a digitalization strategy to assist manufacturers in their transition to net zero. This is possible using process analytical measurement devices, such as gas chromatographs, oxygen analyzers, and environmental emission monitoring systems, that collect data that can be analyzed through digitalization tools to generate important KPIs related to maintenance, reliability, and calibration and displayed in a dashboard format that alerts plant personnel when action is needed. Additionally, data from a company’s fleet of plants can be combined for a single overall corporate-wide analysis.Video: Analyzer System Manager from Siemens (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXbMgQm2qHc)Website: Analyzer System Manager (https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/automation/process-analytics/communication-and-software.html)Website: United Airlines Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program (https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/company/responsibility/sustainable-aviation-fuel.html)Website: Shell is constructing multiple projects to turn organic waste into renewable natural gas (RNG) (https://www.shell.us/energy-and-innovation/shell-downstream-renewable-natural-gas-biomethane-explained.html)Website: MAXUM Edition II – Efficiency meets unsurpassed performance (https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/automation/process-analytics/process-gas-chromatograph.html)Contact us:George Thomas (george.thomas@siemens.com)Al Kania (alfred.kania@siemens.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

In the 26th episode of our Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, we focus on the latest trends in the process industries related to digital technologies. This episode was inspired by our recent involvement in the 2023 ARC Industry Forum. Each year, this dynamic event brings together experts, practitioners and thought leaders from across the industrial sector to exchange ideas on the newest trends, technologies and solutions shaping the future of industry. It’s a great way to keep your finger on the digital pulse. Your two Siemens digitalization experts and hosts, Don Mack and Jonas Norinder, are joined by Laura Coates, who is Vice President and General Manager for Process Automation at Siemens Digital Industries in the US. Laura shares the key insights she gained from attending the ARC Industry Forum as well as from the many digitalization conversations she has had with customers over the years. Show notes:Website (ARC Industry Forum): ARC Industry Forum Americas 2023 | ARC Advisory Group (arcweb.com) (https://bit.ly/3k9GIeP) Website (MxD): MxD | The Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Institute (mxdusa.org) (https://www.mxdusa.org/)Website (Siemens about MxD): MxD Digital Experience Center | Apps and Digital Services for Process Industry | Siemens USA (https://sie.ag/41dp76r)Video (Siemens): Siemens and MxD (https://bit.ly/3XFXuzG) Contact us:Laura Coates (laura.coates@siemens.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Developed by the User Association of Automation Technology in Process Industries (NAMUR), MTP, or module type package, provides a framework for standardized equipment data models and description language to streamline interoperability.In practical terms, MTP enables integration of DCS and PLC-based systems more easily. The objectives of MTP are to reduce the time and cost to integrate distributed process and reliability assets and equipment, help accelerate time to market, simplify fulfillment of individualized customer requirements, and improve scalability and flexibility. As MTP continues to evolve, organizations will benefit from interoperability between DCS systems and PLC systems, and asset management for monitoring your assets' health using a variety of available smart digital apps.Join us for the 25th episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, where Siemens digitalization experts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack explore MTP with Charles Fialkowski, who is a National Process Safety and Automation Consultant for Siemens Industry’s Automation & Engineering Product Marketing Team.Show Notes:Website: Modular production with Module Type Package (https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/topic-areas/digital-enterprise/process-industry/modular-production.html)Video: Digital Enterprise – Flexibility with modular production and MTP (https://youtu.be/OQl0VEq1CwY)Video: Plug & Produce with MTP (https://youtu.be/RlX3blJOBQs)Article (A3P): MTP: What It Is, Why It Matters (https://www.a3p.org/en/mtp-what-it-is-why-it-matters/)NAMUR Recommendation: NE 148 (https://www.namur.net/en/publications/news-archive/ne-148-is-newly-published.html)Contact us:Charles Fialkowski (charles.fialkowski@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)

The introduction of digital technologies is helping the process industries do things better, faster and more efficiently. It’s also creating new challenges for companies as they strive to become digital enterprises by fully incorporating these technologies into all aspects of their operations.For example, if a deployed solution doesn’t work as intended right out of the gate, any benefits derived from the implementation can be negatively impacted. This is why it’s critical to think about ways to keep your digital enterprise up and running once it’s off the ground. In fact, this step is almost as important as deciding to start on the digitalization journey in the first place. Join us for the 24th episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, where Siemens digitalization experts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack explore how to care for your digital enterprise using new and innovative approaches. Our special guest is Sajeeve Kalarickal, who is Automation Services Portfolio Manager for Siemens Digital Enterprise Services. Sajeeve discusses why services are an important part of the digital transformation in process automation, how companies can reduce training time by up to 50% with 3D virtual training, how to address the industrial skills gap, and more.Show notes:Website (Siemens): Siemens Digital Enterprise Services (https://sie.ag/3PufF8Y)Website (Siemens): Siemens Training Services (https://sie.ag/3FrQvDG)Video (Siemens): 3D Virtual Training Demo (https://customerinfo-siemens.highspot.com/viewer/6397a5e62195843289fcb336)Slide Deck (Siemens): Industrial Cybersecurity Services(https://customerinfo-siemens.highspot.com/viewer/6397a6ca9981503a30476fae) Slide Deck (Siemens): Integration of mobile devices in process plants(https://customerinfo-siemens.highspot.com/viewer/6397a7548338d932d475d662)Contact us:Sajeeve Kalarickal (sajeeve.kalarickal@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)