The story of industrial automation begins with the Industrial Revolution, when machines first replaced human muscle, and extends to today’s advanced systems that operate some of the most complex industrial infrastructures on the planet.  

In today’s bonus episode, we explore that evolution through the eyes of the control room operator – tracing their journey from hands-on manual control to high-level system optimization.  

Stefan Basenach, Senior Vice President of Process Automation Technology at ABB, joins host Fran Scott on the podcast to delve into automation’s engineering and innovating milestones.  

Follow The Process Automation Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. 

The story of industrial automation begins with the Industrial Revolution, when machines first replaced human muscle, and extends to today&rsquo;s advanced systems that operate some of the most complex industrial infrastructures on the planet. &nbsp;
In today&rsquo;s bonus episode, we explore that evolution through the eyes of the control room operator &ndash; tracing their journey from hands-on manual control to high-level system optimization. &nbsp;
Stefan Basenach, Senior Vice President of Process Automation Technology at ABB, joins host Fran Scott on the podcast to delve into automation&rsquo;s engineering and innovating milestones. &nbsp;
Follow The Process Automation Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts, so you never miss an episode.&nbsp;

What will the world’s most essential industries look like tomorrow? From energy and water to materials and transportation, how can technology help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner?  

Join scientist and host Fran Scott as she speaks with leading industry experts to uncover how automation, electrification and digitalization enable some of the largest and most complex industrial operations on the planet – and asks what will  future of industry really look like? 

Listen or watch Industry Optimized; a podcast from ABB’s Automation business area.

You can also watch Industry Optimized on YouTube here.

What will the world&rsquo;s most essential industries look like tomorrow? From energy and water to materials and transportation, how can technology help industries outrun &ndash; leaner and cleaner?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Join scientist and host Fran Scott as she speaks with leading industry experts to uncover how automation, electrification and digitalization enable some of the largest and most complex industrial operations on the planet &ndash; and asks what will &nbsp;future of industry really look like?&nbsp;
Listen or watch&nbsp;Industry Optimized; a podcast from ABB&rsquo;s Automation business area.
You can also watch Industry Optimized on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgEb39vsYluep5eZn3VJALNYOXU7G-eR">here</a>.

Industry Optimized

What will the world’s most essential industries look like tomorrow? From energy and water to materials and transportation, how can technology help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner?  

Join scientist and host Fran Scott as she speaks with leading industry experts to uncover how automation, electrification and digitalization enable some of the largest and most complex industrial operations on the planet – and asks what will the future of industry really look like? 

Listen to or watch Industry Optimized; a podcast from ABB’s Automation business area. Available wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify and Youtube. 

What will the world&rsquo;s most essential industries look like tomorrow? From energy and water to materials and transportation, how can technology help industries outrun &ndash; leaner and cleaner?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Join scientist and host Fran Scott as she speaks with leading industry experts to uncover how automation, electrification and digitalization enable some of the largest and most complex industrial operations on the planet &ndash; and asks what will the future of industry really look like?&nbsp;
Listen to or watch Industry Optimized; a podcast from ABB&rsquo;s Automation business area. Available wherever you get your podcasts, including <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0TE31LbwrEyzhhBEzsr5At?si=5f069bc20e80404a">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgEb39vsYluep5eZn3VJALNYOXU7G-eR">Youtube</a>.&nbsp;

A Brief History of Industrial Automation and Control

Digital innovations and AI are transforming industrial workplaces, paving the way towards autonomous operations. But how do we balance the expectations of the next generation with the needs of existing employees – and give industrial operators practical ways to accelerate digital adoption? 

In this episode of Industry Optimized, host Fran Scott speaks to David Lincoln, Digital Lead at ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division. Together they discuss how to upskill today’s workforce to become truly digitally native – confident, capable, and ready to master the tools shaping the future of industry. We also hear from students at Imperial College London on what they expect their future work environment to look like.   

Thank you to Dr Colin Hale and Imperial College London for inviting us to the Carbon Capture Pilot Plant and to Baikai (Carleo) Zhu, Leo Fa and Golden (Xiao Xuan) Goh for sharing their insights.

Digital innovations and AI are transforming industrial workplaces, paving the way towards autonomous operations. But how do we balance the expectations of the next generation with the needs of existing employees &ndash; and give industrial operators practical ways to accelerate digital adoption?&nbsp;
In this episode of Industry Optimized, host Fran Scott speaks to David Lincoln, Digital Lead at ABB&rsquo;s Measurement &amp; Analytics division. Together they discuss how to upskill today&rsquo;s workforce to become truly digitally native &ndash; confident, capable, and ready to master the tools shaping the future of industry. We also hear from students at Imperial College London on what they expect their future work environment to look like. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Thank you to Dr Colin Hale and Imperial College London for inviting us to the Carbon Capture Pilot Plant and to Baikai (Carleo) Zhu, Leo Fa and Golden (Xiao Xuan) Goh for sharing their insights.

Upskilling the industrial workforce for the age of AI

With global electricity demand on the rise, the need for reliable power is becoming increasingly critical. Nuclear power is fast emerging as a critical part of this future infrastructure, with small modular reactors, or SMRs, gaining particular attention. 

Scalable, flexible and able to provide consistently high load factors, SMRs are emerging as an important technology for a reliable, low-carbon energy system. 

In this episode of Industry Optimized, host Fran Scott speaks to Jacob Stedman, CEO of Blykalla, and Elova Ryegard, Nuclear Expert, Energy Industries at ABB. Together they discuss what a low-carbon future might look like, how SMRs can complement both renewable and conventional nuclear energy sources and why they’re increasingly seen as a practical pathway to expanding low-carbon energy capacity.

With global electricity demand on the rise, the need for reliable power is becoming increasingly critical. Nuclear power is fast emerging as a critical part of this future infrastructure, with small modular reactors, or SMRs, gaining particular attention.&nbsp;
Scalable, flexible and able to provide consistently high load factors, SMRs are emerging as an important technology for a reliable, low-carbon energy system.&nbsp;
In this episode of Industry Optimized, host Fran Scott speaks to Jacob Stedman, CEO of Blykalla, and Elova Ryegard, Nuclear Expert, Energy Industries at ABB. Together they discuss what a low-carbon future might look like, how SMRs can complement both renewable and conventional nuclear energy sources and why they&rsquo;re increasingly seen as a practical pathway to expanding low-carbon energy capacity.

Small reactors, big opportunites: scaling nuclear power

Digitalization is transforming the shipping industry - but its true power lies in supporting human expertise.

Technology helps crews when navigating routes - it enables them to make smarter, safer, and more effective decisions. But how can digital tools empower human talent without overshadowing it? 
 
In this episode of Industry Optimized, host Fran Scott sits down with Jesper Lögdström, CEO of Oversea Fleet Support, to explore real-world examples where digital platforms and expert insight work hand-in-hand in the maritime industry.  

Discover how shore-based experts and vessel crews collaborate, act on data, and drive safer, more efficient shipping - proving that technology is at its best when it supports human judgment, not substitutes it.

Digitalization is transforming the shipping industry - but its true power lies in supporting human expertise.
Technology helps crews when navigating routes - it enables them to make smarter, safer, and more effective decisions. But how can digital tools empower human talent without overshadowing it?&nbsp; &nbsp; In this episode of Industry Optimized, host Fran Scott sits down with Jesper L&ouml;gdstr&ouml;m, CEO of Oversea Fleet Support, to explore real-world examples where digital platforms and expert insight work hand-in-hand in the maritime industry. &nbsp;
Discover how shore-based experts and vessel crews collaborate, act on data, and drive safer, more efficient shipping - proving that technology is at its best when it supports human judgment, not substitutes it.

A Brief History of Industrial Automation and Control

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