Building smarter industrial energy strategies

For industry, energy strategy is a growing priority. Processes in many sectors are energy intensive, demanding a reliable and resilient supply. At the same time, operators must consider costs, energy security, sustainability, increasing electrification and much more.  This episode of Industry Opti…

Automation Extended: enabling industrial innovation with continuity

Automation keeps the world’s most essential industries running safely and reliably. But how can industries modernize without disrupting operations?  In this episode of Industry Optimized, host Fran Scott speaks with Per Erik Holsten, President at ABB's Energy Industries division, and Joachim Braun…

Engineered for depth: How deep underground mining changes the rules

As mining moves deeper underground to access new deposits, operations are becoming more complex. Underground depths introduce greater challenges around energy efficiency, thermal management, safety, and system reliability. Yet this evolution also presents opportunity.   In this episode of Industry…

Upskilling the industrial workforce for the age of AI

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 thi…

Small reactors, big opportunites: scaling nuclear power

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 co…

How digital tools support human talent in shipping

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 i…

Towards Autonomous Industrial Operations

Autonomous industrial operations might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie: a factory running in the dark, machines quietly humming and everything ticking along without a single person on the floor.   But in reality, autonomy isn’t about replacing people. On the contrary: it’s about amplify…

Welcome to 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, ele…

From Big Questions To Innovation - A Look Back At This Season's Conversations

Throughout this season of The Process Automation Podcast, we’ve uncovered how experts around the world are rethinking the future of production in heavy industry. In the final bonus episode for this season, host Fran Scott steps back to revisit some of the standout ideas and insights that really ma…

Re-Routing The Seas - From Data To Delivery

The ocean is unpredictable, but smarter digital routing is transforming how ships navigate it to ensure safety of passengers, crew and cargo.  From real-time weather insights to automated voyage  optimization, routing services are evolving to help vessels save fuel, reduce emissions, and improve s…