Intelligent Engine

Transformational advancement is a necessity. If you’re not changing and morphing, you’re going backwards. Hear about how IBM call centers went from individual sites to an interconnected global network. What it took to convert aviation from paper manuals to digital. How two destroyer collisions launched the US Navy into using digital twins. And more.

How does a start up go from innovative genius design to profitability and scalable manufacturing efficiency. This is the make or break question for most companies that want to get past the initial phases of exciting development and buckle down to the nitty gritty of having a sellable product.

Kevin Devine and Liam Holt are partners, but more importantly, friends that have each other’s back. Both have had their share of success, but not without the challenges that come from running an electronics industry business. This is their story. They’ve managed to not only build a great company but also discover a way to help those in need that are fighting cancer.

In the past, the phrase ‘Not my Job’ may have been the norm. But today, with shortages and disruptions happening more and more frequently, an Engineer and a Procurement Manager needs to be acutely aware of each other’s needs and justifications. The new phrase is: ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes.’ At the end of the day, your production and manufacturing need to be uninterrupted and efficient in order to keep everyone happy.

Smart Manufacturing helps factories achieve world-class performance by driving data-based continuous improvement across production and plant management. But, how does a company implement a useful digital transformation that happens quickly and shows an ROI that gets attention? With a different kind of solution for the real-world needs of discrete manufacturers, L2L is a company that offers modules that eliminate plant floor disruptions and improve throughput. A no-code deployment process is completed within 50 days on average, for unmatched speed to value.

The phrase “Know Your Customer” is entering a whole new level of intensity. No, it’s not going to compromise privacy. But it is going to drastically reduce or strategically redirect advertising and lead gen marketing budgets. In this episode, Ken Sheehan reveals how KnoWhere, LLC provides actionable geospatial and predictive business intelligence by leveraging a unique mix of typical and atypical methodologies and data.

Passage of the “CHIPS for America ACT” could mean a lot of things to the semiconductor industry in the United States, all of them good! Patrick, who is an Army reservist, Iraq War veteran, former Congressional and administration staffer who also led the DC office for the Semiconductor Industry Association, explains in detail the reasons for the Act, why it’s happening and how it will influence the United State’s place on the global semiconductor industry stage.

Patrick’s experiences are far reaching and unusual for a tech lobbyist. He’s an Army reservist and Iraq War veteran, former Congressional and administration staffer who also led the DC office for the Semiconductor Industry Association; he even helped to tackle counterfeit component imports with our US Customs & Border Protection.  He has a refreshingly candid view and deep understanding of the relationship between Capitol Hill, the semiconductor industry and the rapidly changing global stage that will affect us all; industry and consumer alike.

From inventing the 10-megabit ethernet switch to saving millions of dollars at Honeywell, Volker Ebert has a lot to say about Value Engineering and Component Engineering. Volker’s mission is to make sure everyone knows how to keep new product introductions and manufacturing production plants from experiencing excess costs or unnecessary interruptions.

Imagine being able to have a drink of pure, filtered, crystal clear water without spending a dime on five gallon refill jugs or having to toss a plastic bottle in the recycle bin afterwards. Cody Soodeen’s start-up, Kara Water (www.karawater.com), has developed the technology to do this. He tells about all the mistakes a young technology company should watch out for when designing and manufacturing a new product!

The process of creating a product using computer vision and AI can result in anything from an autonomous car to a self-checkout at a concession stand. The constant, regardless of how glamorous or mundane the product, is the need for a lot of preparation, labor, …and data. Lots of data. In this episode, hear what’s happening with edge computing today from those working in the engineering trenches. The emergence of AI or vision-enabled products is growing exponentially. Along with insights and advice from Phil Lapsley and Jeff Bier of consulting firm BDTI, you’ll find out how to get involved with the visual AI community.

Emerging from Sci-Fi and into real life, Holo Industries’ disruptive technology takes the art of holography to a new level by providing an accurate, efficient way to perform any activity normally done on a touch screen or display in mid-air. Holographic Plates combined with proprietary optics, software, and sensors creates Holographic Touch(™), a revolutionary technology that allows interaction with projected images. Through the use of this technology, users can swipe, scroll, spin objects & data — even sign their name — in mid-air.

Experiencing something that will teach a lesson is usually acceptable. Obsolescence is not one of those things. Bjoern Bartels shares his experiences and real world realities. These realities have enhanced best practices for AMSYS by providing the Life Cycle Management (LCM) Client Software. With programmatic access to SiliconExpert’s data in combination with relevant individual company internal resources and data, AMSYS LCM Client has evolved to be the customized processes solution to manage the risk of obsolescence. A persons’ quick decision in mission critical situations requires experienced proactive case management capabilities. Bjoern will tell you why!

Bay-Soft Bay-2 Quote pricing software and the integrated best-price engine make it possible to quickly determine the best prices for hundreds of components from various worldwide distributors. EMS and OEM companies with the best prices and pricing information (price scales, availability, technical features, etc.) have the best chance of being at the forefront of the electronics market.

Sonos reveals the secrets to a smooth and consistently running production line. When a supply chain breaks down, what signs and signals were missed and how can visibility be ‘crystal clear’ going forward.

Do you know what it’s like to need something and not know where it is? Quuppa doesn’t. Their real-time indoor positioning system keeps track of everything from equipment to people to hockey pucks! Quuppa makes sure that the things you need are available when you need them, backed by data that will create efficiencies that lead to profits.More recently, they’ve even helped keep people safe. Uses for this technology are moving from siloed, emergency situations like COVID-19 contact tracing to broader scopes across a company’s operations.Listen to Fabio Belloni talk about staying productive during a global pandemic by leveraging Industry 4.0.

Tariffs, embargoes, natural disasters and a pandemic has wreaked havoc on a supply chain that serves an ever-growing demand for electronics. Whether you’re planning a trip to the grocery store or to Mars, you’ll need microchips to help you get there. Nikola Kontic has spent decades in the electronics industry dealing with disruptions to the supply chain and formulating strategies to successfully navigate shocks.  Today, he talks with us about the disruptions of the past year: where the trouble lies and how to avoid it.