In this episode of Tomorrow's Trends, Ira welcomes Scott Chapman, an experienced engineer with a diverse background in industrial automation. Scott shares insights from his 30-year career, discussing maintenance strategies from reactive and preventative to predictive and prescriptive maintenance. They explore the importance of data in maintenance, the role of AI, and the evolving landscape of maintenance technology. Scott also talks about the balance between maintaining ownership of maintenance versus leveraging specialized expertise.

This episode offers valuable perspectives on how businesses can improve their maintenance practices to enhance productivity and reliability.

00:00 Introduction to Tomorrow's Trends Podcast 00:30 Meet Scott Chapman: Industry Veteran 01:22 Scott's Journey in Industrial Automation and Maintenance 04:45 Reactive vs. Preventative Maintenance 07:20 The Shift to Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance 09:35 Machines and Processes in Modern Maintenance 12:50 Security Challenges in Industrial Connectivity 15:10 Importance of Specialist Knowledge in Equipment Maintenance 17:36 The Future of Remote Monitoring and AI in Maintenance 20:02 Financial Aspects: CapEx to OpEx Transition 24:00 Real-World Applicability of Technological Innovations 26:45 Data Overload: Managing and Analyzing Industrial Data 30:15 Sustainability Targets and Power Monitoring in Modern Facilities 33:00 Closing Thoughts and Industry Insights

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