“The clearest way to support efforts in driving production and customer service is through Industry 4.0 types of initiatives.”
In previous episodes, you heard from leaders driving transformation within manufacturing organizations. In this episode, we shift the spotlight to the solution providers. These are the companies building the tools, platforms, and ecosystems that enable Smart Manufacturing (SM).
We feature thought leaders from three distinct company types:
- Born-in-Industry 4.0 Companies: these digital-native businesses were founded to solve new challenges that arose during and after Industry 3.0.
- Automation & Information Conglomerates: Longtime industrial powerhouses that shaped the previous era and are now evolving to lead in Industry 4.0.
- Hyperscalers Entering OT: Cloud-native giants that bring advanced technologies, scalability, and agility into manufacturing operations.
Every panelist offers a unique perspective – but they all agree: even the best technology can’t fix a misaligned team.
Listen to or watch the full episode on:
Top 5 Takeaways
- Transformation is a journey. It’s not just about technology – it’s cultural and strategic. Success begins with the ability to recognize and communicate your internal teams’ capabilities.
- Openness and interoperability are essential. They enable true collaboration, innovation, and sustainable processes. You can choose the best solutions for you, get to the data you need from anywhere, and leverage advances from the broader industry.
- Each company type adds unique value:
- Startups bring speed, flexibility, and fresh thinking
- Industrial conglomerates offer stability, scale, and proven change
- Hyperscalers bring power, tools, and global reach
- Transformation is not about picking one type of company over another. The real advantage comes when you connect and leverage all three.
- How you engage with partners matters. Clear goals, well-structured pilots, and trust-building can be the difference between good intentions and real results.
For deeper insights, check out the full episode on Apple or Spotify.
Thank you to our panelists!
Born-in-Industry 4.0 Companies
🎙️Colby Clegg, CEO of Inductive Automation
🎙️John Harrington, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at HighByte
🎙️Doug Lawson, CEO of ThinkIQ
Automation & Information Conglomerates
🎙️Del Costy, President of Siemens Digital Industries for the Americas
🎙️Cyril Perducat, Chief Technology Officer of Rockwell Automation
🎙️Andre Marino, SVP of Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric North America
Hyperscalers Entering OT
🎙️Joseph Rosing, Worldwide head of Smart Manufacturing, Automotive, and Manufacturing at AWS
🎙️Dayan Rodriguez, Corporate Vice President for Manufacturing and Mobility Globally for Microsoft.
🎙️Jeff Winter, Host and Smart Manufacturing Advisor at CESMII
