Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and partner, Mark Eferdinger (Sales, Card Monroe Automation). We discuss the very real pressures U.S. manufacturers face—labor shortages, reshoring, tariffs, and the need to automate more quickly—and how a hands-on, customer-driven approach outperforms one-size-fits-all “modularity” every time. About our guest Austrian-born and U.S.-based for 15+ years, Mark came up through mechanical engineering and project management (Schae...
Send us a text Episode Summary Ben Bleiman—electrical engineer turned innovation leader—walks us through his journey from Bose (automotive audio tuning) to IBM (7–10 nm semiconductors) and Crane Currency (micro-optics on the $100 note), where years in R&D and production quality led him to MODocs.ai. We dig into why documentation is painful, how tribal knowledge gets lost when veterans retire, and how Voice-to-SOP plus dynamic document control, digital checklists, and human-in-the-loop re...
Send us a text From Accounting to Automation: Dredge Simulators, Drives & Women in Manufacturing with Karen Escobedo (Tri-Sphyre)Episode Summary Karen Escobedo shares her unconventional path from accounting student and fresh MBA grad to business development in industrial automation. We explore Tri-Sphyre’s work in PLC/HMI/drive integration, their rapidly growing footprint in the dredging industry, and why hands-on simulation training is essential. Karen also opens up about navigating a m...
Send us a text DigitalituM Podcast – Episode 20 Guest: Dr.-Ing. Eike Wolfram Schäffer, Co-Founder & CEO of RoboTop Host: Markus Rimmele, Managing Principal of DigitalituM Theme: Hybrid Selling, Digital Tools, and the Future of Manufacturing Sales In this episode of the DigitalituM Podcast – Manufacturing at the Intersection of Digital Transformation, Markus welcomes Dr.-Ing. Eike Wolfram Schäffer from Nuremberg, Germany. Eike shares his journey from holding dual master’s degrees in mec...
Send us a text 🎙️ DigitalituM Podcast Episode At the Intersection of Manufacturing and Digital Transformation Topic: The Future of Manufacturing with AI Guests: 👤 Holger Schlaps, Head of R&D at SULZER GmbH 🔗 Connect with Holger on LinkedIn 👤 Steve Forrest, VP of Operations at AutoTool Inc. 🔗 Connect with Steve on LinkedIn 🎧 In this episode, host Markus Rimmele reconnects with Holger and Steve to expand on their recent panel discussion at the GACC SME Manufacturing Conference in Green...
Send us a text 🎙️ DigitalituM Podcast – Episode 18 Guest: Martin Lääts, Co-Founder & Head of Product at Evocon Topic: Making OEE Simple – Scalable Production Monitoring with Evocon Markus Rimmele talks with Martin Lääts, Co-Founder and Head of Product at Evocon, about how manufacturers can improve performance using one of the most practical KPIs in production: OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). 📈 What You'll Learn in This Episode How Evocon simplifies production monitoring for any si...
Send us a text 🎙️ DigitalituM Podcast – At the Intersection of Manufacturing & Digital Transformation Episode Title: Rethinking Aftermarket Services In this episode of the DigitalituM Podcast, host Markus Rimmele welcomes Gerd Bart, Founder and CEO of Transaction Network, a pioneering provider of digital service platforms for machine builders and manufacturers. Gerd shares his fascinating journey from carpenter to digital innovator and explains how Transaction Network is resh...
Send us a text Beyond Specs: Rethinking B2B Sales in Manufacturing with Ed Marsh 🔧 Episode Summary: In this episode of the DigitalituM Podcast – at the intersection of Manufacturing and Digital Transformation, host Markus Rimmele welcomes Ed Marsh, an expert in B2B industrial sales and global market strategy. Together, they explore how traditional manufacturers—especially German and European capital equipment builders—struggle with modern sales practices in the U.S. market and what to do abo...
Send us a text Manufacturing Without Warehouses – Additive Manufacturing as a Service with Replique’s Mark Winker 🔧 Episode Summary: In this episode of the DigitalituM Podcast – At the Intersection of Manufacturing and Digital Transformation, host Markus Rimmele speaks with Mark Winker, business leader at Replique, a German startup revolutionizing how spare parts and industrial components are produced and delivered through Additive Manufacturing as a Service (AMaaS). Mark shares Repliq...
Send us a text 📢 DigitalituM Podcast: Implementing MES Systems with Richard Phillips from Polytron🎧 Episode Title: Unlocking Manufacturing Efficiency: Implementing MES Systems with Richard Phillips from Polytron 🚀 Episode Description In this episode of the DigitalituM Podcast, "At the Intersection of Manufacturing and Digital Transformation," host Markus Rimmele sits down with Richard Phillips, Director of Smart Manufacturing at Polytron, to discuss Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). From...
Send us a text Episode Description: DigitalituM Podcast – Exploring Digital Twins with Michal Ukropec from twinzo Topics Covered Michal’s Journey: From a background in taxation and IT to founding Twinzo, a company revolutionizing Digital Twin technology.Defining Digital Twins: Understanding what a digital twin is and the diverse interpretations across industries.Evolution of Digital Twins: From indoor positioning and real-time location services (RTLS) to full-scale digital twin applications i...
Send us a text In this episode of the DigitalituM Podcast, host Markus Rimmele delves into the transformative world of AI-powered assembly planning with Alexander Neb, Founder and CEO of Assemblio. Based in Stuttgart, Germany, Assemblio is pioneering a new era in assembly processes by leveraging advanced AI to simplify and accelerate one of the most tedious aspects of manufacturing. 🛠️ Topics Covered Alexander’s Background & JourneyFrom childhood fascination with mechanics to becoming a l...
Send us a text DigitalituM Podcast Shownotes: Navigating Transatlantic Business Success with Matthias Köhler Episode Summary In this special episode of the DigitalituM Podcast, host Markus Rimmele sits down with Matthias Köhler, founder of Köhler Transatlantic Businesses, to explore the challenges and opportunities of transatlantic business operations. Matthias shares his rich experience in helping European companies enter and succeed in the U.S. market and highlights the critical role of cul...
Send us a text DigitalituM Podcast Shownotes: Manufacturing at the Intersection of Digital Transformation with Jordan Dieterle Episode Summary In this episode of the DigitalituM podcast, host Markus Rimmele interviews Jordan Dieterle, Service Account Manager at R&E Automated. Based in Greenville, South Carolina, Jordan shares his journey from electrician to service account manager and provides insights into how R&E Automated addresses challenges in industrial automation, including lab...
Send us a text Enhancing Field Service with AI-Driven Knowledge Transfer - An Interview with Sina Volkmann of FindIQ Episode Description: In this episode of the DigitalituM Podcast - At the Intersection of Manufacturing and Digital Transformation, host Markus Rimmele talks with Sina Volkmann, Co-Founder and CEO of FindIQ, a German startup revolutionizing the way knowledge is shared in field service and maintenance. FindIQ’s innovative solution provides "a service expert in the pocket," ...
Send us a text Discover the captivating journey of Julian Helmle, co-founder of CMC Engineers, as he takes us from the prestigious halls of Porsche and Mercedes-Benz to the cutting-edge realm of virtual reality in manufacturing. Julian's passion for VR is palpable as he recounts his mission to democratize this revolutionary technology, making it accessible and affordable for industrial projects. We promise you'll walk away with insights into how VR not only enhances design and manufacturing p...
Send us a text Summary In this episode of the #DigitalituMPodcast, Markus Rimmele interviews Lukas Dieterle, CEO of ERO Fuehrungen, about the company's history, its expansion into the US market, and the importance of digital transformation in manufacturing. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the US market, insights from the IMTS 2024 trade show, and the role of AI and data in modern manufacturing processes. Links: ERO Fuehrungen Germany: https://ero-fuehrungen.de/en...
Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Markus Rimmele discusses digitalization tools in manufacturing, specifically focusing on immersive technology such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in a Webinar with FENG . The Financial Executives Networking Group #FENG is a 501(c)(3), founded in 1991 as a forum for senior financial executives to share job opportunities and experiences. Members have held titles such as Chief Financial Officer, Controller, Treasurer, Managing Dir...
Send us a text Summary Martin Plutz, Managing Director and Founder of Oculavis shares his journey of starting the company and the inspiration behind focusing on visual support software for the manufacturing industry. He discusses the features and benefits of Oculavis, including visual support with augmented reality, a ticketing system, asset management, and automatic service reports. Plutz explains how Oculavis helps improve process efficiency, address the lack of skilled workers, and create...
Send us a text Summary In this episode, Markus Rimmele interviews Dr. Thomas Schüler, CEO of Halocline, about the intersection of manufacturing and digital transformation. They discuss the manufacturing industry's challenges and how digital tools like AR, VR, IoT, and AI can address them. Dr. Schüler shares his background in virtual reality technology and how it can be applied to various industries. He explains how Halocline empowers practical experts in the manufacturing industry to plan an...