Trend Detection Podcast

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.In this episode of Trend Detection, we explore why data is the single most important factor in the success of any predictive maintenance (PdM) strategy.  You'll learn which types of data matter most, how to overcome common challenges like silos and poor quality, and why you don’t need perfect data to get started. Whether you're just beginning your PdM journey or looking to scale, this episode will help you build a strong, data-driven foundation for long-term reliability and ROI. You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.This episode discusses: Evolving Conversations: Discover why "IoT Time" is expanding its focus to embrace the cutting edge of AI and Generative AI, and how the arrival of GPT-5 is reshaping the landscape of technological discussion.Beyond the Hype: Uncover the critical difference between true AI agents capable of complex problem-solving and the marketing buzz that often mislabels technology.The Power of GPT-5: Learn how the widespread accessibility of GPT-5 is poised to revolutionize strategic planning and problem-solving, making advanced reasoning available to a much broader audience.Smart AI Adoption: Get practical insights into a successful, phased approach for integrating AI into your organization, and find out why jumping straight to complex "agentic" projects might be a costly mistake.The Cost of Inaction: Hear a powerful call to action on why embracing AI now is non-negotiable, and how to navigate common internal hurdles like data security fears and managerial skepticism.Connect with Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-schopf/

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.We are joined by Dr Aris Alexoulis from Manchester Metropolitan University and Jordan Walters and Steve Jones from Siemens to discuss:How Siemens’ Connected Curriculum equips students with real-world Industry 4.0 skills by integrating Senseye Predictive Maintenance into university teaching.The structure of the three-week pilot at MMU: from ingesting data to configuring anomalies, trends, and thresholds, giving students hands-on PdM experience.The role of Senseye Copilot in supporting learning—using natural language to explain alerts, provide context, and extend teaching beyond the classroom.The impact on students’ employability and career pathways, with predictive maintenance skills shaping projects and future opportunities.How academic feedback drives product improvements—such as simplifying derived measures—and helps refine training for both students and industry users.Next steps for the program: embedding the module at MMU, scaling to other universities, and building a distributed network of Festo labs for collaborative PdM monitoring.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.In this episode of Trend Detection, we sit down with Vahid Vahid Baharvand to explore how visualization tools are helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) turn complex data into clear, actionable insights. From real-time dashboards to predictive service assistance, we discuss how visualization streamlines operations, supports smarter decision-making, and drives measurable impact.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.• Why predictive maintenance is crucial in heavy industry environments, and how it differs from traditional maintenance approaches - from preventing catastrophic failures to optimizing machine performance• The real value of existing data in heavy industrial settings, and why organizations often underestimate what they already have while overestimating what they need• How predictive maintenance directly impacts workplace safety in heavy industry, with real examples of how monitoring and early detection can prevent dangerous situations• The rapid return on investment (ROI) potential in heavy industry applications, including examples of companies achieving ROI within weeks and saving millions through single preventive actions• The role of AI and copilot technology in democratizing maintenance knowledge, breaking down language barriers, and preserving crucial expert knowledge as experienced workers retire. You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.This covers:Why long-standing manufacturers like Kotányi are embracing digital transformation—and what it takes to turn tradition into innovation with predictive maintenance.How starting with a single bottleneck machine helped Kotányi reduce downtime, prove value fast, and lay the foundation for future AI-driven improvements.Why success isn’t just about installing new tech—but about aligning with business goals, involving shopfloor teams, and making insights actionable.The critical importance of choosing the right partner—offering end-to-end solutions, domain expertise, and a collaborative approach that fits existing operations.Lessons learned from the frontlines: Avoiding change management pitfalls, breaking down silos, and scaling predictive maintenance with strategy, simplicity, and speed.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.In this episode, you will learn:• Why combining both on-premise and cloud solutions creates more value than choosing just one approach• How on-premise systems excel at mission-critical control and high-speed analytics while cloud enables scalability and long-term analysis• The key security considerations when transitioning from operational technology (OT) to information technology (IT)• Real-world examples of hybrid approaches in predictive maintenance, including vibration monitoring and process data analysis• Why future-proofing your operations requires flexibility between on-premise and cloud solutions rather than a rigid single approachYou can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.Why it’s time to move beyond the AI buzzwords—and how to focus on solving real industrial problems with technology that delivers value.How starting small with predictive maintenance or AI projects can build trust, prove ROI, and create momentum for wider adoption.Why simplicity and usability matter more than complex data science—and how making insights accessible drives real operational impact.The essential role of high-quality, contextualized data in the success (or failure) of any AI-driven initiative.How to avoid common pitfalls by linking AI projects to business KPIs, building scalable plans, and being honest about what’s working and what’s not.Real-world advice for industrial leaders on scaling AI and predictive maintenance across global operations—without getting lost in the innovation theatre.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.In this episode: Learn how New Zealand Steel, as the country's only steel maker, implemented predictive maintenance technology to enhance their unique iron sand-to-steel manufacturing processDiscover how a strategic pilot program and robust data foundation helped build trust and drive successful adoption of predictive maintenance across the organizationUnderstand how early detection of equipment issues, like loose gearbox mounting bolts, helped avoid 12 hours of critical downtime and potential catastrophic failuresExplore how automation and standardization of configurations helped scale the implementation from 300 to a target of 3,000-5,000 assets while maintaining qualityLearn about the multiple benefits beyond just downtime prevention, including quality improvements, yield optimization, and how proper data governance enables future digital transformation initiatives.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.Why Predictive Maintenance is the Gateway to Digital Transformation Discover how starting with predictive maintenance (PdM) helps organizations shift from reactive to proactive operations—building trust across departments and unlocking long-term digital value.How PdM Breaks Down Silos Across Teams and Technologies Learn how implementing PdM brings IT and OT together, fosters collaboration between operations, maintenance, and finance, and uncovers valuable insights from both new and existing data.Real-World Success Stories from Automotive and F&B Industries Hear examples of PdM in action—from saving over £200k at a stamping press to digitizing workflows and creating digital twins in global food and beverage plants.Scaling PdM Without Overhauling Everything Get practical advice on starting small, using existing infrastructure and sensor data, and building scalable, future-proof PdM strategies that don’t require massive upfront investment.Debunking Common Misconceptions About PdM Understand why digital transformation doesn’t need to be fully complete before starting PdM—and how this approach actually accelerates integration, ROI, and long-term growth.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.Here is what you will learn from this episode:Understanding the foundation of digital transformation through connectivityHow to integrate machines of different ages and manufacturers into one systemPractical insights on reducing operational costs and improving efficiencyReal-world examples of predictive maintenance and data analyticsFlexible deployment options, from on-premise to cloud solutionsSecurity measures protecting your valuable industrial dataYou can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.How everyday frustrations—like buying insurance—mirror the complexity faced in industrial environments, and why even small simplifications can have a big impact.What copilots actually are, and how they help guide users through complex processes using natural, conversational language.Why tools like Adobe Copilot are game-changers, and how their capabilities are being mirrored in industrial copilots like Senseye’s.How interacting with AI doesn’t require perfect prompts—copilots are built to iterate with you and improve results over time.How engineers and operators can use copilots to access insights from data instantly—without building dashboards or learning query languages.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why customer success is more than just support—it's about enabling long-term predictive maintenance success.How Tim’s maintenance background gives him instant credibility and practical impact with customers.The role of early wins and internal champions in scaling predictive maintenance across sites.How Senseye Copilot captures tribal knowledge and supports a retiring workforce.Common pitfalls in PdM adoption—and how to avoid them through culture, communication, and collaboration.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.What Agentic AI Really Means: Discover how Agentic AI differs from traditional and generative AI, and why it's best understood as a digital colleague that can take action, not just provide answers.The Role of Agentic AI in Predictive Maintenance: Learn how technologies like Agentic AI can enhance Senseye’s capabilities—making predictive maintenance systems smarter, more autonomous, and more helpful for maintenance teams.Real-World Maintenance Use Cases: Hear practical examples of how AI agents can support maintenance tasks—from spotting problems and synthesizing information, to optimizing strategies and even configuring systems.The Future of AI Agents Working Together: Get a glimpse into what’s ahead as AI agents from different systems begin to interact, share data, and collaborate across industrial environments.Trust, Teamwork, and the Human Factor: Understand how AI in maintenance isn't about replacing jobs, but augmenting human expertise—helping teams work more efficiently while still relying on their critical on-the-ground knowledge.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance

Welcome to the Trend Detection podcast, brought to you by Senseye Predictive Maintenance – which gives you visibility and insights into all your assets, from single machines to full plants to help you reduce downtime, increase knowledge sharing and accelerate digital transformation across your organization.You can find out more about how Senseye Predictive Maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime and contribute towards improved sustainability within your manufacturing plants, by visiting: www.siemens.com/senseye-predictive-maintenance