Industry Optimized

Engineered for depth: How deep underground mining changes the rules

As mining moves deeper underground to access new deposits, operations are becoming more complex. Underground depths introduce greater challenges around energy efficiency,

Upskilling the industrial workforce for the age of AI

Digital innovations and AI are transforming industrial workplaces, paving the way towards autonomous operations. But how do we balance the expectations of the next genera

Small reactors, big opportunites: scaling nuclear power

With global electricity demand on the rise, the need for reliable power is becoming increasingly critical. Nuclear power is fast emerging as a critical part of this futur

How digital tools support human talent in shipping

Digitalization is transforming the shipping industry - but its true power lies in supporting human expertise. Technology helps crews when navigating routes - it enables

Towards Autonomous Industrial Operations

Autonomous industrial operations might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie: a factory running in the dark, machines quietly humming and everything ticking along wi

Welcome to Industry Optimized

What will the world’s most essential industries look like tomorrow? From energy and water to materials and transportation, how can technology help industries outrun – lea

From Big Questions To Innovation - A Look Back At This Season's Conversations

Throughout this season of The Process Automation Podcast, we’ve uncovered how experts around the world are rethinking the future of production in heavy industry. In the

Re-Routing The Seas - From Data To Delivery

The ocean is unpredictable, but smarter digital routing is transforming how ships navigate it to ensure safety of passengers, crew and cargo.  From real-time weather in

From Byproduct to Bioenergy - How Pulp and Paper Is Turning the Page For a Circular Future

In our previous episode, we explored how fiber is being used in new and unexpected ways beyond traditional paper production. Today, we’re continuing that story, looking

Reimagining Fiber - From Paper to Bio-Innovation

Fiber is no longer just about paper. Across industries, wood and cellulose are being transformed into advanced biomaterials, sustainable textiles, and renewable energy

The Rise Of Marine Digitalization - Smart Ships, Smarter Operations

In our last episode, we looked at how shipping - one of the world’s oldest industries - has evolved, with digital technology driving much of that change.  Safety, effic

The Digital Seafarer - From Compass To AI

Shipping is one of the world’s oldest industries, moving 80% of global trade and linking millions of people. But while seafarers’ mission hasn’t changed, the way ships ar

Small tech, big impact - delivering precision in harsh industrial operations

From measuring emissions to boosting efficiency and enhancing plant safety, modern instrumentation often works quietly behind the scenes — yet its impact can be huge. Fol

Hidden Heroes of Industrial Innovation

In industries where extreme temperatures, hazardous chemicals, and high-pressure environments are the norm, specialized instrumentation technologies are making a massive

Get to know our host, Fran Scott

She’s usually the one asking the questions – but in this episode, the mic is turned.  After four seasons of hosting The Process Automation Podcast, Fran Scott is joined

The Automation Balancing Act - Innovation Without Downtime

Technology advancements have driven transformative evolution for industrial automation, but the benefits of modernization must be weighed against the cost of interruption

Automation In Action - Built To Last, Designed To Evolve

Process automation is everywhere – powering the essential industries we rely on every day, from energy and metals to water and beyond.   In this episode, we explore the

Forging Innovation - 30 Years of Lessons in Metals

In this special bonus episode, we revisit the future of metals through the lens of experience. Frederik Esterhuizen, Business Line Manager at ABB, reflects on his 30-year

Future-Proofing Metals - The Backbone of Progress

Metals enable progress. They are essential to everything that shapes our daily lives, from infrastructure and transport to high technology. But with demand rising, how ca

A Brief History of Industrial Automation and Control

The story of industrial automation begins with the Industrial Revolution, when machines first replaced human muscle, and extends to today’s advanced systems that operate