Eaton is a guest on element14's "Innovation Experts" podcast, revealing the secrets of using design and analysis tools to drive process automation

Eaton is a guest on element14's "Innovation Experts" podcast, revealing the secrets of using design and analysis tools to drive process automation

Eaton and element14 discuss the importance of making data-driven decisions in building digital factories

Shanghai, China, October 21, 2022 – The fourth episode of the second season of the global podcast series "Innovation Experts" from element14, a global distributor of electronic components products and solutions owned by Avnet, is online, talking to global leaders in intelligent power management and industrial systems. Corporate Eaton. 

The full episode of the second season podcast will interview several well-known industry experts to discuss the latest trends, challenges, key products and solutions in the manufacturing field to help global enterprises successfully adopt key Industry 4.0 technologies and accelerate innovation in the Industrial Internet of Things. 

This new podcast focuses on how to leverage innovative design and big data analytics tools to optimize processes for more accurate demand forecasts, smarter business decisions, and greater operational efficiency. 

In the program, Eaton Power Xpert application engineer Alexandra Rangel analyzed the main challenges faced by enterprises when adopting key Industry 4.0 technologies to build digital factories, as well as the benefits it can bring. Rangel further emphasized that with the development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, hyper-connectivity, augmented reality, and cooperative robots, companies must formulate digital strategies to promote Industry 4.0 transformation. 

Dave Beck, Global Director of Electromechanical and Passive Components at Farnell and element14, said: “Many companies want to try to use key Industry 4.0 technologies to promote the implementation of corporate digital development strategies, but they often don’t know where to start. To this end, this company This podcast introduces the process steps for successfully implementing Industry 4.0 transformation through interviews with Eaton experts, and discusses how to measure the return on investment of each technology deployment.”

The main topics of the second season of "Innovation Expert" will include: the role of smart factory design and automation, the synergy between the industrial revolution and electrification, how to measure the return on investment of Industry 4.0 technology deployment, etc. Visit the element14 Technical Resource Center to watch the first three episodes of Season 2 of The Innovation Experts podcast for free, including:

• Episode 1: Transforming and upgrading to Industry 4.0 using new and existing measurement technologies – This episode focuses on how process and manufacturing companies can use key Industry 4.0 technologies to achieve digital transformation. During the show, Kevin Goohs, Director of IoT Implementation Strategy at Omega Engineering, introduced a variety of innovative ways to upgrade existing facility systems using key solutions such as sensors and new digital smart probes to capture real-time information on the factory floor. This episode of the podcast also introduces expertise in edge monitoring and control and explores how to select the best new mechanisms for big data delivery and analytics, as well as how to conduct critical pilot project evaluations before fully installing a system.

• Episode 2: Sustainability, business strategy and partnerships drive Industry 4.0 transformation – This podcast episode exclusively presents Schneider Electric’s innovative strategy for developing new technology solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things, including how to transfer key knowledge directly to client. In the program, Mark Yeeles, Vice President of Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric UK and Ireland, emphasized that the secret for companies to successfully adopt Industry 4.0 technology is to work together with strategic partners to create fully optimized production facilities. This will also enable engineers and facility managers to make smarter decisions autonomously, streamlining processes and accelerating digital transformation.

• Episode 3: Integration is the only way to achieve Industry 4.0 – This podcast episode talks to Advantech and focuses on the fact that integration is the only way to adopt the key technologies of Industry 4.0. Matt Dentino, North American industrial IoT channel manager at Advantech, analyzed the impact of long-term adoption of open architecture strategies on enterprises’ asset integration, energy management, digital transformation, and real-time monitoring and analysis. The podcast also emphasizes that in an era where Industry 4.0 technology is accelerating the development of the industrial world, strategic business partnerships are crucial for companies to maintain competitive advantages; at the same time, companies should also focus on cultivating a new generation of engineers. 

Eaton is committed to improving the quality of life of people around the world and protecting the environment, and insists on helping customers achieve effective power management through sustainable operations. Leveraging the growing trends of electrification and digitalization, Eaton is helping accelerate the world's shift to renewable energy and helping solve the most pressing power management challenges. Eaton was founded in 1911 and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange for nearly a century. With revenue of US$19.6 billion in 2021, Eaton can now provide services to customers in more than 170 countries and regions.

Customers can watch the "Innovation Experts" podcast series for free on major global podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This episode of the podcast Dialogue with Eaton has been launched simultaneously in the element14 Technical Resource Center. Season 2 will also feature exclusive interviews with industry experts from ABB and Red Lion Control, so stay tuned.