Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy and Glen Allmendinger, president, Harbor Research, discuss the history of manufacturing and the impact of technology. He says with IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) the 10-year rule applies, which is that it has been a bumpy road of adoption. They also discuss: If we have reached widespread adoption or if we still have a way to go, with an analogy to describe adoption. The biggest hurdles to adopting the Industrial Internet of Things and the importance of the people, process, and technology. The IT, OT divide and how these two are inching closer together. harborresearch.com (7/26/22 – 781) IoT,…
Peggy and Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research, talk about technology trends in manufacturing. He says we saw manufacturing 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and now 5.0, talking specifically about each and the impact of each. It is not revolutionary, it is evolutionary, he says. They also discuss: The technology hype cycle and how it impacts manufacturing. The supply chain and the importance of understanding how to make it work better, with a specific example. What is value today may not be value tomorrow and the importance of adapting people, process, and technology. thansyn.com (7/26/22 – 781) IoT, Internet of Things,…
The housing market has been surging for years, but with talks of an economic downturn ahead, is builder confidence finally starting to dip? Let’s take a look at some of the more interesting numbers, breaking it down between builder confidence and the remodeling market. NAHB (National Assn. of Home Builders) conducts the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI (Housing Market Index) monthly and it also releases the NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI (Remodeling Market Index) quarterly—both of which have declined in July. Developed from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for more than 35 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI gauges builder perceptions of…
For the past two years, many people have been talking about IAC (indoor air quality) in homes and buildings and how that is a key factor in helping to prevent the spread of diseases. With this at the forefront, the Biden-Harris Admin., has been taking some big steps to stop the spread of COVID-19 and improve indoor air quality. The administration and Congress have provided hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funds that can be used in schools, public buildings, and other settings to improve indoor air quality. The American Rescue Plan provided $350 billion for state and local…
Mark Zuckerberg isn’t the only person waging big with the metaverse. Nearly every executive I know sees big potential with this technology and it could completely disrupt the way we do business in manufacturing, energy, automotive, retail, construction, healthcare, pharma, and beyond. This is a conversation I had in late June with Lucia Mirabella, head of design and simulation systems at Siemens, and it is still very much a topic I am unpacking. The reality is different parts of a company are going to do different versions of simulation and these all may somehow get painted as either the digital…
Peggy talks about the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the metaverse, unpacking what it means. She says it is an ambiguous term that means different things to different people, and she breaks it down for listeners. She also discusses: The history of the metaverse and what it is today. When the metaverse will come to industries. What steps businesses should take today to prepare. peggysmedleyshow.com (7/19/22 – 780) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all…
Peggy and Liz Martin-Malikian, CEO & executive director, The Cosanti Foundation, talk about ecology, digital transformation, architecture, and the future of the city. They talk about the idea of live, work, learn, and how we are reimagining our cities. They also discuss: Arcosanti, which is a demonstration project of what a sustainable community could be. The mission, vision, and goals of The Cosanti Foundation. The definition of the word community and building the architectural spaces. arcosanti.org (7/19/22 – 780) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of…
Peggy and Julie Fraser, vice president research on manufacturing and operations, Tech-Clarity, Inc., talk about manufacturing and the IIoT (industrial Internet of Things). She is still seeing people at various stages of the journey—and some succeed and have tremendous business value, but there are still quite a few of these projects where they don’t scale. They also discuss: How to build a foundation for success. The infrastructure needed for IIoT success. The importance of culture and understanding what is going to drive better performance for a business. tech-clarity.com (7/19/22 – 780) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine…
Appliances are one of the largest consumers of energy in our home and often contribute to a higher energy bill. The more we use our appliances, the higher the energy bill. Today, let’s dig into how much energy common home appliances use, so we can look to reduce energy consumption and take a big bite out of our monthly utility bills along the way. NOPEC is a nonprofit energy supplier in Ohio that provides competitive energy cost savings to residents and small businesses through a buy-in-bulk approach and breaks down how much each appliance consume. HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air…
Digital transformation offers big opportunities for construction companies to keep projects on time and on budget, ultimately improving efficiencies and the bottomline. But with it comes a unique set of challenges, one of which is the need for greater security. And the construction industry has some greater risk than others. The trends related to cybersecurity in construction are vast, and ABI Research touched on a few of them in its The State of Cyber & Digital Security Report. The report points to multiple in-depth trends to watch including citizen digital identities, new cybersecurity applications, digital payment technologies, industrial cybersecurity, telco…