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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. Following on from discovering how the ‘Hidden heroes’ of Industry are created, we ask how these instruments have such a big impact? …

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, efficiency, and sustainability remain the big drivers. Today’s ships benefit from smarter logistics, predictive maintenance, and real-t…

Forget Me Not Café

Bang opposite the Shell (now Esso) petrol station at the top of town nestles a bright little café which provides tasty hot food, hot drinks, cakes and a very warm welcome for anyone in need of some company or a place where they can fully be themselves.  Owner Fran Scott explains the aims, facilitie…

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 – leaner and cleaner?   Join scientist and host Fran Scott as she speaks with leading industry experts to uncover how automation, ele…

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 without a single person on the floor.   But in reality, autonomy isn’t about replacing people. On the contrary: it’s about amplify…

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 them to make smarter, safer, and more effective decisions. But how can digital tools empower human talent without overshadowing i…

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 future infrastructure, with small modular reactors, or SMRs, gaining particular attention.  Scalable, flexible and able to provide co…

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 generation with the needs of existing employees – and give industrial operators practical ways to accelerate digital adoption?  In thi…

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, thermal management, safety, and system reliability. Yet this evolution also presents opportunity.   In this episode of Industry…

Automation Extended: enabling industrial innovation with continuity

Automation keeps the world’s most essential industries running safely and reliably. But how can industries modernize without disrupting operations?  In this episode of Industry Optimized, host Fran Scott speaks with Per Erik Holsten, President at ABB's Energy Industries division, and Joachim Braun…