Practitioners Unplugged

With the help of AVEVA and Schneider Electric, this show explores the principles of Industry 4.0 through the insights of industry practitioners. Take an in-depth look at leveraging smart manufacturing technologies to drive industry innovation. Hear about

Recent Episodes

Episode #18 | How $4K Beat $100K: A CEO’s Interoperability Story

Posted March 3, 2026 • 00:29:15

Executive Key Points

How one manufacturer solved interoperability for $4K instead of $100K
Why...

Episode #17 | Open Automation Is Finally Happening: Real-World Proof from Universal Automation

Posted February 3, 2026 • 00:32:09

For years, the automation industry talked about decoupling hardware and software. IT/OT convergence became a buzzword that everyone nodded at but few...

Episode #16 | 2025 Year in Review: The Themes That Defined Digital Transformation

Posted January 6, 2026 • 00:49:13

As 2025 drew to a close, Episode 16 of Practitioners Unplugged took a reflective look back at the conversations that shaped our understanding of digital...

Episode #15 | From Run-to-Failure to Predictive Operations: Transforming Water Infrastructure

Posted December 4, 2025 • 00:35:11

From Run-to-Failure to Predictive Operations: Transforming Water Infrastructure with Nick Valdez

Most people take for granted that clean water flows...

Episode #14 | The Industrial Nervous System: Why Your Factory’s AI Brain Needs a Body with Craig Henry

Posted November 4, 2025 • 01:05:38

If you’ve invested in AI, machine learning, and digital twins only to see disappointing returns, Episode 14 of Practitioners Unplugged diagnoses the...