Our Industrial Life

We investigate how data and technology are shaping the present and future of the industrial economy. Join hosts Rebecca Ahrens and Joe Renshaw as we talk with experts from critical industries—from water and power to manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and beyond—about the cutting-edge industrial technologies that are changing how engineers keep the everyday parts of life running.

Our Industrial Life is a technology podcast hosted by AVEVA, with 39 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

AVEVA hosts Our Industrial Life, a technology show with 39 episodes published.

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  What the energy transition looks like from inside the grid

  Aug 5, 202541 minS0

  <p>Steve Holliday, former CEO of National Grid explains why he thinks you should let your power company control your washing machine and turn your house into part of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP). We discuss, the importance of demand response, the impact of AI, and how VPPs will change the power landscape.</p><p><br/></p><p>About our guest: </p><p>Steve Holliday is the former Chief Executive of National Grid plc. He is currently Chairman of Zenobe and Cityfibre. Steve joined National Grid Group as the Board Director responsible for the UK and Europe in March 2001, becoming C...

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  How a mine actually works

  Jun 2, 202532 minS0

  <p>Preston Miller, a veteran of the mining industry, explains why mining companies need to invest in a comprehensive digital twin. We also explore the operational challenges faced by miners and how technology is poised to transform the industry. </p><p><b>About our guest</b></p><p>Preston Miller, a professional mining engineer with decades of experience, is a leader in mining technology innovation. In his previous roles he pioneered digital twins, AR/VR, and AI, building scalable data systems and automated reporting tools that delivered millions of dollars in value. His work enhances operational efficiency and decision-making. Holding a...

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  XR training and the future of industrial work

  May 1, 202535 minS0

  <p>Attempts to meld virtual spaces and physical reality so far have struggled to take hold. For all the ingenuity behind projects like Google Glass, the metaverse, and the Apple Vision Pro, they’ve often felt like technologies in search of a purpose. Professor Nick Kelling, an engineer turned researcher, may have found one. Rebecca and Joe spoke to him about the limitations and possibilities of extended reality in the industrial sector. </p><p><b>About our guest</b></p><p>Nick Kelling is a Professor of Human Factors Psychology at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.  His research focuses on the...

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  How to handle the coming e-waste avalanche

  Mar 27, 202531 minS0

  <p>Critical minerals are key to green technologies, but their supply is dominated by a small number of countries. Recycling could, in theory, open up a new source of supply of these minerals—but that too is dominated by a small number of countries. Rebecca and Joe talk to Megan O’Connor, CEO and co-founder of Nth Cycle. The start-up's Oyster system has the potential to transform the recycling business. </p><p>Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter. Visit our website. Follow us on LinkedIn.</p>

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  Your life is manufactured

  Feb 24, 202532 minS0

  <p>Rebecca and Joe talk to Dr Tim Minshall, the Dr John C Taylor Professor of Innovation and Head of the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge, about his new book, Your Life Is Manufactured: How We Make Things, Why It Matters and How We Can Do It Better.</p><p>They discuss why “supply chain” is a misnomer, how SMEs can begin their digitalization journey, a useful prism through which to think about reshoring—and a whole lot more.</p><p>Buy Your Life Is Manufactured: Waterstones / Blackwells / Faber / Amazon. Follow Tim on LinkedIn. Visit the Institute for Ma...

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