The Connected Factory | Manufacturing Industry Podcast

The Connected Factory podcast dives deep into the world of Industrial IOT, IT/OT integration, Industrial AI, Unified Namespace, and manufacturing. Our episodes go beyond surface-level discussions, exploring the real-life challenges and solutions of shop floor integration and factory digitalization. With firsthand insights from experts across industries —ranging from system integrators to management . We offer practical, in-the-trenches knowledge that helps navigate the complex landscape of modern manufacturing. 👉 To learn more about our product and try the free community version, please visit https://www.umh.app/

The Connected Factory | Manufacturing Industry Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by UMH, with 12 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.

UMH hosts The Connected Factory | Manufacturing Industry Podcast, a technology show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  The Data Problem Behind Manufacturing's AI Gap w/ Deloitte | EP12 - The Connected Factory Podcast

  Apr 17, 202625 minS1

  <p>Guest: Britta Mittlefehldt, Partner Smart Manufacturing @ Deloitte </p><p>In this episode, Niklas sits down with Britta Mittlefehldt from Deloitte to explore what it takes to scale AI and digitalization across manufacturing operations. Drawing on her background as a certified welding engineer, former plant manager in China, and 16 years in consulting, Britta gives a direct assessment of where the industry stands today. They discuss why lighthouse projects fail to scale, how IT/OT convergence is reshaping organizational structures, and what manufacturers must solve on the data and people side before AI delivers real value. The conversation also covers Unified...

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  Episode #12

  From Shop-Floor to Copilot: AI in Manufacturing w/ Microsoft | EP12 - The Connected Factory Podcast

  Dec 15, 202535 minS1

  <p>Guest: Max Morwind, Manufacturing Sales Director Switzerland @ Microsoft</p><p>In this episode, Niklas sits down with Max Morwind from Microsoft to explore how AI, data, and modern cloud technologies are reshaping global manufacturing. They discuss the evolution from early IoT projects to today’s AI-driven factories, why many digital initiatives stalled in the past, and what manufacturers must do to build a solid data foundation. The conversation also covers the human side of AI adoption—how HR, culture, and skill development play a decisive role - as well as the rise of agents, unified data layers, and the futu...

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  Episode #11

  AI and Computer Vision in Manufacturing - Beyond the Hype Cycle | EP11 - The Connected Factory Podcast

  Aug 20, 202519 minS1

  <p>Guest: Heiko Wirtz, Co-Founder and CTO of ANTICIPATE</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Alex and Heiko from Anticipate dive into the role of AI and computer vision in modern manufacturing. They trace the journey from early image processing to today’s deep learning–powered quality inspection systems, discussing the challenges of integrating AI into legacy shop-floor environments and the opportunities this technology brings for scalability, accuracy, and reduced costs. The conversation also explores the balance between in-house development and external solutions, the hype around generative AI versus practical industrial applications, and strategies for getting started with computer visi...

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  Episode #10

  Bridging IT and OT: Closing the skill Gap w/ The IT/OT Insider | EP10 - The Connected Factory podcast

  Jul 3, 202544 minS1

  <p>Guest: David Ariens, Author & Founder of The IT/OT Insider</p><p>In this episode of The Connected Factory Podcast, David Ariens joins hosts Alexander Krüger and Jeremy to unpack what it really takes to bring IT and OT together. Drawing on his journey from mathematics to chemical-plant digitalisation, David explains why open learning, shared language, and trust drive success on the shop floor. They discuss:</p><p></p>Why an interdisciplinary background accelerates digitalisation initiativesHow paywalled, uneven education slows IT/OT teamworkWhat “infrastructure convergence” means and why factories need it nowWhy cybersecurity must be a joint mission, not a...

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  Episode #9

  Connecting frontline workers and data w/ Tulip | EP09 - The Connected Factory podcast

  May 13, 202531 minS1

  <p>Guest: Natan Linder, Co-Founder & CEO of Tulip</p><p>In this episode of The Connected Factory Podcast, Natan Linder, CEO and co-founder of Tulip, joins Alexander Krüger, Co-Founder of United Manufacturing Hub, to explore what it really takes to empower shop floor workers with data insights and tools — beyond buzzwords like “digital transformation.” They discuss:</p><p></p>Why traditional digital transformation strategies often leave shop floor workers behindThe role of composable, low-code platforms in enabling dynamic, scalable operationsThe shift from rigid architectures to open, ecosystem-driven solutionsHow Tulip is helping turn frontline engineers into citizen developersWhy treating every worker...

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