Industrial Visionaries

About Industrial Visionaries

Welcome to Industrial Visionaries—the podcast where industry leaders and innovators share actionable strategies and real-world applications for transforming manufacturing operations. Hosted by ZJ van de Weg, CEO of FlowFuse, each episode dives into the cutting-edge technologies and ideas shaping the future of manufacturing. Whether you’re an industry professional seeking modernization insights or simply curious about the digital revolution in manufacturing, Industrial Visionaries provides the expertise and inspiration you need to stay ahead.

Publisher

FlowFuse

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Nov 2024

Latest episode

26 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jun 2025

   EP 10 — Cisco's Kevin Wood on Why Most Manufacturers Aren't Really Industry 4.0 Ready

   Cisco's Kevin Wood explains to ZJ the critical communication gaps between operational and information technology teams that hinder effective cybersecurity in manufacturing, highlighting the need for comprehensive network visibility and proactive security measures in industrial environments; this is an interview.

2. 

   18 Jun 2025

   EP 9 — Why Your BMW is Smarter Than Most Factory Floors

   Markus Grundmann, board member at FlowFuse, explores the investment strategies behind FlowFuse and the industrial digitalization market, revealing why software-native companies excel in today's Industry 4.0 landscape in this interview with ZJ.

3. 

   22 May 2025

   EP 8 — Takeda’s Michael Backhaus on As Local As Possible, As Global As Needed IT Architecture

   Michael Backhaus, Director of Digital Manufacturing at Takeda, discusses Takeda's "as local as possible, as global as needed" IT architecture with ZJ, balancing site innovation and GxP compliance for autonomous manufacturing.

4. 

   8 May 2025

   EP 7 — ANDRITZ’S Regis Ataides on a Shared-Risk Model for Manufacturing Tech

   ANDRITZ's Regis Ataides discusses shared-risk models for manufacturing tech with ZJ, revealing how performance-based contracts drive digital adoption and align stakeholder interests for successful transformation.

5. 

   24 Apr 2025

   EP 6 — Videojet’s Aroon Sehgal on Global-Local Technology Framework for Manufacturing

   Aroon Sehgal, CIO at Videojet, shares his "glocal" framework for manufacturing digital transformation with host ZJ, empowering frontline workers and balancing enterprise security.

6. 

   4 Mar 2025

   EP 5 —IDEMIA's Hicham Ghriss on Securing Smart Manufacturing Through People-First Digital Transformation

   Hicham Ghriss, Digital Factory Director at IDEMIA, shares with ZJ how people-first digital transformation secures smart manufacturing by balancing innovation and compliance.

7. 

   20 Feb 2025

   EP 4 — Bel Group's Rémy Beraud on Driving Value-First Digital Transformation in Food Manufacturing

   Rémy Beraud, Industry 4.0 Director at Bel Group, shares with ZJ how to drive value-first digital transformation in food manufacturing through data standardization and IT-OT collaboration.

8. 

   6 Feb 2025

   EP 3 - Henkel's Dr. Michael Honné on Building Smart, Self-Monitoring Industrial Adhesives

   Henkel's Dr. Michael Honné shares how the company develops smart, self-monitoring industrial adhesives by integrating chemical expertise with digital innovation.

9. 

   19 Dec 2024

   EP 2 - GE Appliances’ Trenton Ingrim on Balancing Innovation and Standardization

   Host ZJ van de Weg interviews GE Appliances' Trenton Ingrim on balancing innovation and standardization for manufacturing efficiency and workforce upskilling.

10. 

    25 Nov 2024

    EP 1 — FlowFuse’s Nick O’Leary on Low-Code Development and Its Impact on IoT

    Host ZJ van de Weg interviews FlowFuse CTO & Founder Nick O’Leary on low-code development's impact on IoT and edge computing, revealing how open-source drives innovation.

Who has been a guest on Industrial Visionaries

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kevin Wood
• Markus Grundmann
• Michael Backhaus
• Regis Ataides
• Aroon Sehgal

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

113,700

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

30

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

0

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