We have entered the next era of digital transformation, characterized by a growing number of services across all industries fostering synergies between the digital and engineering worlds to help companies build intelligent products and operations, at scale.” At Capgemini, we call this ‘Intelligent Industry’.
This podcast will explore different aspects of this fascinating journey by zooming in on different topics with the help of industry guests and experts. Hosts are: Caroline Segerstéen Runervik, CEO of Capgemini Nordics & Fredrik Gunnarsson, Head of Intelligent Industry in Capgemini Nordics.
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22. How to move an entire industry group as fast as possible in manufacturing, digitalization and AI, with Jonathan Wickström, Manufacturing Digitalization Lead at Husqvarna Group
In this episode of Keys to Intelligent Industry, host Caroline Segerstéen Runervik is joined by Jonathan Wickström, Manufacturing Digitalization Lead at Husqvarna Group, to explore how Industrial AI can be scaled across a global manufacturing footprint.
The conversation examines why successful digital transformation starts with data foundations, common standards, and scalable platforms rather than isolated pilots. Jonathan shares Husqvarna's approach to driving operational excellence through increased visibility, standardized data models, and solutions that can be deployed across factories worldwide.
The episode also discusses AI-powered shop floor support, including Husqvarna's Factory Companion, and explores how technology can empower operators, accelerate troubleshooting, and enable continuous improvement.
Episode Highlights
06:40 – Building a global digital manufacturing foundation
11:20 – Turning data into business value
17:15 – AI companions on the shop floor
24:00 – The future of Industrial AI
27:10 – Advice for manufacturing leaders
Enjoying the episode? Follow the podcast to get notified when new episodes drop. Keys to Intelligent Industry is an original podcast from Capgemini. Visit our website (https://www.capgemini.com/se-en/insights/research-library/keys-to-intelligent-industry/) to explore more episodes.
14 Aug 2026
21. Summer edition: Impressions from Almedalen, a digital Europe and the future role of AI with Åsa Zetteberg, CEO of TechSverige.
In this special summer edition of Keys to Intelligent Industry, host Caroline Segerstéen Runervik is joined by Åsa Zetterberg, CEO of TechSverige, as well as guest-host Ann Hellenius, Head of Capgemini Invent Sweden, to reflect on the key technology discussions from Almedalen. The conversation explores how AI has moved beyond experimentation and is now reshaping business models, public services, and industrial competitiveness.
The guests discuss Sweden’s strengths as a leading innovation nation, highlighting the importance of talent, trust, collaboration, and a thriving tech ecosystem. They emphasize the need for Europe to simplify regulations, strengthen its single market, and attract more capital and talent to help companies scale globally.
The episode also examines digital sovereignty, leadership in times of rapid change, and the organizational transformation required to realize AI’s full potential. Rather than technology being the main challenge, success increasingly depends on leadership, skills, and creating psychological safety for employees.
Looking ahead, Åsa Zetterberg highlights Physical AI as a major opportunity for Sweden and Europe to lead the next wave of industrial innovation and growth.
Episode Highlights
06:25 – Key takeaways from Almedalen 2025
08:10 – AI’s shift from experimentation to transformation
10:09 – Scaling innovation and competitiveness in Europe
14:25 – Leadership, trust, and organizational change
17:39 – Preparing the next generation of AI talent
23:51 – Digital sovereignty and strategic resilience
31:19 – Why Physical AI may be Europe’s next advantage
Enjoying the episode? Follow the podcast to get notified when new episodes drop. Keys to Intelligent Industry is an original podcast from Capgemini. Visit our website (https://www.capgemini.com/se-en/insights/research-library/keys-to-intelligent-industry/) to explore more episodes.
23 Jun 2026
20. How to rethink the industrial ecosystem with Peter Carlsson, Co-Founder, and Sid Khullar, CEO, of Aris Machina
In this episode, Sid Khullar Co-Founder and CEO of Aris Machina and Peter Carlsson, Co-Founder of Aris Machina and former CEO of Northvolt, discuss how AI is reshaping manufacturing. They share lessons from scaling Northvolt, where vast data (80,000+ signals) failed to drive shopfloor behavior until visualized and contextualized.
This insight inspired Aris Machina’s vision: an “operating system for factories” that augments human expertise with AI. The conversation highlights how AI can detect hidden process signals, improve yield, and accelerate innovation without replacing people. They stress the importance of contextualized data (“knowledge, not just data”), fast implementation, and trust in AI systems.
The future factory will combine human judgment, agentic AI, and automation, gradually moving toward autonomy. They also discuss Europe’s industrial competitiveness, emphasizing bold investment, faster decision-making, and leveraging regional strengths. Ultimately, the episode underscores that AI-enabled productivity gains and smarter manufacturing systems are key to unlocking the next wave of industrial innovation.
Episode Highlights
01:47 – Guest introduction and context
04:35 – Northvolt learnings and data insights
09:40 – Aris Machina vision explained
17:33 – Key AI and manufacturing learnings
25:01 – Real-world use cases
28:55 – Future factory outlook
34:07 – Industry outlook in 5 years
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Keys to Intelligent Industry is an original podcast from Capgemini. Visit our website (https://www.capgemini.com/se-en/insights/research-library/keys-to-intelligent-industry/) to explore more episodes.
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