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Industry Optimized

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Automation Extended: enabling industrial innovation with continuity

September 23, 2026 · 40 min

Automation keeps the world’s most essential industries running safely and reliably. But how can industries modernize without disrupting operations? In this episode of Industry Optimized, host Fran Scott speaks with Per Erik Holsten…
Engineered for depth: How deep underground mining changes the rules

August 19, 2026 · 28 min

As mining moves deeper underground to access new deposits, operations are becoming more complex. Underground depths introduce greater challenges around energy efficiency, thermal management, safety, and system reliability. Yet this…
Upskilling the industrial workforce for the age of AI

June 24, 2026 · 36 min

Digital innovations and AI are transforming industrial workplaces, paving the way towards autonomous operations. But how do we balance the expectations of the next generation with the needs of existing employees – and give industrial…
Small reactors, big opportunites: scaling nuclear power

May 20, 2026 · 25 min

With global electricity demand on the rise, the need for reliable power is becoming increasingly critical. Nuclear power is fast emerging as a critical part of this future infrastructure, with small modular reactors, or SMRs, gaining…
How digital tools support human talent in shipping

April 20, 2026 · 22 min

Digitalization is transforming the shipping industry - but its true power lies in supporting human expertise. Technology helps crews when navigating routes - it enables them to make smarter, safer, and more effective decisions. But how…

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Towards Autonomous Industrial Operations

March 18, 2026 · 44 min

Autonomous industrial operations might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie: a factory running in the dark, machines quietly humming and everything ticking along without a single person on the floor. But in reality, autonomy isn’t…
Welcome to Industry Optimized

March 11, 2026 · 1 min

What will the world’s most essential industries look like tomorrow? From energy and water to materials and transportation, how can technology help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner? Join scientist and host Fran Scott as she speaks…
From Big Questions To Innovation - A Look Back At This Season's Conversations

December 10, 2025 · 10 min

Throughout this season of The Process Automation Podcast, we’ve uncovered how experts around the world are rethinking the future of production in heavy industry. In the final bonus episode for this season, host Fran Scott steps back to…
Re-Routing The Seas - From Data To Delivery

December 3, 2025 · 27 min

The ocean is unpredictable, but smarter digital routing is transforming how ships navigate it to ensure safety of passengers, crew and cargo. From real-time weather insights to automated voyage optimization, routing services are…
From Byproduct to Bioenergy - How Pulp and Paper Is Turning the Page For a Circular Future

November 21, 2025 · 31 min

In our previous episode, we explored how fiber is being used in new and unexpected ways beyond traditional paper production. Today, we’re continuing that story, looking at how the same spirit of innovation is transforming the entire pulp…
Reimagining Fiber - From Paper to Bio-Innovation

October 31, 2025 · 19 min

Fiber is no longer just about paper. Across industries, wood and cellulose are being transformed into advanced biomaterials, sustainable textiles, and renewable energy sources. These innovations are reshaping how we think about circular…
The Rise Of Marine Digitalization - Smart Ships, Smarter Operations

October 10, 2025 · 29 min

In our last episode, we looked at how shipping - one of the world’s oldest industries - has evolved, with digital technology driving much of that change. Safety, efficiency, and sustainability remain the big drivers. Today’s ships…

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About the show

What will the world’s most essential industries look like tomorrow? From energy and water to materials and transportation, how can technology help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner? Join scientist and host Fran Scott as she speaks with leading industry experts to uncover how automation, electrification and digitalization enable some of the largest and most complex industrial operations on the planet – and asks what will future of industry really look like? Listen or watch Industry Optimized; a podcast from ABB’s Automation business area. You can also watch Industry Optimized on YouTube here.