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On this episode we discuss Forward Looking Infrared with FLIRs Craig O'Neill Items discussed: -What other markets does FLIR Serve? -OOOOa -Product Design Process -Cooled vs. Uncooled Cameras -Why Now? -FLIR Camera Giveaway

On this episode we discuss PFAS with Tiffany Thomas of Ensafe. Items discussed: -What is PFAS? How is it used? -Why Now? -How do we get exposed to it? -What does the Regulatory picture look like for PFAS? -How do we test it? -How do we remediate it? -What can Refineries and Chemical Plants use as alternatives?

At 4C, collaboration is our watchword. Part of the overall collaboration, is finding partners and stories from around the world to get an understanding of global best management practices. On this episode we interview Francisco Foglia, Vice President of Infrared Cameras Argentina. Francisco discusses how they built their company in a market where there wasn't an understanding of the service, which in this case was Optical Gas Imaging. Additionally, he talks about the long road to get to where they are today, and hope that in the future, there will be a regulation to govern the need to conduct leak surveys for Oil and Gas Facilities. During the interview, Francisco describes how without regulation, working with companies who understand global best management practices becomes key. In the case of Argentina, Multinational Petrochemical companies understand the need to do leak surveys (to prevent loss of resources, as well as reduce environmental impact). He states that the biggest insight he has gained has been that patience and understanding that everything has a rhythm involved to it has been key to their approach. Lastly, he describes how being a first mover is complete with both advantages and disadvantages. The Infrared Solutions story is an an amazing story about the importance of proliferating good practices, educating the market, and about building an industry where there is no industry. We hope that you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to hearing more from our international friends in the future.

On this episode we interview Andy Beck, CEO and co-founder of Viper Drones and Viper Imaging LLC. During this interview, we discuss the development of the drone industry, and how that has played out for Viper. Drones essentially are a delivery platform for something we are used to (camera technology), but provides it in a different perspective. Andy shares his background in the IR Camera industry and how he parlayed that into starting a drone company. He shares how Viper provides value to their customers through his example of adapting his business model from product sales to inspection service due to actual customer need. He shares his views on technology adoption and how that the biggest insight that he's gained has been how to balance patience with taking steps to see your vision through. 

In this episode we get to learn more about Extrel Core Mass Spectrometers and how they deliver value to their customers. We often hear about how service companies adapt their approach based on clients needs, Extrel jointly works with their customers to design product solutions that meet their specific needs. An example of this is because no two flares are the same, the installation process can vary flare by flare. At the end of the day, Extrel as a company focuses on delivering innovative analytical product solutions to companies in order to provide fast, high precision, and high sensitivity measurement to support company compliance and safety. From a values perspective, Extrel combines a focus on building customer relationships, tackling technical challenges, and building innovative products. Chuck also states that the biggest insight he's gained is that it is incredibly interesting time to be in the industry due to emergence of better data collection and better data aggregation. Lastly, cheaper commodities will probably have the most short-term impact to the industry overall.

What are the obstacles that companies face when thinking about how to implement drone technology at their facilities? On this episode we interview Johan Mlouka of Flyability and discuss how Flyability provides value to the environmental marketplace. Johan Mlouka is the Business Development Manager of Flyability, a Switizerland based Drone Manufacturing company pioneering the use of "collision proof" drones. During this episode, we discuss how Flyability went from brainchild of the one of the top technology schools in Switzerland, to a company fielding drones to customers all over the energy landscape. We discuss the concept of finding open markets by taking a contrary stance. Also, we tackle one of the most debated topics in the environmental landscape, what will it take for Oil and Gas companies to leverage drone technology at their facilities, and what obstacles have to be overcome.

Can UAVs provide a solution of scale for the Oil and Gas customers? On this episode we tackle this question with Steven Fargo of Datawing Global and discuss how Datawing brings Aviation expertise to their clients using the UAV platform, and the importance of leveraging expertise. Steven Fargo is the CEO of Datawing Global, a veteran owned Commercial Drone company who leverages their Air Force aviation expertise and Oil and Gas industry experience to turn UAV-based inspections into a reality for their customers. During this episode, we discuss how Steven Fargo began his company. We talk about Steven's Air Force aviation background and how it underpins not only the company's operational models, but also their company values and culture. Lastly, we discuss how we discuss the viability of drone technology in the Oil and Gas sector and how drones can provide a solution to way for customers to reduce cost, liability, and personnel risk.

On this episode we discuss the state of LDAR technology with Joshua Pinter. Joshua is the product development lead for CNTRAL, and LDAR managements software program helping customers in the refinery really know their state of compliance.  During this episode we discuss how more robust software platform was needed for Optical Gas Imaging, and what innovation looks like from a tech person looking at the Oil and Gas industry.he episode we discuss why Tech tends to flow mass market instead of to industrial products. Also, we find out how CNTRAL went from a company of field inspectors to industrial tech company, why a more rob

Ever become so frustrated at a problem that you come up with your own solution? Listen in for a story about a company that did just that. Also, when you speak with LDARtools, don't forget to ask for brownies.

On today's podcast we interview Matthew Gobert. Vice President of EMSI. Matt is a self-labelled LDAR Aficionados EMSI is one of the largest privately held LDAR firms left in the Industry Owner went from Hotel Supervisor to LDAR CEO EMSI is more than just a service provider, but also consultants and coaches LDAR is a small world, almost like the Mob Matt considers the impact of the IR Camera and his prediction of the future of LDAR You can find on on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-p-gobert-4b30946 EMSI Website: http://www.emsi-air.com/ www.4cconference.com

In this episode, we interview Steve Probst to discuss our goals with the 4C Podcast experiment, and how we hope to provide value to our audience.