Lights Out: Today's Technology. Tomorrow's Industry.

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Lights Out is a technology & industry web series (and podcast) that focuses on the impacts of today’s technologies on tomorrow’s industries, such as manufacturing, oil & has, utilities, supply chains and more. Join hosts Andy Henderson and Jonathan Weiss as they share experiences, statistics, interview guests and more!

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    • Mar 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Industry Trends: Edge & Cloud Computing | Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 28:34


    According to Gartner, around 10% of data is processed outside the cloud. By 2025, they say that number will be as high as 75%. Are we in the middle of a massive shift from Cloud to Edge? Join Andy and Jon as they discuss this and other trends in the market related to Edge and Cloud computing. Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more! Links here: https://www.LightsOutIndustry.com Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweissAndy Henderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhend

    Discrete vs Process Manufacturing | Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 23:22


    Process and discrete manufacturing differ in many ways, but they do share a common thread: leveraging new technologies to become more efficient and more economical. Join Andy, Jon and special guest Christine Andrews, as they explore the differences between process and discrete manufacturing and how each are using new technologies to enable a smarter tomorrow. Watch on YouTube Connect with Christine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-andrews-03932973/ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more! Links here: https://www.LightsOutIndustry.com Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweissAndy Henderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhend

    Academia’s Impact on the Future of Manufacturing | Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 26:34


    Academia is shaping the next generation of manufacturers in a variety of ways. Join special guest, Laine Mears, Professor and founding faculty member of Clemson University Automotive Engineering graduate program, to learn how Clemson University is implementing special programs and working with leading manufacturers to help redefine the future of the industry. Watch on YouTube Connect with Laine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laine-mears-6b42968 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more! Links here: https://www.LightsOutIndustry.com Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweissAndy Henderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhend

    Adopting New Technologies: Getting Connected | Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 35:17


    The world is taking a new shape through the lens of alternate realities. No, I'm not talking about science fiction, I am talking about augmented, mixed and virtual reality. These technologies are becoming widely adopted for training and field services purposes, but the possibilities remain limitless. Join Andy and Jon with special guest Alex Kelly as they discuss what the future hold for AR, VR and MR. Watch on Youtube Connect with Rich Nagle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richienagle Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more! Links here: https://www.LightsOutIndustry.com Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweissAndy Henderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhend

    Our 2021 Industrial IoT Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 6:15


    Welcome to 2021! In this brief clip, Jon and Andy share their vision of what they believe this year's trends will be for the Internet of Things in industrial settings. Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more! Links here: https://www.LightsOutIndustry.com Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweissAndy Henderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhend

    Augmented and Virtual Reality in Industrial Settings | Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 38:41


    The world is taking a new shape through the lens of alternate realities. No, I'm not talking about science fiction, I am talking about augmented, mixed and virtual reality. These technologies are becoming widely adopted for training and field services purposes, but the possibilities remain limitless. Join Andy and Jon with special guest Alex Kelly as they discuss what the future hold for AR, VR and MR. Watch on Youtube Connect with Alex Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderkelly Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more! Links here: https://www.LightsOutIndustry.com Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweissAndy Henderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhend

    Adopting New Technologies: Setting Yourself up for Success | Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 34:47


    Defining business objectives, starting small and planning for scale are some of the keys to success when adopting new technologies in the industrial arena. Andy and Jon share advice, experiences and lessons learned after having deployed new technologies in factories around the globe. Watch on Youtube Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more! Links here: https://www.LightsOutIndustry.com Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweiss/ Andy Henderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhend/

    The Evolution of Supply Chains | Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 25:54


    From selling capacity to exposing production data throughout the value chain, Sean Riley joins Jon and Andy to discuss the evolution of supply chains as organizations continue to drive adoption of new technologies. Connect with Sean Riley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/1SeanRiley/ Watch on Youtube Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more! Links here: https://www.LightsOutIndustry.com Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweiss/Andy Henderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhend/

    Adapting New Technologies for Manufacturing Use Cases | Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 22:18


    Tracking devices, smart doorbells, autonomous robots and more! Jon and Andy explore how these technologies can be used to reshape the future of manufacturing, supply chains and other industrial environments. Watch the episode on youtube Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: linkedin.com/in/jweiss/Andy Henderson: linkedin.com/in/andyhend/

    5G and the Impacts of a Truly Wireless World on Tomorrow’s Industry | Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 29:31


    How many Gs? 5! In this session, Andy and Jon speak with Thomas Fuerst about 5G. The high-speed, secure and revolutionary technology is transforming both the industrial and technological landscapes. What is 5G? Why is it so important? What does it really mean for manufacturers and industrial companies? We'll answer these questions and more. Thomas' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tfuerst Watch the episode on youtube Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: linkedin.com/in/jweiss/Andy Henderson: linkedin.com/in/andyhend/

    How Manufacturing is Evolving | Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 42:37


    Paul Boris, manufacturing and industrial expert with over 30 years of experience, joins hosts Jon and Andy as they discuss how the manufacturing world has evolved. From punch cards and clipboards to Augmented Reality and Analytics, this episode focuses on the past, present and future of the industry. Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulboris/ Watch on Youtube Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more! Links here: https://www.LightsOutIndustry.com Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweiss/Andy Henderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhend/

    Part 1, Today’s Job Market for Industrial Companies | Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 27:25


    In today's world, industrial organizations and tech companies are all feeling the impacts of the pandemic. With unemployment rates above 10%, Andy & Jon discuss trends in the market related to unemployment, skills gaps and speak with Melissa Coleman of BlueSignal.com. Melissa is an Executive Recruiter for IoT & Emerging Technologies and she shares some insight into how to stand out in the crowded market of job applicants. Melissa's info:Email: mcoleman@bluesignal.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissacoleman/ Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/sfYyCee6ww8 Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweiss/Andy Henderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhend/

    Part 2 , Today’s Job Market for Industrial Companies | Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 31:14


    In today's world, industrial organizations and tech companies are all feeling the impacts of the pandemic. Andy & Jon discuss trends in the market related to unemployment, skills gaps and explore what companies are looking for when upskilling workers and hiring new employees. Watch the episode on youtube Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: linkedin.com/in/jweiss/Andy Henderson: linkedin.com/in/andyhend/

    Manufacturers that are Changing the Landscape Through New Technologies | Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 33:23


    From Ford and GM to Lockheed and Clif Bar - traditional manufacturers are embracing new technologies as they bring transformative solutions to life. In this episode, Andy and Jon share insights into their experiences with traditional manufacturers and talk through various use cases where organizations are leveraging technology to become more efficient, get a competitive edge and increase customer experience. Watch the episode on youtube Listen on:SpotifyApple Podcasts Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: linkedin.com/in/jweiss/Andy Henderson: linkedin.com/in/andyhend/

    The Intersection of Technology and Industry | Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 22:45


    Curious about IoT, AI, machine learning, digital twins or other technologies? Wondering how they are impacting manufacturing, supply chains, logistics and other industries? Join Andy and Jon as they share experiences, analyze trends and speak with industry experts about how today's technologies are reshaping tomorrow's industries. Watch the episode on youtube Listen on:SpotifyApple Podcasts Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: linkedin.com/in/jweiss/Andy Henderson: linkedin.com/in/andyhend/

    Welcome to Lights Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 8:06


    Join Andy and Jon in this welcome video to learn who they are and what Lights Out is all about! Watch the episode on youtube Listen on:SpotifyApple Podcasts Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: linkedin.com/in/jweiss/Andy Henderson: linkedin.com/in/andyhend/

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