{"id":2695,"date":"2021-06-15T08:30:11","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T12:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/podcasts\/?p=2695"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:06:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:06:02","slug":"gain-the-competitive-edge-with-digitalization-future-proof-with-the-iot-ep-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/podcasts\/digital-transformation\/gain-the-competitive-edge-with-digitalization-future-proof-with-the-iot-ep-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Gain the competitive edge with digitalization &#8211; Future-proof with the IoT ep. 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"embed-megaphone\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=TLFIE9459565264\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><!-- Megaphone -->\n\n\n<div class=\"row podcast-social\">\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-2\"><p>Listen on:<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"col\">\n        <a class=\"button itunes-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/advanced-machine-engineering-by-siemens-digital-industries\/id1476334898\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iTunes<\/a>\n        <a class=\"button google-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/feed\/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBpcHBhLmlvL3B1YmxpYy9zaG93cy81ZDQ4YWY1MDgzMzg0NjA1MWY4NjE5MTg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Podcasts<\/a>\n        <a class=\"button spotify-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1lInrkqIVd1LGmTJddfjvd?si=zV9CfcdZTbuWdtcUf-a9aQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>\n        <a class=\"button stitcher-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/pippa-56\/smart-manufacturing-by-siemens-plm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stitcher<\/a>\n        <a class=\"button tunein-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tunein.com\/podcasts\/Technology-Podcasts\/Smart-Manufacturing-Podcast-p1238265\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TuneIn<\/a>\n        <a class=\"button rss-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/feeds.acast.com\/public\/shows\/5d48af50833846051f861918\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RSS<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re all aware of the mounting challenges within manufacturing. With constant changes related to innovation and customer demands, companies must keep up if they want to remain relevant and competitive. Thankfully, there\u2019s a solution that not only meets these challenges head-on, but provides unlimited opportunities that help manufacturers gain a competitive edge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is the Internet of Things (IoT). It\u2019s helping industrial manufacturers leverage digitalization and overcome manufacturing disruptions so that they\u2019re able to bounce back stronger. Digitalization and connectivity are the keys to success as the industry progresses toward the future, and the time to take advantage of this revolutionary technology is now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of <em>Future-proof with the IoT<\/em>, J\u00f6rg Ludwig once again welcomes our colleagues from the electric motor factory at Siemens Bad Neustadt an der Saale, Germany, Heiko Dickas, team leader of the digitalization team, and Sebastian Oeder, the head of the production unit main motors. Colm Gavin, Portfolio Development Manager, and Matthias Lutz, Head of PreSales and Solution Design, also join in the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll hear from these industry and digitalization insiders why there\u2019s no better time than the present to start connecting systems by implementing IoT. You\u2019ll learn how to choose the solution that best fits your company, real-world results achieved by using the digital twin, and the impressive benefits of digitalization throughout the manufacturing process. The efficiency, connectivity and information gathered from data sources all provide exponential benefits that begin to help companies meet the challenges faced within the industrial machinery industry today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some Questions Asked:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What solutions and benefits IoT can offer to face the challenges of the manufacturing trends? (1:30)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Between building your own IoT solution and adopting a ready-made one, how do companies decide between the two? (6:49)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What improvements has IoT brought to Siemens Bad Neustadt? (12:06)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You Will Learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why companies shouldn\u2019t wait to implement IoT solutions (3:15)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The benefits of connectivity (4:50)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One common mistake companies make in managing cloud-based solutions (8:01)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impressive results from using the digital twin (13:20)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How MindSphere\u00ae, the industrial IoT as a service solution from Siemens, is being used to optimize processes (16:29)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"bio-block row\">\n    <div class=\"col-3 order-first bio-pic\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/04\/Joerg-Ludwig.jpg\" alt=\"J\u00f6rg Ludwig - Host\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-9 bio-info\">\n        <div class=\"bio-header\">\n            <h4 class=\"speakerintro\">J\u00f6rg Ludwig &#8211; Host<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-biography\">\n            <p>Since 2018, J\u00f6rg has been in the sales enablement team for MindSphere and since October 2020 also for Mendix, globally responsible for the creation of learning paths, enablement sessions, and value selling trainings and workshops.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to Siemens, J\u00f6rg ran his own business as a Value Selling trainer and coach for more than 7 years. He gained Sales experience and expertise from over 16 years in global Software Sales organizations.<\/p>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-contact\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/j%C3%B6rg-ludwig-04a5b245\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with J\u00f6rg Ludwig on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bio-block row\">\n    <div class=\"col-3 order-last bio-pic\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/04\/Heiko_Dickas.jpg\" alt=\"Heiko Dickas - Guest\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-9 bio-info\">\n        <div class=\"bio-header\">\n            <h4 class=\"speakerintro\">Heiko Dickas &#8211; Guest<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-biography\">\n            <p>Heiko has been the Team Leader of the digitalization team since the beginning of 2017 in the Bad Neustadt motor factory. His scope is being an enabler for the production unit in terms of digitalization. Heiko has been with Siemens for more than 30 years in different functions.<\/p>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-contact\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/heiko-dickas-aa59381a5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with Heiko Dickas on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bio-block row\">\n    <div class=\"col-3 order-first bio-pic\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/04\/Colm-Gavin.jpg\" alt=\"Colm Gavin - Guest\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-9 bio-info\">\n        <div class=\"bio-header\">\n            <h4 class=\"speakerintro\">Colm Gavin &#8211; Guest<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-biography\">\n            <p>With over 20 years of experience in the Siemens Digital Factory, Colm works on business development for digitalization topics as they pertain to Siemens SW and Factory Automation, specifically virtual commissioning, Industrial IoT, Industrial Edge and AI topics.<\/p>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-contact\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/colm-gavin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with Colm Gavin on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bio-block row\">\n    <div class=\"col-3 order-last bio-pic\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/04\/Matthias-Lutz.jpg\" alt=\"Matthias Lutz - Guest\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-9 bio-info\">\n        <div class=\"bio-header\">\n            <h4 class=\"speakerintro\">Matthias Lutz &#8211; Guest<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-biography\">\n            <p>Matthias joined Siemens 14 years ago, starting in supply chain and procurement department. In 2015, he moved to the industrial customer service organization, focusing on Industrial IoT and digital services.<\/p>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-contact\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/matthiasfranzlutz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with Matthias Lutz on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bio-block row\">\n    <div class=\"col-3 order-first bio-pic\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/04\/Sebastian-Oeder.jpg\" alt=\"Sebastian Oeder - Guest\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-9 bio-info\">\n        <div class=\"bio-header\">\n            <h4 class=\"speakerintro\">Sebastian Oeder &#8211; Guest<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-biography\">\n            <p>Sebastian is Head of the production unit main motors in the Bad Neustadt motor factory. He has a background as a production manager at Siemens Energy and as a consultant at Siemens Corporate Technology.<\/p>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-contact\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sebastian-oeder-888753a3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with Sebastian Oeder on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"podcast-information-block row\">\n    <div class=\"col-4 podcast-cover\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/11\/Digital_Transformation_cover-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Transformation Podcast\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-8 podcast-info\">\n        <div class=\"podcast-header\">\n            <h2>Digital Transformation Podcast<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"podcast-description\">\n            <p>The Digital Transformation: Solutions for Industrial Machinery Podcast by Siemens Digital Industries explores the advantages of smart manufacturing, a digitalized product development strategy and the solutions it offers for the Industrial Machinery industry.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"podcast-landing-page\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/podcasts\/digital-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more Digital Transformation<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Siemens Digital Industries Software is driving transformation to enable a digital enterprise where engineering, manufacturing and electronics design meet tomorrow. Xcelerator, the comprehensive and integrated portfolio of software and services from Siemens Digital Industries Software, helps companies of all sizes create and leverage a comprehensive digital twin that provides organizations with new insights, opportunities and levels of automation to drive innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on Siemens Digital Industries Software products and services, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sw.siemens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">siemens.com\/software<\/a>&nbsp;or follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/siemens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Siemens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/siemensusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/siemens\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Siemens Digital Industries Software \u2013 Where today meets tomorrow<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re all aware of the mounting challenges within manufacturing. 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