Felipe Gomez and John Smerkar with Hitachi Digital Services

The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie

On this episode of Industrial Talk, we're onsite at DistribuTech and chatting with Felipe Gomez and John Smerkar with Hitachi Digital Services about Deploying smart spaces and video insights to provide clarity into operational conditions. Here are the key takeaways:

• Industrial innovations and problem-solving. 0:04
  • Scott MacKenzie interviews John and Felipe from Hitachi Digital Services, discussing problem-solving innovations in Orlando, Florida.
  
  
• Using cameras to monitor infrastructure health in utility substations. 1:27
  • Filipe starts by sharing his background in the surveillance industry, mentioning he's been working in the field for 20+ years and has seen significant changes over time.
  • John, the Global Director of Marketing for Smart Spaces and Video Intelligence, joins the conversation and explains why Hitachi is at Distributech, highlighting their focus on IoT strategy and marketing for industrial technology companies.
  • The Panel discusses the company's intelligent infrastructure monitoring solution for utility substations, using cameras and sensors to assess infrastructure health remotely.
  • Scott MacKenzie asks The Panel to walk through the process of identifying the best locations for cameras and assessing substation value, and Speaker 3 explains the process in detail.
  
  
• Using cameras for substation inspection and data analysis. 6:53
  • The Panel discusses the importance of angles and field of view in camera placement for substation inspection, using a checklist of assets and points of interest to guide the process.
  • The Panel explains how cameras can be used to monitor the general condition of assets, including the use of gauges and other tools to validate the camera's view.
  • The Panel suggests using automated alerts and notifications based on data from sensors and SCADA systems to detect potential issues with infrastructure and equipment before they become major problems.
  • The Panel explains that their system has a database of collected data that can be imported into asset performance management or enterprise asset management systems for better predictions and more reliable results.
  
  
• Utilizing AI for predictive maintenance in energy and utilities. 11:43
  • The Panel discusses the importance of real-time data and historical data integration for predictive maintenance, highlighting the need for automated alerts and notifications to address potential issues before they become major problems.
  • Scott MacKenzie asks Felipe where he sees the technology going in the future, with a focus on the potential for massive revenue loss and regulatory challenges.
  
  
• Using AI for power grid monitoring and maintenance. 14:06
  • Analyzing audio data to detect issues with transformers, including partial discharge and corona effect, using AI and sensors.
  
  
• Optimizing infrastructure maintenance with AI and digital services. 15:47
  • MacKenzie and The Panel discuss optimizing patrol routes using visual capabilities to direct resources to critical areas, reducing waste.
  • The Panel highlights the importance of addressing the dwindling workforce and the need for efficient training methods in the industry.
  
  
• Digital solutions and innovation in the industrial sector. 18:56
  • Felipe and John from Hitachi Digital Services discuss their company's evolution and growth, including becoming an independent legal entity and expanding into new areas such as IoT and ERP.
  • They encourage listeners to reach out to them on LinkedIn for more information and to stay tuned for upcoming content on industrial talk.
  
  

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Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-h-smerkar-jr-mba-89382916/

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