The CTO of Siemens on What Enterprise IT Can Learn from Factory Automation | TNAM Ep. 29

In this episode, Markus Zirn and Dirk Didascalou discuss the cutting-edge advancements and transformations in factory automation. They explore the evolution from traditional to integrated automation, the impact of the cloud, and the significance of data-driven automation. They also cover the importance of low-code solutions, the impact of AI, and the merging of physical and digital realms to revolutionize industry practices.

Timestamps

00:00 Episode Start
02:51 Defining automation in Siemens' context
04:45 Evolution of factory automation
10:45 From traditional automation to data-driven orchestration
16:30 Dirk's career journey and lessons learned
28:30 Debunking ‘enterprise grade’ myths
35:32 The rise of low-code solutions
43:41 AI's impact on manufacturing