Episode 56: Implementing Digital Safety Systems for Smarter, Safer Operations

In part two of our safety series on the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack welcome Chase Davis from EOSYS to explore how digital safety systems are transforming machine operations. Building on last month’s episode with Al Prosowski from Dow on process safety, this conversation dives into implementation strategies, risk assessments, and the role of technologies like fail-safe PLCs and Profisafe.Learn how digital safety reduces downtime, simplifies upgrades, and supports flexible manufacturing while keeping safety at the core. Whether you're modernizing legacy equipment or starting fresh, this episode offers practical insights for safer, smarter operations.🔗 Missed part one? Catch our conversation with Al Prosowski in Episode 55!📩 Connect with Chase via LinkedIn or email – details in the show notes.⭐ Like what you hear? Rate, follow, and share the podcast! Show Notes:Website (EOSYS): EOSYS Automation Solutions (https://sie.ag/3AdTaS)Article (Control Engineering) Machine Safety (https://sie.ag/7BnfmH)  Presentation (Siemens): Machine Safety for Industrial Automation (https://sie.ag/6g9MKS)Website (Siemens): Machine safety that fits! (https://sie.ag/5Q9ciq)  Blog (Siemens): Towards a safer future in the Autonomous Factory (https://sie.ag/67fmFY) Ad Link:Buy now. Pay later! (www.siemens.com/paylater) Contact us:Chase Davis email ([email protected])Chase Davis LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-davis-48a1718a/)Don Mack ([email protected])Jonas Norinder ([email protected])

In this special two-part series of Digitalization Tech Talks, we’re diving deep into the critical topic of safety during digital transformation. Episode 55 kicks things off with a focus on process safety, where hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack are joined by Al Prosowski, a seasoned Process Automation Safety Engineer from Dow. As organizations modernize their operations, ensuring that safety systems evolve alongside technology is more important than ever. Al shares his insights on how digital tools are reshaping process safety strategies, the challenges of integrating new technologies into legacy systems, and the importance of maintaining a strong safety culture throughout the transformation journey. Whether you're just beginning your digitalization efforts or are well underway, this episode offers valuable perspectives on how to keep safety at the forefront. Tune in to hear real-world examples, expert advice, and practical considerations that can help you navigate the complexities of process safety in a digital world. And don’t miss Part 2, where we’ll shift the focus to machine safety and explore how automation and connectivity are influencing equipment-level risk management. Show Notes:Blog: IEC 61511 Explained – All You Need to Know (https://bit.ly/3H841B4)Website: Our commitment to safety (https://bit.ly/4fhbdHK)Website: Safety integrated for optimum process safety (https://bit.ly/3UyJNn8)Video (Siemens): Safety Instrumented Systems: Simplifying User Interaction with “Cause and Effect” Diagrams (https://bit.ly/40D0yBe)Contact Us:Al Prosowski ([email protected])Don Mack ([email protected] and linkedin.com/in/don-mack)Jonas Norinder ([email protected] and linkedin.com/in/jonasnorinder)

In this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack are joined by special guest Attila Lengyel, Senior Director of Corporate Research at Intel. They will have a fascinating conversation about the future of chip manufacturing and how digitalization is transforming fabs from the inside out.From AI-powered robots roaming factory floors to the power of digital twins and modular system design, Attila shares how Intel is tackling the rising cost and complexity of semiconductor production. You’ll hear insights on future-proofing fabs, setting bold digitalization goals, and building a blueprint for smarter, faster, and more efficient manufacturing.Whether you're deep in the world of semiconductors or just curious about how digital transformation is reshaping high-tech industries, this episode is packed with forward-thinking ideas and practical takeaways.Show Notes:LinkedIn (Million Podcasts): The Top 10 Industry 4.0 Podcasts of 2025 (https://sie.ag/4zaCid)Press release (Intel): Chip roams intel factories (https://sie.ag/2mo18d)Press release (Intel): Siemens and Intel to Collaborate on Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (https://sie.ag/4wGmpc)Video (Siemens): Siemens x Intel: Driving the 10x Moonshot Mission for Autonomous Factories by 2030 (https://sie.ag/34Wmrq) [DM2] Article (Siemens): Driving value with the digital twin (https://sie.ag/4fe8Ep)Video (Siemens): Accelerate smart semiconductor manufacturing (https://sie.ag/9e85f) Ad Link:Smart, secure and sustainable semiconductor manufacturing operations (www.usa.siemens.com/semi) Contact us:Attila Lengyel LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lengyelattila/)  Don Mack ([email protected])Jonas Norinder ([email protected])

In this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack are joined by special guest Attila Lengyel, Senior Director of Corporate Research at Intel. They will have a fascinating conversation about the future of chip manufacturing and how digitalization is transforming fabs from the inside out.From AI-powered robots roaming factory floors to the power of digital twins and modular system design, Attila shares how Intel is tackling the rising cost and complexity of semiconductor production. You’ll hear insights on future-proofing fabs, setting bold digitalization goals, and building a blueprint for smarter, faster, and more efficient manufacturing.Whether you're deep in the world of semiconductors or just curious about how digital transformation is reshaping high-tech industries, this episode is packed with forward-thinking ideas and practical takeaways.Show Notes:LinkedIn (Million Podcasts): The Top 10 Industry 4.0 Podcasts of 2025 (https://sie.ag/4zaCid)Press release (Intel): Chip roams intel factories (https://sie.ag/2mo18d)Press release (Intel): Siemens and Intel to Collaborate on Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (https://sie.ag/4wGmpc)Video (Siemens): Siemens x Intel: Driving the 10x Moonshot Mission for Autonomous Factories by 2030 (https://sie.ag/34Wmrq) [DM2] Article (Siemens): Driving value with the digital twin (https://sie.ag/4fe8Ep)Video (Siemens): Accelerate smart semiconductor manufacturing (https://sie.ag/9e85f) Ad Link:Smart, secure and sustainable semiconductor manufacturing operations (www.usa.siemens.com/semi) Contact us:Attila Lengyel LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lengyelattila/)  Don Mack ([email protected])Jonas Norinder ([email protected])

There are many facets to consider when it comes to digital transformation to best ensure a successful outcome.  In this episode we look at some of the considerations from an overall strategy and execution perspective.Our guest is Anuradha Raman, a Digital Strategist in Bayer’s Product Supply organization.  In this role, Anu is responsible for measuring the progress of digital transformation at Bayer Crop Science’s 100+ manufacturing sites that focus on advancing regenerative agriculture.  Anu weighs many factors when it comes to deciding which are the best opportunities to pursue and how to proceed.During our conversation we discuss “Enterprise Business Capability Models” and “maturity scales” involving people, process, and technology.  Don't miss this opportunity to learn about those terms and hear many excellent insights into the way that Bayer Crop Science is conducting their digital transformation.  Also, earn some great tips that may assist you in your journey! Show Notes:Website: Business Architecture Guild (https://www.businessarchitectureguild.org/)Website: Collaborative Work Management Reviews and Ratings (bit.ly/44ZEP9E)Website: Farms of the Future (https://bit.ly/43Z1hh1)Website: Siemens – Digital Transformation (https://bit.ly/4dH4ohS)Google search prompt: “digital transformation maturity models based on enterprise business capability model”Contact Us:Anuradha Raman - Email ([email protected])Anuradha Raman – LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/anuradha-raman-47215829)Don Mack ([email protected] and linkedin.com/in/don-mack)Jonas Norinder ([email protected] and linkedin.com/in/jonasnorinder) Event Link:Reimagining Semiconductor Fab Operations with the Digital Twin – Wednesday, June 18, 12:00pmEDT (https://bit.ly/3ZzqMUn)