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Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast

Ctrl+Alt+Manufacturing, from WTWH Media, explores the technologies and people driving smart manufacturing. Hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil discuss automation, AI, and digital transformation shaping the industry’s next era.

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00:37:44

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 7: Digital twins explained — how...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2026/01/06

What if you could test changes to your manufacturing process without risking downtime, scrap or costly mistakes? In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Mfg, hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neal are joined by Matt Wise, CEO of E Tech Group, and Cole Switzer, principal full stack developer and head of advanced software, to break down the real-world impact of digital twins in modern manufacturing. The conversation goes beyond buzzwords to explain what a digital twin

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00:47:59

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 6: Digital Transformation - Hype,...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2025/12/16

As 2025 winds down, Ctrl+Alt+Mfg is taking stock of what actually mattered in manufacturing this year. In this year-end special, hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil are joined by Mike Ouellette, senior editor at Engineering.com, to unpack the real state of digital transformation on the plant floor—beyond the buzzwords. They dig into: Why digital transformation isn’t new, and how today’s wave differs from past eras of automation. Where AI is already

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00:47:59

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 6: Digital Transformation - Hype,...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2025/12/16

As 2025 winds down, Ctrl+Alt+Mfg is taking stock of what actually mattered in manufacturing this year. In this year-end special, hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil are joined by Mike Ouellette, senior editor at Engineering.com, to unpack the real state of digital transformation on the plant floor—beyond the buzzwords. They dig into: Why digital transformation isn’t new, and how today’s wave differs from past eras of automation. Where AI is already

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00:35:33

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg: Ep. 5: Reducing MES Project Risk With...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2025/12/02

Why do so many MES and industrial software projects fail and how can manufacturers finally fix the problem? In this episode, Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil talk with Ryan Crownover, director of digital plant at Vertech, about why industrial software shouldn’t be treated as special and how adopting agile, iterative development can dramatically improve ROI and user adoption. We dig into: • What manufacturers really need from MES and digital plant systems •

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00:35:33

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg: Ep. 5: Reducing MES Project Risk With...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2025/12/02

Why do so many MES and industrial software projects fail and how can manufacturers finally fix the problem? In this episode, Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil talk with Ryan Crownover, director of digital plant at Vertech, about why industrial software shouldn’t be treated as special and how adopting agile, iterative development can dramatically improve ROI and user adoption. We dig into: • What manufacturers really need from MES and digital plant systems •

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00:38:13

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg: Ep. 4: Making Digital Transformation...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2025/11/18

Digital transformation is everywhere — but what does it really mean for manufacturers? In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Mfg, hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil sit down with Alicia Lomas, founder of Lomas Manufacturing, to talk about the practical side of Industry 4.0. From connecting data and building smarter control rooms to bridging IT and OT teams, Alicia explains how real transformation starts with context, collaboration, and curiosity. Learn how AI

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00:38:13

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg: Ep. 4: Making Digital Transformation...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2025/11/18

Digital transformation is everywhere — but what does it really mean for manufacturers? In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Mfg, hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil sit down with Alicia Lomas, founder of Lomas Manufacturing, to talk about the practical side of Industry 4.0. From connecting data and building smarter control rooms to bridging IT and OT teams, Alicia explains how real transformation starts with context, collaboration, and curiosity. Learn how AI

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00:49:02

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg: Ep. 3: Rethinking OT Security With Leah...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue — it’s a manufacturing issue. In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Mfg, hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil talk with Leah and Jeremy Dodson, co-founders of Piqued Solutions, about the evolving threats facing operational technology (OT) environments. From the myth of the “air gap” to the rise of AI-driven defenses, the Dodsons explain why factories must rethink security and move from perimeter protection to layered resilience

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00:49:02

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg: Ep. 3: Rethinking OT Security With Leah...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue — it’s a manufacturing issue. In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Mfg, hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil talk with Leah and Jeremy Dodson, co-founders of Piqued Solutions, about the evolving threats facing operational technology (OT) environments. From the myth of the “air gap” to the rise of AI-driven defenses, the Dodsons explain why factories must rethink security and move from perimeter protection to layered resilience

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00:30:13

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 2: Uniting Disparate Data With John...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2025/10/21

In this episode of Control Alt Manufacturing, hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil sit down with John Lee, senior manager of manufacturing intelligence at Matrix Technologies, to explore how manufacturers can connect data from legacy systems, automate securely and prepare for the rise of AI on the plant floor. John shares how companies are tackling the challenge of disparate data, why data integrity is critical for AI and analytics and how protocols like

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00:30:13

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 2: Uniting Disparate Data With John...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2025/10/21

In this episode of Control Alt Manufacturing, hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil sit down with John Lee, senior manager of manufacturing intelligence at Matrix Technologies, to explore how manufacturers can connect data from legacy systems, automate securely and prepare for the rise of AI on the plant floor. John shares how companies are tackling the challenge of disparate data, why data integrity is critical for AI and analytics and how protocols like

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00:29:07

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 1: Resetting and Rethinking...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg publishes new episodes every two weeks and is available on ControlEng.com and major podcast platforms. The opening episode, “Resetting and Rethinking Manufacturing,” introduces the show’s themes and shares highlights from WTWH Media’s 2025 automation research. Hosted by Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil. *** If you like this podcast, get more episodes at controleng.com or ctrlaltmfg.castos.com. Chapters (00:00:08) - Rebalancing & Rethinking

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00:29:07

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Ep. 1: Resetting and Rethinking...

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Ctrl+Alt+Mfg publishes new episodes every two weeks and is available on ControlEng.com and major podcast platforms. The opening episode, “Resetting and Rethinking Manufacturing,” introduces the show’s themes and shares highlights from WTWH Media’s 2025 automation research. Hosted by Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil. *** If you like this podcast, get more episodes at controleng.com or ctrlaltmfg.castos.com. Chapters (00:00:08) - Rebalancing & Rethinking

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