Eric Thompson with IRISS

Scott MacKenzie hosts Eric Thompson on the Industrial Talk Podcast, highlighting IRISS' E-Sentry solution for asset management and reliability. Eric explains that E-Sentry is a condition-based monitoring software for critical electrical assets, integrating hardware and software to provide 24/7 monitoring. The solution includes sensors for ultrasound, temperature, humidity, and vibration, and can retrofit existing infrared (IR) windows with smart sensors. E-Sentry also offers a cloud-based platform for real-time alerts and AI assistance, aiming to enhance maintenance efficiency and safety. The conversation emphasizes the importance of digitalizing maintenance processes and the role of AI in addressing the "silver tsunami" of retiring experts.

Action Items

• [ ] Explore the IRISS website at IRISS.com to get more information on their product offerings and solutions.
• [ ] Connect with Eric Thompson on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest developments in industrial IoT and asset management technologies.
• [ ] Reach out to Eric Thompson at IRISS to learn more about E-Sentry and how it can solve challenges related to critical electrical asset management.

Outline

Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast

• Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry innovations and trends.
• Scott highlights the importance of celebrating industrial professionals and their contributions to solving daily problems.
• The podcast aims to provide insights into asset management, reliability, and maintenance, encouraging listeners to up their game.
• Scott mentions the marketing expertise of Industrial Talk, offering services to help industrial professionals amplify their messages and increase revenue.

Introduction of Eric Thompson and IRISS

• Scott introduces Eric Thompson, the Global AI OT Solutions Director at IRISS, and highlights Iris's focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability.
• Eric Thompson's background includes military service, industrial IoT, and contact center as a service, contributing to IRISS' solutions.
• Scott and Eric discuss Eric's military experience, specifically his service in the Coast Guard, and its impact on his career.
• Eric provides a brief overview of IRISS' 30-year history in the condition maintenance industry for electrical assets and their transition to digital solutions.

Overview of E-Sentry Solution

• Eric explains that E-Sentry is a condition-based monitoring solution for critical electrical assets, combining hardware and software.
• Iris creates its own sensors and gateways, providing 24/7 condition monitoring for electrical assets.
• The solution includes software as a service for digitalizing work orders and creating sensors for IR windows.
• Eric introduces the concept of a smart window, which embeds sensor technology into traditional IR windows, enhancing monitoring capabilities.

Details of Smart Windows and Sensor Technology

• Eric describes the smart window's ability to retrofit existing IR windows with sensors, providing real-time monitoring and alerts.
• The smart window can be used to create work orders automatically based on sensor data, streamlining maintenance processes.
• Scott and Eric discuss the benefits of the smart window, including improved safety and efficiency in electrical asset maintenance.
• Eric explains the DTU sensor (Delta Ultrasound Sensor) and its role in retrofitting existing IR windows with sensor technology.

Cloud vs. On-Premise Data Storage

• Eric discusses the option of storing data on-premise or in the cloud, addressing concerns about data...