Podcast
Episode 105 – Making Industrial IoT Work: Lessons from 30 Years in Automation with Grace Technologies
December 19, 2024
37 minutes
Industrial IoT Monitoring Solutions: In this episode of Over the Air, host Bill Brock engages in a deep conversation with Drew Allen, CEO of Grace Technologies, exploring how real-world manufacturing experience shapes successful industrial IoT solutions. This wide-ranging discussion reveals the intricate balance between innovation and practicality in industrial automation, while challenging common Silicon Valley assumptions about manufacturing technology.
Grace Technologies has a 30+ year legacy in industrial automation. They have evolved from creating simple interface solutions to developing sophisticated IoT systems. Drew breaks down their four major product lines:
-The original Graceport programmable interface connectors.
-Electrical safety devices for lockout/tagout procedures.
-Advanced wireless vibration monitoring solutions.
-Their groundbreaking perpetual power puck technology.
Each product line represents a careful response to actual plant floor needs rather than theoretical solutions.
Drew offers a refreshingly candid perspective on the state of industrial IoT adoption. He noted that technology diffusion across industrial verticals remains “agonizingly slow.”
For manufacturers, system integrators, technology developers, and anyone interested in the real-world application of IoT in industrial settings, this episode provides crucial insights into both the technical and practical aspects of industrial digital transformation. Drew’s combination of technical expertise offers a masterclass in how to successfully bridge the gap between traditional manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
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As Very's CEO, Ryan collaborates daily with product, sales, and marketing to deliver the IoT solutions our clients look for. He is also a champion for our culture, fostering transparency and efficiency across our distributed team.
