How AI is Influencing Manufacturing with Schneider Electric Expert Helenio Gilabert

In my latest podcast, we take a deep dive into the future of manufacturing.  Join us as Helenio Gilabert of Schneider Electric reveals how AI, automation, robotics and digital twins are converging to move us closer to the fully autonomous factory of tomorrow.  Explore the impact of predictive analytics, edge computing, and robotics on real-time decision-making and competitive advantages. Enjoy!

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The Future of Happiness, The Finland Formula, with Dr. Sirkka Heinonen

For the eighth year running, Finland has again reached the top spot as the world’s happiest nation. But what’s behind this consistent success? In this episode, Dr. Sirkka Heinonen, renowned futurist and Professor Emerita at the Finland Futures Research Centre, joins us to share what truly makes a society thrive. We learn about the historic roots of Finland's happiness evolution, uncover the pillars of Finnish well-being, and learn about their long term commitment to social equity, sustainability, and future-focused thinking.

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The Future of Happiness with Futurist Hanna Lakkala

In this episode, futurist Hanna Lakkala, joins us to share her Nordic views on happiness, and what motivated her to return to the North of Finland after spending years working around the world.  I found her views on the value of integrating foresight with positive psychology, coaching and systems thinking fascinating. Drawing from her global experiences, we explore how happiness can be nurtured—even in a future shaped by AI, automation, robotics and disinformation. It’s a warm, thoughtful, and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Humans, AI and Machines: It's Complicated!

In this episode, our guest is TCS manufacturing expert Michael Deittrick.  We dive into the synergistic world of IoT, AI, autonomous systems, factories, robotics and digital twins – exploring how these all come together to create a manufacturing environment that's not just connected, but capable of optimizing itself in real-time. We'll explore the "how" and "why" behind this transformation, and what it means for the future of manufacturing.

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Can AI Promote Happiness? Our Guest is AI Strategist Timo Savolainen

What happens when the world’s happiest country (Finland) is also home to very forward-thinking AI strategists? In this episode, we talk with Timo Savolainen to explore the intersection of national well-being, technological transformation, and future vision. Finland was recently named the happiest country in the world, for the eighth consecutive year. We dig into the choices and cultural traits that have made this possible, and whether Finland’s happiness can be taught, exported, and enhanced with AI. We then dive into AI and its rapidly growing role in reshaping Finnish society. Timo introduces us to the concept of Artificial Capable Intelligence (ACI), outlines how AI will disrupt work, education, and governance in the next 4–5 years, and shares a powerful vision for how Finland can lead the EU in AI adoption by 2030. the EU in AI adoption by 2030.

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Manufacturing's AI Revolution with TCS Expert Subhash Sakorikar

This podcast episode explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the manufacturing industry. From fully autonomous factories to predictive maintenance and mass customization, our experts discuss the convergence of AI, automation, and digital twins, examining the challenges, opportunities, and strategic implications for business leaders. Will AI reshape global manufacturing hubs and drive entirely new business models? Tune in to find out.

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Reasoning and Logic

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The Amazing Journey of Mind and Language

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The Future of Happiness - The Finland Formula, Part 2

What can the world learn from the happiest country on Earth? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juha Mattsson, a leading futurist from Finland to explore the nation’s extraordinary journey to becoming the world’s happiest country—for the eighth year in a row. From the magic of saunas to social services, from digital innovation to deep trust in institutions, we unpack the Finnish formula for well-being and resilience. Along the way, we talk about the guest’s personal path to becoming a futurist, recent projects, and why happiness is more than a fleeting feeling—it’s a long-term strategy. Tune in for a timely dose of optimism and practical wisdom, straight from the North.

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The Path to Autonomous Manufacturing

In this episode we peer into the future of manufacturing!  Join me as I sit down with PLN, Global Head of Smart Mobility and CASE Automotive at TCS, for a fascinating discussion on the transformative power of AI, automation, and digital twins.  We discuss the convergence of all of these innovations, and take a deep dive into the forces reshaping global manufacturing, from the rise of autonomous factories to the ethical implications of AI-driven production.

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