Marcel van Helten | Digital Thread Podcast | Momenta

Industrial Data

In this episode, Marcel van Helten, President of Red Lion Controls, the company’s technologies enable customers worldwide to gain real-time data visibility that drives enhanced productivity, is interviewed by Ken Forster.

Discussion Points:

• What would you consider your digital thread (the one or more thematic threads that define your digital industry journey)?
•  You worked for GE's industrial business in Europe for over 15 years, including as Managing Director for Germany. What were some of your notable industrial control learnings at this time?
• You went on to play leading roles at Kontron, Abaco Systems, and finally, Bruuel & Kjaer Vibro, all industrial systems leaders in Europe. How did this time prepare you for your role at Red Lion?
• You recently joined Red Lion Controls as President. Can you tell us a bit about the company and your new role?
• In your LinkedIn Profile, you use the byline: 'Building THE Industrial Data Company'. What do you consider 'Industrial Data', and where do you see the opportunity around it?
• What is the state of the art in industrial data management, and who do you see as some of the best practitioners of it?
• To be successful in industrial data, you must consider the cloud and maybe cloud vendors like Azure and AWS. How do you see this manifesting itself on the classic Purdue model (Industrial Automation) stack, particularly in terms of industrial data?
•  There have been bullish forecasts for manufacturing in the United States and Europe, in line with their Chips legislation and Resilience / Reshoring initiatives. How do you view the space industry and your business potential in 2023?
•  What do you believe are the key obstacles affecting U.S. and European manufacturers, and how does Red Lion assist its clients in addressing these issues?
• In closing, where do you find your personal inspiration? (i.e., book recommendations, articles, podcasts, people, etc.)