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The Future-Ready Podcast: Industry & Beyond

The Future-Ready Podcast: Industry & Beyond

By: Siemens
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 A podcast series exploring the future of industry and the ideas, technologies, and transformations shaping what comes next.In each episode, industry leaders and experts discuss how they bridge the physical and digital worlds to accelerate change. The podcast explores how AI, software, and data are reshaping the design, production, and operation of complex products - and how organizations can turn complexity into opportunity and stay future-ready.Siemens AG Economics Science
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  • The Journey to Software-Defined Automation

    The Journey to Software-Defined Automation
    Feb 18 2026
    For episode two of the Future-Ready Podcast from Siemens, we are returning to our conversation with Rainer Brehm. In the first part of our discussion we covered some of the important definitions of Software-Defined, why it is so important and how it contributes to a more adaptive industry.Today, Rainer and I talk practical advice for businesses looking to start their journey into software-defined automation and even some ideas on how a software-defined framework to automation can bring real customization to operators and companies.In this episode you’ll learn about:(00:00) How to start with SDA(09:27) Fundamental changes in production systems(13:33) Empowering operators with intelligent systemsAbout the voices:Rainer Brehm is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the automation business and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Siemens Digital Industries. In these roles, he drives the strategic advancement of Siemens’ automation portfolio and leads the development of technologies such as Industrial AI and Software-Defined Automation to unlock the full potential of automation. His focus is on making production more adaptive, resilient, and sustainable. His vision is an automated automation that solves unknown tasks independently.Nick Finberg is a technical marketing writer and coordinator for Software-Defined Everything, with a background in Nuclear Engineering. He has worked with experts to cover many industries and topics including Automotive, Battery, sustainability, and systems engineering.
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    17 mins
  • What Does Software-Defined Everything Really Mean?

    What Does Software-Defined Everything Really Mean?
    Feb 5 2026
    In this first episode of the Future Ready Podcast from Siemens, we are bringing you a conversation with Rainer Brehm – the CTO and the COO of our automation business at Siemens Digital Industries. His experience and understanding of automation technologies makes him a perfect co-host for our discussions on Software-Defined Everything.This first episode aims to define that exact term so that we can continue to dive into how software-defined everything creates a foundation for the rapidly changing industrial world. We’ve got a lot to talk about in the realms of data, software, and AI, so make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations with experts from Siemens, our co-host Mark Hindsbo – Head of Operations Software at Siemens Digital Industries – and beyond.In this episode you’ll learn about:(00:00) Introduction(01:37) Automating automation(03:56) Software-defined approaches(06:10) A limit to software-defined everything(08:59) Software-defined for automationAbout the voices:Rainer Brehm is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the automation business and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Siemens Digital Industries. In these roles, he drives the strategic advancement of Siemens’ automation portfolio and leads the development of technologies such as Industrial AI and Software-Defined Automation to unlock the full potential of automation. His focus is on making production more adaptive, resilient, and sustainable. His vision is an automated automation that solves unknown tasks independently.Nick Finberg is a technical marketing writer and coordinator for Software-Defined Everything, with a background in Nuclear Engineering. He has worked with experts to cover many industries and topics including Automotive, Battery, sustainability, and systems engineering.
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    12 mins
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