Industrial AI Podcast

Updated: 19 Nov 2025 • 316 episodes
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The Industrial AI Podcast reports weekly on the latest developments in AI and machine learning for the engineering, robotics, automotive, process and automation industries. The podcast features industrial users, scientists, vendors and startups in the field of Industrial AI and machine learning. The podcast is hosted by Peter Seeberg, Industrial AI consultant and Robert Weber, tech journalist.Their mission: Demystify Industrial AI and machine learning, inspire industrial users. The hosts: Peter Seeberg is an Industrial AI and machine learning expert for the manufacturing industry. He worked over 25 years in IT (Intel) and 10 years in Automation. He co-initiated the Industrial Data Intelligence Startup (Softing) where he was responsible for managing machine learning projects in industrial environments. Today he advises companies when it comes to Industrial AI and machine learning. Together with Robert Weber, journalist for industrial topics, he discusses AI and ML applications, standards, and education topics, make or buy decisions as well as regulation for AI in manufacturing.

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In this episode, we dig deep into the evolving landscape of industrial AI, from billion-dollar cloud partnerships in Europe to the fierce debate over digital sovereignty. We break down what sets 'sovereign by contract' apart from 'sovereign by origin,' and why this matters for companies navigating global AI strategies.

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In this episode, I sit down with Richard Rovner, Vice President of Marketing at MathWorks, to explore the fascinating evolution of AI in engineering. We trace the technology’s journey from its early days in the 1980s, through transformative milestones like deep learning and code generation, all the way to today's AI-dr

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In this episode, we dive deep into the real-world state of AI adoption across industries, unpacking the findings of a major new survey with Gabriel Krummenacher. We explore which AI use cases actually move the needle—hint: operational efficiency tops the list—and why simply chasing the latest GenAI trends won't deliver

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In this episode, I sit down with Schunk CTO Timo Gessmann and Google DeepMind’s Phillip Lippe to explore how AI is transforming the world of robotics and industrial automation. We kick things off with Timo, who shares his vision for merging mechanical expertise with AI, the challenges of attracting top talent, and why

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We spent time in the Black Forest, where innovation met inspiration at our latest industrial AI gathering. In this episode, we share stories—from empowering autistic talent in data annotation to the technical leaps in foundation models for time series. You’ll hear from leading minds like Jakub Tomczak, who flew in from

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In this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of non-destructive material testing with Christian Wagner from Vogt Ultrasonics and Jan Koutnik from Evoptima. Together, we explore how AI is revolutionizing spot weld inspection in the automotive industry, making quality control smarter and more precise than ever befo

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