Category: TCW

  • Engineering the Future of Augmented Reality with Vuzix CEO, Paul Travers | Ep 24

    In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski explores the transformative potential of AI-powered wearable technology with Paul Travers, CEO of Vuzix. Discover how AI is revolutionizing our interaction with technology, transitioning from smartphones to smart glasses that enhance productivity and connectivity. Delve into the major market opportunity for waveguides in the…

  • Augmenting Workers – SAP and TeamViewer Deliver Tomorrow Today | Ep 23

    In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the groundbreaking partnership between SAP and TeamViewer, designed to revolutionize the productivity, efficiency and safety of frontline workers. Discover from SAP’s Craig Kindleman and Stephan Braun how SAP’s robust enterprise asset management solutions integrate seamlessly with TeamViewer’s advanced augmented reality and remote…

  • Robots, and Drones, and AI – oh, my! | Ep 22

    In this episode of the Connected Workers Podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the groundbreaking innovations of Energy Robotics with CEO Marc Dassler. Discover how Energy Robotics’ unified platform is revolutionizing high-risk industries by seamlessly integrating diverse robotic systems and data flow for tasks like inspection and monitoring. Learn how their system makes deploying robots…

  • When Technology is Exponentially Accelerating, Get in the Game Early! | Ep 21

    In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski recaps the technologies introduced over the first twenty episodes.  He shares how the various solutions introduced in the series are making a difference in productivity, efficiency, and safety.   It emphasizes that in an industrial landscape with exponentially changing technologies, getting in and taking action…

  • Cutting Costs, not Cutting Corners with ARIX Robotic Inspection | Ep 20

    This episode explores how ARIX Technologies is revolutionizing safety and efficiency in high-risk operations like oil and gas, chemical plants, and manufacturing through innovative robotic inspection systems. The discussion highlights the evolution of the company, the technology behind their robots, and the significant cost savings and efficiencies enabled by data collection and analysis. The platform…

  • A “First-Person Exploration” of the Future of AI in Oil and Gas – and Beyond | Ep 19

    In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and “Grace Grock” discuss the transformative impact of AI and AI agents in the oil and gas industry. They explore how AI enhances worker safety, boosts productivity, and integrates with IoT devices. The conversation covers the challenges of deploying AI in remote areas, the future…

  • How Tampnet Networks are Impacting Oil and Gas Operations and Beyond | Ep 18

    This week’s episode was recorded in-person at OTC 2025. I was excited to sit down with Frode Støldal, Chief Digital Officer and President of the Americas for Tampnet, the world’s largest offshore communications network provider.  We discuss how high-capacity offshore networks are enabling the future of work and the connected, frontline worker; the importance of…

  • Ammar Sabbagh of Ericsson & Transforming Offshore Operations with Private 5G | Ep 17

    This week’s episode was recorded in-person at OTC 2025 with Ammar Sabbagh, VP of Industry & Partnership for Ericsson who shares his views on the transformative impact Private 5G networks are having in offshore oil and gas operations.  From Digital Twins to real-time data transfers and remote control of operations to Netflix for the crews,…

  • Navigating the Future of Offshore Safety – with Russell Holmes from the COS | Ep 16

    In this conversation, Andrew Chrostowski speaks with Russell Holmes, Senior Director at the Center for Offshore Safety, about the critical importance of safety in the offshore oil and gas industry. They discuss the evolution of safety management systems, the role of technology and automation in enhancing safety, and the importance of collaboration among industry stakeholders.…

  • Epicore Biosystems Addresses the Epic Challenge of Dehydration and Heat Stress in Industrial Athletes | Ep 15

    In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski speaks with Matt Marrapode, Vice President of Strategy at Epicore Biosystems, about the critical issue of dehydration among industrial workers, or industrial athletes, as they refer to them. They discuss the innovative technology platform developed by Epicore that provides real-time hydration insights, guides personalized hydration…