We investigate how data and technology are shaping the present and future of the connected industrial economy. We talk with experts in the industrial sector—from water and power to manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and beyond—about the cutting-edge technologies that are changing how engineers from these critical industries keep the everyday parts of life running. Join us to learn about the incredible things being done with industrial data to create a more connected economy and sustainable future.
About the hosts

Rebecca Ahrens
Rebecca Ahrens is the Managing Editor of Our Industrial Life and co-host of the Our Industrial Life podcast. With nearly a decade covering industrial software and critical infrastructure, her work spans AI, the water-energy nexus, digital twins, decarbonization, and the future of the power grid. She's reported on data-driven oyster conservation in Tasmania, sustainable microgrids in California, digital twins for gas networks in Singapore and Malaysia, and green ammonia production for sustainable global food security.

Joe Renshaw
Joe Renshaw is a contributing editor for Our Industrial Life and co-host of the Our Industrial Life podcast. He joined AVEVA in 2020, and since then has written about everything from aluminum smelting and baby formula to ship restoration and corporate strategy. You can find him on Bluesky.