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Industrial Talk is onsite at Penn State and talking to Josh Brown and Steven Fedell with Penn State University METAL Program about "Why they are passionate about the future".





Overview

The discussion highlighted the METAL program at Penn State Behrend and its role in developing hands-on manufacturing talent.
Program Development

StevensaidMETALbegan about two and a half years ago and combines casting, metallurgy, materials science, and forging curriculum.
Joshdescribed how the program expanded to offer five-day boot camps for course credit, including hands-on machining, robotics, forging, casting, and materials testing.


Career Paths

Joshmoved through mechanical engineering, supply chain, machining, automation, and controls before joining the program.
Steventransitioned from architectural ironwork and industrial maintenance into plumbing, industrial robot programming, and engineering technology.


Workforce Challenge

Both emphasized that employers should consider motivated candidates who may not meet every requirement initially.
JoshandStevenargued that internships, rotational opportunities, hands-on learning, and willingness to train can help develop capable industrial professionals.
Open question: How can employers communicate manufacturing opportunities in ways that resonate with younger workers?


Outline

METAL Program

History and development of the program at Penn State Behrend.
Collaboration among Penn State faculty and instructors.
Expansion of curriculum into forging, casting, metallurgy, materials science, machining, and robotics.
Five-day boot camps can provide one course credit and emphasize hands-on learning.


Josh’s Background

Studied mechanical engineering, supply chain management, and mechanical engineering technology.
Gained experience as a student machinist and automation and controls intern.
Contributed to robotics programming and curriculum development.


Steven’s Background

Trained in forged architectural ironwork and worked as a professional blacksmith.
Studied industrial maintenance and later programmed industrial robots.
Joined Penn State Behrend to continue developing technical and engineering skills.


Workforce Development

Employers often overlook candidates who do not match every listed qualification.
Participants stressed the importance of evaluating character, initiative, integrity, and learning ability.
JoshdescribedAIand search tools as useful starting points for technical research, with source verification still required.












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JOSH BROWN'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

METAL Website: https://www.metalforamerica.org/

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua~brown/

Company Website: https://behrend.psu.edu/

Company Website:  https://dstllc.net/
STEVEN FEDELL'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-fedell-896945244/

Company Website: https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en/
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Industrial Talk/BCC is talking to Christian Reinhardt, Director Human Risk Management at SoSofe about "Cybersecurity psychology".





Overview

The conversation examined how psychology and human behavior shape cybersecurity risks, especially AI-enabled phishing, and how organizations can build practical security habits.
Core Discussion

Christianexplained that cyberattacks often exploit emotions rather than intelligence, using urgency, fear, or reward triggers.
AI-generated phishing messages are increasingly difficult for filters to detect; human judgment remains necessary.


Practical Guidance

Pause when an email feels uncertain, verify it through an established channel, and use a second person for review when appropriate.
Organizations should combine technical controls with engaging, incremental awareness training that demonstrates progress and recognizes employees who report threats.


Open Questions

How can organizations scale continuous cybersecurity education without overwhelming employees?
How can companies maintain trust and productivity while improving security awareness?


Outline

Cybersecurity Context

Promotion of theBarcelona Cybersecurity Congress, scheduled for November 3–5 in Barcelona.
Discussion focused on the human side of cybersecurity and the role ofSoSafe.


Psychology of Attacks

Christiandescribed attackers as sophisticated users of psychological manipulation.
Emotional triggers can cause capable and intelligent people to make unsafe decisions.
AI has made phishing attacks more scalable and convincing, while filters remain limited by what they have previously seen.


Personal Protection

Avoid reacting immediately to suspicious messages.
Pause, verify through a trusted channel, and ask another person to review uncertain communications.
Apply the same awareness to personal devices, smart-home systems, and family members.


Organizational Enablement

Technical defenses remain necessary, but employees must share responsibility for security.
Training should be practical, engaging, incremental, and connected to employees’ personal lives.
Progress should be made visible through positive feedback and recognition of effective reporting.


Sustaining Habits

Cybersecurity awareness requires consistent practice rather than one-time training.
Simple habits, such as locking a screen when stepping away, can become automatic over time.












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CHRISTIAN REINHARDT'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christian-reinhardt/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sosafe-cyber-security/

Company Website: https://sosafe-awareness.com/
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Industrial Talk is talking to Roger Simonson, Founder/Inventor at One Eye Industries about "Industrial Magnetic Filtration".







Overview

The conversation explored One Eye Industries magnetic filtration technology as a way to extend equipment life, reduce fluid consumption, and support condition-based maintenance.
Technology Value

Rogerexplained that the filters capture particles smaller than conventional oil filters can remove, without restricting fluid flow.
The reusable magnetic elements can last more than 25 years and are used across engines, turbines, compressors, coolant systems, grease, powders, flour, and chocolate.
A customer reportedly extended equipment life by two to four times and reduced consumption of lube oils, coolant, and transmission fluid by 50%.


Adoption Questions

Industry acceptance has increased as equipment lead times and parts shortages make asset-life extension more important.
OEMs are adopting the filters to reduce failures during warranty periods, while some customers remain reliant on OEM-directed maintenance practices.
How can filtration data be integrated into oil analysis and predictive-maintenance systems when current reporting often excludes particles smaller than four microns?
How canOne Eye Industriesfurther demonstrate value to maintenance and reliability professionals?


Outline

Conversation Context

Scottintroduced the discussion as an exploration of asset management, reliability, and filtration.
RogerrepresentedOne Eye Industriesas its founder and inventor.


Company Origins

Roger described his background in road building, logging, and equipment operation.
The company name came from a story about a resilient one-eyed grizzly bear.


Technology Development

The concept emerged after Roger found metal filings in a rebuilt engine.
He combined magnetic filtration with conventional filters to capture fine contamination while preserving flow.


Applications And Results

The technology supports industrial engines, mining equipment, oil and gas systems, turbines, compressors, and food-processing applications.
Magnetic elements can be inspected for wear debris, providing a visible condition-monitoring indicator.
Reported benefits include longer equipment life and lower fluid consumption.


Market And Future Direction

Industry adoption is increasing because new equipment and replacement parts can require years to obtain.
The company is beginning to explore additional data capabilities for predictive maintenance.
ScottandRogerdiscussed connecting throughLinkedInand exploring participation in the SMRP conference.
















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Industrial Talk/BCC is talking to Darren James, Head of Internal IT at Specops Software about "Zero Trust, Identity First Architecture".



Overview

The conversation explained how Specops helps organizations verify identity and secure cloud access against AI-enabled attacks.
Identity Security

Darrendescribed service-desk identity verification using government-issued identification, selfie checks, and biometric liveness detection rather than knowledge-based questions or voice recognition.
Verification can be enforced before sensitive actions such as password resets; unsuccessful verification prevents the service-desk agent from proceeding.


Cloud Protection

Strong passwords and MFA do not fully prevent attacks involving social engineering, man-in-the-middle phishing, information stealers, or stolen session cookies.
Specops, part ofOutpost24, emphasizes device trust and identity-first, zero-trust access while minimizing user friction through self-service remediation and grace periods.
Open question: How can organizations close security gaps between cloud point solutions while preserving productivity?


Outline

Company And Expertise

Darrendiscussed his 15 years in cybersecurity and prior IT experience.
Specopsspecializes in identity verification and access protection withinOutpost24.


AI-Enabled Threats

Attackers can use publicly available information, voice samples, deepfakes, and social engineering to impersonate employees.
AI-generated phishing can capture credentials, MFA responses, and session cookies through proxy attacks.
Information stealers can extract passwords, usernames, and session cookies from compromised devices.


Security Approach

Government-issued ID validation is combined with selfie matching and liveness checks.
Device trust limits access to approved devices, shifting the security perimeter from the network to the endpoint.
Self-service fixes and grace periods are intended to reduce operational friction.


Industry Context

The discussion promoted the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress and referencedBCCPodcast26as a discount code.
DarrenandScottplanned to continue the conversation at the event.








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DARREN JAMES'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-james-91055310/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/specops-software/

Company Website: https://specopssoft.com/product/specops-password-policy/
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Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/

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Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to August Bogner, Business Development Manager at EC Power about "On-Site power generation solutions".




Overview

The conversation examined EC Power’s small combined heat and power systems and their potential role in easing grid demand.
CHP Solution

Augustdescribed a 24 kW system for U.S. commercial buildings such as hotels, schools, and nursing homes.
The system replaces or supplements boilers by producing hot water and on-site electricity from natural gas or propane.
Systems are sized primarily around consistent hot-water demand; multiple units can be cascaded where appropriate.
EC Powerhas about 20,000 systems worldwide and roughly 100 in North America.


Market Barriers

On-site generation can reduce utility purchases, transmission losses, and grid strain, particularly as electricity demand rises.
Economics depend on both electricity and thermal output;Augustestimated potential electricity costs in New England at roughly one-quarter to one-third of utility prices after accounting for heat value.
Interconnection approvals and other regulatory requirements remain major deployment barriers.
How can U.S. interconnection rules be streamlined for small systems, and when will local manufacturing become viable?


Outline

Participant Background

Augustis from Denmark, lives in Rhode Island, and joined his father’s company in 2021.
He gained experience across service, production, research and development, and sales.


Company And Product

EC Powermanufactures small combined heat and power systems and assembles them in Denmark.
The systems fit through a standard door, use natural gas or propane, and provide heat plus electricity.
The company has 27 patents and is considering U.S. manufacturing after gaining more market traction.


Applications And Economics

Best-fit customers have steady demand for both heat and electricity.
Common applications include hotels, schools, and nursing homes.
Systems are generally sized to avoid exporting electricity, although net metering is more favorable in some European markets.


Growth And Regulation

Rising demand from data centers, electric vehicles, and heat pumps increases interest in distributed generation.
North American growth is constrained by complex grid interconnection requirements.
Deployment may take a few months for a ready project, with regulatory approvals often causing the longest delay.








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AUGUST BOGNER'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/august-bogner-466451228/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ec-power-inc/

Company Website: https://ecpower.com/



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Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/

Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/

We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/
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Do you desire a more joy-filled, deeply-enduring sense of accomplishment and success? Live your business the way you want to live with the BUSINESS BEATITUDES...The Bridge connecting sacrifice to success. YOU NEED THE BUSINESS BEATITUDES!

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