Sure, AI is everywhere... But how much of the hype translates into real value for industrial operations? In this episode of ILLUMINATOR, Josh sat down with Malavika Tohani (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtohani/?originalSubdomain=uk) and Joe Lamming (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joenicholaslamming/) of Verdantix (https://www.verdantix.com/) to explore the evolving role of AI, digital twins, and IoT in manufacturing and industrial settings. They discuss how AI has been embedded in industrial workflows for years, powering predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and process optimization. The conversation also examines digital twins—whether they’re truly bridging the gap between IT and OT or still in the early stages of adoption. Last but not least, Mal and Joe dig into the challenges companies face when implementing AI, from data trust issues to the complexity of integration.This episode offers a grounded, research-backed look at AI in industrial transformation, cutting through the noise to explore what’s working today and what’s still on the horizon. For industrial leaders, technology strategists, and AI enthusiasts, listen in to connect the dots between innovation and real-world application.References* Heavy Asset Industries Increase Spend On Third-Party Consultants For GenAI Projects (https://www.verdantix.com/insights/blogs/heavy-asset-industries-increase-spend-on-third-party-consultants-for-genai-projects)* AI And Data Management: Revolutionizing Industrial Transformation In 2025 (https://www.verdantix.com/insights/blogs/ai-and-data-management-revolutionizing-industrial-transformation-in-2025)* Seeq’s $50M Series D Suggests Continued Investor Confidence In GenAI For Industrial Analytics (https://www.verdantix.com/insights/blogs/seeq-s-50m-dollar-series-d-suggests-continued-investor-confidence-in-genai-for-industrial-analytics)* Five GenAI-Enabled Low-Code Industrial Analytics Use Cases Firms Can Get Started With Today (https://www.verdantix.com/insights/blogs/five-genai-enabled-low-code-industrial-analytics-use-cases-firms-can-get-started-with-today)* Assai Acquires Viewport.ai As Race For AI-Driven Engineering Document Management Intensifies (https://www.verdantix.com/insights/blogs/assai-acquires-viewport.ai-as-race-for-ai-driven-engineering-document-management-intensifies)Verdantix Research (available through Vantage platform, free for practitioners):* Green Quadrant: Industrial Data Management Solutions 2025 (https://www.verdantix.com/vantage/report/green-quadrant-industrial-data-management-solutions-2025)* Market Insight: 10 Predictions For Applied AI Technologies In 2025 (https://www.verdantix.com/vantage/report/market-insight-10-predictions-for-applied-ai-technologies-in-2025)* Market Insight: Practical High-Value Industrial Use Cases For Generative AI In 2024 (https://www.verdantix.com/vantage/report/market-insight-practical-high-value-industrial-use-cases-for-generative-ai-in-2024)* Strategic Focus: Low-Code Industrial Analytics Enabled By Generative AI (https://www.verdantix.com/vantage/report/strategic-focus-low-code-industrial-analytics-enabled-by-generative-ai)