We talk IoT – The Internet of Things Business Podcast
Avnet Silica
74 episodes
5 days ago
The We talk IoT podcast keeps listeners updated on the most important developments in the world of the internet of things, iIoT, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. Our guests are leading industry experts, business professionals, and experienced journalists as they discuss some of today’s hottest tech topics and how they can help boost your bottom line.
You can follow We talk IoT – the Internet of Things Business podcast anywhere you get your podcasts.
About the host
Stefanie Ruth Heyduck is a science and tech journalist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked for renowned magazines, research institutions, and tech companies. Also, she is an experienced communications consultant and supports her clients with digital and content strategies and new work transformations.
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The We talk IoT podcast keeps listeners updated on the most important developments in the world of the internet of things, iIoT, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. Our guests are leading industry experts, business professionals, and experienced journalists as they discuss some of today’s hottest tech topics and how they can help boost your bottom line.
You can follow We talk IoT – the Internet of Things Business podcast anywhere you get your podcasts.
About the host
Stefanie Ruth Heyduck is a science and tech journalist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked for renowned magazines, research institutions, and tech companies. Also, she is an experienced communications consultant and supports her clients with digital and content strategies and new work transformations.
Keeping trains on track: How AXO Track prevents railway delays with IoT sensors - We talk IoT #70
We talk IoT – The Internet of Things Business Podcast
28 minutes 12 seconds
3 months ago
Keeping trains on track: How AXO Track prevents railway delays with IoT sensors - We talk IoT #70
In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of IoT technology and railway infrastructure with Oliver von Sperber, Managing Director at AXO Track, a German startup transforming railway switch maintenance.
Twenty per cent of train delays stem from switch malfunctions, costing operators millions and frustrating passengers worldwide. Oliver and his team address this challenge through IoT sensors that monitor railway switches in real time, detecting problems before they cause expensive breakdowns.
Oliver brings unique expertise to this problem. He founded AXO Track after running both an investment bank and a sensor technology company. He even completed training as a railway switch mechanic to understand the technical challenges firsthand.
We discuss the journey from manual maintenance to predictive maintenance, the technical challenges of deploying sensors in critical infrastructure, and how smartphone technology has made railway IoT economically viable.
#railway #IoT #predictivemaintenance #infrastructure #sensors #transportation #digitalisation #switches #wetalkiot #smartinfrastructure
Summary of this week's episode:
01:38 Meet AXO Track and the railway delay problem
03:45 Understanding railway switches and failure modes
07:15 Why this technology didn't exist before - smartphone revolution
09:20 IoT sensor technology: vibrations, temperature, and humidity
11:45 Technical challenges: deployment, power, and data processing
14:30 Digitalisation drivers: Green Deal and skilled worker shortage
18:15 European market challenges and infrastructure investment
21:20 Predictive maintenance benefits and efficiency gains
24:45 Research project with Fraunhofer IVI and Eisenbahn-Bundesamt
27:30 Future plans and European expansion strategy
30:15 Role of artificial intelligence in predictive maintenance
32:45 Future of railway IoT technology
Show notes:
Oliver von Sperber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-von-sperber/
AXO Track: https://axotrack.de/en/
AXO Track Blog: https://axotrack.de/en/blog/
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We talk IoT – The Internet of Things Business Podcast
The We talk IoT podcast keeps listeners updated on the most important developments in the world of the internet of things, iIoT, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. Our guests are leading industry experts, business professionals, and experienced journalists as they discuss some of today’s hottest tech topics and how they can help boost your bottom line.
You can follow We talk IoT – the Internet of Things Business podcast anywhere you get your podcasts.
About the host
Stefanie Ruth Heyduck is a science and tech journalist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked for renowned magazines, research institutions, and tech companies. Also, she is an experienced communications consultant and supports her clients with digital and content strategies and new work transformations.
