Hands-Free Revolution: ProGlove Wearables, Scanning Friction to Flow, and the Future of Physical AI | Ep 55

Hands-Free Revolution: ProGlove Wearables, Scanning Friction to Flow, and the Future of Physical AI | Ep 55

Sponsored by TeamViewer [https://www.teamviewer.com] – The Digital Workplace Platform Picture this: It’s 6:30 a.m. on a fast-moving BMW assembly line. A worker fumbles for a heavy handheld scanner, breaking stride again and again—until he slips on a lightweight ProGlove scanner that keeps both hands free and turns every scan into a natural gesture. In this episode, Stefan Lampa, former CEO of ProGlove, joins me to reveal how his company is transforming frontline work with wearable scanners, back-of-hand computers, and AI-powered digital twins that remove friction, boost ergonomics, and deliver real-time guidance on the factory floor. From his roots in a Swedish mining family to decades leading industrial giants like ABB and KUKA, Stefan shares why human-centered design must come first—and how physical AI and connected wearables are empowering blue-collar workers while driving measurable gains in productivity, safety, and job satisfaction. If you’re in manufacturing, warehousing, or any frontline operation, this conversation will change how you think about technology’s role in the future of work. Show Links: * https://oggn.com/connected-workers/ * https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchrostowski/ * www.x.com/@ConnectedAndrew * https://oggn.com/ * https://www.teamviewer.com/connectedworker * https://proglove.com * https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-lampa-871888/ Brought to you on OGGN [https://oggn.com/], the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here [https://oggn.com/newsletters/]. Visit the OGGN Merch store here [https://oggn.com/oil-and-gas-merch/]. Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here [https://oggn.com/oil-and-gas-podcast-advertising/]. More from OGGN … Podcasts [https://oggn.com/podcasts] LinkedIn Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8343544] LinkedIn Company Page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/oggn/] Get notified about industry events [http://bit.ly/19EZRvh]

From Audit Scrambles to Constant Readiness: Discover a Compliance System That Actually Works for Frontline Teams | Ep 54

Sponsored by TeamViewer [https://www.teamviewer.com] – The Digital Workplace Platform SHOW LINKS: * https://oggn.com/connected-workers/ * https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchrostowski/ * www.x.com/@ConnectedAndrew * https://oggn.com/ * https://www.teamviewer.com/connectedworker * https://www.accupointsoftware.com * linkedin.com/in/jeffcianciola SHOW SUMMARY: Picture finishing a critical inspection on a rig or in a plant, only to scramble through spreadsheets weeks later when an auditor arrives. That all-too-common frustration is what drove Jeff Cianciola to found Accupoint nearly 20 years ago. In this episode, Jeff shares how his platform transforms reactive compliance into real-time, connected workflows that frontline teams actually use. Hear the story of an oil & gas service provider that went from fragmented systems to a single platform while pursuing API Q2 certification — resulting in fewer findings and significantly faster corrective action closure. Jeff also offers practical advice for leaders who want compliance to support daily operations instead of getting in the way of the work. Brought to you on OGGN [https://oggn.com/], the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here [https://oggn.com/newsletters/]. Visit the OGGN Merch store here [https://oggn.com/oil-and-gas-merch/]. Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here [https://oggn.com/oil-and-gas-podcast-advertising/]. More from OGGN … Podcasts [https://oggn.com/podcasts] LinkedIn Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8343544] LinkedIn Company Page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/oggn/] Get notified about industry events [http://bit.ly/19EZRvh]

Why Fiber Still Rules Offshore: Tampnet’s Hybrid Networks are Powering AI, Safety & Connected Crews | Ep 53

Sponsored by TeamViewer [https://www.teamviewer.com] – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY: At 3 a.m. on a rig in the Guyana-Suriname Basin, seconds of latency can cost millions and endanger crews. Tampnet’s hybrid networks — subsea fiber backbone, private 5G on deck, and smart LEO backup — deliver 99.99% uptime and are transforming offshore operations. In this follow-up episode, Trygve Hagevik, Chief Commercial Officer of Tampnet, explains how operators are shifting from reactive to predictive performance as AI, digital twins, and remote operations accelerate. Discover why fiber remains king despite advancing satellites, how 5G slices improve crew welfare and safety (including FirstNet coverage), and Tampnet’s rapid expansion into Brazil, Mexico, and beyond. This episode is essential listening for anyone in offshore drilling, production, energy, or digital transformation. Links for Show Notes: * https://oggn.com/connected-workers/ * https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchrostowski/ * www.x.com/@ConnectedAndrew * https://oggn.com/ * https://www.teamviewer.com/connectedworker * th@tampnet.com * www.tampnet.com * https://www.linkedin.com/in/thagevik/ Brought to you on OGGN [https://oggn.com/], the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here [https://oggn.com/newsletters/]. Visit the OGGN Merch store here [https://oggn.com/oil-and-gas-merch/]. Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here [https://oggn.com/oil-and-gas-podcast-advertising/]. More from OGGN … Podcasts [https://oggn.com/podcasts] LinkedIn Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8343544] LinkedIn Company Page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/oggn/] Get notified about industry events [http://bit.ly/19EZRvh]

Beating the Tyranny of the Urgent: How Journyx Helps Connected Workers Reclaim Their Most Precious Resource: Time | Ep 52

Sponsored by TeamViewer [https://www.teamviewer.com] – The Digital Workplace Platform TCW E52: Beating the Tyranny of the Urgent: How Journyx Helps Connected Workers Reclaim Their Most Precious Resource: Time SUMMARY: What if the biggest threat to your frontline teams isn’t safety, technology, or even burnout, but the silent thief called the tyranny of the urgent? In this powerful episode, Curt Finch, founder of Journyx, reveals how smart time tracking and time intelligence are transforming the daily reality of connected workers in energy, utilities, and field service. Drawing from decades of hard-won experience and deeply personal lessons about time with his grandkids, Curt shares why most time-tracking efforts fail, how accurate time data uncovers millions in hidden profit leaks, and practical strategies that help supervisors and field crews escape firefighting and reclaim control of their days. Discover how Journyx is blending human-centered design with AI and IoT to prevent burnout, boost profitability, deliver audit-ready visibility, and future-proof organizations — all while treating time as the one resource you can never get back. Curt Finch, founder of Journyx, shares insights on how effective time management and tracking can transform frontline operations, boost productivity, and prevent burnout. Discover strategies to reclaim time, improve profitability, and leverage AI and IoT end points to future-proof your organization. Links for Show Notes: * https://oggn.com/connected-workers/ * https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchrostowski/ * www.x.com/@ConnectedAndrew * https://oggn.com/ * https://www.teamviewer.com/connectedworker * https://journyx.com * https://www.linkedin.com/in/timetracking/ Brought to you on OGGN [https://oggn.com/], the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here [https://oggn.com/newsletters/]. Visit the OGGN Merch store here [https://oggn.com/oil-and-gas-merch/]. Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here [https://oggn.com/oil-and-gas-podcast-advertising/]. More from OGGN … Podcasts [https://oggn.com/podcasts] LinkedIn Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8343544] LinkedIn Company Page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/oggn/] Get notified about industry events [http://bit.ly/19EZRvh]

Turning Field Data into Business Insights is a Walk in the Cloud with Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection | Ep 51

Sponsored by TeamViewer [https://www.teamviewer.com] – The Digital Workplace Platform Explore the latest innovations in gas and flame detection technology with Shannon Sanders from Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection. Discover how connected devices, Teledyne GDCloud integration, and AI are transforming productivity and safety in hazardous industries. Show Links: * https://oggn.com/connected-workers/ * https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchrostowski/ * www.x.com/@ConnectedAndrew * https://oggn.com/ * www.teamviewer.com/connectedworker * https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-a-sanders/ * https://go.teledynegasandflamedetection.com/TeledyneGDCloud * Gas Detection Systems – Flame and gas detector, hazardous gas detection monitors | Teledyne GFD * https://youtu.be/35kMQBgIEiQ?si=HZJsj5ytQlT_sDfN * GDCloud: The Cloud solution for gas detection https://youtu.be/2Fscp1rjr7Y Brought to you on OGGN [https://oggn.com/], the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here [https://oggn.com/newsletters/]. Visit the OGGN Merch store here [https://oggn.com/oil-and-gas-merch/]. Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here [https://oggn.com/oil-and-gas-podcast-advertising/]. More from OGGN … Podcasts [https://oggn.com/podcasts] LinkedIn Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8343544] LinkedIn Company Page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/oggn/] Get notified about industry events [http://bit.ly/19EZRvh]