Ep. 181 - Colby Clegg on Ignition 8.3, IT-OT Integration, and the Future of Industrial Automation

Manufacturing Hub

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Colby Clegg, CEO of Inductive Automation, to discuss the much-anticipated release of Ignition 8.3 and its transformative impact on industrial automation. From new capabilities like Perspective Offline Mode to powerful enhancements in data integration and source control, Colby shares how 8.3 builds upon Ignition's mission to be the most modern, user-friendly SCADA and HMI platform.

Colby delves into the origins of Inductive Automation, highlighting the journey from a small integration tool to a global, open-platform solution that enables seamless IT-OT integration across diverse industries. He addresses the challenges of creating a platform flexible enough for applications in food & beverage, oil & gas, data centers, and even emerging fields like vertical farming—all while maintaining ease of use and cost-effectiveness.

We also cover the unique culture at Inductive Automation, the importance of Inductive University and its open, collaborative approach, as well as the dynamic community surrounding the annual ICC event. If you're an integrator, engineer, or simply curious about the future of industrial technology, this episode offers a rare look inside the innovations shaping our connected world.

Keywords:
Ignition 8.3, Inductive Automation, Industrial Automation, SCADA, IT-OT Convergence, Industrial IoT, Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Perspective Module, Colby Clegg, Ignition Platform, Data Integration

References:
Inductive University: https://inductiveuniversity.com/
Ignition 8.3 Release Notes: https://inductiveautomation.com/downloads/releasenotes/8.1.33-SNAPSHOT
Perspective Drawing Editor Discussion: https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-drawing-editor-in-8-3-not-in-8-1/64911
Version Control and Future Versions of Ignition: https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-control-and-future-versions-of-ignition-8-3/74578
Inductive Automation Blog on Ignition 8.1.38: https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/ignition-8138-gateway-network-diagram-updates-leased-license-session-flexibility-gateway-encryption-keys
Inductive Automation Training Resources: https://training.inductiveautomation.com/
Inductive Automation Training Classes & Certification: https://inductiveautomation.com/training/classes-and-certification
Inductive Automation Previews Upcoming Ignition 8.3 Release: https://inductiveautomation.com/news/inductive-automation-previews-upcoming-ignition-83-release-announces-2024-ignition-firebrand-award-w

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