Power Pulse

Factories are undergoing a digital transformation, adopting new technologies to improve efficiency, quality, and traceability. For us, this comes to life through the Digital Factory.  

By connecting people, machines, and data, the Digital Factory embeds quality at every step of the production and delivers full lifecycle visibility. This digital backbone helps ensure safety and reliability for all the equipment that powers the grid. 

Markus Heimbach, CEO of High Voltage Products business unit  at Hitachi Energy returns this season to explore the wonders of the Digital Factory, explain why the Digital Passport System is a key enabler, and share how Hitachi Energy stays ahead of the curve. 

Press play to discover why the future of manufacturing is digital. 
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The Power Pulse podcast is produced and edited by Creative Chimps for Hitachi Energy.

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