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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 19 MIN

The value of process industry AI: shatter the one-size-fits-all myth

from The Industry Forward Podcast · host Siemens Digital Industries Software

In process industries there is no AI for all. Just as the value of employees increase with specialization; AI tools become more valuable through improved expertise in particular areas. So, this begs the question, what roles can AI play in process industries? In today’s episode of the Industry Forward podcast, host John Nixon, Global Vice President of Process Industries at Siemens Digital Industry Software (Siemens) asks this question to William (Bill) Hahn, Director of Solutions Consulting at Siemens. The conversation that ensues shows why AI tools must be tuned to specific users and functions. In this podcast you will learn: 01:08 – The role of AI in process industries 04:43 – Anecdotes of how AI could have helped engineers of the past 10:40 – The value AI brings to individuals across product lifecycles Connect with John on LinkedIn Connect with Bill on LinkedIn

In process industries there is no AI for all. Just as the value of employees increase with specialization; AI tools become more valuable through improved expertise in particular areas. So, this begs the question, what roles can AI play in process industries? In today’s episode of the Industry Forward podcast, host John Nixon, Global Vice President of Process Industries at Siemens Digital Industry Software (Siemens) asks this question to William (Bill) Hahn, Director of Solutions Consulting at Siemens. The conversation that ensues shows why AI tools must be tuned to specific users and functions. In this podcast you will learn: 01:08 – The role of AI in process industries 04:43 – Anecdotes of how AI could have helped engineers of the past 10:40 – The value AI brings to individuals across product lifecycles Connect with John on LinkedIn Connect with Bill on LinkedIn

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