Episodes

  • How can you clean the ocean?
    Jan 27 2025

    Plastic pollution is suffocating our oceans, posing a grave threat to marine life. But amidst the challenge lies opportunity.

    In this episode, Lewis Andurand from Capgemini Engineering delves into the crucial issue of ocean cleanup, discussing innovative solutions to combat plastic pollution. He conveys a blend of urgency and hope, highlighting that despite the daunting challenge, the synergy of emerging technologies, initiatives to reduce plastic consumption, and increasing global awareness offers a reason for cautious optimism. Tune in to learn more about the solutions.

    Guests: Lewis Andurand, R&D project manager, Capgemini Engineering

    Host: Brian Doherty

    Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.


    And for more engineering innovations, explore our "Draw me a Future" book: https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/draw-me-a-future/


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    6 mins
  • Future of Manufacturing
    Nov 12 2024

    Ever since the Industrial Revolution, there have been moments of seismic change; innovations that have triggered momentous and hugely impactful transformations in manufacturing such as the assembly line and mass-production, robotics, and Lean manufacturing.

    Join Capgemini Engineering’s Ramon Antelo and Leonardo’s Antonio Girardi to determine if we are on the cusp of another step change and, if so, how manufacturers can fully realise the value from advanced technologies and make the best of current and future research and innovation.

    Guests: Ramon Antelo, CTO for Manufacturing and Industrial Operations, Capgemini Engineering Antonio Girardi, Head of Continuous Improvement, Transformation & Work Analysis, Leonardo Aircraft Division.
    Host: Brian Doherty

    Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.


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    19 mins
  • Future of Sustainability
    Oct 10 2024

    As net zero deadlines fast approach, materials and skills shortages deepen, and climate-led disruption accelerates, how can businesses embrace emerging technologies and exploit existing ones to tame the pace of change? In the latest New Era of Engineering podcast, Capgemini Engineering’s Dr, Dorothea Pohlmann and Siemens’ Pina Schlombs discuss how technology can help to ensure sustainability is the most important element in contemporary product design.

    Guests:

    · Dorothea Pohlmann

    · Siemens' Pina Schlombs

    Host: Brian Doherty
    Production : Brockhill Creative Ltd

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    22 mins
  • Crafting the future: Develop AI Solutions to design multi-material structures for additive layer manufacturing, with Markus Bambach from ETH Zurich
    Sep 10 2024

    Academic research traditionally focuses on intellectual curiosity and the search for the truth, while corporate research aims to help companies build and maintain competitive advantages and deliver profit. So how can these two worlds come together for mutual benefits?

    Markus Bambach, Professor for Advanced Manufacturing at ETH Zürich; and Ramon Antelo, Chief Technology Officer for Manufacturing and Industrial Operations at Capgemini Engineering, discusses the research collaboration established between ETH Zurich and Capgemini on the development of AI solutions to design multi-material structures for additive layer manufacturing. They explore how the AI-driven design of multi-material structures for additive layer manufacturing holds transformative potential for society.

    Guests:

    · Markus Bambach, Professor for Advanced Manufacturing at ETH Zürich

    · Ramon Antelo, Chief Technology Officer for Manufacturing and Industrial Operations at Capgemini Engineering


    Host: Liz Lugnier, Head of Sustainability Portfolio Management, Capgemini

    Production: Bertille De Vlieger

    Realization: Gustavo Roa Meza

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    19 mins
  • Crafting the future: Beyond 5G: Coreless ran and Mesh Connectivity, with Toktam Mahmoodi from King’s College London
    Jul 3 2024

    Academic research traditionally focuses on intellectual curiosity and the search for the truth, while corporate research aims to help companies build and maintain competitive advantages and deliver profit. So how can these two worlds come together for mutual benefits?

    Toktam Mahmoodi, Professor of Communications Engineering and Director of the Centre for Telecommunications Research at King’s College London, and Shamik Mishra, Vice President & Chief Technology Officer for Connectivity at Capgemini Engineering, discuss the research collaboration established between King’s College London and Capgemini Engineering on 6G, connectivity, and industrial networks.

    By focusing on low energy wireless solutions, this initiative not only propels technological innovation but also ensures sustainable growth, profoundly impacting both society and the industrial sector by enabling smarter, more efficient, and eco-friendly operations.

    Guests:

    Toktam Mahmoodi, Professor of Communications Engineering and Director of the Centre for Telecommunications Research at King’s College London

    Shamik Mishra, Vice President & Chief Technology Officer for Connectivity at Capgemini

    Host: Liz Lugnier, Head of Sustainability Portfolio Management, Capgemini

    Production: Bertille De Vlieger

    Realization: Gustavo Roa Meza

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    18 mins
  • Crafting the future : Laser processing and the accelerated discovery of materials properties, with Vassilia Zorba from Berkeley
    Jun 4 2024

    Academic research traditionally focuses on intellectual curiosity and the search for the truth, while corporate research aims to help companies build and maintain competitive advantages and deliver profit. So how can these two worlds come together for mutual benefits?

    In this third episode, Vassilia Zorba, Group Leader for the Laser Technologies Group at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley and Ramon Antelo, Chief Technology Officer for Manufacturing and Industrial Operations at Capgemini Engineering, discuss the innovative collaboration established between Berkeley and Capgemini focused on laser processing and the accelerated discovery of optical materials.


    Their conversation delves into the topics of:

    • How the exploration of laser processing and the discovery of innovative optical materials can revolutionize industries and improve people’s quality of life.
    • The wide range of challenges, from environmental sustainability and healthcare, to information technology, transportation, security and consumer electronics
    • The origins of the collaboration between Berkeley and Capgemini.

    Guests:

    • Vassilia Zorba, Group Leader for the Laser Technologies Group at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley
    • Ramon Antelo, Chief Technology Officer for Manufacturing and Industrial Operations at Capgemini Engineering

    Host: Liz Lugnier, Director, Global Analyst Relations, Capgemini

    Production: Bertille De Vlieger

    Realization: Gustavo Roa Meza


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    21 mins
  • Crafting the future : Building trust in artificial intelligence, with Daniela Rus from MIT CSAIL (1/2)
    Apr 16 2024

    Academic research is driven by curiosity and the pursuit of truth, while corporate research strives to empower companies with competitive advantages and drive profits. By bridging these two worlds, innovation emerges as a powerful force that not only advances knowledge but also generates tangible business value. How can we foster collaboration between academia and industry to unlock the full potential of innovation for mutual benefit?

    In this second episode, Daniela Rus, Director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT, and Andy Vickers, AI Chief Technology Officer at Capgemini Engineering, delve into the cutting-edge research in trusted AI. They explore the pioneering collaboration forged between MIT and Capgemini, which centers on fostering trust in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems.

    Guests:

    • Daniela Rus, Director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), MIT
    • Andy Vickers, AI Chief Technology Officer, Capgemini Engineering


    Host: Liz Lugnier, Director, Global Analyst Relations, Capgemini

    Production: Bertille De Viglier

    Realization: Gustavo Roa Meza


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    19 mins
  • Crafting the future : Building trust in artificial intelligence, with Daniela Rus from MIT CSAIL (2/2)
    Apr 16 2024

    Academic research is driven by curiosity and the pursuit of truth, while corporate research strives to empower companies with competitive advantages and drive profits. By bridging these two worlds, innovation emerges as a powerful force that not only advances knowledge but also generates tangible business value. How can we foster collaboration between academia and industry to unlock the full potential of innovation for mutual benefit?

    In this second episode, Daniela Rus, Director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT, and Andy Vickers, AI Chief Technology Officer at Capgemini Engineering, delve into the cutting-edge research in trusted AI. They explore the pioneering collaboration forged between MIT and Capgemini, which centers on fostering trust in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems.

    Guests:

    • Daniela Rus, Director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), MIT
    • Andy Vickers, AI Chief Technology Officer, Capgemini Engineering


    Host: Liz Lugnier, Director, Global Analyst Relations, Capgemini

    Production: Bertille De Viglier

    Realization: Gustavo Roa Meza

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    19 mins