The Connected Factory Journey: Building Momentum Through Predictive Maintenance presented by AssetWatch
Date: Wednesday, May 13 at 2:00 pm ET
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Description:
The vision of a connected factory is compelling: a smarter, more resilient operation where assets, systems, and people work together to prevent downtime before it starts. For many manufacturers, the hurdle is not believing in the vision. It is figuring out how to take the first meaningful step without getting trapped in endless pilots or a patchwork of disconnected tools.
Real progress does not come from technology alone. It takes the right data foundation, systems that truly communicate with each other, and processes that turn insights into action on the plant floor. The organizations that make it work do not try to overhaul everything at once. They start with focused, practical steps that deliver early results and build momentum over time.
In this webinar, we will talk about why predictive maintenance is often the smartest place to begin. When asset insights are embedded into existing CMMS and EAM systems, and when teams align around shared goals and metrics, predictive maintenance becomes more than a program. It becomes a foundation for broader connected factory success.
You will also hear directly from a customer who has been on this journey. They will share where they started, the obstacles they faced, what changed as visibility and integration improved, and how they are continuing to build a more connected enterprise today.
Join us to learn how starting small, integrating with intention, and strengthening culture and process can turn predictive maintenance into a catalyst for lasting transformation.
Speaker/s:
Leann Baker and Patrick Carmitchel
Bios:
Leann Baker
Senior Product Manager, AssetWatch
- Leads Integration, API, and Marketplace strategy
- Strong background in product management with focus on industrial operations
- Delivers scalable solutions that connect systems supporting maintenance & reliability teams
- Enables smoother data flow and more efficient processes across platforms
- Driven by innovation and efficiency to streamline maintenance through integrated technologies
Patrick Carmitchel
Vice President of Product Management and Design, AssetWatch
- Leads development of AI-driven solutions to prevent downtime and improve asset reliability
- Brings 15+ years of experience building and scaling SaaS products
- Expert at turning complex technology into practical, high-impact solutions for the plant floor
- Partners with customers and cross-functional teams to embed predictive insights into daily workflows
- Bridges the gap between data, systems, and real-world action
- Known for building high-performing, collaborative teams
- Passionate about helping manufacturers create a more connected, resilient factory