# Sensors Insights: Bridging Hardware Collection and Software Analysis

- Show: [Moore's Lobby](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby)
- Published: 2026-04-21
- Length: 56m
- Episode: 2
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2026-04-21-sensors-insights-bridging-hardware-collection-and-software-analysis
- Listen: https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/podcast/sensors-insights-bridging-hardware-collection-and-software-analysis

## Summary

Nils Beckmann, Director of Engineering for Intelligent Automation at Emerson, discusses the convergence of hardware and software in industrial IoT. He explains that while sensors are the critical data source, the primary challenge is bridging the skill gap between hardware engineers who lack software knowledge and software engineers who misunderstand physical constraints. Beckmann advises starting with simple monitoring of existing sensors to establish baselines before attempting complex predictive maintenance, emphasizing that repeatability is often more valuable than high accuracy for analytics.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2026-04-21-sensors-insights-bridging-hardware-collection-and-software-analysis#t=0) Introduction and Nils Beckmann's Background
- [5:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2026-04-21-sensors-insights-bridging-hardware-collection-and-software-analysis#t=342) The Role of Sensors in Floor-to-Cloud Strategy
- [7:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2026-04-21-sensors-insights-bridging-hardware-collection-and-software-analysis#t=437) Leveraging Existing Sensors vs. New Installations
- [10:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2026-04-21-sensors-insights-bridging-hardware-collection-and-software-analysis#t=629) Bridging the Hardware-Software Skill Gap
- [13:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2026-04-21-sensors-insights-bridging-hardware-collection-and-software-analysis#t=818) Starting Small: Monitoring Before Predictive Maintenance
- [18:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2026-04-21-sensors-insights-bridging-hardware-collection-and-software-analysis#t=1086) Local Processing vs. Cloud Scalability
- [21:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2026-04-21-sensors-insights-bridging-hardware-collection-and-software-analysis#t=1290) Collaboration Between Disciplines and Consultants
- [27:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2026-04-21-sensors-insights-bridging-hardware-collection-and-software-analysis#t=1660) Real-World Examples: Water Leaks and Pneumatic Pressure
- [34:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2026-04-21-sensors-insights-bridging-hardware-collection-and-software-analysis#t=2086) Learning Resources and Hands-On Advice
- [45:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2026-04-21-sensors-insights-bridging-hardware-collection-and-software-analysis#t=2737) Sensor Accuracy vs. Repeatability for Analytics

## Topics

- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Emerson (company)
- Control Automation Day (other)
- Raspberry Pi (chip)
- ChatGPT (tool)
- PLC (tool)

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- [Considerations for Remote Monitoring with IIoT | Hark’s Jordan Appleson](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-09-22-considerations-for-remote-monitoring-with-iiot-harks-jordan-appleson) (IoT For All Podcast)
- [Key Considerations for IoT Software | Interlogica's Alessandro Fossato](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2021-05-17-key-considerations-for-iot-software-interlogicas-alessandro-fossato) (IoT For All Podcast)
- [Hardware’s Role in Successful IoT Deployments | aconno's Thomas Hollwedel](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-05-19-hardwares-role-in-successful-iot-deployments-aconnos-thomas-hollwedel) (IoT For All Podcast)
- [Connected Workers and the Evolution of the Industrial Workforce | SensorUp's Steve Liang](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2021-10-18-connected-workers-and-the-evolution-of-the-industrial-workforce-sensorups-steve) (IoT For All Podcast)
- [Predictive Maintenance in IIoT | Senseye's Rob Russell | Internet of Things Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2023-02-14-predictive-maintenance-in-iiot-senseyes-rob-russell-internet-of-things-podcast) (IoT For All Podcast)

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