# Cloud-based hardware: The next data revolution

- Show: [The Manufacturing Executive](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive)
- Published: 2023-01-03
- Length: 27m
- Episode: 135
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-01-03-cloud-based-hardware-the-next-data-revolution
- Listen: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-manufacturing-executive#episode-41d86d3b-148a-4cb0-9397-7f5f7e0a694d

## Summary

Michael Corr, Founder and CEO of Duro Labs, explains why hardware companies must adopt cloud-based PLM and API-driven workflows to overcome the inefficiencies of legacy on-premise software. He details how manual data transfer between siloed tools like CAD and ERP creates significant risk and cost, arguing that cloud security is now a commodity that eliminates the need for in-house expertise. Corr also highlights the business opportunity of using connected platforms to instantly access supplier data and parts availability, which helps engineers make better design decisions during shortages.

## Chapters

- [0:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-01-03-cloud-based-hardware-the-next-data-revolution#t=52) Introduction: Michael Corr and Duro Labs
- [6:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-01-03-cloud-based-hardware-the-next-data-revolution#t=383) The Problem with Manual Data Transfer and Legacy Tools
- [10:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-01-03-cloud-based-hardware-the-next-data-revolution#t=610) Pushback on Cloud Adoption and Security Concerns
- [17:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-01-03-cloud-based-hardware-the-next-data-revolution#t=1036) Investing in Process During Economic Downturns
- [19:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-01-03-cloud-based-hardware-the-next-data-revolution#t=1148) The Business Opportunity of Cloud Supplier Discovery
- [22:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-01-03-cloud-based-hardware-the-next-data-revolution#t=1368) The Hardware 'Tech Stack' and Future of Interoperability

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Duro Labs (company)
- Gorilla 76 (company)
- Digi-Key (company)
- Amazon (company)
- Google (company)
- GitHub (tool)
- AWS (tool)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [#062 - How a hardware SaaS company wants to help you not get lost in your data during product development, with Michael Corr of Duro Labs, USA](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2018-09-26-062-how-a-hardware-saas-company-wants-to-help-you-not-get-lost-in-your-data-duri) (The Hardware Entrepreneur)
- [AI-Powered PLM: The Future of Hardware Product Lifecycle Management](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2025-07-01-ai-powered-plm-the-future-of-hardware-product-lifecycle-management) (OnTrack)
- [Product Lifecycle Management with Michael Corr](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-02-14-product-lifecycle-management-with-michael-corr) (The Amp Hour)
- [Altium & Duro: The PLM Software Built for Hardware Startups](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-09-30-altium-duro-the-plm-software-built-for-hardware-startups) (OnTrack)
- [251. Michael Corr & Justin Sears on How Altium & Duro Are Fueling the Next Generation of Hardware Startups](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2026-09-28-251-michael-corr-justin-sears-on-how-altium-duro-are-fueling-the-next-generation) (The Next Byte Podcast)

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