Episode: 6 – Perth Expo Part 2

Location: IICA Technology Expo, Perth Exhibition & Convention Centre

Guest: Philip Hendrickse, Rajant Mesh Network - Support Engineer APAC

Co-hosts: Patrick van Eybergen, Ella Averill-Russell, Glenn Leishman

Summary:

In this episode, recorded live from the IICA Technology Expo in Perth, the team interviews Philip Hendrickse from Rajant. The conversation explores cutting-edge Kinetic Mesh technology and its profound impact on industrial automation. Philip discusses the benefits of seamless mesh connectivity, allowing industries to maintain continuous communication across complex environments. He emphasises how Rajant’s technology empowers companies to own their networks, providing enhanced control, security, and scalability. The episode highlights how smart warehouses, robotics, drones, and education pathways, including university and military training, reshape industries.

Key Discussion Points:

- Seamless Mesh Connectivity: Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh technology ensures continuous, real-time communication even in challenging environments, such as remote mining sites and extensive industrial facilities.

- Owning Your Network: The benefits of owning and controlling your network, from increased security and reliability to greater operational flexibility and scalability.

- Integration of Robotics and Drones: In smart warehouses, real-time barcode scanning is used for inventory management.

- Education Pathways: The importance of university and military training (Navy) as alternatives in technical fields, addressing the shortage of teachers and skilled workers.

- Insights from Philip’s Navy Experience: Working with radar systems and how military training translates to the industrial tech sector.

Takeaways:

- Empowerment Through Ownership: Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh technology offers seamless connectivity and allows companies to own and control their networks fully, ensuring greater autonomy and security.

Mesh Networks in Action: Kinetic Mesh's flexibility in adapting to dynamic industrial environments makes it ideal for automation, including robotics and drones in smart warehouses.

Quote of the Episode:

"Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh isn’t just about connectivity—it’s about giving industries the power to own and control their networks, ensuring that communication is always seamless, no matter the environment." – Philip Hendrickse

Links & Resources:

- Rajant's website: Rajant.com

-Follow Philip Hendrickse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philhendrickse