25 - How Industrial IoT Upgrades Are Transforming Timber Mills With Jarith Fry

In this episode of Unplugged, Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes sit down with Jarith Fry, the SCADA and Systems Engineering Manager at Highland Pine Products. Jarith, an experienced engineer and innovator, shares his journey from Washington State, where he developed a passion for robotics inspired by his favorite superhero, Iron Man. Transitioning from integrator to end user, Jarith discusses the challenges and successes of modernizing equipment at Highland Pine, including moving from legacy systems to state-of-the-art technologies like Ignition. He also touches on the importance of community and training, security concerns, and innovative projects both at work and home. Tune in to learn about Jarith's insights on automation, the timber industry, and the future of industrial IoT.👉 Connect with Jarith on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarith-fry-45260b175/👉 Connect with Phil on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-seboa/👉 Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-fuentes-2046121a/—————————-About Industry Sage Media:Industry Sage Media is your backstage pass to industry experts and the conversations that are shaping the future of the manufacturing industry. 🔗 Learn more at: http://www.industrysagemedia.com