{"podcast":{"title":"The Industrial Talk Podcast Network","slug":"the-industrial-talk-podcast-network-1121709","podcast_index_feed_id":1121709,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/theindustrialtalkpodcastwithscottmackenzie/","website_url":"https://industrialtalk.com/episodes/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/634dc3c0-fb3d-40ee-b7aa-662089978171/display-image-792.jpg","author":"The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie","episode_count":200,"summary":"Industrial Talk is about celebrating the women and men of industry and manufacturing. We celebrate these innovative leaders and companies because they make our lives better and are changing the world for the better! These passionate leaders collaborate, innovate and educate with speed and purpose to positively impact people and communities around the world. Industrial Talk in collaboration with industry and manufacturing leaders address topics that include: Digital Transformation, Big Data, Industry 4.0, IoT, IIoT, AI, ML, Optimization, Edge, Cloud, Asset Reliability, Maintenance, 5G, Sales, Marketing and Branding and strategies for success. This is a podcast that is focused on Getting Stuff Done and learning from individuals and companies that have been there and have a track record of success. We celebrate a bright future in industry and manufacturing from with women and men dedicated to making our communities and world a better place.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T02:19:14.571302+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-industrial-talk-podcast-network-1121709"},"episode":{"title":"Mehdi Kargar with Maxterial","slug":"mehdi-kargar-with-maxterial","published_at":"2026-07-29T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-industrial-talk-podcast-network-1121709/mehdi-kargar-with-maxterial","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-industrial-talk-podcast-network-1121709","url":"https://industrialtalk.com/episodes/mehdi-kargar-with-maxterial","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4a272424-36c2-4bb2-83e7-ed677f21a788.mp3","summary":"Industrial Talk is talking to Mehdi Kargar, CEO/Co-Founder at Maxterial, Inc. about \"Innovative coating platform that significantly reduces corrosion\". Mehdi Kargar, founder of Maxterial, discussed the company's innovative coatings that replace hexavalent chromium, which is being phased out due to health and environmental risks. Maxterial's coating, tested in steel mills and hydraulic systems, offers superior durability, reducing downtime by up to 50% and improving energy efficiency by four times. The coating is manufactured using standard electrodeposition processes and existing chemical suppliers. Maxterial aims to create a scalable, cost-effective solution that meets regulatory deadlines and enhances industrial efficiency. The company's strategy includes building trust and partnerships with Outline Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress Announcement Scott introduces the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, emphasizing its importance and urging listeners to mark their calendars for November 3-5. The event is described as a must-attend for cybersecurity professionals, offering networking opportunities and valuable insights. Scott mentions their own participation and plans to broadcast and discuss cybersecurity with experts. Contact information for the event is provided, and Speaker 1 encourages listeners to visit Industrial Talk for more details. Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott reiterates the podcast's mission to celebrate industrial professionals and their contributions to solving global challenges. The introduction sets the tone for the episode, emphasizing the importance of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving in the industrial sector. Scott introduces the guest, Mehdi Kargar, and the topic of discussion, which revolves around Maxterial and its innov…","meta_description":"Industrial Talk is talking to Mehdi Kargar, CEO/Co-Founder at Maxterial, Inc. about \"Innovative coating platform that significantly reduces corrosion\". Me…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2858,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-industrial-talk-podcast-network-1121709/episodes/mehdi-kargar-with-maxterial/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-industrial-talk-podcast-network-1121709/mehdi-kargar-with-maxterial.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}