In this episode of The Manufacturing Matrix, Craig Scott, CEO of FUUZ, and Lance Menard, Head of Engineering, discuss the power of cloud-native platforms and the critical role of iPaaS in modern manufacturing. Lance shares insights into overcoming challenges in software development, from database selection to creating production-ready solutions, and highlights the benefits of FUUZ’s SaaS approach for scalability and efficiency.
00:00 Introduction to the Manufacturing Matrix Podcast
01:10 Lance’s Journey and Makerspace Adventures
03:40 The Intersection of Technology and Education
05:22 The Unique Value of Fuuz's Cloud Platform
06:20 Challenges in Software Development for Manufacturers
09:16 The Evolution of Fuuz: From Custom Solutions to SaaS
12:39 Building a Reliable Software Infrastructure
14:03 Creating a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
17:02 The Pitfalls of Prototyping in Software Development
20:28 Understanding Software Development Expertise
23:02 The Hidden Costs of DIY Software Solutions
25:39 Navigating the Software Development Lifecycle
28:12 The Challenges of Building Your Own Infrastructure
31:03 The Importance of Staying Current
34:10 Customer Benefits of a Unified Software Version
39:01 The Role of Customer Involvement in Updates
41:56 Fuuz as an Enabling Technology
44:10 The Benefits of Cloud Infrastructure
48:00 Economies of Scale in Multi-Tenant Solutions
52:22 Looking Ahead: Security Considerations
Show Links
Want to learn more about FUUZ? Check out the links below!
Website: https://fuuz.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fuuz2/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJcJs6NTw3WM2tf6vgeKMbA