Amplified Industries

Amplified Industries

Author: collide. April 22, 2024 Duration: 44:06

Sebastian and Charles from Amplified Industries are pushing oilfield automation to the next level, combining their backgrounds in quantum physics, aerospace, and mathematics to tackle the industry's toughest challenges. They’re on a mission to shake up outdated SCADA systems, bringing in proprietary hardware and high-resolution data analytics to optimize production like never before. With installations across 10 states and some impressive success stories, they’re helping production engineers get real-time insights, automate operations, and even predict maintenance needs. We dive into their journey from tech innovators to oilfield game-changers, and they share their big plans for expanding Amplified’s reach internationally and finding new ways to make oilfield operations smarter and more efficient.


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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - What is Amplified Industries
03:07 - Sebastien's Background
05:52 - Charles' Background
09:13 - Origin of Amplified Industries
13:06 - Decision to Focus on Hardware
17:50 - Data Capturing Techniques
20:20 - Benefits of Data Collection
23:10 - Power Consumption Insights
26:38 - Customer Results and Feedback
31:58 - Effectiveness of Solutions
36:20 - Unique Selling Proposition
39:34 - Spill Prevention Strategies
40:22 - Future Vision and Goals

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