Video: How developers are changing the industrial world (not just designing cat apps)

Oct. 22, 2015

GE puts outdated ideas to bed with their latest commercials.

Have you met Owen? He's the protagonist in GE's latest series of commercials. Owen has just landed a job at GE, and he's trying desperately to make his friends and family understand what his new position will entail. If you, or someone you know, is a programmer, developer or is digitally minded, you know that explaining your job requirements can be nothing short of frustrating. GE uses comedy to dispel manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering myths, while also encouraging up-and-coming developer to think beyond useless apps. Watch the videos below and let us know what you think.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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