Welcome to the podcast for manufacturing professionals, powered by SME. Featuring a variety of guests from leading manufacturing companies, the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast drives the conversation about making manufacturing smarter. SME Media is a leading source for news and in-depth technical information about advanced manufacturing in North America. To learn more about SME Media, visit us at AdvancedManufacturing.org.
…
continue reading
SAE International explores critical topics in advanced manufacturing with industry leading experts and scholars.
…
continue reading
Join Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility EY leaders in exploring the critical business issues impacting our industry today. From the emergence of AI to the electric vehicle transition, supply chain issues and adapting to new business models, we dissect complex topics and offer practical insights to thrive today, tomorrow and beyond.
…
continue reading
1
How Data Spaces and Digital Twins Are Transforming Manufacturing Efficiency
22:45
22:45
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
22:45Johannes Fuhrmann of Arvato Systems discusses how data spaces and digital twins boost manufacturing efficiency, data sharing, and Industry 4.0 innovation.
…
continue reading
1
WEBINAR : Synergizing Safety and Risk - An Integrated Risk Management Success Journey
58:15
58:15
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
58:15Join us for this transformative webinar on the power of integrated risk management (IRM) for safety and risk professionals. We'll discuss how IRM can be achieved via a culture of collaboration between departments and powered by technology. Discover the pivotal role IRM plays in bridging the gap between risk and safety departments, unifying data and…
…
continue reading
1
Mentoring the Bright Minds of Manufacturing
28:21
28:21
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
28:21Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief of SME Media, talks with Sam Schroeder, a mechanical engineering student at Northern Illinois University, and Corey Dahlberg, a mechanical design engineer at Sloan Valve Company and SME Chapter 5 director. Together, they share insights from the SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program.…
…
continue reading
1
Medical Device Manufacturing, Photonics Innovation & the Push for Automation
16:29
16:29
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
16:29In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Steve Plumb, editor-in-chief of SME Media, is joined by Amy Bryson, Cary Gitter, and new team member Rachel Thomas to dive into the highlights of the November issue of Manufacturing Engineering & Technology.
…
continue reading
1
WEBINAR : Educate to Innovate - Advancing Medical 3D Printing Through Structured Learning
39:37
39:37
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
39:37The rapidly evolving field of medical 3D printing demands a new generation of professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking to harness its full potential. This 45-minute webinar will explore the pivotal role of structured education in developing a competent and confident workforce ready to innovate in clinical, academic, …
…
continue reading
1
Celebrating Manufacturing's Next Generation: SME's 2025 "30 Under 30" Honorees
16:38
16:38
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
16:38In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief of SME Media, joins colleagues Amy Bryson, Cary Gitter, and Cameron Kerkau to spotlight the inspiring young innovators shaping the future of manufacturing. From engineers designing 3D printers for military field use to metallurgists reinventing 1950s alloys and researc…
…
continue reading
1
AI Meets ERP: Smarter Manufacturing with Acumatica and Algorithm Inc.
27:08
27:08
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
27:08In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Cary Gitter is joined by Dennis Easter, Senior Solutions Engineer at Algorithm Inc., and Doug Johnson, VP of Solution Architecture at Acumatica, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming ERP systems in the manufacturing industry.
…
continue reading
1
WEBINAR : Women of SMART Virtual Experience | Part 2 of 2
1:03:53
1:03:53
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
1:03:53Retaining Top Talent & Cultivating a Culture of Gratitude in Manufacturing Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals. Speaker: Lisa Ryan, CSP The manufacturing industry faces challenges in attracting and retaining talent. In this interactive workshop, Lisa Ryan will explore how lea…
…
continue reading
1
WEBINAR : Women of SMART Virtual Experience | Part 1 of 2
1:04:43
1:04:43
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
1:04:43Trailblazers in Smart Manufacturing: Women Leading Innovation Join a panel of influential women who are shaping the future of smart manufacturing. Learn from their personal journeys, challenges, and leadership insights. Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals. Panelists Include: …
…
continue reading
1
How Intelligent Lubrication Is Transforming Manufacturing
17:45
17:45
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
17:45Dr. Cassandra Higham from Castrol joins Associate Editor Cary Gitter on Advanced Manufacturing Now to discuss how intelligent lubrication is transforming maintenance from reactive to predictive. Dr. Haim also shares how Castrol's latest innovation—Smart Coolant—is setting new benchmarks in coolant management, helping manufacturers reduce waste, con…
…
continue reading
1
Building the Manufacturing Workforce of the Future: Inside SME's Workforce Pipeline Challenge
19:37
19:37
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
19:37Manufacturing is at a pivotal crossroad. Rapid advances in automation, AI, and industrial IoT are transforming the shop floor, creating an urgent need for a new generation of skilled workers. But how do we build a workforce ready to keep up with this technological wave? In this episode, we go Inside SME's Manufacturing Imperative Workforce Pipeline…
…
continue reading
1
The Critical Role of Workforce in Manufacturing & Maritime Defense
58:05
58:05
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
58:05In this special Manufacturing Month episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief of SME Media, is joined by a powerhouse panel of workforce development leaders: Jeannine Kunz, Executive Director and CEO of SME; Erica Logan, Workforce Development Director of the U.S. Navy's Maritime Industrial Base Program; and Joe Barto,…
…
continue reading
1
WEBINAR : Solutions for High-Rate Manufacturing of Composites in Advanced Air Mobility
58:14
58:14
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
58:14The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry is demanding Aerospace parts at Automotive rates. Learn from aerospace and automotive industry leaders who will share the unique manufacturing, quality and inspection requirements for aerospace composites and current challenges to high-rate manufacturing. Insights from manufacturing experts with a command of…
…
continue reading
1
Decoding Certifications: What You Need to Know About Industry-Recognized Credentials
21:20
21:20
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
21:20Confused about the difference between a certificate of completion, a certification, and an industry-recognized credential? You're not aloneOn this episode of the "Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow" podcast, host Toni Neary welcomes Montez King, Executive Director of NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills), to break down what these t…
…
continue reading
1
Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM at LTU
22:03
22:03
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
22:03Jay Jessen, director of Lawrence Tech's Marburger STEM Center and 2025 STEM Director of the Year, joins Advanced Manufacturing Now to discuss hands-on STEM education, breaking down access barriers,and preparing students for the future of work.
…
continue reading
1
WEBINAR : Special Issue in Manufacturing Letters Journal: "Innovations in Manufacturing Education"
32:48
32:48
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
32:48Nations need manufacturing workforces that are competent, empowered, and diverse. Attracting and educating this base – ranging from operators and technicians to technologists and engineers – poses unique challenges and opportunities. Underinvestment in manufacturing education has led to a lack of integration of manufacturing content in higher educa…
…
continue reading
1
Metrology Matters: October Smart Shop Essentials Preview
14:47
14:47
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
14:47In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb is joined by his colleagues Kip Hanson and Amy Bryson to discuss the October issue of Smart Shop Essentials, fresh off the press and centered on metrology — the science of measurement — and its critical role in smart manufacturing.
…
continue reading
1
Inside the Digitally Connected Factory with Deltek
25:37
25:37
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
25:37In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Associate Editor Cary Gitter is joined by Padma Raghunathan, Product Marketing Manager at Deltek, to explore what it really means to run a digitally connected manufacturing operation.
…
continue reading
1
Executive Perspectives: The Future of Advanced Manufacturing
21:16
21:16
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
21:16In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Associate Editor Cary Gitter shares conversations with industry leaders recorded at Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit. Dr. Masahiko Mori (DMG Mori), Yoav Zeif (Stratasys), and Brigitte de Vet-Veithen (Materialise) contemplate the future of additive manufacturing and the importance of collaboration, digitaliz…
…
continue reading
1
Vertical Machining Centers, EV Production and Cybersecurity
18:58
18:58
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
18:58The editorial team dives into the September issue of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET), covering the latest trends of the auto industry, the continued rise of AI and the critical importance of cybersecurity preparedness.
…
continue reading
1
How NCATC Builds Partnerships That Last
19:31
19:31
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
19:31On this episode of the "Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow", host Toni Neary welcomes her colleague and friend, Craig McAtee, the Executive Director of the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC). Craig shares his unique career journey, transitioning from an engineer at a company called Swagelok to roles in workforce and econ…
…
continue reading
1
Addressing the Skills Gap with Smart Technologies
25:34
25:34
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
25:34Senior Editor David Muller sits down with Tim Gaus, smart manufacturing business leader and principal at Deloitte, to discuss the pressing challenges facing the manufacturing workforce. Tim shares his perspective on knowledge transfer, the impact of generational shifts, and how partnerships with academia are building a robust talent pipeline.…
…
continue reading
1
Removing Uncertainty: Choosing the Right Metalworking Fluid
35:38
35:38
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
35:38Metalworking fluids are often overlooked but absolutely critical to machining success. In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast, Associate Editor Cary Gitter is joined by Brandy Brown and Mike Kowalski of Castrol to discuss the importance of metalworking fluids in. They explain the various types of metalworking fluids and the facto…
…
continue reading
1
Cybersecurity for SMMs: A Conversation with CyManII & Michigan Tech
46:07
46:07
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
46:07In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb dives into how small and mid-sized manufacturers can build cybersecurity into their digital transformation efforts. Gabriela Ciocarlie and Curtis Taylor from CyManII are joined by Vinh Nguyen from Michigan Tech to explore a groundbreaking cybersecurity project.…
…
continue reading
1
Optimize Your Tool Paths: August Smart Shop Essentials Preview
11:50
11:50
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
11:50You could have the best tools in the world, but if your tool path isn't dialed in, the whole process will break down. Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb, Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson and Contributing Editor Kip Hanson discuss the latest issue of Smart Shop Essentials, exploring the nuanced world of milling strategies, examining how tool selection, …
…
continue reading
1
A New Era for SME Media: Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
26:37
26:37
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
26:37Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET) magazine is on its way! Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb and SME's Vice President of Integrated Media Jake Volcsko discuss the launch of the new publication, and the coalescence of traditional and smart manufacturing technologies which made it a natural progression for SME Media.…
…
continue reading
1
Dave Evans on AI, Innovation, and Manufacturing's Future
39:16
39:16
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
39:16In this episode, Dave Evans, CEO of Fictiv, discusses the journey of his company from its inception to becoming a global player in the manufacturing industry. He shares insights from his experience in the automotive sector, the challenges of scaling supply chains, and the importance of innovation in hardware development.…
…
continue reading
1
Manufacturing Empathy at NAMRC 53
20:08
20:08
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
20:08Editor David Muller sits down with Associate Editor Cary Gitter to debrief from the 2025 North American Manufacturing Research Conference and its Blue Sky Competition. He discusses this years winners, a team from the University of Georgia with its entry on "Manufacturing Empathy," and other standouts from the competition.…
…
continue reading
1
Skills, Confidence, and Champions with Clint Smith
21:35
21:35
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
21:35In this inspiring episode, Toni Neary sits down with industry champion Clint Smith of Mastercam. From his start as a mold maintenance technician to CNC programmer and now a leader in education and workforce development, Clint shares his incredible journey and passion for shaping the next generation of manufacturing professionals. Fresh from SkillsU…
…
continue reading
1
Reimagining CAD/CAM with Toolpath AI
37:34
37:34
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
37:34Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb sits down with Al Whatmough, CEO of Toolpath Labs, to explore the potential of AI in manufacturing. Drawing from his experiences as a machinist, high school teacher and former Autodesk executive, Whatmough shares his thoughts on bridging the gap between design and production, creating a more connected, efficient manufact…
…
continue reading
1
The Human Side of Manufacturing with Meaghan Ziemba
35:29
35:29
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
35:29In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plum is joined by Meaghan Ziemba, creator and host of Mavens of Manufacturing. Their conversation covers Meaghan's background, storytelling in manufacturing, mentorship, and her passion for inspiring the next generation of manufacturing professionals.…
…
continue reading
1
Driving PINpoint Manufacturing Performance with Digital Technology
29:28
29:28
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
29:28In this episode, Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson sits down with Rob MacMillan, founder of PINpoint Information Systems, to unpack the complexities of transformational technology and reach the substance beyond the hype.
…
continue reading
1
SME Media on the Road: Realize LIVE, the Golden LEAF Foundation and More
15:57
15:57
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
15:57The SME Media editorial team discuss their recent travels covering industry events. Topics include Siemens' digital twin technology and industrial AI at Realize LIVE, and North Carolina's transformation into a bio-manufacturing hub.
…
continue reading
1
Ten Years of Smart Manufacturing Magazine
19:09
19:09
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
19:09Join Amy Bryson, Steve Plumb and Chris Mahar as they reflect on the 10-year journey of Smart Manufacturing magazine, discussing its evolution covering key innovations in manufacturing technology and the exciting transition to Manufacturing Engineering & Technology magazine in August.
…
continue reading
1
How AI is Shaping the Future of Workforce Development
21:12
21:12
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
21:12In this episode of Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow, host Toni Neary talks with Dr. Timothy Wilson, SME's AI strategist, about what artificial intelligence really is—and what it means for your workforce. They break down the basics of AI (Narrow, General, Agentic), how tools like ChatGPT work, and how AI is already shaping everything from hir…
…
continue reading
1
Digital Thread and Model-Based Definition in Manufacturing with John McCullough
24:52
24:52
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
24:52In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor David Muller interviews John McCullough of Kubotek Kosmos about the evolution of CAD technology, the challenges of digital communication in manufacturing, and the emerging trend of model-based definition. John shares insights on how A&D industries are driving innovation in data sharing, interope…
…
continue reading
1
Tools to Advance Your Business: Strategies for Manufacturing Success
1:09:06
1:09:06
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
1:09:06Join Jason Gorey of Stifel Financial Corp. as he sits down with manufacturing experts Patrick Gaughan and Tim Osterhaus to explore critical strategies for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Hear insights on talent acquisition, innovation, continuous improvement, and the evolving landscape of American manufacturing through the experiences of thes…
…
continue reading
1
How ERP Can and Should Be a Manufacturer's Most Valuable Asset with Dusty Alexander
14:28
14:28
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
14:28Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become a critical asset for modern manufacturers. In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor Lawrence Moves sits down with Dusty Alexander, President and CEO of Global Shop Solutions. Dusty shares insights into the evolution of ERP technology, discussing real-time data visibility, shop floo…
…
continue reading
1
Doing Better: June Smart Shop Essentials Preview
13:18
13:18
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
13:18The June edition of Smart Shop Essentials is all about being better (but not necessarily best). In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb speaks with Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson and Contributing Editor Kip Hanson about the latest issue, how the word "premium" is synonymous with better—and why being frugal could end up costing big bucks d…
…
continue reading
1
Generations of Innovation at Scientific Cutting Tools with Jonathan Christopher and Brian Falk
19:23
19:23
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
19:23In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast, Senior Editor David Mueller speaks with Jonathan Christopher and Brian Falk from Scientific Cutting Tools to discuss the company's garage beginnings and commitment to the future. Scientific Cutting Tools was founded in 1963 by Stanley Christopher, and three generations later, serve customer…
…
continue reading
1
Fitting Additive Manufacturing Into Your Toolbox With M5D's Kevin Carr
20:12
20:12
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
20:12After 75 years in business, MasterGraphics has rebranded to M5D with a focus on supporting its customers in every dimension. In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor Lawrence Moebs interviews CEO Kevin Carr about the rebrand, the trough of disillusionment, and the opportunities presented by additive manufacturing today.…
…
continue reading
1
Using Technology to Bridge the Skills Gap with Mr. CNC of Siemens
33:17
33:17
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
33:17Siemens Virtual Technical Application Center is an online educational initiative launched to help companies and their employees keep their skills up-to-date to meet the rapid changes in technology as the industrial sector digitalizes. Mr. CNC Chris Pollack, manager of the center, speaks with Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson about the macro chall…
…
continue reading
1
Optimizing Maintenance Management with Nick Haase of MaintainX
19:24
19:24
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
19:24Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, has spent thousands of hours on the shop floor helping manufacturing leaders transform their operations with frontline-friendly software and AI. He joins Senior Editor David Muller to discuss the origins of MaintainX and the current state of computerized maintenance management system software.…
…
continue reading
1
From Cool to Cost Effective: Additive Manufacturing in 2025
10:27
10:27
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
10:27RAPID + TCT 2025, North America's largest and most influential additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event, once again brought together the brightest minds in AM. In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, the SME Media editorial team get together to share the most noteworthy insights they discovered on the show floor this year.…
…
continue reading
1
Using AI to Find the Right Parts with James Novak
21:47
21:47
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
21:47Zoovu is an AI search and product discovery platform designed to put the right parts in the right hands. In the manufacturing industry, those parts could mean the difference between fulfilling a multimillion dollar order, or not. James Novak, CEO of Zoovu, joins Editor David Muller to discuss Zoovu with a lens on manufacturing companies.…
…
continue reading
1
Empowering the Next Generation of Machinists: Gabe Kooyers' Revolutionary Approach to Manufacturing Education
20:16
20:16
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
20:16In this episode, we talk with Gabe Kooyers, a machining instructor who's redefining what manufacturing education looks like. Blending hands-on experience with engineering design principles and a bold focus on CNC training from day one, Kooyers is preparing students to meet the demands of modern industry with confidence. We explore how his innovativ…
…
continue reading
1
Pragmatic Digital Twins with Jason Hehman
18:41
18:41
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
18:41Jason Hehman, vertical leader of industry 4.0 at TXI, wants to empower manufacturing with the kind of insight only a digital twin can provide. He speaks with Editor Lawrence Moebs on developing pragmatic solutions with smart manufacturing technology.
…
continue reading
1
Testing Additive Components with Jerry Capo and Dr. Alex Kinsey
40:19
40:19
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
40:19Jerry Capo, vice president of technology at Product Evaluation Systems, and Dr. Alex Kinsey, technical lead of metallurgy, failure analysis at ATS, speak with Editor Lawrence Moebs about a crucially important aspect of any manufacturing: testing. In the case of additive manufacturing, the variability and complexity of the processes involved means t…
…
continue reading
1
Protecting the Cyber World with Gabriela Ciocarlie
30:15
30:15
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
30:15The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) wants to solve the biggest challenges facing cybersecurity in the U.S manufacturing industry. Gabriela Ciocarlie, Chief Technology Officer of CyManII, speaks with Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson about cybersecurity considerations for manufacturers of all sizes.…
…
continue reading