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Welcome to the podcast for manufacturing professionals, powered by SME. Featuring a variety of guests from leading manufacturing companies, AMN drives the conversation about making manufacturing smarter. SME Media is a leading source for news and in-depth technical information about advanced manufac… read more

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

Steps to Overcome Manufacturing Blind Spots

March 20th, 2024

28:43

In this episode, Rob Schoenthaler, Chief Revenue Officer at ThinkIQ, and Amy Bryson, Contributing Lead Editor of Smart Manufacturing, discuss the importance of leveraging a smart manufacturing architecture to identify …

Transformational Leadership in Manufacturing: Insights with Laurie Harbour

March 5th, 2024

42:52

In this episode, Steve Plumb and Laurie Harbour, President and CEO of Harbour Results Inc., discuss the importance of manufacturing and the need to …

Tackling the Challenges of Manufacturing for Harsh Environments

February 27th, 2024

21:08

In this episode, Chris Mahar interviews Robert McKeirnan, VP of Strategic Sourcing and Advanced Manufacturing at Upwing Energy, about the use of additive manufacturing in designing and manufacturing equipment for harsh …

3 Ways to Improve Operational Efficiency and Save Costs

January 30th, 2024

15:44

Michael Pace, VP of sales for SmartSights, joins Smart Manufacturing magazine contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about how to use data-driven analytics, reports and notifications to empower industrial …

LISTEN: Smart Manufacturing’s Role in Industry 4.0 Success

January 16th, 2024

36:48

Mark Freedman, Product Ecosystem Senior Lead at Tulip Interfaces, joins Smart Manufacturing editor Amy Bryson for a deep dive into the smart …

Smart Manufacturing for Small & Medium-sized Manufacturers

January 9th, 2024

36:49

Do small and medium-sized manufacturers need to worry about Industry 4.0? Where would a SMM start on a digital transformation journey? 5G Technologies

Smart Manufacturing and the Workforce

December 19th, 2023

16:48

In this episode, Chris Mahar, Managing Editor at SME Media, is joined by Paul Perkins, CEO and President of Amatrol. Join them as they discuss smart …

Digital Transformation – Securing the Future of U.S. Manufacturing

December 5th, 2023

24:19

Berardino Baratta, CEO of MxD, joins Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine, for a discussion about how U.S. small and mid-sized manufacturers can achieve digital transformation and …

Impact of AI and Machine Learning on Smart Manufacturing

November 21st, 2023

37:29

Contributing Lead Editor for Smart Manufacturing magazine Amy Bryson is joined by two people from Falkonry who have a bird’s eye view into how AI and machine learning are impacting the manufacturing landscape: Dan …

AI and Advanced Analytics for Sustainable Manufacturing Operations

November 21st, 2023

26:01

Bryan Saunders, global director and head of IoT industry consulting for SAS, a leader in advanced analytics, joins Amy Bryson, contributing lead …

How Small- and Mid-Sized Manufacturers Can Navigate Industry 4.0

November 14th, 2023

30:14

Patrick Gaughan, partner at Axiom Manufacturing Systems, joins Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine, for a discussion about how smaller manufacturers can navigate the complexity of smart …

3 Steps to Get Started with Smart Manufacturing

November 7th, 2023

25:07

Dave Eifert, senior business development manager at Phoenix Contact, joins Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor for Smart Manufacturing magazine, for a discussion and step-by-step guidance to navigate the complexity of …

Modern Makers: Flipping the Script on Perceptions of Manufacturing Careers

November 2nd, 2023

16:49

Contributing Lead Editor for Smart Manufacturing magazine Amy Bryson is joined by two amazing members of Manufacturing USA’s Modern Makers program designed to promote careers in advanced manufacturing. Aeon Williams is …

Proactive Approaches to Cybersecurity in Manufacturing

October 31st, 2023

26:02

CyManII’s Chief R&D Officer Wayne Austad joins Smart Manufacturing Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about creating economically viable and pervasive cybersecurity practices to maintain …

How a Unified Analytics Framework Empowers Smart Manufacturing

October 24th, 2023

26:36

Graeme Welton, CEO of Flow Software, joins Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine, for a discussion about how …

Modern Makers: Smashing Perceptions of Manufacturing Careers

October 19th, 2023

36:45

Contributing Lead Editor for Smart Manufacturing magazine Amy Bryson is joined by Adonis Summerville, a member of Manufacturing USA’s Modern Makers program, which is designed to promote careers in advanced …

Making the Most of Manufacturing Three D’s: Decentralization, Digitalization and 3D Printing

October 17th, 2023

27:52

The flexibility, efficiency and performance benefits make 3D printing a perfect fit for a range of applications, including medical equipment, as manufacturing becomes increasingly decentralized and digital. In this …

Smart Manufacturing’s Impact on Sustainable Building Technology

October 10th, 2023

22:39

Eric Planey, CEO of SolaBlock, joins Smart Manufacturing contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about the future of sustainable …

Modern Makers: Advanced Careers in Manufacturing

October 5th, 2023

26:39

Manufacturing USA’s Modern Makers program seeks to promote careers in advanced manufacturing by highlighting success stories within the Manufacturing USA network. John Louka, Application Engineer at CESMII – The Smart …

Voices AMplified: Dreams Lab Architect

August 18th, 2023

57:17

For this special Voices AMplified podcast, host John Barnes, CEO and founder of The Barnes Global Advisors and Metal Powderworks, talks with Chris …

Voices AMplified: AM Assortment of Processes

August 18th, 2023

50:04

Past-Chair of SME’s AM Technical Community Leadership Committee John Barnes, CEO and founder of The Barnes Global Advisors and Metal Powderworks, is guest host for this special Voices AMplified podcast.

Barnes talks …

Voices AMplified: God Father of Cold Spray

August 17th, 2023

49:43

Today’s special Voices AMplified podcast features host John Barnes, CEO and founder of The Barnes Global Advisors and Metal Powderworks.

Past-Chair of SME’s AM Technical Community Leadership Committee, Barnes, talks …

A Validating Experience: Manufacturing High-Quality Medical Devices

August 17th, 2023

20:27

Medical equipment and devices are critical to the nation’s well-being—but only if they work properly and are properly validated. In this podcast, …

Greasing the Skids on Automation

August 8th, 2023

24:01

To fully reap the benefits of advanced robotics, manufacturers must keep them up and running efficiently. This requires proper maintenance. In this …

Making the Most of Unattended Operations

July 18th, 2023

16:52

Manufacturers can reap myriad benefits by allowing machines to operate autonomously without having humans to stand watch, including greater efficiency, improved quality and lower costs. Unattended systems also enables …

Climate Change and Manufacturing – Ideas for Being Part of the Solution

July 11th, 2023

21:14

John Schulz, director of sustainability operations at AT&T, joins Smart Manufacturing contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion on …

Lowering Die Cast Aluminum Manufacturing Costs

June 27th, 2023

27:01

Rick Crabtree, product solution specialist, auto aluminum at Sandvik Coromant, joins contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about how …

Aligning Your Technology Roadmap for Strategic Success

June 22nd, 2023

16:03

Strategic coach Jeff Kimball and fractional CIO Eric Sluss from technology advisor Net at Work join Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor of Smart …

Exploring Innovation in Portable, On-Demand Additive Manufacturing

June 13th, 2023

19:22

Brian Matthews, CEO of ADDiTEC, joins Smart Manufacturing contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about the latest disruptive technology …

Voices AMplified: AM and Sustainability

April 25th, 2023

55:12

Today's special Voices AMplified podcast features host John Barnes, CEO and founder of The Barnes Global Advisors and Metal Powderworks. Chair of SME’s AM Technical Community Leadership Committee, Barnes, talks with …

Masterminding Smart Factories

April 11th, 2023

24:50

Next-generation digital manufacturing platforms must go beyond total quality with an even more comprehensive approach. In this podcast, SME Media …

Key Factors Driving the Need for Automation

March 14th, 2023

20:17

Peter Andersson, Product Manager of Automation and Assembly Systems with SW North America, joins Contributing Lead Editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine Amy Bryson for a conversation about the key drivers and tangible …

Manufacturing More with Less: Creating Solutions for Production Challenges with Smart Automation

March 7th, 2023

21:41

Jan Irzyk, AIMS Product Manager at ANCA CNC Machines, joins Contributing Lead Editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine Amy Bryson for a conversation …

Build vs. Buy? What’s Best for Your AI Platform and Application Needs

February 2nd, 2023

23:39

AJ Alexander, Chief Revenue Officer of SORBA.ai, joins Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson to discuss two paths of implementing an AI platform to become more efficient, reduce energy, predict unplanned downtime, and …

Ways to Drive Manufacturing Knowledge Transfer in a Growing Labor Shortage

January 10th, 2023

30:03

Naveen Poonian, CEO of iBASEt, joins Contributing Lead Editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine Amy Bryson for a conversation about how manufacturers can develop and deploy programs to drive manufacturing knowledge …

How Manufacturers Can Reduce Costs in an Inflationary Environment

January 3rd, 2023

23:56

Jamie Goettler, Sr. Director of Metalworking Sales and Innovation for MSC Industrial Supply Co., joins Contributing Lead Editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine Amy Bryson for a conversation about how manufacturers can …

Protecting Your Business from Cyber Threats

December 29th, 2022

27:58

Cyberattacks are on the rise worldwide, and manufacturing companies have become a prime target. But implementing some key safeguards can reduce your risks. In this podcast, SME Senior Editor Steve Plumb talks with …

Plex – Quality as a Mindset, Quality as a Culture

December 27th, 2022

24:47

Anthony Murphy, Vice President of Product Management at Plex, joins Smart Manufacturing contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about …

CAPTURE 3D – Debunking Myths about Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

December 22nd, 2022

24:10

Frank Stone, National Sales Manager at CAPTURE 3D, a ZEISS Company, joins Smart Manufacturing contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion that cuts through the hype to reveal how the right 3D digitizing …

End Mill Optimization With Ceratizit

December 20th, 2022

22:43

Choosing the proper end mill is becoming more of a science than an art thanks to advances in CAD/CAM software, as well as more demanding applications. In this podcast, SME Senior Editor Steve Plumb and Scott Walrath, …

The ROI for Cobot Welders

December 15th, 2022

24:54

As cobot welding applications become more mainstream, manufacturers are finding the technology pays dividends in terms of efficiency, safety and …

Start Smart and Go Big to Avoid Pilot Purgatory and Achieve ROI

December 13th, 2022

28:12

James Newman, Head of Product and Portfolio Marketing at Augury, discusses how, for years, industrial companies have been told to follow the “start …

Overcoming Staffing Challenges During the Rise of Automation in Manufacturing

December 6th, 2022

22:19

Learn best practices from Stanley Johnson, Director of Strategic Sales for Aerotek, a specialized recruiting firm that connects organizations with manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, and facility …

Voices AMplified: Making the Impossible, Possible—A Passion for Additive Manufacturing

December 1st, 2022

53:51

This special Voices AMplified podcast features host John Barnes, CEO and founder of The Barnes Global Advisors and Metal Powderworks. Barnes, chair of SME’s AM Technical Community Leadership Committee, talks with Irina …

Hexagon - Digitally transforming operations by putting data to work using Manufacturing Intelligence

November 29th, 2022

20:29

Brian Winters, North America Product Manager for Absolute Arms at Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, talks about the Southern California …

Connected Environments – Decision Making Criteria for Optimal Outcomes

November 22nd, 2022

27:58

When it comes to connectivity, one size or type of communication doesn’t fit all manufacturing requirements. There are a lot of options. In this podcast, SME Media Senior Editor Steve Plumb breaks down the pros and cons …

Overcoming Smart Warehouse Challenges with Private 5G

November 17th, 2022

29:24

In this podcast, Ericsson's Per Treven and SME Media Senior Editor Steve Plumb discuss the current challenges and trends in Smart Warehousing and how …

Measuring Up: Automated 3D Metrology

November 15th, 2022

17:55

Production processes are becoming more flexible and advanced. Metrology is keeping pace with automated, touch-free 3D technologies. In this podcast, …

Voices AMplified: Perspectives on the Potential of Additive Manufacturing

November 10th, 2022

49:14

This special Voices AMplified podcast features guest host John Barnes, CEO and founder of Barnes Global Advisors Group and Metal Powderworks. Barnes , the current chair of SME’s AM Technical Leadership Committee, talks …

Sustainability in Manufacturing

November 8th, 2022

22:40

In this podcast Plex’s Gerry Abbey, Market Research and Intelligence Manager, and Tony Kaczmarek, VP of Product Management, join Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson in a discussion around sustainability in …

Filling in Manufacturing “Blind Spots”

November 1st, 2022

32:49

You can’t manage what you can’t measure, and, in many cases, manufacturers can’t measure what they can’t see.  In this podcast, ThinkIQ’s Rob Schoenthaler shares the company’s vision for the future of smart …

How Manufacturers can Leverage Next-Generation Technologies

October 18th, 2022

31:14

Want to know how to differentiate your product and beat the competition to market using the latest digital manufacturing technologies?  In this …

How to Accelerate the Adoption of Smart Manufacturing

October 18th, 2022

38:10

Join John Dyck, CEO of CESMII and Jeff Winter, Industry Executive of Manufacturing at Microsoft as they discuss opportunities manufacturers & the entire ecosystem have when they make the investment in Smart …

Augmented Lean: The New Management Framework for Frontline Operations

October 11th, 2022

37:41

Today’s industrial workforce has been underserved by technology. This is a paradox given that five decades of industrialization have been focused on …

3 Key Steps for SMBs to Achieve Digital Transformation

October 4th, 2022

23:55

When it comes to digital transformation, SMBs need to go from reactive to proactive. In this podcast, Mustafa Ozturk, COO of ProManage, outlines …

Making the Case for Machine Learning

September 27th, 2022

21:30

In this podcast, Greg Farrar, Head of R&D and Plant Manager at CpK Interior Products and Graham Synott, Process Engineer – IT Systems at Linamar, …

Putting Metalworking Fluids to Work on the Plant Floor

September 20th, 2022

28:20

Foam, rust, skin irritation and odor—these are all potential problems that job shops face from not using and maintaining the right metalworking …

Getting the Most out of Data to Drive Efficiencies and Profitability

September 13th, 2022

18:42

Manufacturers everywhere are looking to improve their operational efficiency and profitability. In this podcast, Rob Longfellow, CTO of Juxtum, shares his perspective on how companies, from small and mid-sized …

Voices AMplified: From Racecars to Advanced Manufacturing

September 8th, 2022

49:42

This special Voices AMplified podcast features guest host John Barnes, CEO and founder of Barnes Global Advisors Group and Metal Powderworks. In addition, he is the vice-chair of SME’s AM Technical Leadership Committee. …

Composing Manufacturing Solutions in a Disruptive World

September 7th, 2022

33:15

Analysts at Gartner predict that organizations that employ “composable” software tools will outpace competition by 80% in the speed of new initiative …

Big Fans, Even Bigger Benefits

August 30th, 2022

35:39

Staying cool on the plant floor can be challenging—but it doesn’t have to be. In this podcast, SME Media Senior Editor Steve Plumb and Alex Risen, …

How Intelligent Automation Drives Flexible Manufacturing

August 23rd, 2022

14:06

Flexible manufacturing offers a way to future-proof production operations. In this podcast, Paolo Avagliano, senior vice president of delivery and …

Getting Smart About IIoT and Factory Digitalization

August 9th, 2022

38:34

IIoT (The Industrial Internet of Things) was a popular catchphrase five years ago, but is it still “a thing” today?  In this podcast, SME Media …

Improving Product Documentation & Communication

August 2nd, 2022

35:50

Some 97% of manufacturers reported suffering delays or errors due to the lack of collaboration and poor documentation related to new products …

Limitless Connectivity and Smart Manufacturing

July 26th, 2022

35:52

Industry 4.0 uses a host of new technologies to optimize manufacturing efficiency. In this podcast, SME Media Senior Editor Steve Plumb talks with …

Real World Applications for Mixed-Reality Software

July 19th, 2022

27:18

Manufacturers are beginning to use mixed-reality technology for everything from training and remote inspections to aiding complex assembly, repair …

Cloud Manufacturing with Fractory

July 5th, 2022

28:29

In this podcast, SME contributing Editor Michael Anderson talks with Rein Torm, co-founder and CTO of Fractory, a decentralized “online manufacturing service” that offers instant price quotes and pairs customers with an …

Building Successful Businesses in Tampa Bay

June 28th, 2022

38:20

Business in Tampa Bay is booming. In this podcast, Steve Morey, senior vice president of the economic development for the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, and Jamie Harden, president and CEO of Creative Sign …

Real-Time Plant-Floor Visibility and Analysis - Why it Matters

June 21st, 2022

33:17

In this podcast, Kevin Jones, CEO of Ectobox, talks to SME Media contributing editor Michael Anderson about what manufacturers need to know about …

How 5G Will Spur Manufacturing of the Future

June 7th, 2022

43:09

In this episode, SME Senior Editor Bruce Morey sat down with Ande Hazard, VP of Manufacturing Solutions at AT&T Business to discuss how …

Reducing Complexity in Assembly Equipment

May 25th, 2022

21:43

In this podcast, John Derry, senior application engineer at Promess, talks to SME Media contributing editor Michael Anderson about reducing complexity in assembly equipment. Derry discusses how assembly systems may …

Voices AMplified: Medical AM, Past, Present and Future

May 19th, 2022

33:25

This special Voices AMplified podcast features guest host Bryan Crutchfield, vice-president and general manager at Materialise and an advisor for SME’s AM Technical Community Leadership Committee, and Andy Christensen, …

Voices AMplified: The Personal Experience of Additive Manufacturing

May 18th, 2022

42:04

This special Voices AMplified podcast features guest host John Barnes, CEO and founder of Barnes Global Advisors Group and Metal Powderworks. In addition, he is the vice-chair of SME’s AM Technical Leadership Committee. …

Voices AMplified: Promises and Pitfalls of AM

May 17th, 2022

26:38

This special Voices AMplified podcast features guest host Bryan Crutchfield, vice-president and general manager at Materialise and an advisor for SME’s AM Technical Community Leadership Committee, and Fried Vancraen, …

Voices AMplified: Metal AM—Past, Present and Future with Greg Morris

May 9th, 2022

35:58

This special Voices AMplified podcast features guest host Bryan Crutchfield, vice-president and general manager at Materialise and an advisor for SME’s AM Technical Community Leadership Committee, and industry legend …

Fatal Flaws of First Generation Monitoring Systems

May 6th, 2022

36:36

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Greg McHale of Datanomix about what he views as the Fatal Flaws of First Generation Monitoring Systems. This …

Your Key to Employee Retention

April 22nd, 2022

26:02

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Mike Harris of Acieta how the myth of robots “stealing” jobs is not true, but how robots can actually help …

Transforming the Way Mid-Market Manufacturers Hire

March 3rd, 2022

33:28

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses some of the issues faced by mid-market manufacturing firms when it comes to securing the talent they need. While the …

Six Keys to a Successful Milling Application

February 25th, 2022

35:21

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses  some of the core concepts around successful …

The 3 Best Practices for Implementing Machine Tending Cobots

February 11th, 2022

29:56

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses how best to implement cobots in your machining or manufacturing environment with Jason McCurdy, the Vice President …

Enter the Age of the Engineer/Data Scientist

January 31st, 2022

41:57

The role of engineers needs to evolve as new tools in data analysis becomes available to them to solve the more challenging problems of today. Big …

Opportunities in the Second Wave of Additive Manufacturing

January 3rd, 2022

34:25

Additive manufacturing is evolving rapidly, and some might say we should be expecting a “next wave” in manufacturing driven by this evolution. This …

How to Exploit AI in Manufacturing.

December 16th, 2021

23:40

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses AI in manufacturing with Bobby Uhlenbrock VP of Product for Xometry.

The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity in Manufacturing

November 5th, 2021

29:46

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with guests Jush Danielson and Bindu …

Data, Analytics and Smart Manufacturing

October 13th, 2021

30:09

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses how data is best analyzed and manipulated to …

Manufacturing 4.0 Made Possible

October 11th, 2021

32:32

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses  with Jason Spera, CEO for Aegis Software how to make Manufacturing 4.0 a reality in your company.

Techniques for Problem Solving for Engineers

September 16th, 2021

30:47

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses Techniques for Problem Solving for Engineers …

Overcoming Labor Shortages with Autonomous Equipment

August 4th, 2021

29:42

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Jeff Huerta, VP of Sales at Vecna …

Four Intersecting trends in Manufacturing

July 20th, 2021

34:28

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Glenn Nausley of Promess how four …

Ordering Direct Metal Printing Online

July 20th, 2021

33:58

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses how companies can order up to thousands of metal parts from additive manufacturing using Xometry’s online ordering …

Tooling for Small CNCs

July 14th, 2021

34:49

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Bryan Stusak – National Product Manager – …

Innovative Swiss Machining and Tools

June 28th, 2021

26:42

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Clay East of Iscar some innovative …

A Manufacturing Owner Perseveres in the Time of Covid.

June 2nd, 2021

38:10

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses the challenges of running a manufacturing company with Guest Karla Trotman, CEO of Electro Soft, Inc. Challenges she …

Manufacturing Affordable, Adaptable Pediatric Prosthetics with 3D Printing

May 25th, 2021

26:04

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses how a new company is changing the paradigm in delivering prosthetics, especially pediatric patients. Easton …

AIM Photonics will give already-exploding AI/ML shot in the arm

May 12th, 2021

15:41

Integrate lasers onto PICs? Use silicon to make PICs? Co-package optics with electronics? This institute is tackling it all.

Listen to the story from our June 2021 Smart Manufacturing magazine issue.

How Advanced Computing Improves Machining

May 3rd, 2021

13:31

In this podcast, Scott Walker chairman of Mitsui Seki USA and Bruce Morey Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering magazine discuss the most important technical trend affecting machining and manufacturing …

The State of Additive Manufacturing in Defense

April 9th, 2021

19:30

Military, government, and civil protection agencies across the globe are investigating and adopting additive manufacturing for a wide range of applications and use cases. Forecast 3D has worked with countless defense …

One Year Later - How the COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerated Digital Transformation in the Manufacturing Sector

April 7th, 2021

24:03

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses how the pandemic may, or may not, change manufacturing in the future. He is joined by guest Russ Fadel, CEO & …

Digital Solutions for Additive Manufacturing

April 5th, 2021

27:24

Additive manufacturing is growing rapidly, as are the digital tools that are used to manage the AM production process. In this episode, Alan Rooks, …

25 Leaders Transforming Manufacturing

April 1st, 2021

40:31

Listen to this Smart Manufacturing magazine cover story: 25 leaders transforming manufacturing.

Multi-Sensor Vision Systems: How They Compare with Traditional CMMs

March 31st, 2021

21:01

Vision systems offer new ways to measure and inspect parts. In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine talks …

X-Ray CT Technology for Additive Manufacturing

March 29th, 2021

28:44

In quality control operations, technicians may need to see right through the part. That’s when X-ray CT technology becomes a highly effective choice. …

Why You Should Go Electric For Your Assembly System

March 26th, 2021

15:57

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses why manufacturers should seriously consider …

Integrating Measurement Data in Manufacturing

March 24th, 2021

16:57

With IoT and Industry 4.0 being the omnipresent new paradigm in manufacturing, increasing the speed, amount, and accuracy of data generation is a …

Building Your Toolbox to Accelerate Digital Transformation

March 22nd, 2021

18:51

How to step on the gas with regard to the long-planned digital transformation in manufacturing? Jaci Sager, VC Portfolio Manager at Caterpillar, and …

Time to improve machine uptime with The UP! App

March 19th, 2021

15:04

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses how new internet tools can help you with …

The Problem With Files in Manufacturing (And How To Solve It)

March 17th, 2021

19:26

Sharing design files is a critical part of manufacturing operations, but typical file-sharing operations can create challenges for the people …

New SME CEO Bob Willig Looks at What’s Ahead for Manufacturing and SME

March 10th, 2021

14:14

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major challenge for the manufacturing industry and its professional associations. In this episode, Alan Rooks, editor in chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine and Brett Brune, …

Autonomous Material Handling – The ROI and How AMRs Advance Your Operations

March 4th, 2021

7:15

Jeff Huerta,  Senior VP for Sales at Vecna Robotics, speaks on how successful companies are advancing their operations with fully autonomous material …

Bringing Automated Feedback to Machine Tools

February 26th, 2021

16:35

Today’s machine tools create an enormous amount of data. One way of using this information is to implement automated feedback processes that improve …

Smarter Manufacturing Tools to Improve AM

February 24th, 2021

11:46

John Keogh, LIFT’s engineering director, shares all the things the institute and its additive manufacturing partners are doing to develop methods and techniques to better understand the materials and their dimensions – …

Tackling the Skills Gap: Leveraging Millennials and Gen Z

February 22nd, 2021

22:01

There is not a lot that all manufacturers of every type and size have in common, but all struggle with same challenge—the skills gap and a changing workforce. John Hindman, Director, Learning and Performance Improvement …

Is now the time to get a cobot?

February 15th, 2021

15:52

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses collaborative robots, or cobots, with Steve …

Italy’s Next Generation of Smart Manufacturers

February 9th, 2021

19:04

Italy has long been a key provider of manufacturing technology to the U.S. market. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing …

The Italian Trade Agency’s Angle on EMO Milan and other 2021 Trade Shows

February 9th, 2021

15:59

As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, trades shows are once again on the horizon around the globe. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in …

20 women making their mark in robotics & automation

February 1st, 2021

30:33

Listen to this Smart Manufacturing magazine cover story: Twenty women making their mark in robotics & automation

EnvisionTEC CEO: 3D Printing Is About to Disrupt Plastics

February 1st, 2021

11:22

EnvisionTEC CEO Al Siblani—whose firm is being purchased by Desktop Metal—discusses photopolymers’ move from prototyping to production. He gets into …

Proactive OT Security—Protecting Before The Attack

January 27th, 2021

18:27

Cybersecurity is growing more critical every year. Much of the focus has been on protecting information technology (IT) assets, and operational …

Enhancing Five-axis Milling with Circle Segment End Mills

January 15th, 2021

16:40

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Dan Doiron, Milling Product Manager, …

Manufacturing in Central Florida

January 13th, 2021

25:30

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Jennifer Taylor, Vice President of Business Development, Central Florida Development Council (CFDC) the …

Eliminating the Post-Processing Headache

January 8th, 2021

36:11

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has been a game changer in how products are designed, produced and manufactured. But 3D printed parts don’t just come out of the machine ready to use, sometimes intensive manual …

Gear Head Spindles and Why Job Shops May Need Them

December 16th, 2020

14:48

Some machining applications need more torque than others, and gear head spindles can provide it. In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Nick St. Cyr, Product …

Engaging & Recognizing Employees

December 14th, 2020

21:29

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Lisa Ryan, Chief Appreciation Strategist for Grategy why engaging and recognizing employees is so important and …

A More Informed Welding Solution

December 11th, 2020

36:39

Welding has been around for millennia, but today’s technology doesn’t often benefit from the information- and feedback-rich technologies that its …

Estimating and Job Costing in the Age of Digitization

December 7th, 2020

15:40

Manufacturing cost accounting can be a challenge even for seasoned financial accountants. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with David Lechleitner, Senior …

Autonomous Manufacturing, The Next Level

December 4th, 2020

22:17

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Robert Ravensbergen Marketing …

Siemens and partners remove barriers, scramble to help protect Americans

December 2nd, 2020

21:52

The ARM Institute umbrella created “the perfect ecosystem to collaborate and remove barriers,” says Juan Aparicio of Siemens Technology. His company …

Enabling a Safer, Productive, More Efficient Workforce

November 18th, 2020

11:06

When it comes to addressing the skills gap and enabling a more productive workforce, manufacturers need to take a look at all the tools at their …

Lean Leaders: Who Are They?

November 16th, 2020

38:09

Lean is a way of life for many manufacturers and an opportunity for those who haven’t yet started their lean journey. But identifying who in your …

Keeping Your Air Clean While Welding

November 11th, 2020

18:33

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Kevin Rohrbach, Head of North America for …

Lower Cost Through Standard Equipment

November 2nd, 2020

24:38

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Glenn Nausley, President of Promess, how …

How Can U.S. Manufacturing Bridge the Skills Gap?

October 30th, 2020

17:30

Manufacturing is growing in the U.S., but there are not enough skilled workers to fill all of the available jobs. In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Joe …

Case Study - How AM (3D Printing) Can Accelerate & Advance Your Design

October 26th, 2020

19:27

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Carl Dekker President of Met-L-Flo, Inc. on how to embrace Additive Manufacturing. This will cover the costs of …

How Advanced Simulation is Transforming Manufacturing

October 23rd, 2020

13:59

As digital capabilities grow, industrial transformation is taking place throughout the world. What does this mean for manufacturers? In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, …

Digital Transformation and Your Company

October 21st, 2020

33:19

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses digital transformation with Jason Ray Co-Founder & CEO of Paperless Parts. The future of your business is more …

Demystifying the IIoT

October 19th, 2020

19:35

IIoT expert Steve Jones who will speak Oct. 29 at “The Best of SMX” (smxevent.com), describes in detail the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), as …

Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence

October 14th, 2020

18:04

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Jerry Foster of Plex the issues and concerns around artificial intelligence and manufacturing, and perhaps more …

Automation, AI, and Interoperability for More Resilient Manufacturing in a Post-COVID World

October 12th, 2020

15:58

Vecna Robotics’ David Clear and SVT Robotics’ TJ Fanning go into reasons manufacturers might want to consider automation and AI. They also look at how to test assumptions and scale with so many variables changing moment …

How Machine Shops Can Benefit from New Automation Technology

October 9th, 2020

28:56

As automation technology becomes more effective, cost effective, and easier to implement, job shops are automating more and more of their processes. …

Quality Boost: Simple, Effective Problem Solving

October 7th, 2020

21:22

Quality is an issue for every manufacturer. It can rob profits, reduce productivity and damage relationships with customers. To tackle this issue, Mark Netzel, Vice President of Quality at Die-Matic Corporation, talks …

The Deeper Issue around Total Cost of Ownership for Manufacturers

September 30th, 2020

19:15

In this Podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses up-front purchase price as compared to total cost of ownership (TCO) with John Krause, Applications Engineer with …

Quit Making Excuses. Now is the Time to Digitize

September 23rd, 2020

19:54

Cloud computing has become more prevalent in our daily lives and the ability to access the internet nearly anywhere at any time has allowed for manufacturers to become more able to view real-time shop data across all …

Pandemic Makes Case for More Automation, Robotics

September 21st, 2020

8:39

Listen to this Smart Manufacturing magazine article: Pandemic makes case for more automation, robotics. Outbreak poised to prompt changes in the way manufacturers use automation.

In the Thick of the ‘Herculean’ Vaccine Push

September 21st, 2020

18:32

Listen to this Smart Manufacturing magazine cover story: In the thick of the ‘herculean’ vaccine push. Moderna is among the companies able to tackle …

Exactly How to Use Automation to Relieve Pressure

September 16th, 2020

20:04

Catalytic CEO Sean Chou explains the difference between process automation and robotic automation, as well as what it looks like to use automation to augment existing workflows. Importantly, he describes how …

Autonomous Mobile Robots Drive Manufacturing Versatility

September 3rd, 2020

13:40

Robotics have come a long way since the first industrial robot was installed at General Motors. Denise Ebenhoech, Regional Head of Advanced Robotics Applications at KUKA Robotics, sits down with Chris Mahar, Associate …

Adopting AM to Drive Organizational Value

September 2nd, 2020

13:19

John Deere’s Eric Johnson discusses the company’s additive manufacturing journey—with an eye toward helping small and medium businesses get going in AM. Learn about the early days of getting one of the first AM parts, …

Help Wanted: ‘Bits n Bytes’ People to Complement ‘Nuts n Bolts’ Folks

August 31st, 2020

11:04

Joe  LaRussa, director of seat industrial engineering at Brose North America, takes on one of the most challenging topics in manufacturing today: Nurturing, recruiting and retaining talent that will help advance the …

How to Optimize the Grinding Process

August 26th, 2020

22:08

Grinding is a vital process for manufacturing and finishing precision parts, but some manufacturers overlook some of the key ways they can improve the grinding process. In this episode, Alan Rooks, editor in chief of …

Digital Twin and the Smart Enterprise

August 24th, 2020

22:42

Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine in this podcast engages in a wide ranging discussion on Digital Twin …

Insight into HP’s new PP, expansion of 3D printing

August 20th, 2020

23:49

David Tucker, automotive strategy and production development manager at HP 3D Printing, and Kyle Harvey, business unit manager for additive …

The Importance Of Being Able To Pivot

August 17th, 2020

12:11

Crean Inc. President James Crean discusses the post-pandemic future of manufacturing. His firm has been helping companies implement smart manufacturing tech so they can be more flexible and able to pivot, whenever …

The Intersection of Manufacturing & Cloud

August 14th, 2020

32:17

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering magazine host Tom Jones and Isaiah Weiner, senior managers for …

Creating Operational Excellence with Incentive Pay

August 12th, 2020

21:07

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Vince Bovino, of the Bovino Consulting …

The Digital Transformation of Manufacturing

July 29th, 2020

16:28

Digital transformation has been a major topic for manufacturers, but what exactly is it, and how can manufacturers use it to their advantage? In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering …

Targeting the Skills Gap in Forming and Fabricating

July 24th, 2020

21:27

As in other industries, U.S. forming and fabricating companies are experiencing a critical shortage of skilled labor. In this SME Media podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks …

How Manufacturers Can Cope with COVID-19 While Becoming More Resilient

July 24th, 2020

18:35

COVID-19 has been a major challenge for manufacturers, not only in dealing with the economic fallout but also in how to keep operating while maintaining employee safety. In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of …

Scaling Digital Additive Manufacturing for Medical Applications – Opportunities and Challenges

July 22nd, 2020

24:21

The response of the 3D printing community to the specific shortages during the Covid-19 pandemic has helped to quickly raise the level of awareness of 3D printing and created a lot of buzz, but the realistic, scalable …

MTConnect Exec: Standards Help See Into Future, Integrate Diverse Equipment

July 20th, 2020

12:08

Russell Waddell, managing director at the MTConnect Institute, dives into why so many standards exist, what manufacturers can gain from a digital factory project, and how they can cut through the hype—to at least …

The Growing Role of Automation in Finishing Operations

July 15th, 2020

20:33

Finishing operations have traditionally been manual, but automation and robotics are making major inroads in this key manufacturing process. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering …

The Steps to Digital Transformation

July 10th, 2020

20:41

Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Tom Jones, Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web …

Weathering Any Storm with Operational Agility

July 8th, 2020

35:48

Manufacturers and businesses around the globe are facing an entirely new environment for operating and selling due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it’s not just global pandemics than can test an …

Fusion OEM Embraces Cobots, Invests In Future Expert Machinists

July 6th, 2020

9:25

Craig Zoberis and Davin Erickson detail how Fusion OEM discovered and implemented collaborative robots, or cobots. The company is now investing in …

The Role of Abrasives in Automotive Body Shops

July 1st, 2020

15:01

Auto collisions have long been a fact of life but taking care of the damage has become a more complicated task for auto body shops in recent years. …

Microsoft Exec On Ways To Do Well Despite COVID-19 Crisis

June 29th, 2020

8:05

Diego Tamburini, principal industry lead for manufacturing in the cloud + AI division of Microsoft, reviews the impact of the COVID-19 crisis in …

The Growth of Manufacturing as a Service

June 22nd, 2020

25:13

With the general trend towards offering a number of products as a service, this podcast discusses the idea of Manufacturing-as-a-Service with Greg …

Hearing is Believing: Using Vibro-Acoustic Technology in Engineering

June 19th, 2020

28:09
New vibro-acoustic technologies are creating new opportunities, particularly in space engineering. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of …

Deburring in Forming and Fabricating: Part 1

June 18th, 2020

21:39

Deburring can sometimes be overlooked in production planning, but it is a critical part of forming and fabricating processes. In this podcast, part one of two, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering …

Deburring in Forming and Fabricating: Part 2

June 18th, 2020

26:29

Because it is a production cost, reducing the need for deburring can help the bottom line. In this podcast, part two of two, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Dr. LaRoux …

Extended Reality: VR, AR, MR, XR? Which Is The Solution For Me?

June 17th, 2020

34:27

Eric Kam, Product Marketing and Community Manager for ESI Group will discuss the various flavors of digital reality available today. Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality are all discussed. But aside from …

Getting Supply Chain Risk Under Control

June 8th, 2020

21:02

William Crane, CEO of IndustryStar, an on-demand supply chain services and software technology company, dives into what manufacturers concerned about …

Wrangling Security Issues Associated with IT/OT Convergence

June 1st, 2020

9:49

Marty Edwards, vice president for operational technology security at Tenable, discusses how chief information security officers (CISOs) are …

Manufacturing In The Florida Panhandle

May 27th, 2020

27:32

Combining beautiful beaches with a disciplined, ready-made workforce, this podcast looks at the advantages of manufacturing in Okaloosa County, …

Praemo EVP: Insight Right Under Our Noses

May 20th, 2020

16:39

A whole new layer of insight can be harvested inside factories with the data you already have, today. Companies are sometimes holding back from …

What CAD/CAM Can Do For You

May 15th, 2020

18:14

When it comes to machining, for as many opportunities as there are for amazing things to happen – there are just as many things that can go wrong. Dave O’Neil, vice president, SME Media, sits down with Don Davies, vice …

Marketing Automation for Manufacturers

May 1st, 2020

29:17

The manufacturing industry is on the precipice of a great remake where companies are accelerating from being merely producers of goods to producers of customer experiences. Digital processes has become a critical source …

Automating Aerospace Manufacturing with FANUC

April 29th, 2020

21:36

Aerospace is thought of as the industry with some of the most advanced technology, including automation. However, especially in automation, that may …

Connected Workers Keep Operations Moving During COVID-19

April 27th, 2020

21:25

As manufacturers work to keep critical operations humming along during the COVID-19 crisis, they’re tasked with protecting workers health while ensuring business continuity and operational readiness. Russ Fadel, CEO at …

Spotlight on Welding with AWS

April 24th, 2020

32:05

April is National Welding Month and exciting things are happening within the industry. In this podcast, Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Monica Pfarr, Executive Director of …

The Evolution of Metrology for Manufacturing

April 22nd, 2020

26:17

Like many disciplines, metrology has taken giant steps in recent years as new technology creates new measurement technology that is faster, more …

COVID-19’s Impact on Reshoring and the Supply Chain

April 21st, 2020

21:56

The trade war and disruption from the coronavirus are spurring companies to rethink their global supply chains, manufacturing processes, factory design, automation and workforce needs. In this episode, Alan Rooks, …

Creating A Competitive Edge Through Customer Experience(CX)

April 17th, 2020

24:05

The manufacturing industry has always been interchangeable with producing customer goods. But, increasingly it is an industry that must transform itself to become a producer of customer experiences. Whether industrial, …

Optimal Machining Concepts For Aerospace -- Program The Part Not The Machine

April 10th, 2020

22:27

In this podcast discussion with Rick Schultz of FANUC America and Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine, …

Additive Assumes Leading Role in Aerospace Manufacturing

April 6th, 2020

16:50

Additive manufacturing has made an outsized impact on aerospace manufacturing in a short amount of time. In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with Sean Henson, Global Product …

Digging Deeper into Additive Manufacturing -COVID-19 and more

April 3rd, 2020

29:19

Mark Kirby, Registered Professional Engineer and Additive Manufacturing Business Manager for Renishaw Canada and Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discuss the pluses and minuses …

What Supply Chain Players Are Learning From The Pandemic

March 31st, 2020

13:44

Smart Manufacturing magazine Contributing Editor Karen Haywood Queen speaks with Sridhar Tayur about what supply chain players are learning from …

Navigating New Automation Strategies in Aerospace Manufacturing

March 30th, 2020

10:53

The use of automation is growing rapidly in aerospace manufacturing and many companies are looking for help navigating this new reality. In this episode, Alan Rooks, editor in chief of Manufacturing Engineering …

Integrating Measurement and Inspection in Aerospace Manufacturing

March 27th, 2020

15:23

One of the key challenges in aerospace manufacturing is how to measure and inspect the complex and demanding parts used in aerospace applications. In this episode, Alan Rooks, editor in chief of Manufacturing Engineering

J.H. "Jud" Hall Composites Manufacturing Award Winner Talks Industry

March 25th, 2020

33:26

Composites are increasingly becoming a key feature of the aerospace market. In this episode, Chris Mahar, Associate Editor, talks with Doug Decker, …

Pivot International CEO on Ways to Alleviate Global Trade Tension

February 19th, 2020

12:44

Pivot International CEO Mark Dohnalek talks with Smart Manufacturing magazine’s Brett Brune about not only Industry 4.0 but also how manufacturers are breathing a sigh of relief because of the China Trade Deal First …

The 21st Century Toolroom

February 17th, 2020

11:33

When it comes to manufacturing – especially machining – the toolroom is the heart of an operation. The critical tool management, cleaning, assembly, …

SME Media Editors Track the Latest Manufacturing Trends

February 7th, 2020

18:27

Alan Rooks and Brett Brune, editors in chief of Manufacturing Engineering and Smart Manufacturing, respectively, preview some of the actionable information readers can find in the February issues.

The Growing Use of Additive Manufacturing in Medical

February 5th, 2020

28:03

Terry Wohlers, a renowned expert on additive manufacturing, and Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for SME’s Manufacturing Engineering Magazine, discuss the present and future of AM in the medical and dental fields. …

The Gears Have It

January 24th, 2020

10:02

When it comes to making something move, whether it be a robot arm, machine head, assembly line or more, you need to get the power from where it is generated to where the movement happens – enter gearboxes. Mike Quaas, …

Advanced High Strength Steels and the Impact on Coil Processing Equipment

January 20th, 2020

29:57

SME Interviewed Reid Coe, President of COE Press Equipment at FABTECH in November 2019. This podcast explores Advanced High Strength Steels and the impact on Coil Processing Equipment. Advanced High Strength Steels are …

New Developments from MakerBot

January 17th, 2020

31:22

SME interviewed onsite at FABTECH Shawn Miely, Senior Marketing Manager for Pro Segment of MakerBot. Founded in 2009, MakerBot was one of the first companies to make 3D printing accessible and affordable with its first …

Holding Tight and Going Digital with BIG Kaiser

January 15th, 2020

10:20

As manufacturers continue to see demand for tighter tolerances and less waste, new solutions are needed to solve challenges. Dave O’Neil, Vice …

In-Depth On Custom Automation

January 13th, 2020

27:14

SME interviewed at FABTECH Greg Morehouse. He is the Executive Vice President for operations, Acieta, a leading RIA certified and FANUC Authorized System Integrator. This podcast describes how Acieta defines custom …

Boosting Profits and Making Manufacturing Smarter

January 10th, 2020

26:24

When it comes to making decisions for manufacturing, you don’t know what you don’t know. But solutions exist for changing this. Chris Mahar, …

Better, Stronger, Faster Manufacturing

January 8th, 2020

21:30

Today, an iPhone has more than 100,000 times the processing power of the computer that took Neil Armstrong to the moon in Apollo 11 – and the size …

What Is Manufacturing Velocity? MC Machinery App Manager Explains

January 6th, 2020

4:01

Daniel Cortez, North American applications manager at MC Machinery, gives the low down on what challenges modern manufacturers are facing in today's market. He also opines on emerging trends that can help manage the …

Cobots Now Do Welding

January 3rd, 2020

29:54

Cobots, like other robot equipment, started in material handling applications. However, this year, Universal Robots is introducing welding applications and other heavy duty metal fabrication. This podcast interviewed …

How Monitoring Equipment Improves Stamping Equipment Operations

December 30th, 2019

13:35

Keeping stamping equipment operating at peak efficiency is vital for fabricating shops. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing …

New Approaches to Digitalization, Automation and Additive Manufacturing

December 27th, 2019

20:20

Industry 4.0, Automation and 3D printing are three of the hottest topics in manufacturing, and this podcast targets all three! Listen in as Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with …

Laser Tube and Sheet Cutting Machines That Plug into a Wall Outlet

December 23rd, 2019

10:51

Can you imagine laser tube and sheet cutters that you can wheel around and plug into a wall outlet? 3D Fab Light makes such machines. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, …

How Does FFF Metal Printing Differ From DMLS?

December 20th, 2019

6:17

Kevin Smith, senior commercial application engineer at Markforged, explains how the Markforged Metal X 3D printing process works, for starters. He also gets into how FFF metal printing differs from DMLS and other …

Examining Advances in Lubrication Technology

December 18th, 2019

12:25

Lubrication has always been a key issue on manufacturing plant, but new technology has advanced the science of lubrication in remarkable ways. In …

How Online Purchasing is Revolutionizing the Business-to-Business Market

December 16th, 2019

15:50

Everyone knows that companies like Amazon have turned the business of purchasing consumer products upside down. But how is online purchasing changing the business-to-business purchasing world? Alan Rooks, Editor in …

Tools to Reduce Time and Money

December 13th, 2019

8:51

Time is money and reliability is what a company’s reputation is built on. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, speaks with Mike Marr, Applications Technician at Hoffmann Group USA, about their …

The New Imperative: Improving Operations Through Industry 4.0

December 11th, 2019

22:47

When it comes to being successful, manufacturers today have more tools than ever to succeed. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing …

Automation and Collaborative Robots and Manufacturing, Oh My!

December 9th, 2019

15:37

Manufacturing is changing and so is factory automation and robotics. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, sits down with Amber …

Ditching Hydraulics and Going Servo

December 6th, 2019

12:25

When it comes to assembly, especially of today’s sensitive electronics, batteries and more, precision is key. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, speaks with Greg Cooke, Applications Engineer for …

Training, Attracting and Retaining Skilled Manufacturing Workers

December 4th, 2019

10:23

Manufacturing is thriving and advancing – creating new challenges for manufacturers looking to fill openings and attract tomorrow’s skilled workers. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, speaks …

The Lowdown on Going Robotic

November 25th, 2019

16:57

Ever since the first industrial robot went online in 1961, manufacturers have been asking what, where, how and why should they turn to automation and …

Going Beyond Chip Making: Saving Time

November 22nd, 2019

24:52

Every manufacturer aims for faster, better parts. While chip making time is often the focus when it comes to time savings, Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with Steven Baier, Vice …

Tackling Downtime and Inefficiencies with Software

November 20th, 2019

20:24

Turning to software over paper reports does more than just save trees. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with David McPhail, President and CEO of Memex Inc., about how manufacturers can …

Using Advanced Cutting Tool Technology to Improve Productivity

November 13th, 2019

12:08

Cutting tool technology continues to advance, and manufacturers can take advantage of a wide range of new cutting tool products. In this episode, …

Tracking the Changes in Industrial 3D Printing

November 11th, 2019

9:28

The world of industrial 3D printing is constantly changing, and innovations are appearing in rapid succession. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Dylan George, …

Building a Multigenerational Manufacturing Workforce

November 8th, 2019

26:06

Today's workforce is changing and workers stretch across four different generations. Chris Mahar, associate editor of Manufacturing Engineering, …

Learning Additive Manufacturing At Purdue University

November 6th, 2019

33:03

In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor of Manufacturing Engineering Magazine, talks with John Barnes, Founder and Managing Director of The Barnes Group Advisors and Purdue Instructor about earning a …

Velo3D Exec on Releasing Parts From the Build Plate

November 1st, 2019

7:49

Will Hastings, Solutions Engineer at Velo3D and an expert in sourcing metal AM parts, talks about the ultimate in “support free:”  FreeFloating. How …

Analyzing Machine Data for Process Improvement

October 30th, 2019

19:58

Today’s machine tools and ancillary equipment are capable of gathering vast amounts of data. The question is how to analyze this data in order to …

How Does LK Metrology Stand Out From Competition?

October 28th, 2019

5:48

Joe Szymanski, VP of sales and marketing at LK Metrology goes into detail about his firm’s approach to Westec, including new products and services …

What EMAG Showed at Westec 2019

October 23rd, 2019

4:08

EMAG USA CEO Peter Loetzner reviews all that EMAG displayed at Westec in Long Beach—and describes the common challenges manufacturers face that EMAG …

How Zoller Implements Tool-Management Solutions

October 18th, 2019

5:25

At the Westec show in Long Beach, Calif., Cedric Hasenfratz, national sales manager at Zoller USA, explains what common challenges in manufacturing …

The Roles of STEM Education in Taking On the Skills Gap

October 16th, 2019

10:01

The Skills Gap in manufacturing is well documented. The question is what we are going to do about it. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Dean Steadman, CNC …

What is Changing at Beamer Laser Marking System

October 14th, 2019

4:32

At the WESTEC show in Long Beach, Calif., Nicholas Kaczmarski, national sales manager at Beamer Laser Marking System, talks with Brett Brune, Editor …

Learning Best Practices Of Metal-Based Additive Manufacturing With Stratasys Direct

October 9th, 2019

35:24

With metal-based additive manufacturing creating a lot of excitement and buzz, learning how to plan for and use it to best advantages is important. Andrew Carter, Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Stratasys Direct, the …

The Role of Optimization Software in Manufacturing Operations

October 7th, 2019

8:48

In today’s metalcutting operations, optimization software plays a vital and growing role. In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of …

Improving The Quality Of Printed Parts With Velo3d

September 24th, 2019

17:08

How is support-free breaking the rules of Designing for Additive Manufacturing? Dr. Zach Murphree, Vice President of Technical Partnerships at …

Learning how To Optimize Energy Management With Fluke

September 12th, 2019

27:19

Hidden energy loss can exist even within the most efficiently ran facilities. In this podcast, Han Tran, Application Engineer at Fluke Corporation sat down with Associate Editor Chris Mahar to discuss how to translate …

SME President Reflects On Career And Manufacturing’s Future

September 10th, 2019

24:26

With more than three decades’ experience in manufacturing, 2019 SME President Mark Michalski has seen significant changes and remarkable technology …

Pictures to the Rescue: Problem Solving with Fluke

August 27th, 2019

31:22

As the old saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” But the pictures created by Fluke cameras are worth so much more – saving time, money …

Upgrading the Manufacturing Path

August 23rd, 2019

29:15

When it comes to the flow of making something – from concept to design to ordering to production – manufacturing hasn’t changed as much over the last 50 years as many may believe. Gregg Bigleman, PhD, vice president of …

Boosting Sales with Proactive Relationship Management

August 9th, 2019

22:01

Relationships are the lifeblood of any organization and positively managing relationships is critical to successful sales. Adam Honig, founder and …

Maximizing Metal Additive Manufacturing with In-Process Quality Inspection

July 25th, 2019

24:42

Metal additive manufacturing is changing the way manufacturing happens—expanding design and performance capabilities beyond what has traditionally been available. In this podcast, Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of …

How Changes in Manufacturing Operations Lead to Changes in Tooling

July 2nd, 2019

9:47

There have been important changes at manufacturing companies, and that has led to changes in how they approach tooling and workholding. In this …

On-Demand Manufacturing for All

June 27th, 2019

19:51

Today, you can get almost anything you want near instantaneously – and now this immediate feedback is available for manufacturing. Greg Paulsen, …

Tackling Employee Turnover

June 25th, 2019

14:15

Manufacturers lose millions of dollars each year due to employee turnover. Jeannine Kunz, vice president at Tooling U-SME, talks with Chris Mahar, …

The Real Story Behind Robotics in Manufacturing

June 23rd, 2019

18:19

Many people think that robots are putting people out of work. The real story is quite different. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with John Lucier, FANUC …

The Advantages of Using the Latest Technology for Presetters and Tooling

June 23rd, 2019

8:56

Presetters have obvious benefits, yet many shops still set their tools on the machine. Why should they change the way they’ve always done things? In …

How Metalworking Fluids Can Be a Strategic Advantage for Machine Shops

June 6th, 2019

13:24

Metalworking fluids are a key part of the manufacturing process, but many shops don’t understand the critical importance of choosing the right fluid for their processes. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, editor in chief of …

The Advantages for Manufacturers of Outsourcing Marketing Operations

June 6th, 2019

12:44

In today’s fast-paced business climate, manufacturers need all the help they can get in many different aspects of their operations—including marketing. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, editor in chief of Manufacturing …

How Employees’ Finances Affect Manufacturing Businesses

June 6th, 2019

15:16

Financial stresses on your manufacturing employees can hinder their productivity. In this podcast, Geoff Giordano, contributing editor for Manufacturing Engineering magazine, speaks with Mike Domingos and Marc Howell of …

The Role of Measurement Systems in the Manufacturing Process

May 23rd, 2019

11:12

Measurement and inspection processes are becoming faster, more accurate, and more productive. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, editor in chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Frank Powell, product manager, …

The Key Role of Post Processing in CAD/CAM Software

May 23rd, 2019

14:22

CAD/CAM software is one of the key elements in a sound machining strategy, and developers of this software take different approaches to creating, implementing and improving their products. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, …

Crowd-sourcing Manufacturing for the 21st Century

May 10th, 2019

19:34

Historically, a company who had a need for parts required their own expensive manufacturing operations or navigate complex and time-consuming negotiations with potential suppliers. Ben Redwood, Director of Supply Chain …

Ascent product manager outlines innovations in composite mold tooling

May 9th, 2019

7:57

At the AeroDef conference in Long Beach, Calif., Ascent Aerospace’s Sean Henson describes some of the new technologies and innovations in composite …

124-year-old Lincoln Electric dives into additive

May 8th, 2019

8:50

At the AeroDef conference in Long Beach, Calif., Lincoln Electric’s Mark Douglass talks about acquiring Baker Industries, experimenting in additive …

Siemens exec lays out value of digitization

May 6th, 2019

14:10

At the AeroDef conference in Long Beach, Calif., Daniel Martinez of Siemens Digital Industries patiently describes how OEMs and supply chain members that haven't yet taken up digitization move into it now. For the …

Suhner exec reviews firm’s robot tools, composites work

May 6th, 2019

8:53

At the AeroDef conference in Long Beach, Calif., Lee Coleman, managing director of the U.S. machining division at Suhner, discusses the company's …

Barnych details IoT demo project based on open standards

May 6th, 2019

9:52

In an interview at the AeroDef conference in Long Beach, Calif., George Barnych of B3 Technical Services details a demo project at the University of New Hampshire. The project addresses the promises of automation and …

The skinny on 3D scanning, from a Creaform exec

May 6th, 2019

11:13

At the AeroDef conference in Long Beach, Calif., Creaform's Payam Hariri explains who in manufacturing is using 3D scanning, as well as all the ways …

Better Chips: Machine Tool Automation (Hint: It’s not Robots)

March 19th, 2019

17:41

If you cut metal and make chips, machine tools are the lifeblood of your operation. Ryan Hegman, National Sales Manager, Caron Engineering Inc, talks …

PERSONALIZE PRODUCTS? SWITCH PRODUCT FORMATS IN 15 MINUTES? IT’S HAPPENING AT L’ORÉAL

January 15th, 2019

20:09

Smart Manufacturing magazine Editor in Chief Brett Brune interviews Stéphane Lannuzel, chief digital officer for operations at L’Oréal, in Paris. "The digital transformation of L’Oréal Operations is really led by our …

The Growing Level of Automation in Fabricating Operations

December 19th, 2018

15:31

Manufacturing is growing more automated every day, and the fabrication industry is no exception. In this episode, Alan Rooks, editor in chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine talks with Mark Scherler, general …

Using Manufacturing Analytics to Drive Decision Making

December 17th, 2018

16:55

Manufacturing analytics allows companies to use data to drive more effective decision making. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, editor in chief of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with Eric Fogg, chief operating officer of …

Tackling Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Cutting Downtime, Boosting Returns

December 7th, 2018

11:28

Do you know the exact amount of downtime for each of your machines? Jim Finnerty, Product Manager, Wintriss Controls Group, sits down with Chris …

Strengthening Your Operations, and Workforce, with Robotics

December 3rd, 2018

15:57

Think you know robots? Learn the facts in this podcast, when Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks robotics with Pete Rogers, Vice President, Operations for Acieta. Rogers talks …

SME President Reflects on 2018 and Manufacturing’s Future

November 29th, 2018

29:27

Growing up attending SME chapter meetings with his dad, 2018 SME President Thomas Kurfess, PhD, FSME, PE, talks with Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, about his 35 years as an SME …

The Growing Skills Gap and How Manufacturers Can Close It

November 19th, 2018

23:45

The Skills Gap in the U.S is real and growing. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with …

The Ins and Outs of Robotic Machine Tool Tending

November 19th, 2018

14:54

The trend to robotic machine tool tending is picking up speed (as well as parts). In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing …

Making Sense of Job Shop Automation

November 12th, 2018

13:30

Automation doesn’t have to be difficult. With the right strategy, job shops can install and use automation that keeps their companies competitive …

The Cloud Brings Data, People and Machines Together

October 25th, 2018

10:21

Sanjay Thakore, business strategy manager for Autodesk, talks with Candace Roulo, managing editor, about how the cloud brings data, people and …

THE VALUE OF PARTNERSHIPS IN CAD/CAM SOFTWARE AND THE METALWORKING INDUSTRY

October 24th, 2018

11:26

One of the key aspects of business that is sometimes overlooked is the partnerships that develop between independent companies. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks …

Zeiss Metrology Connects with Students at IMTS 2018, Discusses How Cool a Manufacturing Career Can Be

October 24th, 2018

22:26

Jay Elepano, optical CMM/SFG product manager for Zeiss Metrology LCC, talks with Candace Roulo, managing editor, about lasers, automation, …

FASTEMS PRESIDENT TALKS ABOUT USING AUTOMATION, INDUSTRY 4.0 TO OVERCOME LABOR SHORTAGES

October 22nd, 2018

7:46

David Suica, president of Fastems LLC, discusses how automation and Industry 4.0 can be combined to help job shops overcome labor shortages and produce production. He talked to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the 2018 IMTS …

HAIMER DISCUSSES ISSUES RELATED TO INDUSTRY 4.0

October 19th, 2018

13:26

Steve Baier, national sales manager of Haimer USA, talks about Industry 4.0 issues that job shops should consider. He spoke during at the 2018 …

NC3 Promotes Manufacturing Training, Educational Partnerships

October 19th, 2018

13:00

Training in advanced manufacturing technology is a hot topic as companies grapple with the skills gap. In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief …

MACHINE TOOL BUILDER OKUMA TALKS ABOUT HOW TO AUTOMATE THE FACTORY FLOOR

October 15th, 2018

10:49

Wade Anderson, product specialist manager at Okuma America Corp., talks about his company's line of machine tools as well as the issues job shops …

TAPMATIC DISCUSSES TAPPING INDUSTRY, TAP HOLDERS

October 15th, 2018

9:10

Mark Johnson, president of Tapmatic, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig about the tapping industry and tap holders made by his company. Johnson talks …

Italian Manufacturers Connect with North America via the Italian Trade Agency

October 10th, 2018

18:06

Italian manufacturers have a lot to offer, both in their home country and in North America. At IMTS 2018, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine talks with Marco Saladini, Trade Commissioner, …

Not Just for Phones: Bluetooth Drives Industrial Productivity

October 5th, 2018

14:04

When you think of Bluetooth you might think about your phone, your car or that sleek pair of headphones and speaker you have. In this episode, Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks …

How Manufacturing Companies Can Benefit from Helping Employees Get a Grip on Financial Issues

October 2nd, 2018

14:13

Would you be surprised to learn that manufacturing workers are particularly vulnerable to personal financial problems? You’ll learn about that and …

One way Industry 4.0 is gaining traction in Michigan

September 18th, 2018

12:15

Kevin Kerrigan, senior VP in the automotive office at the Michigan Economic Development Corp., discusses how MEDC is helping Industry 4.0 gain traction in Michigan. He gets into how Michigan supports Automation Alley, …

SME Rundown at IMTS, Day One: Sandi Bouckley, SME

September 11th, 2018

13:11

SME CEO and Executive Director Sandi Bouckley on day one of IMTS. Among the topics: the future of manufacturing is increasingly digital; workforce …

How AI, Computer Programs Like Watson Will Advance Manufacturers Forward

August 28th, 2018

18:15

Dean Phillips, founder and owner of Longevity Industries, an International Director for SME, and a Production Enhancement Engineer at LINK Systems, dives into how artificial intelligence (AI) and computer programs like …

Smoothing the Transition From 3-Axis to 5-Axis Machining

July 6th, 2018

28:00

Inside today’s machine shops, having 5-axis capability is no longer a luxury; it’s a must-have. To price parts competitively, and to make a good profit, shops need to have the efficiencies 5-axis provides. Many shops …

Africa as the ‘Next Growth Miracle’

June 28th, 2018

21:43

Eyeing what he says will soon become the world’s largest workforce, "Motoring Africa" author Edward Hightower details how manufacturers can more profitably serve the growing African market by producing in six countries: …

‘Edge Computing’ Has Manufacturers on the Verge of Something Big

June 22nd, 2018

16:40

Manufacturers are living more on the edge these days—as in “edge computing” and “intelligence at the edge.” In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Diego Tamburini, …

New 5ME software targets unplanned downtime, OEE

June 4th, 2018

13:46

Manufacturers around the world are struggling to combat $50 billion of unplanned downtime per year. And so 5ME wants to give them the data “at their fingertips” needed for continuous improvement programs. The software …

The Role of Simulation in Smart Manufacturing

May 31st, 2018

10:29

There are many aspects of smart manufacturing that are evolving quickly, and simulation is one of them. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief …

Paying Attention to Financial Wellness Pays Benefits for Both Employers and Their Employees

May 29th, 2018

20:44

On the rare occasion that Manufacturing Engineering Editor Emeritus Jim Sawyer thinks about the intersection of insurance and manufacturing, it is usually in terms of fire, theft, personal injury and the like. However, …

The Future of Additive Manufacturing

May 24th, 2018

11:35

Additive manufacturing has made tremendous strides in recent years and has advantages over traditional manufacturing processes in many applications. However, AM still faces significant barriers. In this podcast, Alan …

Smart Technologies Change How Parts are Designed, Programmed and Manufactured

May 22nd, 2018

20:27

Smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and the Industrial Internet of Things are all fast-evolving concepts that are changing how manufacturing processes …

ACIETA EXECUTIVE DISCUSSES ‘WELDING LABOR CRISIS’

May 11th, 2018

12:57

Pete Rogers, a vice president of Acieta, discusses an impending "welding labor crisis" of a shortage of skilled welders. He talks about automated welding systems can take the load of repetitive welding tasks.

AUTODESK DISCUSSES SOFTWARE, DESIGN AND SIMULATION IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

May 8th, 2018

8:03

Duann Scott of Autodesk discusses developments in software for additive manufacturing. He talks about simulation and design for 3D printing with Bill …

How Vent Buddy Came to Be

May 7th, 2018

5:46

Sean Touhey, a junior in the manufacturing engineering program at Western Washington University, describes the innovation that led to his 5-person team winning the “design for digital manufacturing” competition for …

Award-Winning Puppet Maker Shares 3D Printing Insights

May 7th, 2018

16:42

At the RAPID + TCT conference in Texas, Brian McLean, director of rapid prototype at Laika Entertainment, explains what led to his being awarded a Scientific and Engineering Oscar Plaque in 2016 for pioneering the use …

At AM Show, Grieves Explains ITEAM Consortium in Detail

May 7th, 2018

8:09

Dr. Mike Grieves, executive director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design at Florida Institute of Technology, explains …

Binc, Extrude Hone debut new product at RAPID + TCT

May 7th, 2018

8:35

At RAPID + TCT, Bruno Boutantin of Extrude Hone and Laurent Cataldo of Binc Industries speak about their firms’ new joint offering: Finish 3D, for …

GE Additive Exec Details AddWorks as It Comes to Market

May 3rd, 2018

7:00

At the RAPID + TCT show in Texas, Chris Schuppe, GM of AddWorks at GE Additive, explains a new offering called AddWorks. He gets into how it came about, what it is, why it is needed, and what types of services GE is …

SIEMENS EXECUTIVE DISCUSSES ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AT RAPID SHOW

May 2nd, 2018

19:12

Roger Hart, research and development engineering manager of Siemens, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig about additive manufacturing at the RAPID + TCT Show in Fort Worth, TX. They discuss how Siemens is changing its …

Student Poster Challenge Winner Details Her Work

April 9th, 2018

8:49

Bhuvi Nirudhoddi, an Ohio State University PhD candidate studying materials science and engineering, won the student poster challenge at SME’s AeroDef manufacturing conference in California in March. She gives Advanced …

Why Apprenticeships Matter So Much, and Progress in the U.S.

April 9th, 2018

10:08

Chris Cagle of the South Bay Workforce Investment Board in Hawthorne, Calif., explains what his organization does, how the apprenticeship program works, and why such programs are so important. He enumerates employee and …

Martinez Drills Down on Siemens’ Changing CNC Strategy, Comau Partnership

April 9th, 2018

20:39

Smart Manufacturing magazine Editor in Chief Brett Brune interviews Daniel Martinez, a member of the aerospace vertical market team at Siemens Industry USA, at the AeroDef show in California.  Martinez talks about how …

Responding to Market Needs, Suhner Debuts STACKmaster

April 9th, 2018

12:08

Smart Manufacturing magazine Editor in Chief Brett Brune speaks with Suhner's Lee Coleman about high-volume machining and how the growth of …

EMAG USA CEO looks at new drivers in firm’s A&D business model

April 9th, 2018

8:18

Smart Manufacturing magazine Editor in Chief Brett Brune asks EMAG USA CEO Peter Loetzner about new drivers in his company’s A&D business model. The two discuss the trend toward more cell manufacturing. Loetzner …

A deep dive on Ingersoll Rand QXN tools

April 9th, 2018

7:28

Smart Manufacturing magazine Editor in Chief Brett Brune speaks with Jon Jay of Ingersoll Rand Power Tools on how aerospace manufacturers can use …

UBM Discusses Trends, Technology, Challenges in Medical Device Industry

April 5th, 2018

27:23

Amanda Pedersen, News Editor of MD+DI (Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry) and Qmed, discusses the trends and technology in the medical industry, …

UBM Discusses Impact of Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence on Engineering Jobs

April 5th, 2018

12:15

Suzanne Deffree, a brand director at UBM and its Advanced Manufacturing Group, discusses the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence and their impact on engineering and manufacturing jobs. She also talks …

Manufacturers Embrace the Cloud

March 14th, 2018

21:27

Diego Tamburini, principal industry lead for Azure Manufacturing, talks with Patrick Waurzyniak, senior editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, about the cloud and why manufacturing companies need to embrace it. …

Ripple effects from ‘deep learning,’ AVs to be felt far and wide

February 21st, 2018

40:26

Hod Lipson, co-author with Melba Kurman of the book "Driverless: Intelligent Cars and the Road Ahead," asserts that AV technology is going to change …

MOBSTEEL OWNERS DISCUSS DEVELOPING NEW BUSINESSES

February 16th, 2018

25:14

Adam and Pam Genei talk to SME's Chris Mahar at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. They own Mobsteel, a design/build company that manufactures automotive aftermarket products and builds custom cars, …

JEEP EXECUTIVE ON HOW UPDATED CHEROKEE IS LIGHTER BUT NO ‘LIGHTWEIGHT’

February 8th, 2018

16:21

In the highly competitive arena of the global auto industry there is little time to sit on one’s laurels. To that end Jeep has substantially revamped its Cherokee for the 2019 model year. Mike Downey, Cherokee vehicle …

SKILLS GAP PROVES PROBLEMATIC FOR AUTO SUPPLIER GROWTH

February 8th, 2018

17:32

The Brose Group is growing in the US. In fact, the operations of Brose North America, the US arm of the global auto supplier, are growing at a rapid pace. Brose North America President Michael Brosseau sat down with …

OPPORTUNITY AWAITS SMALL MANUFACTURERS ADEPT AT MAKING QUALITY AFTERMARKET AUTO PARTS

February 8th, 2018

23:03

Licensed aftermarket auto parts can be a source of profits for their non-OEM manufacturers and a source of brand building for automakers as well as a path to additional profits. John Clor of Ford Performance explains to …

SIEMENS PLM HELPS SUPPLIERS COPE WITH VEHICLE ELECTRIFICATION, AUTONOMY

February 8th, 2018

21:15

Vehicle electrification and autonomy are challenges facing automakers today and well into the future. But it’s not only the OEMs that need to clear …

P3’S GHOSH ADDRESSES COMMON PITFALLS IN SMART MANUFACTURING

February 7th, 2018

9:50

At the North American International Auto Show, P3 North America CEO Samit Ghosh and Smart Manufacturing Editor in Chief Brett Brune discuss the common pitfalls manufacturers encounter when they introduce smart and …

MAGNETI MARELLI AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING’S ‘SMART CORNER’ DESCRIBED IN DETAIL

February 7th, 2018

11:52

At the auto show in Detroit, Magneti Marelli USA's Bill Grabowski tells Smart Manufacturing mag about his firm's "Smart Corner" product, specifically about how it helps OEMs in terms of cost, weight and complexity.

WHAT VEHICLE INTERIORS WILL LOOK AND FEEL LIKE IN THE FUTURE

February 7th, 2018

15:17

At the auto show in Detroit, Rose Ryntz of Intl Automotive Components (IAC) Group, covers emerging trends, including electrification, autonomy and ride sharing, changing vehicle interiors. She also predicts how future …

NAIAS CHAIRMAN GIVES DEETS ON AUTOMOBILI-D

February 7th, 2018

9:14

Auto dealer Ryan LaFontaine, chairman of the North American International Auto Show, reveals what AutoMobili-D is all about. He spoke with Brett Brune, editor in chief of Smart Manufacturing magazine.

ALL-NEW RAM 1500: WORK NEEDED TO MAKE TRUCK A REALITY

February 7th, 2018

24:45

One of the highly anticipated new vehicle introductions at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit was that of the 2019 Ram 1500. Not only is this half-ton pickup significantly improved over its …

AMERICA MAKES: A PROGRESS REPORT

February 7th, 2018

23:12

Half a dozen years ago American Makes was launched as the first institute of Manufacturing USA, the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation, a national network for manufacturing innovation focused on coordinating …

Carrying a Torch for Opportunity and Equality in Manufacturing

February 7th, 2018

23:41

Samantha Farr, founder of and instructor for Women Who Weld, met with Manufacturing Engineering Editor Emeritus Jim Sawyer at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to discuss how welding is one of the …

THE MAN CHARGED WITH LAUNCHING DASSAULT INTO NEW ORBITS

February 7th, 2018

21:56

While Dassault Systemes is best known in the manufacturing industry for its CATIA software, the company’s interests are in fact much broader. Indeed, …

HBPO NORTH AMERICA PRESIDENT DESCRIBES COMPANY PRODUCTS

January 31st, 2018

7:30

Diana Mannino, president of HBPO North America talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the North American in Detroit. She discusses the company's …

CHASSIS BRAKES EXECUTIVE TALKS ABOUT ADDING NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCTION

January 31st, 2018

14:53

Dennis Berry, president of the Americas region of Chassis Brakes International, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Berry discusses how the company is adding …

FREUDENBERG NA PRESIDENT DISCUSSES COMPANY’S AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS

January 31st, 2018

12:25

Robert Evans, president of Freudenberg North America, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Evans describes Freudenberg's automotive-related businesses, including …

NEXTEER’S HOEG DESCRIBES COMPANY’S DIGITAL TRACE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

January 31st, 2018

12:25

Dennis Hoeg, North American COO for Nexteer Automotive, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Hoeg discusses the company's Digital Trace Manufacturing system, which …

NEXTEER’S ZURASKI DISCUSSES AUTONOMOUS DRIVING TECHNOLOGY

January 31st, 2018

11:51

Jeff Zuraski, executive director of research and development for Nexteer Automotive, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the North American …

SMDI’S JODY HALL TALKS ABOUT HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL’S ROLE IN LIGHTWEIGHTING

January 31st, 2018

14:17

Jody Hall, vice president-automotive market for the Steel Market Development Institute, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. She discusses how high strength steel …

COX AUTOMOTIVE ECONOMIST ANALYZES AUTO INDUSTRY TRENDS

January 31st, 2018

16:38

Jonathan Smoke, chief economist of Cox Automotive, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig about what's happening in the auto industry going into 2018. Smoke describes an industry that is still running strong but faces more …

ACHATES CEO DISCUSSES NEW ENGINE ON DISPLAY AT DETROIT AUTO SHOW

January 31st, 2018

12:59

CEO David Johnson of Achates Power talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the North American International Auto Show. The executive discusses the company's opposed-piston engine that was on display at the show in …

FANUC’S AIELLO DISCUSSES COMPANY’S EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS

January 31st, 2018

14:58

Paul Aiello of robot maker FANUC talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Aiello talks about the …

BLOOMBERG ANALYST DISCUSSES WHY TRUCKS ARE KING

January 31st, 2018

11:17

Kevin Tynan, senior automotive analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig about auto industry trends during an interview at the North American International Auto show in Detroit. Tynan talks …

How Smart Manufacturing Can Help OEMs and Fabricators

January 31st, 2018

12:28

Smart manufacturing is getting a lot of coverage in the media, and with good reason. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief, talks with Frank Arteaga, Head of Product Marketing, Market Region NAFTA, for Bystronic …

SME fortifies efforts to get high school students excited about manufacturing

January 5th, 2018

13:13

Natalie Lowell, member and industry relations manager at SME, details all that the nonprofit is doing to help address the skills gap in the U.S. She …

Preconfigured Robotic Solutions Grow in Importance

December 19th, 2017

10:09

Robotic solutions are gaining in prominence and importance. In this podcast, Senior Editor Jim Lorincz talks with Simon Whitton, regional division …

New Technologies for Grinding Rotary Tools and Re-sharpening Saw Blades

December 15th, 2017

12:32

The manufacturing of solid-carbide and PCD rotary tooling has improved markedly, and high-tech grinders have played an important role in this …

New Ways to Inspect Robotically Welded Parts

December 15th, 2017

18:46

Applications for robotic welding systems continue to grow, and those systems are becoming more sophisticated and agile. In this podcast, Editor In Chief Alan Rooks talks with Erwin DiMalanta, director-welding and …

The Importance of Diversity and the Role of Women in the Manufacturing Workforce

December 11th, 2017

11:58

A more diverse workforce that includes more women can help manufacturers fill the growing skills gap. In this podcast, Sandra Bouckley, president of SME, talks with Senior Editor Jim Lorincz about the need for increased …

Identifying 3D Printing Opportunities on Your Factory Floor

December 4th, 2017

24:37

Markforged has played a role in advancing the art and science of additive manufacturing. They have helped companies make great strides in getting the …

Precision Swiss-Style Machines Offer Speed, Accuracy

November 17th, 2017

5:47

Manufacturing operations are looking for the fastest, most reliable equipment to deliver components machined quickly and with the highest accuracy possible. At SOUTH-TEC, we discussed the advantages of the Swiss-style …

Developing Flexible Products for a Diversified Advanced Manufacturing Economy

November 15th, 2017

10:26

At the SOUTH-TEC show in Greenville, SC, we’re joined by Greg Cooke, applications engineer for Promess Inc., in Brighton, MI, who talks about how …

In China, Dassault’s Green details work of innovation labs, acknowledges speedy adoption of robots

November 10th, 2017

13:30

In an interview in Shanghai, Eric Green, VP, user experience & marketing for the DELMIA product brand at Dassault Systèmes, weighs in on what …

Application Engineer at Markforged discusses the benefits of carbon fiber, metal 3D printing technology

November 9th, 2017

18:59

Nick Sondej, application engineer of Markforged, talks with Candace Roulo, managing editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, about the company’s …

AM specialist at Dassault describes production challenges, lure of materials & a CFD one-two punch

October 20th, 2017

18:15

In a wide-ranging interview at at Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience Forum North America in South Florida, Subham Sett, director of strategic …

Promoting US Manufacturing and Building New Constituencies

October 3rd, 2017

15:38

“MAKE IT IN LA” is helping develop and advance the large and growing manufacturing community in Southern California. Likewise, an innovative podcast, …

CAM Software for a New Generation of Machinists

October 3rd, 2017

9:16

At EMO, 3D Systems launched the latest version of its GibbsCAM software. The new release, GibbsCAM12, includes the first new interface for the software in many years. In this podcast, Chris MacBain, product marketing …

Exploring Key Trends in Metrology

September 27th, 2017

12:54

Metrology plays a key role in manufacturing, but that role is changing. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, editor in chief for Manufacturing Engineering …

IMPORTANCE OF MANUFACTURING DAY, HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

September 22nd, 2017

12:10

Bjorn Schwarzenbach, communications and project coordinator at Rollomatic, talks with Candace Roulo, managing editor of Manufacturing Engineering …

A RESURGENCE OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURING

September 22nd, 2017

6:40

Brian Ayers, vice president of sales and marketing at Arch Global Precision, talks with Candace Roulo, managing editor of Manufacturing Engineering …

How SME Promotes Advanced Manufacturing and Helps Develop a Skilled Workforce

September 21st, 2017

20:35

SME has an 85+ year history of supporting US manufacturing. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks …

LASER MARKING SOLUTIONS: INNOVATIVE APPLICATION OF TRADITIONAL LASER BEAM

September 21st, 2017

5:05

Cajo Technologies President Ismo Rantala talks with Candace Roulo, managing editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, about the company’s …

Verisurf works to make legacy CMMs relevant again

September 19th, 2017

5:19

Verisurf Software CEO Ernie Husted explains why there are still many legacy fixed CMMs in the market that are perceived to be obsolete due to …

HOW ELECTRONIC WORK INSTRUCTIONS IMPROVE MANUFACTURING PRODUCTIVITY

September 19th, 2017

17:03

More manufacturers are using electronic work instructions, such as VKS, to improve productivity and streamline their operations. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks …

Ways machine shops can better manage tools and tool data

September 19th, 2017

12:11

So, you've inherited older and/or disjointed systems and processes (and perhaps an unhelpful company culture) but you want to gain a competitive …

Separating innovations from hype, and then getting on with the digital transformation

September 19th, 2017

14:08

Drawing upon his firm's work with NEC, Schlindler Elevator, Exelon and Pitney Bowes, Sergey Patsko of GE Digital advises manufacturing execs looking for value to focus on compute power and ways to process and analyze …

Think you know what’s causing the skills gap in automotive? Think again.

September 19th, 2017

12:48

Sharing findings from a survey of 300 automotive industry manufacturers, Jeannine Kunz, VP of Tooling U-SME, says the introduction of new technology …

Securely on the smart manufacturing path and looking at next phase at P&W

September 18th, 2017

14:07

Pratt & Whitney's Kimberley Hagerty, whose "year of living digitally" was featured in the May issue of Smart Manufacturing magazine, quickly reviews lessons she and her team learned, outlines three main challenges …

Rego-Fix: Managing Growth in the Tooling and Workholding Industry

August 3rd, 2017

18:08

Rego-Fix Corp., a manufacturer of precision tooling, has been on a deliberate, long-term growth and expansion program. Starting a few years ago in …

Meeting the Skills Gap Challenge: Training New Users on Controls for Machine Tools

August 1st, 2017

19:55

Manufacturing Engineering’s James D. Sawyer interviews Chris Pollack, East Coast regional business manager for motion control , Siemens Industry, …

Making Metal 3D Printing More Accessible and More Affordable

July 31st, 2017

19:57

As the technology has matured, the manufacturing world has seen an explosion in the number of metal parts, components and products manufactured …

A High-Precision Water Jet for the Electronics Industry  

July 28th, 2017

13:08

As water jet technology has improved so, too, has the precision of these abrasive cutting machines. Along the way the applications for water jet …

Hermle Machine Establishes US Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program

July 21st, 2017

14:32

Hermle Machine Co., a manufacturer of high-end machine tools, annually employs 100 to 120 apprentices in its German operations. The apprentices make …

Hoffmann Group Targets the US Market with new US Subsidiary

July 17th, 2017

14:25

Charlie Slagle, president and CEO of Hoffmann Group USA, talks with Editor in Chief Alan Rooks about the history of The Hoffmann Group as a tooling …

Exploring the Four Pillars of Metalcutting

July 11th, 2017

19:15

In an interview with Jim Sawyer of  Manufacturing Engineering, Jan Andersson, global director of Greenleaf Corp.’s Tech Team and marketing explores the four pillars of metalcutting are and why it is crucial to pay …

Establishing the Link Between Engineering and 3D Manufacturing

July 10th, 2017

21:17

Additive manufacturing has come a long way from being a prototyping technology. In many instances, it is now a viable method of production. Not every …

The Philosophy and Application of Data-Driven Manufacturing

July 10th, 2017

17:59

A manufacturing concern can get the greatest return on its investment by optimizing its overall equipment effectiveness, or OEE. In this sponsored podcast, Memex CEO David McPhail details the relationship between OEE …

GF Machining Solutions Introduces New Machine Tools

July 7th, 2017

13:18

Ken Baeszler, a market segment manager and product manager at GF Machining Solutions, sat down at SME’s Eastec show with Manufacturing …

Award winner talks liquid metal 3D printing

June 26th, 2017

4:15

SME this year gave the Dick Aubin Distinguished Paper Award to the authors of “Liquid Metal 3D Printing: A Magnetohydrodynamic Approach." One of the authors, Swati Chandran Thirumangalath, explains what the paper says …

Selective laser melting expert reviews progress, hints at expansion beyond metal

June 26th, 2017

9:38

SME’s Additive Manufacturing Community this year gave Dieter Schwarze, PhD, of SLM Solutions GmbH the 2017 Industry Achievement Award. The award …

BEAMER LASER SYSTEMS DISCUSSES ITS OFFERINGS AT EASTEC

June 16th, 2017

4:09

Brian Bittner, national sales manager of Beamer Laser Systems, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the Eastec Show, held in May in West Springfield, MA. Bittner describes the company's operations.

EXSYS DISCUSSES ITS PRODUCT LINE AT EASTEC SHOW

June 16th, 2017

8:17

Jill Young of Exsys  (San Antonio, FL) describes the company’s products and markets in an interview with Bill Koenig, senior editor at Advanced Manufacturing Media. They spoke at SME’s Eastec Show in May.

VEKTEK DISCUSSES ITS OFFERINGS OF CLAMPING PRODUCTS

June 16th, 2017

7:56

Rod Leek of Vektek LLC talks about his company’s line of clamps and workholding products with Senior Editor Bill Koenig. They talked at the Eastec …

GE’s latest open-innovation concept that speeds up product and technology development

June 15th, 2017

12:45

Dyan Finkhousen, director of open innovation & advanced manufacturing at GE Global Operations, discusses Fuse LLC, an 8-month-old service …

3DEO DISCUSSES ITS 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

June 12th, 2017

13:20

Matt Sand, president of 3DEO, and Matt Petros, the company's CEO, discuss 3DEO's additive manufacturing technology and the markets it serves. 3DEO …

CGTech prepares to sell Vericut additive module

May 23rd, 2017

4:40

Gene Granata, Vericut product manager at CGTech, describes Vericut's new additive module. Set to be available publicly at the end of September, it …

Stratasys introduces Continuous-Build 3D Demonstrator, a mass-customization play

May 23rd, 2017

18:39

At RAPID + TCT in Pittsburgh, Roger Kelesoglu, director of sales enablement at Stratasys, previews the company's new Continuous-Build 3D Demonstrator. (It's not yet clear when it will be commercially available.) It …

Autodesk’s Approach to Additive Manufacturing Software

May 22nd, 2017

9:50

Duann Scott, head of business development and strategy for digital manufacturing at Autodesk, details the solutions his firm offers. He also weighs …

METHODS MACHINE TOOLS DISCUSSES ITS 3D PRINTING STRATEGY

May 19th, 2017

9:30

Benjamin Fisk, general manager of 3D additive manufacturing for Methods Machine Tools Inc., discusses his company's 3D printing strategy. Fisk talks …

Rockwell Automation counts all the ways digital ‘journey’ has paid off

May 17th, 2017

19:27

Tom O’Reilly, VP, Global Business Development at Rockwell Automation, details how his company's five-year plan to restructure its facility and supplier networks has led to a four- to five-percent annual improvement in …

Coming product from SLM Solutions Software aimed at streamlining AM workflow

May 11th, 2017

15:51

SLM Solutions Software out of Austria is set to this year begin selling a new package to improve workflow in AM, SLM Solutions' Richard Grylls said …

The Power of 3D Modeling and Simulation Spurs Manufacturing Process Innovations

May 1st, 2017

19:11

John Graham, senior product marketing manager for Ansys Spaceclaim, Ansys Inc., talks with Manufacturing Engineering Senior Editor Patrick Waurzyniak about how 3D modeling software can help manufacturers streamline …

Tooling U-SME Prepares to Unveil Additive Certification

April 19th, 2017

13:23

Jeannine Kunz, vice president of Tooling U-SME, details how awareness of AM's capabilities is clearly on the rise:  Some big manufacturers are …

Everything you ever wanted to know about CELDi

April 13th, 2017

12:28

Randolph Bradley, Technical Fellow in Supply Chain Management at Boeing, explains the Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution's …

Total Workforce Approach Helps Employers Recruit, Retrain, and Retain Young Talent

March 31st, 2017

17:50

Joe Lampinen, Senior Director, Global Practice Consultant for Engineering, Business, & Professional Services at Kelly Services, explores how …

SLM Solutions exec weighs in on important AM market trends

March 16th, 2017

9:07

What's up with AM machines this year? At the Aerodef conference, SLM Solutions' Winthrop Sheldon  takes on this and several other market-trend …

The Role of Small Manufacturers in Aerospace

March 16th, 2017

13:29

Dimitrije Milovich, president and CEO of Radius Engineering Inc. (Salt Lake City), discusses the role small manufacturers play in aerospace. His …

New machine from EnvisionTEC promises big time savings

March 16th, 2017

7:49

EnvisionTEC CEO Al Siblani explains why the SLCOM 1, a machine that does selective lamination composite object manufacturing and is in beta testing, …

Using Robotics to Cope with the Shortage of Welders

March 15th, 2017

11:23

Zane Michael, director of thermal business development for Yaskawa America/Motoman Robotics Division, explains why the biggest challenge for welding manufacturers today is the shortage of welders. He notes that …

How to set off on the smart manufacturing journey

March 15th, 2017

16:04

At the Aerodef conference in Texas, Conrad Leiva, VP for product strategy and alliance at iBASEt and chair of the smart manufacturing working group …

The skinny on the new NASA-SME partnership

March 15th, 2017

7:25

For starters, NASA's HUNCH program brings projects, mentors, expertise and schools. SME's PRIME initiative brings mentors, equipment and a …

Sizing Up the Platform Market for the Internet of Things

March 13th, 2017

15:01

Sandra Rios, ‎Head of Product Management & Marketing, AXOOM GmbH, explores the development of the platform market for the Internet of Things, the company’s vision for the IoT platform market, and its plans in North …

5ME exec tells all about cryogenic machining

March 13th, 2017

8:24

At the Aerodef show in Texas, Mike Judge, executive vice president of Cincinnati-based 5ME, delivers the lowdown on cryogenic machining. He notes that 5ME can add cryogenic machining to machines in the field. …

Designing for AM, and the challenges in designing with composites

March 3rd, 2017

12:45

Bob Yancey, vice president of additive manufacturing at Altair Engineering, also discusses the importance of an upfront design process and advances …

Globetrotter Bids Adieu to ‘The Age of Dirty Growth’

February 9th, 2017

21:43

The co-author of "The Smartest Places on Earth: Why Rustbelts Are the Emerging Hotspots of Global Innovation" discusses not only all he discovered in writing the book but also what he has learned since it was published. …

How Traditional Manufacturers Can Add Additive Capabilities

February 6th, 2017

30:02

Steve Immel, head of Americas Business Development for Materialise, explains why a traditional manufacturing company may want to get into additive manufacturing, the main considerations for manufacturers looking to add …

The Benefits of Tube Lasers for Punching, Sawing and Milling

February 3rd, 2017

11:57

Dr. Jeffery Ahrstrom, President and COO of BLM Group USA, explores how a tube laser system can help manufacturers replace the physical processes of punching, sawing and milling with lasing in order to reduce …

New Developments Improve Metal Finishing Productivity

January 30th, 2017

16:25

John Thompson, National Technical Sales Manager for PFERD Inc., offers his predictions on the future of metal finishing, examines new solutions that …

Navigating Changes in the Fabrication Industry

January 26th, 2017

30:00

Diego Tamburini, Senior Design and Manufacturing Industry Strategist for Autodesk, explores the main forces shaping the future of the fabricating industry; key strategies manufacturers can use to remain competitive; …

Exploring Key Developments in Process Cooling

January 23rd, 2017

17:59

Bonnie Martens, Marketing Communications Manager for Dimplex Thermal Solutions, examines key trends in process cooling; how chillers can be designed …

Emerging Trends in the Punch Press and Press Brake Tooling Market

January 20th, 2017

10:31

John Galich, marketing manager for Mate Precision Tooling, discusses trends in the CNC punch press tooling and press brake tooling market; challenges …

How Fabricators Can Successfully Process High-Strength Steels

January 9th, 2017

16:02

John Heuring, Regional Sales Manager for Dallas Industries, explores the challenges fabricators face when their feed line operators process advanced, high-strength steels. He also outlines the special considerations …

Why Industry 4.0 is Not Just for Big Manufacturers

January 5th, 2017

20:01

Frank Arteaga, Head of Product Marketing for Bystronic, explains why Industry 4.0 isn’t just for big companies and why small to medium-sized job …

How the IOT is Changing Robotic Manufacturing

January 3rd, 2017

19:37

Mark Scherler, General Manager of Materials Joining for FANUC America, explores how the Internet of Things is changing robotic manufacturing, laser processes that are being used with robotics, and how changes in the …

Worker-Friendly Cobots Take their Place on Production Lines

December 20th, 2016

13:02

Craig Tomita, Area Sales Manager for Universal Robots, and David Jackson, President of CleanLogix (an OEM partner of Universal Robots) discuss the …

How Press Shops Can Improve Uptime and Implement the IIOT

December 14th, 2016

28:23

Will Healy, Strategic Marketing Manager, and Dave Bird, Key Account Manager, Metal Forming and Robotic Welding for Balluff Inc., discuss how press shops can dramatically improve uptime, tackle the biggest problems with …

Creating the Manufacturing Workforce of the Future

December 12th, 2016

16:03

Sandra L. Bouckley, FSME, 2017 President for SME, discusses the current state of the manufacturing workforce, what this means for the future, how …

New Technology, IIOT Drive Big Changes in Robotic Welding

December 7th, 2016

12:41

Charlie Miller, director of sales for the Eastern region of the US for the robot and applications group at ABB, examines emerging trends in robotic welding, how the Industrial Internet of Things is driving changes in …

Industrie 4.0, as Seen From Ground Zero

December 2nd, 2016

26:32

Detlef Zühlke, Scientific Director for Innovative Factory Systems at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence and Executive Chairman of SmartFactory-KL in Germany, discusses what it was like to be a …

Online Education at MIT: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems

November 23rd, 2016

24:07

Manufacturing Engineering Editor-in-Chief James D. Sawyer talks to Dr. Bruce Cameron, MIT faculty director, about the online professional certificate …

Carl Dekker Explains Student Design Contest, Focus on Mobility

October 12th, 2016

4:32

Guest: Met-L-Flow President Carl Dekker. Interviewed by Smart Manufacturing magazine Editor In Chief Brett Brune. How can we get around better? SME’s …

Who Can Benefit Most from Nov. 9 Digital Transformation Seminar?

October 10th, 2016

19:20

Smart Manufacturing magazine Editor in Chief Brett Brune discusses The Digital Transformation full-day seminar with John Deere's Craig Sutton. Sutton …

Manufacturing USA Advancing Manufacturing and Increasing Competitiveness in the US

October 4th, 2016

14:34

Guest: Mike Molnar, Director - Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, US Dept of Commerce. Interviewed by …

Plex Systems Discuss Smart Manufacturing and the Connected Factory

October 3rd, 2016

29:41

Guest: David Morfas, Product Expert at the Plex Systems. Interviewed by  Manufacturing Engineering Magazine Editor in Chief Jim Sawyer. SME’s Advanced Manufacturing Now talks to David Morfas, who discuss how Smart …

IMTS 2016: Zeiss Industrial Metrology Discuss Market Trends and the Big Show

August 12th, 2016

16:13

Guest: David Wick, Manager, Product Management at ZEISS Industrial Metrology. Interviewed by Manufacturing Engineering magazine Editor in Chief Jim …

Executive Discusses XJet’s Liquid Metal 3D Printer

August 12th, 2016

13:26

Guest: Dror Danai, Chief Business Officer at XJet Limited. Interviewed by Smart Manufacturing magazine Editor In Chief, Brett Brune. At the RAPID 2016 conference on additive manufacturing, Danai talks to Advanced …

Fujitsu Glovia Discusses Upcoming Industry Trends and IMTS 2016

August 10th, 2016

10:17

Guest: James Gorham, Executive Vice President at Fujitsu Glovia. Interviewed by Manufacturing Engineering magazine Editor Bill Koenig. SME’s Advanced Manufacturing Now talks to James Gorham, who discusses what Fujitsu …

Hydromat Discusses IMTS 2016

July 26th, 2016

12:11

Guest: Rodger Boswell, Vice President of Sales at Hydromat Inc. Interviewed by Manufacturing Engineering magazine Editor Bill Koenig. SME’s Advanced Manufacturing Now talks to Rodger Boswell, who discusses what the …

How PTC is Helping to Drive Industry 4.0

July 5th, 2016

22:32

Guest: Howard Heppelmann, Divisional Vice President and General Manager, IoT Manufacturing Solutions, at PTC. Interviewed by Patrick Waurzyniak, …

MFG DAY: Changing Perceptions About Manufacturing

May 31st, 2016

23:07

Guest: Ed Youdell, President and CEO, Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International. Interviewed by Sarah A. Webster, Editor in Chief, Advanced Manufacturing Media. Youdell talks to Advanced Manufacturing Now …

RAPID 2016: EnvisionTEC launches Industrial Grade Composites Printer

May 17th, 2016

22:12

Guest: Al Siblani, CEO and Founder, EnvisionTEC. Interviewed by Sarah A. Webster, Editor in Chief, Advanced Manufacturing Media. EnvisionTEC, a …

Former Ford Executive: The Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

May 10th, 2016

15:42

Guest: John Fleming Executive Vice President Global Manufacturing & Labor Affairs (Retired), Ford Motor Co., interviewed by Executive Editor James D. Sawyer John Fleming began his career as an apprentice and …

Profiling & Connecting Equipment, People Worldwide

April 17th, 2016

17:17

Guest: Antoine Bisson, co-founder and chief technical  officer of Poka Inc. Interviewed by Smart Manufacturing magazine Editor Brett Brune. SME’s Advanced Manufacturing Now talks to Antoine Bisson about the “social …

The SME Education Foundation: Rebuilding the Workforce Pipeline

April 11th, 2016

13:13

Guest: Brian Glowiak, SME Education Foundation. Interviewed by Editor in Chief Sarah A. Webster SME’s Advanced Manufacturing Now talks to Brian Glowiak, Director of the SME Education Foundation, about the need for a …

How Digital Technologies are Driving a New Era of Productivity

April 11th, 2016

22:46

Guest: Mohamed Abuali, CEO Forcam, Inc. Interviewed by Senior Editor Patrick Waurzyniak. SME’s Advanced Manufacturing Now talks to Mohamed Abuali …

What is MTConnect and Why You Need to Know

April 11th, 2016

21:01

Guest:  Neil Desrosiers, Applications Engineer and Developer, Mazak. Interviewed by Senior Editor James Lorincz. SME’s Advanced Manufacturing Now talks to Neil Derosiers of Mazak about the coming digital manufacturing …

Where Does The American Machine Tool Industry Stand Today?

April 11th, 2016

35:20

Guest: Al Albrecht, Author of  “The American Machine Tool Industry.” Interviewed by Editor in Chief Sarah A. Webster. SME’s Advanced Manufacturing …

How is ToolingU-SME Helping Develop the Manufacturing Workforce?

February 28th, 2016

23:31

Guest: Jeannine Kunz, ToolingU-SME. Interviewed by Editor in Chief Sarah A. Webster SME's Advanced Manufacturing Now talks to Jeannine Kunz, the …

How Clean is the Air in Your Manufacturing Facility?

February 28th, 2016

26:00

Guest: Jim Reid, General Manager, Robovent. Interviewed by Editor in Chief Sarah A. Webster SME's Advanced Manufacturing Now talks to Jim Reid, General Manager and Co-Owner of RoboVent, about the company’s new Clean Air …

How Manufacturing Technology is Changing Today

June 14th, 2015

21:49

Guest: Debbie Holton, SME Events & Industry Strategy. Interviewed by Editor in Chief Sarah A. Webster SME's Advanced Manufacturing Now talks to …

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