Pragmatic Digital Twins with Jason Hehman
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Jason Hehman, vertical leader of industry 4.0 at TXI, wants to empower manufacturing with the kind of insight only a digital twin can provide. He speaks with Editor Lawrence Moebs on developing pragmatic solutions with smart manufacturing technology.
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Testing Additive Components with Jerry Capo and Dr. Alex Kinsey
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Jerry Capo, vice president of technology at Product Evaluation Systems, and Dr. Alex Kinsey, technical lead of metallurgy, failure analysis at ATS, speak with Editor Lawrence Moebs about a crucially important aspect of any manufacturing: testing. In the case of additive manufacturing, the variability and complexity of the processes involved means testing is all the more critical.
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Protecting the Cyber World with Gabriela Ciocarlie
Advanced Manufacturing Now
The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) wants to solve the biggest challenges facing cybersecurity in the U.S manufacturing industry. Gabriela Ciocarlie, Chief Technology Officer of CyManII, speaks with Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson about cybersecurity considerations for manufacturers of all sizes.
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Building the Future of Additive Manufacturing with Materialise's Brigitte de Vet
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Brigitte de Vet, CEO of Materialise, knows that additive manufacturing technology has the potential for a revolutionary impact on the manufacturing industry, even if it might be a slow revolution. Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb speaks with Brigitte about where the AM industry has been and where it's heading.
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Rotary Surface Grinding in Additive Manufacturing with Erik Lawson
Advanced Manufacturing Now
As additive manufacturing technology advances, so does the sophistication of 3D-printed materials. Whatever you choose to use in your process, your grinder needs to handle everything you throw at it. Editor Lawrence Moebs speaks with Erik Lawson of about getting the most out of your rotary surface grinder in additive manufacturing.
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Growing the Workforce Talent Pipeline with Dr. Deb Volzer
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Dr. Deb Volzer wants to change the narrative around manufacturing career opportunities. She spearheaded the development of SME’s Manufacturing Imperative Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI-WPC) with the express purpose of raising enrollment by 1,000 individuals per year, per college in STEM and manufacturing related programs. As the program finishes its inaugural year, editor-in-chief Steve Plumb speaks with Deb about MI-WPC's key goals and milestones. Read the MI-WPC National Impact Report here:
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Sparking Innovation: Transforming STEM Education and Diversity in Engineering
Advanced Manufacturing Now
How can we ignite a passion for STEM in young minds and create a more diverse engineering workforce? Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of Shonali Ditz, Co-Founder and Executive Director of SparkShop. Shonali shares her personal journey, from navigating the challenges of engineering at Northwestern University to co-founding SparkShop, an organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of engineers. Discover how SparkShop is breaking down barriers by introducing hands-on engineering experiences to 4th and 5th graders, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. This...
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The Intersection of AI and Manufacturing: A Conversation with MetaOps
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this episode, host David Muller speaks with Ron Crabtree, CEO of , about the current landscape of manufacturing, particularly for small and medium-sized manufacturers. They discuss the challenges these manufacturers face, including digital transformation, workforce shortages, and the impact of automation and AI.
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April Smart Shop Essentials Preview
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this latest episode, editor-in-chief Steve Plumb sits down with Smart Manufacturing lead contributing editor Amy Bryson and contributing editor Kip Hanson, to discuss the April issue of Smart Shop Essentials. They detail some of the informative stories you'll be able to read, and they also give a small preview into the upcoming June issue. To learn more about Smart Shop Essentials, visit
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The Future of Cybersecurity: Insights from CyManII
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this episode, host Steve Plumb speaks with Howard Grimes, CEO of , about the critical importance of cybersecurity in the manufacturing sector. They discuss the evolving landscape of cyber threats, the innovative approaches is taking to address these challenges, and the importance of workforce development in enhancing cybersecurity measures.
info_outlineWe've hit the trifecta in this latest episode! Join Smart Manufacturing contributing lead editor Amy Bryson as she previews our April issue with SME Media editor-in-chief Steve Plumb and contributing editor Kip Hanson. They discuss Smart's articles on workforce development, technological innovations, and the impact of AI on supply chain resilience.