Growing the Workforce Talent Pipeline with Dr. Deb Volzer
Release Date: 03/28/2025
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.
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Harnessing Collective Innovation for Change: AeroDef 2025
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In today's episode, editor-in-chief Steve Plumb talks with SME colleagues Stacey Eeman, Director of Industry Strategy, and Dave Morton, Group Director for the Manufacturing Technology Series, about , highlighting its significance in the aerospace and defense sectors. They also cover the importance of face-to-face interactions, the role of Michigan in manufacturing, new exhibitors, co-located events, and the focus on collaboration and innovation in mobility. to attend AeroDef today!
info_outlineDr. 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: National Impact Report