How Data Spaces and Digital Twins Are Transforming Manufacturing Efficiency
Release Date: 11/13/2025
Manufacturing’s Year in Review (and a Sneak Peak at 2026)
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this special episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, the SME Editorial Team reflects on the highlights of 2025 and anticipates the trends and challenges for 2026.
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WEBINAR : Automate Production & Material Tracking with Intelligent Nesting + ERP Integration
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Let’s eliminate material waste, accelerate production, and break down data silos between the front office and the shop floor. Discover the power of seamless integration by joining us in an exclusive co-hosted webinar with QBuild and ECI where they’ll discuss how integrating your nesting software with your ERP system can revolutionize your fabrication processes. In the session, you’ll see how this powerful integration can help: Supercharge Production Speed: Automate the nesting process and eliminate manual data entry, leading to faster job starts and reduced lead...
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CES 2026 Preview: Gary Shapiro on AI, Manufacturing Innovation & the Future of Technology
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb sits down with Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), to preview CES 2026, taking place January 6–9 in Las Vegas.
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Building an AI Junior Engineer with P1-AI
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb speaks with Silvio Memme, head of business development at P1-AI, about the rise of AI-based engineering agents and what they mean for manufacturing and product development.
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WEBINAR : Preparing Manufacturing for the AI Revolution
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Solving the Unstructured Data Challenge: Preparing Manufacturing for the AI Revolution Industry 4.0 has illuminated the transformative impact of real-time shop floor data. However, vast repositories of historical engineering and supply chain data, traditionally confined to back-office systems, continue to be underutilized. To fully leverage the capabilities of AI, integration of these disparate data sources is imperative. This includes critical information residing in various forms, such as sensor readings, machine logs, customer feedback, and especially legacy 2D drawings, handwritten...
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Reframing Quality as a Growth Strategy with ZEISS
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor Rachael Thomas is joined by Hendrie Viktor, vice president and head of sales at ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions North America.
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How Tallo Is Transforming Early Talent Engagement
Advanced Manufacturing Now
This episode dives into one of the biggest challenges facing manufacturing today—connecting the next generation to meaningful career pathways. Host Toni Neary sits down with Allison Danielsen, Vice President at Tallo, to explore how technology, community, and authentic employer engagement can reshape the early talent pipeline. Allison shares her own winding career path and how it inspired her passion for bridging the skills gap. She breaks down how Tallo’s platform—used by more than two million young people—helps students understand their strengths, explore careers, and connect...
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AI, Automation, and the Next-Gen Workforce
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, the SME editorial team discusses the December/January double issue of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, showcasing how today’s most innovative manufacturers are merging cutting-edge technology with people-focused progress.
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Inside AMFT’s Strategy for Growth
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb sits down with Todd Smith, President and CFO of Associated Metal Forming Technologies (AMFT), a global leader in precision springs, deep-drawn parts, stamping, and metal-forming solutions.
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The Future of Maintenance Tech: AI, Usability & CMMS Best Practices
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this episode, Associate Editor Cary Gitter sits down with Bryan Christiansen, CEO and founder of Limble CMMS, to explore how usability in maintenance technology directly impacts uptime, technician adoption, and overall manufacturing performance.
info_outlineJohannes Fuhrmann of Arvato Systems discusses how data spaces and digital twins boost manufacturing efficiency, data sharing, and Industry 4.0 innovation.