Manufacturing’s Year in Review (and a Sneak Peek at 2026)
Release Date: 12/25/2025
WEBINAR : Additive Manufacturing Market Trends and Successful Strategies in Current Consolidation Phase
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Additive Manufacturing (AM) has evolved from a promising emerging technology into a mature production method that is transforming industries worldwide. While it has successfully enabled groundbreaking applications in sectors such as aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer goods, it has also revealed limitations where initial expectations could not be met. In this webinar, Matthias Schmidt-Lehr, Managing Partner at AM consultancy AMPOWER and Co-Author of the leading Additive Manufacturing Market Report, will share insights into the latest industry developments. Participants will gain an...
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Advanced Manufacturing Live, Ep. 4
Advanced Manufacturing Now
On the latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live, Jennifer Coyne, director of programs at The Barnes Global Advisors and an advisor on SME's AM Technical Community Leadership Committee, joins Senior Editor Michael McConnell and Editor Rachael Thomas for a conversation on workforce development and advocacy within the additive manufacturing industry as well as holistic approaches to technology adoption. Join us every two weeks on Thursday at 3pm EST for Advanced Manufacturing Live. Watch us on your preferred platform such as Facebook, LinkedIn, X and YouTube. Also available on-demand.
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WEBINAR : Unlocking the Environmental Benefits of Aluminum in BEVs
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Join us in exploring the findings from a new by Sphera and The Aluminum Association. Learn how aluminum is shaping a more sustainable future by reducing emissions and improving efficiency in battery electric vehicle (BEV) designs. Why Attend? Explore Key Findings: Understand how lightweighting with aluminum contributes to lower life cycle emissions in BEVs. Hear from Experts: Gain insights on the role of aluminum in the future of mobility, from a panel of the aluminum industry’s experts, leading researchers and industry voices. Discover Design Impacts:...
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WEBINAR : Advanced Machining Strategies for Solid Carbide Milling
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Key Machining Strategies Covered: Trochoidal Milling: Efficient material removal with reduced tool wear High Efficiency Milling (HEM): Uses low radial depth of cut for improved tool life and productivity Specialized Operations: Helical interpolation Ramping Full slot milling Industry Segment focus: Critical aerospace components, Oil & Gas (dogbone coupon milling), automotive, medical and more Supply Chain Importance: Emphasis on the quality and availability of materials from powder to rod to finished end mill Closed-loop system includes recycling, ensuring...
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A Conversation with Two Sisters of the Trades
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, we speak with Nush Ahmed and Karlie Hahn, CEO & COO of Sisterhood of Trades respectively, about their burgeoning manufacturing careers and the rewards of building a community of their peers.
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Advanced Manufacturing Live, Ep. 3
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Justin Baucum, who’s leading Isembard’s U.S. expansion, joins Steve Plumb to discuss the company’s unique business model of establishing contract manufacturing franchises on the latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live.
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WEBINAR : Why Use a Time Series Database for Real-Time Industrial Intelligence
Advanced Manufacturing Now
What is a time series database and why should you consider using one? In this podcast, we will examine challenges that traditional relational databases struggle to address efficiently and how to implement high-performance time-series data systems with minimal operational overhead. We’ll explore how modern open source technologies like InfluxDB, Apache Arrow, DataFusion, and turn high-volume, high-velocity, high-resolution manufacturing and industrial data into actionable intelligence, without compromising performance and keeping storage costs low. What you'll learn: Why traditional...
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The Art and Science of Attracting Manufacturing Talent
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, we speak with Dick Schenkel, industry veteran and former executive recruiter, about how retained search firms work, when and why companies should partner with a recruiter, and how candidates can position themselves to stand out in a competitive market.
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Rethinking Continuous Improvement with UiPath
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, we talk with Paul Boris of UiPath about the next evolution of continuous improvement.
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WEBINAR : From Tribal Knowledge to AI Advantage - Unlocking The Hidden Power of Your Manufacturing Data
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Discover how manufacturing leaders are transforming their approach to enterprise data, moving beyond silos to create systems of insight for competitive advantage. Learn how AI is becoming your best friend for navigating tariff impacts by enabling data-driven domestic sourcing and offsetting higher costs. See how AI-powered workflows help engineering and supply chain stop reinventing the wheel through intelligent design reuse and accelerated data retrieval. Explore how data becomes the secret weapon for high-mix, low-volume manufacturers, driving rapid, accurate quotes...
info_outlineIn 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.