Military Veterans Strengthen the Manufacturing Workforce
Release Date: 01/15/2026
WEBINAR : Reducing Scratches, Noise & Downtime in Sheet Metal Fabrication
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Worried about scratches, scuffs, and blemishes during your sheet metal fabrication process? Whether you need to replace brush panels on turret punch, shearing, laser, and bending machines or require a safe work surface for assembly and material transfer, we've got you covered. When it comes to designing brush for different materials and processes, we take into account the weight and finish to ensure your brush has the optimal bristle diameter, spacing, and height. This tailored approach helps you consistently deliver top quality products. You can order from our extensive library of...
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WEBINAR : Preserving Manufacturing Expertise in an AI Era: Turning Tribal Knowledge Into Competitive Advantage
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Manufacturers are facing a silent crisis: decades of institutional knowledge are walking out the door as experienced engineers retire, turnover rises, and supplier ecosystems shift. At the same time, teams are drowning in unstructured files — drawings, quotes, QC reports, and tribal process notes — making it harder than ever to reuse past work, avoid repeat mistakes, and train new talent. AI has the power to reverse this trend — not by replacing experts, but by capturing, structuring, and amplifying their knowledge across engineering, procurement, and operations. Join CADDi’s VP of...
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Economic Expansion, Industry Events and the Latest on Tariffs
Advanced Manufacturing Now
SME Media Senior Editor Michael McConnell, Editor Rachel Thomas and Associate Editor Cary Gitter sit down for an industry update, discussing economic expansion in the manufacturing sector, a visit to Autotool Tech Day in Ohio and the latest news on tariffs. This is an audio recording of our latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live. Follow SME Media on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube to catch our next episode live.
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AI, Tariffs and Other Supply Chain Trends
Advanced Manufacturing Now
We sit down with Dave Evans, CEO of Misumi America and founder of Fictiv, to unpack findings from the 11th Annual State of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report.
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WEBINAR : Designing A Smarter Manufacturing Sector - How Winning Manufacturers Put Historical Data At The Center Of Their Business Transformation
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Welcome How Winning Manufacturers Put Historical Data At The Center Of Their Business Transformation American manufacturing has been on a negative trajectory for the last half century. In the last 20 years alone, 30% of Americas small and midsized manufacturers have been absorbed by larger competitors or gone out of business. Trade policy alone isn't enough to save the American Manufacturer. To dominate the 21st century, American Manufacturers need to innovate faster than ever before. Fortunately a fresh crop of leading innovators in this new AI-powered era is beginning to emerge. We're here...
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How Shop Floors are Using 3D Printers
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Curious about adding a 3D printer to your operation? In this episode, we shares insights from manufacturers who have already taken the leap.
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What’s Next for Aerospace and Defense
Advanced Manufacturing Now
We breakdown the March issue of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, featuring articles on advances in wire EDM technology, AI integration, cybersecurity and workforce development, as well as our Aerospace and Defense Industry Report.
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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:...
info_outlineAmerica’s manufacturing sector continues to face a critical skilled labor shortage—but one highly capable talent pool often goes overlooked: military veterans.
In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Rachel Thomas, editor at SME Media, is joined by Michael McConnell, senior editor at SME Media, to discuss his upcoming February feature in Manufacturing Engineering & Technology magazine.