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Fixing What You Can’t See

Advanced Manufacturing Now

Release Date: 02/03/2026

WEBINAR : From Tribal Knowledge to AI Advantage - Unlocking The Hidden Power of Your Manufacturing Data show art 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...

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, we speak with Dean Svarc, author of "Trojan Horse: The Unseen Solution to Critical Business Problems" about the hidden cultural and leadership issues that erode business performance.

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Expansion in the Heart of New York City show art Expansion in the Heart of New York City

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A family owned millwork company scales up high end custom production in Queens. We discuss Axos Designs' major facility expansion in one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world.

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Manufacturers Battle the Skilled Labor Shortage show art Manufacturers Battle the Skilled Labor Shortage

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Skilled labor shortages continue to top the list of barriers to manufacturing growth. In Episode 2 of Advanced Manufacturing Live, we examined how manufacturers are responding—through apprenticeships, partnerships with educators, veteran hiring initiatives and hands-on training centers.

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Preparing Tomorrow’s Manufacturers in an AI-Driven Industry show art Preparing Tomorrow’s Manufacturers in an AI-Driven Industry

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The SME Media editorial team breaks down the February issue, exploring how AI, automation, apprenticeships, and workforce development are coming together to close manufacturing’s skills gap.

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WEBINAR : Precision at Risk? Rethinking Your Gage and Tool Management show art WEBINAR : Precision at Risk? Rethinking Your Gage and Tool Management

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Join Deltek for a webinar showcasing the powerful capabilities of the Gage and Tool module in TIPQA, a comprehensive solution designed to streamline tool management and enhance quality assurance across manufacturing operations. In this webinar, you'll learn how TIPQA empowers teams to: Track Tool Usage with Precision: Record tool usage directly against manufacturing and inspection steps for full traceability. Simplify Tool Management: Utilize an intuitive check-in/check-out system to manage tool availability and accountability. Ensure Accuracy and Reliability:...

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The Importance of Mentorship in Manufacturing show art The Importance of Mentorship in Manufacturing

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In recognition of National Mentoring Month, SME Media Editor Rachael Thomas spoke with Nashay Naeve, president of the engineered plastic components business unit at Tsubaki-Nakashima, to learn more about her career journey, uplifting other women in the manufacturing industry and more.

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Military Veterans Strengthen the Manufacturing Workforce show art Military Veterans Strengthen the Manufacturing Workforce

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America’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.

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On the CES Show Floor: A Conversation with SME's Dr. Brett Conner show art On the CES Show Floor: A Conversation with SME's Dr. Brett Conner

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Recorded live at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, this episode features a conversation between SME Media Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb and SME Chief Manufacturing Officer Dr. Brett Conner on why manufacturing belongs at the world’s biggest technology show.

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In today's special episode, you'll hear the audio version of SME Media's brand new video series, Advanced Manufacturing Live! You can find the video version of this episode on SME Media's social media pages.     

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, we speak with Dean Svarc, author of "Trojan Horse: The Unseen Solution to Critical Business Problems" about the hidden cultural and leadership issues that erode business performance.