WEBINAR : The Manufacturer’s Guide to R&D Tax Credits - How Do Manufacturers Qualify & What Changed With the OBBB
Release Date: 04/22/2026
Humans in the Loop: Expanding Roles on the Shop Floor
Advanced Manufacturing Now
In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, the team previews the June/July issue of , available to read now on . The issue explores the intersection of people and technology, from press brake tooling and setup reduction to evolving chip control strategies. The conversation also dives into the growing role of AI—from engineering design reviews to real-time decision-making—and what it takes to successfully integrate it into modern manufacturing.
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Physical AI Gets Real — Advanced Manufacturing Live
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Satyandra K Gupta, co-founder and chief scientist for GrayMatter Robotics, talks with SME Media about the company’s new agreement with defense prime Huntington Ingalls Industries, the recent expansion of its operations and the latest advances and applications for physical AI in manufacturing. This episode is a recording of the latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live. Previous episodes of Advanced Manufacturing Live are available on . Follow SME Media on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and YouTube to join us live every other Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Speeding up Manufacturing's Metabolism with AMT
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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Steve Bauer sits down with Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Vice President of Technology Ryan Kelly to unpack a unique industry challenge: why breakthrough technologies aren’t reaching factory floors fast enough. Plus, a preview of what to expect at IMTS, where the next wave of innovation takes center stage.
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WEBINAR : The Real Game Plan for AI-Driven Growth - Transforming Legacy Data into Strategic Insights
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The uncomfortable truth? Most AI initiatives fail - not because of the technology, but because engineering data is fragmented, tribal knowledge lives in inboxes, and process discipline isn’t built for scale. Join Patrick Harrigan, VP of Partnerships at CADDi, and Greg Cunningham, Platform Specialist at IMAGINiT Technologies, for a candid discussion on what it actually takes to prepare your organization for AI-driven growth. This isn’t theory. It’s a practical game plan for manufacturers who want to: Turn engineering data into competitive advantage Break down silos between design,...
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Manufacturing in Uncertain Times — Advanced Manufacturing Live
Advanced Manufacturing Now
From supply chain volatility and geopolitical unrest to workforce challenges and transformative technologies, manufacturers need to learn how to survive—and thrive—in dynamic environments where flexibility is critical. Quickparts CEO Avi Reichental and SME Media’s Steve Plumb and Michael McConnell discuss what this means for the industry today and how it could impact the future. Reichental leads Quickparts' global operations, creating components for aerospace, medical and mobility through additive manufacturing. This episode is a recording of the latest episode of Advanced...
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A State-by-State Look at American Innovation
Advanced Manufacturing Now
On the latest episode of the editorial team discusses the 250th anniversary of the United States, and the spirit of innovation they discovered while putting together the
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Executive Perspectives from RAPID + TCT 2026: Additive Manufacturing’s Shift to Production
Advanced Manufacturing Now
This episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now brings together three Executive Perspectives from RAPID + TCT 2026, exploring where additive manufacturing stands today and where it’s headed next. Featuring conversations with SME’s Brett Conner, Stratasys’ Foster Ferguson, and Brigadier General Beth Behn, we discuss the shift from prototyping to production, the rise of digital supply chains and the growing influence of AI, qualification standards and defense demand in shaping the future of AM.
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How to Market Yourself for Career Growth
Advanced Manufacturing Now
The job market for manufacturing engineers may be stronger than in other industries, but uncertainty still persists for job seekers. Industry veteran and former executive recruiter Dick Schenkel speaks with us about the qualities job seekers can practice to stand out to prospective employers.
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WEBINAR : Efficient Inspection and realtime quality monitoring for ultra-precision polishing of Inertial Confinement Fusion Shells
Advanced Manufacturing Now
On December 5, 2022, researchers at the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory achieved a landmark breakthrough in Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF), producing an energy output that exceeded the laser input for the first time. The success of an ICF experiment hinges on multi-stage lapping and polishing of fuel capsule shells to nanometer-scale finish and devoid of major surface defects. This talk presents our work with LLNL on assuring surface quality of the fuel capsule shells. Rare surface defects, such as deep pits, can severely degrade ICF performance....
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The Role of 3D Printing in Medical Manufacturing — Advanced Manufacturing Live
Advanced Manufacturing Now
Senior Editor Michael McConnell speaks with Jason Rolland, PhD, chief technology officer at Carbon, a California-based 3D printing technology company, about the growing role of additive manufacturing in healthcare and where he thinks the technology will go in the future. This episode is a recording of the latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live. Previous episodes of Advanced Manufacturing Live are available on advancedmanufacturing.org/live. Follow SME Media on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and YouTube to join us live every other Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.
info_outlineThe R&D Tax Credit is a tax credit that businesses can claim for qualified U.S. research and development spending — things like developing or improving products, processes, formulas, or software.
However, navigating the R&D credit landscape is not without its hurdles. Challenges include identifying qualifying activities on the shop floor, managing the rigorous documentation required for audits, and integrating tax strategy into broader business development goals.
This webinar will review the current updates and opportunities with the R&D tax credit for the manufacturing sector. Our experts will also discuss strategic approaches to identifying high-value opportunities because of the OBBB.
Presenters:
Tim Parrish
CEO
Sagemont
Matt Davenport
Director of R&D Tax Credit Services
Sagemont
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