Advanced Manufacturing Now

In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now , we speak with D ick 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.

In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, we talk with Paul Boris of UiPath about the next evolution of continuous improvement.

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 t...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 t...

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.

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.

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.

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.     

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. 

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...

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.

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.

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 da...

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.

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 pass...

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.

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.

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.

Ceramic cutting tool technology has advanced substantially over the past few decades to offer significant productivity improvements in a wide range of materials. Unsurprisingly, with that rapid progression, myths have sprung up that may cause manufacturers to be hesitant to give ceramic tooling a try. During this webinar, members from the tech and marketing team at Greenleaf Corporation will: Delv...

Join Editors Steve Plumb, Kip Hanson and Amy Bryson as they explore the December issue of Smart Shop Essentials, focused on automation in manufacturing.

The decision to move from a manual to an automated process has historically been a laborious, lengthy, and capital-intensive endeavor. Calculating the return on investment (ROI) of such a project is critical to the decision-making process. Companies beginning their automation journey tend to look at robots as a 1 to 1 replacement for their workforce leading to expensive over tooled and over automa...