Advanced Manufacturing Now

In this episode, host Steve Plumb speaks to a team from Castrol USA about the role re-refined base oils can play in creating a more circular economy. They discuss how Castrol is embracing circular thinking, why they are confident in the performance of their more circular lubricants and how these can support businesses looking for ways to reduce carbon from their operations.

Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson is joined by Mark Lilly, President and CEO of LillyWorks, about how manufacturers can successfully navigate Industry 4.0, machine learning and AI to make on time delivery an achievable goal. 

Sheronda  Carr, SME's vice president of membership, and SME Media Editor-in-Chief  Steve Plumb discuss the benefits of SME membership for manufacturing professionals, including workforce development. Want to become a member? Sign up today! 

In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Steve Plumb speaks with Jared Leick, Machining Center Product Group Manager for  Mazak about the evolution of manufacturing technology, particularly focusing on the advancements in machine controls and the introduction of the NEO series. They discuss the importance of accuracy, automation, and how Mazak is addressing environmental concerns while...

John Vincent, Technical Director & CAM Application Engineer at Swoosh Technologies & Solutions , joins Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about how to use adaptive control and monitoring to revolutionize CNC machining.

IMTS is right around the corner! Editor-in-Chief, Steve Plumb, sits down with SME Media editors Cameron Kerkau, Lawrence Moebs, David Muller and Kip Hanson to discuss what they're looking forward to at the show. 

In this episode, Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief, interviews Stu Johnson, VP of Product Marketing for Rootstock , about smart manufacturing and the role of ERP systems. They discuss the need for a smart manufacturing platform that can integrate data from various systems and provide visibility and control. 

In this episode, Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief, sits down with Jeremy Dodson, Chief Information Security Officer, and Jay Korpi, Principal Cybersecurity Specialist, from NextLink Labs to discuss cybersecurity in the manufacturing industry. They highlight the convergence of IT and OT and the need for understanding the differences between the two.  They also talk about common breaches, such as social...

In this episode, Amy Bryson, Contributing Lead Editor, and Tod Virden, GM of Advanced Analytics at GrayMatter , discuss aligning digital transformation with cybersecurity. They highlight the importance of making cybersecurity part of the strategy from the beginning and they examine examples of client solutions GrayMatter has worked on.

Tim Watkins, VP of Integrated Solutions at ECI , joins Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson to discuss how data flow between design and manufacturing, facilitated by an ERP solution, improves collaboration, functionality, customization and customer satisfaction. 

In this episode, Chris Mahar talkis with Padma Raghunathan , Product Marketing Manager at Deltek , about digital transformation for small and medium-sized manufacturers. They discuss the role of manufacturers in the defense industrial base and their contributions to the broader economy. 

In this episode, Evan Kaplan, CEO of InfluxData , and Rick Bullotta, CTO and co-founder of ThingWorx , discuss the growing importance of time series data in the industrial sector with Contributing Lead Editor, Amy Bryson. They highlight the emerging trends and technologies enabling better data management and storage. They cover topics such as the role of time series data in AI and machine learning...

Contributing editor Amy Bryson is joined by Corey Schwenke, Product Manager for Solid Round Tools at Sandvik Coromant , for a discussion about innovations in round tools and how to find the right tool for the job. 

Upskilling workers to better understand and make the most of new technologies has never been more important. In this podcast, Amatrol 's Kent Powell and  SME Media Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb discuss the latest training trends and techniques, including Amatrol's innovative partnership with CESMII.

This special Voices AMplified podcast features host John Barnes, CEO and founder of Barnes Global Advisors Group and Metal Powder Works, speaking with Dawne Hickton. Dawne Hickton is Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Cumberland Additive, Inc, an innovative 3-D printing technology company serving the space, defense and aerospace markets. She is the Former President of the Critical Mission Soluti...

on Santavy, Partner and CRO at SimWell Consulting & Technologies , joins Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about how to gain confidence in making big decisions through simulation, optimization and Digital Twin technology that generate big results.

For this Voices AMplified podcast, host John Barnes, CEO and founder of The Barnes Global Advisors and Metal Powder Works, talks with Melanie Lang. Lang holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois and an MS in Systems Architecture & Engineering from the University of Southern California and is a co-founder and the CEO of FormAlloy. Melanie is motivated by developing disrupt...

Tacit knowledge in manufacturing includes the skills and expertise workers gain through experience, observation and practice. In this episode, Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson is joined by two subject matter experts who share their practical guidance for manufacturers to leverage intelligence for optimal operations: Chris Brown, vice president of sales at CADDi , an AI-enabled platform designed...

Dominique Pouliquen, CEO and co-founder of Cintoo , joins Contributing Lead Editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine Amy Bryson for a discussion about cloud-compatible technologies and solutions manufacturers should use for managing, and using, the 3D data coming from the digitization of the real world. 

In this episode, Chris Mahar, Managing Editor for SME Media, and Graham Locke, Director of Business Development at Visual Components, discuss the importance of simulation for manufacturers of all sizes and the impact it can have on shop operations.

While some large manufacturers are starting to reap the benefits of Industry 4.0 tools, others are just starting their "smart" journeys. In this podcast, Steve Plumb talks and Kip Hanson  discuss SME's new Smart Shop Essentials publication, which is designed to help small and midsize manufacturers better understand and implement emerging technologies.

The additive manufacturing industry topped $20 billion last year and is forecast to soar to about $100 billion in coming years. In this podcast, industry expert Terry Wohlers and SME Media Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb discuss the latest applications, opportunities and challenges.

In this episode, Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor for  Smart Manufacturing , talks with Nick Christie, vice president of East Coast Operations at TekVisions , about how manufacturers of all sizes can use industrial touchscreens to automate their operations. They discuss the benefits, challenges and considerations of smart technology deployment to achieve immediate ROI without breaking the bank...

Anthony Offredi, director of customer advisory for Quickbase , and Gary Mintchell, founder of the Manufacturing Connection, join  Smart Manufacturing  contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about how user-friendly, scalable software solutions are changing the game for manufacturers to connect disparate systems and unlock insights from data.

Grace and Tom McCubbin launched Darmok Designs to help manufacturers automate their operations and leverage contract manufacturing to optimize efficiency and deliver customize solutions. In this podcast, the dynamic husband and wife team share their unique strategy on pricing, innovation and tooling with SME Media Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb.