Best Additive Manufacturing Media Podcasts (2025)

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From Cool to Cost Effective: Additive Manufacturing in 2025 10:27

3d ago10:27

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RAPID + TCT 2025, North America’s largest and most influential additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event, once again brought together the brightest minds in AM. In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, the SME Media editorial team get together to share the most noteworthy insights they discovered on the show floor this year.…

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Using AI to Find the Right Parts with James Novak 21:47

6d ago21:47

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Zoovu is an AI search and product discovery platform designed to put the right parts in the right hands. In the manufacturing industry, those parts could mean the difference between fulfilling a multimillion dollar order, or not. James Novak, CEO of Zoovu, joins Editor David Muller to discuss Zoovu with a lens on manufacturing companies.…

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Ep. 192. Alfredo Fernández: Emerging U.S. Regulations for PFAS in Food Contact Materials 49:24

6d ago49:24

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Alfredo Fernández, J.D. is an attorney and Partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. As a member of the firm's national Environmental Practice, Alfredo advises clients across industry types on environmental, health, and safety issues that arise in all areas of business operations. Risk management pertaining to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is …

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58 - The Postprocessing Episode 57:09

6d ago57:09

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Postprocessing is a necessary part of the additive manufacturing (AM) workflow in almost every instance, because 3D printing alone rarely yields a finished part ready for use. Depending on the materials and processes they choose, AM adopters have to account for depowdering, curing, heat treat, cleaning, dyeing, tumbling, machining and many other po…

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Neuromorphic Computing Delivers Low Power AI 22:33

6d ago22:33

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Spiking neural networks (SNN) are an implementation of neuromorphic computing, an aspect of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). Neuromorphic computing emulates the operation of physical neurons like those found in the human brain. In this episode, Electronic Design’s Senior Content Director, Bill Wong, talks with Steven Brightfiel…

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Empowering the Next Generation of Machinists: Gabe Kooyers' Revolutionary Approach to Manufacturing Education 20:16

12d ago20:16

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In this episode, we talk with Gabe Kooyers, a machining instructor who’s redefining what manufacturing education looks like. Blending hands-on experience with engineering design principles and a bold focus on CNC training from day one, Kooyers is preparing students to meet the demands of modern industry with confidence. We explore how his innovativ…

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Pragmatic Digital Twins with Jason Hehman 18:41

13d ago18:41

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Jason Hehman, vertical leader of industry 4.0 at TXI, wants to empower manufacturing with the kind of insight only a digital twin can provide. He speaks with Editor Lawrence Moebs on developing pragmatic solutions with smart manufacturing technology.

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MISRA C/C++: What, Why and How 18:03

13d ago18:03

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In this episode, William Wong talks with with Andrew Banks, Technical Specialist at LDRA. LDRA’s MISRA C/C++ support is a central piece of its static analysis tools that exceed the requirements of MISRA C/C++. MISRA C:2012 offered new guidelines and the latest MISRA C standard is MISRA C:2023. MISRA C++ is a separate standard but with the same appr…

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Testing Additive Components with Jerry Capo and Dr. Alex Kinsey 40:19

17d ago40:19

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Jerry Capo, vice president of technology at Product Evaluation Systems, and Dr. Alex Kinsey, technical lead of metallurgy, failure analysis at ATS, speak with Editor Lawrence Moebs about a crucially important aspect of any manufacturing: testing. In the case of additive manufacturing, the variability and complexity of the processes involved means t…

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Protecting the Cyber World with Gabriela Ciocarlie 30:15

20d ago30:15

30:15

The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) wants to solve the biggest challenges facing cybersecurity in the U.S manufacturing industry. Gabriela Ciocarlie, Chief Technology Officer of CyManII, speaks with Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson about cybersecurity considerations for manufacturers of all sizes.…

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Ep. 191. Dr. Edward Dudley: Wastewater Monitoring for Foodborne Pathogen Surveillance 1:12:04

20d ago1:12:04

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Edward G. Dudley, Ph.D. is the Director of the E. coli Reference Center and a Professor of Food Science at the Pennsylvania State University. He has a broad background in molecular biology, physiology, and foodborne bacteria genomics, with expertise in both beneficial and pathogenic species. His current research program focuses on factors that driv…

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Discussing the Wireless Ecosystem’s Disruptive Evolution 18:48

20d ago18:48

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When it comes to wireless systems, we are in a disruptive evolutionary phase, with an interesting combination of multiple advanced solutions looking for application spaces to address. In this episode, Host Alix Paultre chats with Viavi's Ian Wong about upcoming technological advancements in the wireless and telecommunications space.…

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Building the Future of Additive Manufacturing with Materialise's Brigitte de Vet 31:43

24d ago31:43

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Brigitte de Vet, CEO of Materialise, knows that additive manufacturing technology has the potential for a revolutionary impact on the manufacturing industry, even if it might be a slow revolution. Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb speaks with Brigitte about where the AM industry has been and where it's heading.…

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Rotary Surface Grinding in Additive Manufacturing with Erik Lawson 19:21

27d ago19:21

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As additive manufacturing technology advances, so does the sophistication of 3D-printed materials. Whatever you choose to use in your process, your grinder needs to handle everything you throw at it. Editor Lawrence Moebs speaks with Erik Lawson of DCM Tech about getting the most out of your rotary surface grinder in additive manufacturing.…

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Advantages of Event-based Vision Systems 15:55

27d ago15:55

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Conventional image sensors capture a frame at a time while event-based vision sensors track changes of individual pixels. In this episode, Dr. Luca Verre, Founder of Prophesee, talks about the company's event-based sensor and how it works. An event-based imaging system can detect changes more accurately while reducing bandwidth and power requiremen…

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57 - Does Additive Manufacturing Win the Race? Exploring AM’s Production Rate 13:23

28d ago13:23

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A question from an audience member about competing production rates for a forged metal part that might be made through additive manufacturing instead got Pete Zelinski thinking about production rate in general, and what this rate does and does not tell us about productivity overall. Additive can win a production “race.” An example involving a 1,000…

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Growing the Workforce Talent Pipeline with Dr. Deb Volzer 31:01

1M ago31:01

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Dr. Deb Volzer wants to change the narrative around manufacturing career opportunities. She spearheaded the development of SME’s Manufacturing Imperative Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI-WPC) with the express purpose of raising enrollment by 1,000 individuals per year, per college in STEM and manufacturing related programs. As the program finishes …

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Sparking Innovation: Transforming STEM Education and Diversity in Engineering 22:12

1M ago22:12

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How can we ignite a passion for STEM in young minds and create a more diverse engineering workforce? Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of Shonali Ditz, Co-Founder and Executive Director of SparkShop. Shonali shares her personal journey, from navigating the challenges of engineering at Northwestern University to co-founding SparkShop, an …

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Ep. 190. Phil Kafarakis: Ensuring Food Safety for Food Away From Home 58:09

1M ago58:09

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Phil Kafarakis is the President and CEO of IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, formerly known as the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. He is responsible for overseeing IFMA's day-to-day operations and directing the activities of the association in support of its policies, goals, and objectives. Phil is a highly accomplished…

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The Intersection of AI and Manufacturing: A Conversation with MetaOps 33:31

1M ago33:31

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In this episode, host David Muller speaks with Ron Crabtree, CEO of MetaOps, about the current landscape of manufacturing, particularly for small and medium-sized manufacturers. They discuss the challenges these manufacturers face, including digital transformation, workforce shortages, and the impact of automation and AI.…

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Exploring 3D NOR Flash Technology 16:07

1M ago16:07

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NOR flash memory has been a mainstay for microcontrollers and microprocessors for code and data storage while NAND flash has been used for data storage. The latter has higher capacity on its side but NOR is the choice where reliability and performance are important. Electronic Design Editor Bill Wong talks with Miin Wu, Chairman and CEO at Macronix…

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April Smart Shop Essentials Preview 12:15

1M ago12:15

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In this latest episode, editor-in-chief Steve Plumb sits down with Smart Manufacturing lead contributing editor Amy Bryson and contributing editor Kip Hanson, to discuss the April issue of Smart Shop Essentials. They detail some of the informative stories you'll be able to read, and they also give a small preview into the upcoming June issue. To le…

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Hygiena: Optimizing Data for Improved Food Safety Risk Management and Compliance 23:56

1M ago23:56

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Mark Carter is the Senior Software Product Manager at Hygiena. He assumed the presidency of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) at the conclusion of the IAFP Annual Meeting in July 2024. Mr. Carter has extensive international business and technical experience. He most recently served as COO of Matrix Sciences, as well as the Ex…

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The Future of Cybersecurity: Insights from CyManII 48:57

1M ago48:57

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In this episode, host Steve Plumb speaks with Howard Grimes, CEO of CyManII, about the critical importance of cybersecurity in the manufacturing sector. They discuss the evolving landscape of cyber threats, the innovative approaches CyManII is taking to address these challenges, and the importance of workforce development in enhancing cybersecurity…

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Can Rust Work for Safety Critical Embedded System? 27:24

1M ago27:24

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Rust is a relatively new programming language that has garnered support from developers working on everything from Linux device drivers to cloud services. Rust pointer management is one thing that makes the language stand out. As an open-source project, it cannot be used directly in many applications where things like IEC 62304 and ISO 26262 are ne…

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Harnessing Collective Innovation for Change: AeroDef 2025 21:14

2M ago21:14

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In today's episode, editor-in-chief Steve Plumb talks with SME colleagues Stacey Eeman, Director of Industry Strategy, and Dave Morton, Group Director for the Manufacturing Technology Series, about AeroDef 2025, highlighting its significance in the aerospace and defense sectors. They also cover the importance of face-to-face interactions, the role …

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The AI Revolution in Manufacturing 46:05

2M ago46:05

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In this episode, host Steve Plumb discusses the integration of emerging technologies, particularly AI, in the manufacturing sector with guests Jon Star, Director of Marketing at Methods Machine Tools, and Mike Kaminski Jr., CEO of Multiaxis, LLC. They explore the current state of the industry, the challenges posed by workforce shortages, and the im…

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Ep. 189. Dr. Jason Evans: Leadership When Nothing is Easy—A Food Safety Summit Keynote Preview 1:17:34

2M ago1:17:34

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Jason Evans, Ph.D. is the Dean of the College of Food Innovation and Technology (CFIT) at Johnson & Wales University, which offers baccalaureate and graduate programming in Culinary Arts, Culinary Science, Culinary Nutrition, Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Food Systems. Formerly, Dr. Evans was an Associate Professor of Agricult…

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How Additive Manufacturing is Impacting the Electronics Industry 17:34

2M ago17:34

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The advantages that electronics manufacturers and their customers can leverage from using additive manufacturing (compared to traditional processes) include faster, more cost-effective design and development of high-quality prototypes in just a few days with more design iterations to accelerate go-to-market times, improve process integration, and o…

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April Smart Manufacturing Preview 16:15

2M ago16:15

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We've hit the trifecta in this latest episode! Join Smart Manufacturing contributing lead editor Amy Bryson as she previews our April issue with SME Media editor-in-chief Steve Plumb and contributing editor Kip Hanson. They discuss Smart's articles on workforce development, technological innovations, and the impact of AI on supply chain resilience.…

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Advancing the Future of Manufacturing: The SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program 23:18

2M ago23:18

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In this episode, Steve Plumb explores the SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program with Robert Komljenovic, Operating Board Member for Acieta and mentor to Hailey Kressin, student at the Colorado School of Mines. They highlight the journeys of Robert and Hailey, the dynamics of the mentorship program, and the challenges faced in balancing academ…

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Vehicle Electrification in Patrol Cars 24:21

2M ago24:21

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When many consider vehicle electrification, they tend to dive into the granularity of the solution sets and how do we get to where we're going. However, there are also application-specific needs that should be addressed in their migration to electric vehicles. Andy Turudic from Electronic Design and Paul Peluso from Officer Magazine chat about cons…

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Ep. 188. Dr. Kimberly Baker: Educating Small Manufacturers on Food Safety Compliance and Best Practices 59:21

2M ago59:21

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Kimberly Baker, Ph.D. serves as the Food Systems and Safety Program Team Director and an Associate Extension Specialist with the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service. She received her Ph.D. in Food Technology from Clemson University and is both a registered and licensed dietitian, as well as a trained chef. Since joining Clemson Extensi…

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Transforming Manufacturing with AI and Advanced Monitoring 17:56

2M ago17:56

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Lawrence Moebs speaks with Sundeep Ahluwalia, Chief Product Officer at TDK SensEI, about the evolution of manufacturing technologies from traditional condition-based monitoring (CBM) to advanced machine health monitoring. They discuss the role of AI in predictive maintenance, the importance of pre…

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Importance of Timing in Advanced Embedded Systems 17:46

2M ago17:46

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Timing and synchronization are vital to electronics in many ways, from on-board circuit control to inter-device communications, to network management and beyond. The ability to accurately time and coordinate events, data, and signals is fundamental to the performance of a smart connected embedded system today. We talk to Q-Tech's former president, …

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The Future of Manufacturing: Embracing AI and Digitization 20:55

2M ago20:55

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Lawrence Moebs speaks with Parsable CEO Matt Belkin about the critical role of digitization and AI in modern manufacturing. They discuss the challenges of traditional paper-based processes, the transformative potential of AI, and how technology can help address labor shortages.…

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The Key to Defining Successful Products in the Age of AI 34:18

2M ago34:18

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Engineering a product that is disconnected from customers and markets risks time, money, and reputations. In this episode, Laura Reese, Silicon Valley engineer and author of business book, “Align,” joins Electronic Design's Andy Turudic and Endeavor Business Intelligence EVP Paul Mattioli, to discuss her experiences and insights for defining succes…

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Building Inclusive Workplaces – How Aspiritech is Leading the Way 14:00

2M ago14:00

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In this episode of "Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow," we sit down with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, a groundbreaking social enterprise that provides meaningful employment for autistic adults while delivering top-tier tech services. With a deep passion for neurodiversity and a personal connection to the cause, May shares how she has helped g…

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Smart Shop Essentials Preview 13:45

3M ago13:45

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In this episode, join SME Media Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb, Contributing Lead Editor of Smart Manufacturing Amy Bryson, and Contributing Editor Kip Hanson as they preview the latest issue of SME Media's newest publication, Smart Shop Essentials.

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Ep. 187. Rainer and Coneski: Evolving Legislation Around Food Packaging Chemicals and Additives—Implications for Industry 1:25:55

3M ago1:25:55

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Natalie Rainer, J.D., M.P.H. is a Partner and a Member of K&L Gates LLP's Health Care and FDA practice. She focuses her practice primarily in the food and beverage industry. Natalie practices food and drug law, advising clients on regulatory requirements for foods, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and food and drug packaging in jurisdictions around …

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Revolutionizing Manufacturing: The Role of MESC 22:24

3M ago22:24

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Steve Plumb speaks with Kelly Visconti, principal deputy director of the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) at the Department of Energy. They discuss the role of MESC in strengthening U.S. manufacturing, addressing workforce shortages, and the impact of legislation like the CH…

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The Electronics Industry and Trump Tariffs 20:38

3M ago20:38

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Electronics companies are concerned about how new and potential tariffs might disrupt their global supply chain. Many vendors rely heavily on production in China, Canada, and Mexico. Unfortunately, much of this remains in flux as threats and follow-through are changing almost daily. In this episode, Power & Motion's Sara Jensen, IndustryWeek's Robe…

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Flour, power & politics: ABA’s bipartisan play in a polarised America 14:31

3M ago14:31

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Bakers eager to understand the shifting political landscape in the US will get exclusive insights at the American Bakers Association’s upcoming 2025 Convention. Bakers from both sides of the pond are invited to attendBy William Reed Ltd

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Empowering Service Technicians: AI, Digital Transformation, and the Future of Manufacturing 14:39

3M ago14:39

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Lawrence Moebs speaks with Gerrit Stuchtey, Customer Experience Director at Arvato Systems. They discuss the challenges faced by service technicians in the manufacturing industry, particularly in the context of digital transformation and the integration of AI technologies. Stuchtey highlights the …

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Testing Phased Array Antennas NTN Applications 22:00

3M ago22:00

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The Cloud is expanding into space, and phased-array antennas (PAA) are critical enablers of the convergence between NTN and terrestrial networks. Giorgia Zucchelli, Product Manager for RF and Mixed-Signal at MathWorks, talks about this challenging space.By Endeavor Business Media

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Ep. 186. Lucy Angarita: Outlining an Action Plan for FSMA 204 Compliance 1:30:50

3M ago1:30:50

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Lucy Angarita is the Director of Food Supply Chain visibility at GS1 US, where she works with retail, grocery, foodservice, and healthcare companies to increase data quality, operational efficiencies, and full supply chain traceability. With over 20 years of experience in program management and process improvement, as well as a Six Sigma Black Belt…

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Tackling Workforce Challenges with Automation: CLM Solutions for Modern Manufacturing 34:01

3M ago34:01

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In this episode, host David Muller speaks with Daniel Joseph Barry, vice president of product marketing at Configit, about the challenges and solutions in the manufacturing industry, particularly focusing on the impact of an aging workforce and the importance of automation and configuration lifecycle management (CLM). They discuss how CLM can help …

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Timing in Electronic Systems 14:22

3M ago14:22

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Advanced MEMS timing solutions have emerged that offer advantages to legacy solutions, helping to reduce the size and power consumption in IoT devices with smaller oscillator packages and integrated features that reduce component count. Piyush Sevalia, Executive Vice President of Marketing at SiTime talks about how the company's timing devices keep…

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Precision, Partnerships, and the Future of Manufacturing: A Conversation on Metrology 27:09

3M ago27:09

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Steve Plumb discusses the critical role of metrology in manufacturing with Christian Shinners and Joe Zofchak from Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions. They explore the importance of academic partnerships in addressing the skills gap in manufacturing, the impact of modern technology and Industry 4.…

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Building the Future: How Lone Star College and NOV are Shaping Tomorrow's Manufacturing Workforce 20:43

3M ago20:43

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In this episode of "Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow," Toni Neary speaks with Linda Head, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships at Lone Star College, to discuss a groundbreaking partnership with National Oilwell Varco (NOV). Created to address the skills gap in manufacturing, this innovative program offers Aldine High S…

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