Advanced Manufacturing Now

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Welcome to the podcast for manufacturing professionals, powered by SME. Featuring a variety of guests from leading manufacturing companies, the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast drives the conversation about making manufacturing smarter. SME Media is a leading source for news and in-depth technical information about advanced manufacturing in North America. To learn more about SME Media, visit us at AdvancedManufacturing.org.

  1. 3D AGO

    Solving Labor Shortages with Advanced Cobots

    We sit down with Matthew Bush, CEO of Hirebotics, to discuss the rapid rise of cobots in modern manufacturing and how they are transforming operations across industries.

    29 min
  2. WEBINAR : Variability to Visibility - Managing Interconnected Manufacturing Risks

    4D AGO

    WEBINAR : Variability to Visibility - Managing Interconnected Manufacturing Risks

    Manufacturing organizations face a wide range of interconnected risks—from supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages to customer concentration and pricing volatility. Yet many still rely on traditional "what if" scenarios that fail to capture how these risks interact and compound, limiting their ability to anticipate performance shortfalls. Join Glen Justis, CEO of Acclaim Strategies, LLC, to see how leading manufacturers use Monte Carlo methods to analyze the interaction of manufacturing risks and support the development of more effective risk mitigation strategies. In this session, you'll learn: Why traditional "what if" analysis falls short for manufacturing risk decisions How deeper insight into risk variability supports better, more resilient manufacturing decisions Strategies to model supply chain and inventory risk, evaluate customer concentration, and support pricing optimization under uncertainty Presenter: Glen Justis CEO, Acclaim Strategies, LLC Brought to you by: LUMIVERO Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.

    52 min

  3. MAR 26

    Energizing Composite Engineering with Brittany Rodriguez

    We speak with Brittany Rodriguez about her career as a Technical Professional in Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, how her mother supported her move into a manufacturing career, and being recognized as an SME 30 Under 30 Honoree in 2025.  Nominations are open now for SME 30 Under 30 2026 until April 17, 2026.

    42 min
  4. WEBINAR : Smart Data, Smarter Decisions: Data Driven Lubricant

    MAR 25

    WEBINAR : Smart Data, Smarter Decisions: Data Driven Lubricant

    Industrial operations rely on precise lubrication to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Yet, for decades, lubricant condition monitoring has relied on scheduled sampling, delayed lab results and discovering issues only after costly damage has occurred. Real-time condition monitoring fundamentally changes this reactive approach, transforming lubrication management from guesswork into intelligent, predictive maintenance. Real-time monitoring powered by expert knowledge represents the evolution from reactive to predictive maintenance strategies. Companies that embrace this evolution, will lead in operational excellence and asset reliability. What you will learn in this webinar: Why lubrication monitoring is important. The problem with traditional monitoring & why change is needed. Why expertise is essential – not just sensors. Benefits for Operations Teams & the transformation journey. Presenters: Cole Turner Franco Global Industrial Technical Offer Manager Adam Rice Application Engineer, Industrial Solutions Brought to you by: Castrol Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.

    41 min

  5. MAR 24

    All-In-One 3D Printing - Advanced Manufacturing Live

    SME Media Senior Editor Michael McConnell and Associate Editor Cary Gitter sit down with Ethan Baehrend—a 2024 SME 30 Under 30 honoree and the founder and CEO of Creative 3D Technologies—to discuss the latest in additive manufacturing and the future of the technology. This is an audio recording of our latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live. Follow SME Media on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube to catch our next episode live.

    39 min
  6. WEBINAR : Reducing Scratches, Noise & Downtime in Sheet Metal Fabrication

    MAR 18

    WEBINAR : Reducing Scratches, Noise & Downtime in Sheet Metal Fabrication

    Worried about scratches, scuffs, and blemishes during your sheet metal fabrication process? Whether you need to replace brush panels on turret punch, shearing, laser, and bending machines or require a safe work surface for assembly and material transfer, we've got you covered. When it comes to designing brush for different materials and processes, we take into account the weight and finish to ensure your brush has the optimal bristle diameter, spacing, and height. This tailored approach helps you consistently deliver top quality products. You can order from our extensive library of standard brush panels for major equipment manufacturers like Amada, Trumpf, Euromac, Salvagnini, Prima-Power, and LVD-Strippit or we can create custom shapes and configurations. Let's work together to optimize your sheet metal fabrication processes and enhance the quality of your end products. Presenters: Jeff Fettig Sales Team Greg Gach Lead Engineer Brought to you by: RBT Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.

    33 min
  7. WEBINAR : Preserving Manufacturing Expertise in an AI Era: Turning Tribal Knowledge Into Competitive Advantage

    MAR 12

    WEBINAR : Preserving Manufacturing Expertise in an AI Era: Turning Tribal Knowledge Into Competitive Advantage

    Manufacturers are facing a silent crisis: decades of institutional knowledge are walking out the door as experienced engineers retire, turnover rises, and supplier ecosystems shift. At the same time, teams are drowning in unstructured files — drawings, quotes, QC reports, and tribal process notes — making it harder than ever to reuse past work, avoid repeat mistakes, and train new talent. AI has the power to reverse this trend — not by replacing experts, but by capturing, structuring, and amplifying their knowledge across engineering, procurement, and operations. Join CADDi's VP of Partnerships Patrick Harrigan and CADDi's VP of Engineering Chris Cope for a deep-dive discussion on: You Will Learn Why knowledge attrition is the #1 hidden cost in manufacturing transformation How AI is being applied today to digitize, structure, and unlock legacy engineering + supplier data Real examples of teams using AI to speed RFQs, avoid repeat quality issues, and ramp new engineers faster Frameworks for evaluating AI tools that support — not disrupt — your workforce A practical roadmap to start preserving expertise before it's gone This session is designed for forward-thinking manufacturing leaders who want to future-proof their organizations and empower their teams — not replace them. Brought to you by: CADDi Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.

    1h 5m

  8. MAR 10

    Economic Expansion, Industry Events and the Latest on Tariffs

    SME Media Senior Editor Michael McConnell, Editor Rachel Thomas and Associate Editor Cary Gitter sit down for an industry update, discussing economic expansion in the manufacturing sector, a visit to Autotool Tech Day in Ohio and the latest news on tariffs. This is an audio recording of our latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live. Follow SME Media on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube to catch our next episode live.

    31 min
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Welcome to the podcast for manufacturing professionals, powered by SME. Featuring a variety of guests from leading manufacturing companies, the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast drives the conversation about making manufacturing smarter. SME Media is a leading source for news and in-depth technical information about advanced manufacturing in North America. To learn more about SME Media, visit us at AdvancedManufacturing.org.

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  • Creator
    SME Media
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    599
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    © Copyright 2026 SME Media. All Rights Reserved.
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