Advanced Manufacturing Now

SME Media

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

    1D AGO

    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

  2. 3D AGO

    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
  3. AI, Tariffs and Other Supply Chain Trends

    MAR 5

    AI, Tariffs and Other Supply Chain Trends

    We sit down with Dave Evans, CEO of Misumi America and founder of Fictiv, to unpack findings from the 11th Annual State of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report.

    29 min
  4. WEBINAR : Designing A Smarter Manufacturing Sector - How Winning Manufacturers Put Historical Data At The Center Of Their Business Transformation

    MAR 4

    WEBINAR : Designing A Smarter Manufacturing Sector - How Winning Manufacturers Put Historical Data At The Center Of Their Business Transformation

    Welcome How Winning Manufacturers Put Historical Data At The Center Of Their Business Transformation American manufacturing has been on a negative trajectory for the last half century. In the last 20 years alone, 30% of Americas small and midsized manufacturers have been absorbed by larger competitors or gone out of business. Trade policy alone isn't enough to save the American Manufacturer. To dominate the 21st century, American Manufacturers need to innovate faster than ever before. Fortunately a fresh crop of leading innovators in this new AI-powered era is beginning to emerge. We're here to bring you their stories. Consolidating components purchasing across a global supply chain. Speeding up DFM to get products to market faster. Enforcing reuse to avoid unnecessary duplication and carrying costs. These are just a few of the success stories that CADDi customers have pioneered over the last year. We're here to deep dive some of these for you. The CADDi team will get under the hood on approaches used by our top customers so you can deploy them in your own business. Don't miss this chance to grab the AI-enabled playbooks that are making companies like, Subaru, Kawasaki, Dairy Conveyor Corp, Denso, Ebara, and others so successful at improving QCD Brought to you by: CADDi  SPEAKERS: Aaron Lober VP of Marketing CADDi Aaron Lober is an accomplished marketing executive with a foundation in product marketing at companies like Procore Technologies, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Blameless (acquired by FireHydrant). He holds an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Chris Cope VP of Engineering CADDi Chris Cope is a seasoned technology leader with expertise in SRE, AI, Architecture and Security. Formerly with Xometry and Laconia, Chris excels in optimizing production workflows and spearheading automation projects. He is known for driving innovation and scaling teams to enhance operational efficiency and earned a Masters in Computer Science from DePaul University. Patrick Harrigan VP of Partnerships CADDi Patrick Harrigan, VP of Partnerships at CADDi, formerly of Hexagon AB and Tulip Interfaces, fosters a partner network to expand CADDi's AI platform, driving operational efficiency, cost reduction, and knowledge democratization. Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.

    57 min

  5. MAR 3

    How Shop Floors are Using 3D Printers

    Curious about adding a 3D printer to your operation? In this episode, we shares insights from manufacturers who have already taken the leap.

    24 min

  6. FEB 26

    What's Next for Aerospace and Defense

    We breakdown the March issue of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, featuring articles on advances in wire EDM technology, AI integration, cybersecurity and workforce development, as well as our Aerospace and Defense Industry Report.

    22 min
  7. WEBINAR : Additive Manufacturing Market Trends and Successful Strategies in Current Consolidation Phase

    FEB 25

    WEBINAR : Additive Manufacturing Market Trends and Successful Strategies in Current Consolidation Phase

    Additive Manufacturing (AM) has evolved from a promising emerging technology into a mature production method that is transforming industries worldwide. While it has successfully enabled groundbreaking applications in sectors such as aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer goods, it has also revealed limitations where initial expectations could not be met. In this webinar, Matthias Schmidt-Lehr, Managing Partner at AM consultancy AMPOWER and Co-Author of the leading Additive Manufacturing Market Report, will share insights into the latest industry developments. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of market numbers, technology distribution, and regional adoption differences. The session will highlight lead applications and present key learnings from successful AM suppliers and adopters. Join us to explore current trends, machine sales data, and the factors shaping the future of AM. Brought to you by: AMPOWER  SPEAKER: Matthias Schmidt-Lehr Managing Partner Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.

    53 min

  8. FEB 24

    Advanced Manufacturing Live, Ep. 4

    On the latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live, Jennifer Coyne, director of programs at The Barnes Global Advisors and an advisor on SME's AM Technical Community Leadership Committee, joins Senior Editor Michael McConnell and Editor Rachael Thomas for a conversation on workforce development and advocacy within the additive manufacturing industry as well as holistic approaches to technology adoption. Join us every two weeks on Thursday at 3pm EST for Advanced Manufacturing Live. Watch us on your preferred platform such as Facebook, LinkedIn, X and YouTube. Also available on-demand.

    33 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
    593
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    © Copyright 2025 SME Media. All Rights Reserved.
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    Advanced Manufacturing Now

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