
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 ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 599 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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We sit down with Matthew Bush, founder and CEO of Hirebotics, to explore the rapid rise of cobots in modern manufacturing and how cloud-connected cobots have transformed operations across industries.
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 ... more
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 Un... more
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 ... more
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Good selection of guests with different manufacturing perspectives.
Value added podcast! Great job and keep up the great work!
If you’re looking for insights on ever-evolving manufacturing landscape or looking for practical tips to improve your processes - subscribe now! This podcast is a valuable resource to add to your arsenal to continue to level up your business and stay up to date on the latest innovation and trends. Keep up the great work, Bruce! 🙌
I enjoyed the discussion you had about the transformation of the auto industry to electric vehicles. It’s such an important topic for our planet. Looking forward to listening to you more.
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Love broad topic covered. Very informative thanks 🙏
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This program consistently hosts manufacturing leaders and technology practitioners who discuss real-world transformation in the industry. Episodes frequently cover topics like AI adoption in manufacturing, data-driven decision making, digital platforms, supply chain resilience, workforce development, and new tooling or processes (e.g., 3D printing, automation, and additive manufacturing). Guests span executives, engineers, and strategists from both legacy and fast-growing manufacturing ecosystems, with a notable emphasis on practical implementation, case studies, and cross-functional impact. A standout pattern is the blend of hands-on operational insight with strategic technology adoption, often tied to tangible outcomes like reduced rework... more
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Recent guests on Advanced Manufacturing Now include:
1. Jeff Fettig
2. Greg Gach
3. Aaron Loeber
4. Shibuya Hoffman
5. Dave Evans
6. Aaron Lober
7. Chris Cope
8. Patrick Harrigan
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