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Advanced Manufacturing Now

SME Media
Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing
Workforce Development
Artificial Intelligence
Automation
Industry 4.0
Smart Manufacturing
Digital Transformation
3D Printing
AI In Manufacturing
Cybersecurity
Skills Gap
Advanced Manufacturing
Robotics
Aerospace
Supply Chain
Sustainability
Manufacturing Industry
Aerospace and Defense
Electric Vehicles

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

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Steve Plumb is joined by educators Chris Desmond from Hopewell High School and Jason Hyatt from Cazenovia High School. Both schools are part of the SME Education Foundation's PRIME (Partnership Resp... more

In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, the team previews the June/July issue of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, available to read now on advancedmanufacturing.org. The issue explores the intersection of people and technology, from ... more

Satyandra K Gupta, co-founder and chief scientist for GrayMatter Robotics, talks with SME Media about the company's new agreement with defense prime Huntington Ingalls Industries, the recent expansion of its operations and the latest advances and app... more

In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Steve Bauer sits down with Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Vice President of Technology Ryan Kelly to unpack a unique industry challenge: why breakthrough technologies aren't reaching fact... more

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Ryan Kelly
Vice President of Technology at AMT
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Episode: Speeding up Manufacturing's Metabolism with AMT
Greg Cunningham
Platform Specialist at IMAGINiT Technologies
IMAGINiT Technologies
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Avi Reichental
CEO of Exponential Works and Quickparts
Exponential Works / Quickparts
Episode: Manufacturing in Uncertain Times — Advanced Manufacturing Live
Foster Ferguson
Vice President of Industrial Business, Stratasys
Stratasys
Episode: Executive Perspectives from RAPID + TCT 2026: Additive Manufacturing's Shift to Production
Beth Behn
Brigadier General, Army (guest presenter)
U.S. Army
Episode: Executive Perspectives from RAPID + TCT 2026: Additive Manufacturing's Shift to Production
Richard Schenkel
Former newspaper reporter and longtime recruiter specializing in placing C-level executives in marketing, audience development, finance, and other functions
Kohler Search Partners / SME client
Episode: How to Market Yourself for Career Growth
Satish Bukhar Patmam
Regents Professor and Sugar and Mike Barnes Department Head Chair of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Texas A&M University
Episode: WEBINAR : Efficient Inspection and realtime quality monitoring for ultra-precision polishing of Inertial Confinement Fusion Shells
Shashank Gala
Graduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
Texas A&M University
Episode: WEBINAR : Efficient Inspection and realtime quality monitoring for ultra-precision polishing of Inertial Confinement Fusion Shells
Jason Rolland
Chief Technology Officer at Carbon
Carbon
Episode: The Role of 3D Printing in Medical Manufacturing — Advanced Manufacturing Live

Hosts

Michael McConnell
Senior Editor at SME Media; host guiding conversation and introducing guests
Steve Plumb
Host of the show; Editor-in-Chief for SME Media; appears as host across episodes
Rachel Thomas
Host of Advanced Manufacturing Now; SME Media Editor

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great Source

    Good selection of guests with different manufacturing perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ManufacturingMike
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast & Great Info

    Value added podcast! Great job and keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    itsmeJakestation88
    Canada4 years ago
  • A valuable resource!

    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! 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Show

    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.

    The company I work for recently got into the podcast space. If you have the time, check out “The Right Direction Podcast” from Compass Precision!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dmholcomb
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome

    Love broad topic covered. Very informative thanks 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sw Shunyo
    United States5 years ago

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Helpful insights into manufacturing trends and practical takeaways for operations.
Production value and host credibility are consistently strong.
Audience gets clear value from real-world examples and strategic context.
High-quality discussions with credible experts and actionable advice.
Guests bring diverse perspectives; topics span tech, policy, and workforce.

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Manufacturing in Uncertain Times — Advanced Manufacturing Live
Q: What role does additive manufacturing play in reshoring and long-term strategy?
Additive has an important but bounded role, useful for fast iteration, certain production variants, and production tooling; but for many programs, traditional methods and a blended toolbox are essential to meet production demands and cost considerations.
Manufacturing in Uncertain Times — Advanced Manufacturing Live
Q: What are the top pain points manufacturers are facing right now?
Continuity and exposure to disruptions, with many components stuck in transit; the need to reverse-engineer tools or create bridge manufacturing; and gaps in forecasting and planning that reveal the old model is no longer sufficient.
Speeding up Manufacturing's Metabolism with AMT
Q: How does AI change the factory learning process and ROI?
AI works best when data is harmonized and contextualized through a shared semantic framework, allowing iterative improvements and faster feedback loops that improve ROI over time.
Speeding up Manufacturing's Metabolism with AMT
Q: What is MT Connect and why does it matter for manufacturers?
MT Connect is an open standard that provides a common language for machines and software to exchange data, enabling interoperability across a mixed fleet of equipment and driving faster, more reliable technology adoption.
WEBINAR : The Real Game Plan for AI-Driven Growth - Transforming Legacy Data into Strategic Insights
Q: How do you get the data into CADDi?
There isn't a single magic solution. We use a mix of approaches: starting with simple data dumps for legacy datasets, then connecting to modern systems via APIs for real-time updates, with flexible options in between.

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What is Advanced Manufacturing Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A technically diverse show that centers on advanced manufacturing topics, from AI, automation, and supply chains to workforce development and public policy. Episodes feature a mix of industry leaders, engineers, researchers, and policy-focused guests, with practical takeaways for practitioners and decision-makers in manufacturing. Notable strengths include in-depth technical discussions, actionable career and process insights, and coverage of high-impact topics like reshoring, defense industrial base strategy, and AI-enabled tooling. The format often blends hands-on case studies with broader industry trends, making it useful for listeners who want both concrete know-how and strategic context. A standout trait is consistently bringing cross-... more

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2. Greg Cunningham
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4. Foster Ferguson
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6. Richard Schenkel
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8. Shashank Gala

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