AMT Tech Trends

"Steve and Ben bring back a classic Tech Trends podcast banter topic: home automation and how to avoid doing yard work. Ramia introduces Travis, the MC of Hexagon live, while Steve introduces Jim Mayer, manufacturing influencer and Steve's sim racing bitter rival. Jim covers the rapid changes sweeping through industry and the top four technologies manufacturers are adopting, including the invaluable new tool that is AI."

Episode 136 of Tech Trends, Ramia Lloyd and Benjamin Moses welcome Nikki Gonzales (Automation Ladies, Wintec HMI) and Travis Egan (AMT) for a fast-paced chat on AI, digital twins, and leadership in modern manufacturing. Plus, a sneak peek at what's ahead at Hexagon Live Global 2025.

Episode 134: Steve and Ben share their observations, insights, and takeaways from ProMat2025. Stephen provides a testbed update and a realization that robot programming is easy… until you have to program the robot to physically interact with another thing. Ben shines a light on the disconnect between executives and AI versus regular staff and AI. Steve closes with good news: US manufacturing output accelerated in February.

Episode 133: Elissa dives straight in with 3D printing 4D materials. The team voices their loathing of daylight savings. Steve wonders how it's 2025 and hot dogs are still not the appropriate length with respect to the buns. Ben shares his excitement for machine/robot programming becoming literally more hands-on. Steve closes with actual AI in gaming.

Episode 132: The Tech Friends open with older movies they'd like to see remade with some of the same actors and producers. Steve then goes on a long tangent waxing poetic about cars while desperately trying to relate it back to manufacturing technology… and failing. Elissa reports on the implementation of AI in 911 dispatch. Ben closes with somehow employing additive manufacturing for subtractive toolpath optimization.

Episode 131: Ben and Steve report back on their trip to SHOT Show 2025. Ben hard transitions to asking about Steve's first experience with Pilates. Elissa announces that the AMT Tech Trends podcast has been placed as the #14 podcast in the manufacturing industry. Steve takes a stab at the difference between generative versus agentic AI. Elissa says the Army is getting into barracks 3D printing. Benjamin closes with more humanoid robots. Like a lot.

Episode 130: Steve kicks things off, blabbing about headphones and the latest audiophile nonsense to come out of CES, then goes on about some testbed developments. Ben talks about OpenAI's humanoid robotics triggering Stephen sparking a discussion about the overhype of humanoids and how we should really be looking at exoskeletons. Elissa closes us out with a call for accountability.

Episode 129: Steve shares some updates with the testbed's vision system. The Tech Friends discuss how to handle the snow and their 2025 goals. Elissa reports Italy's efforts in 3D printing using marble waste. Stephen is sad about Crucible going out of business. Benjamin is excited about Nvidia's latest evolutionary silicon.

Episode 128: The Tech Friends discuss their favorite holiday movies and shows. Elissa is hopeful for the future of space travel… once heat shields are squared away. Benjamin reports on video generation powered by AI LLMs. Stephen raises concerns over excessive energy consumption by AI.

Episode 127: Ben and Steve both have some interesting testbed updates and conclude that having a solid in-house IT team on hand is vital for implementing new OT (operational technology) systems. The tech friends lighten things up by reflecting on their Thanksgiving and what they did with their leftovers. Afterward, Benjamin talks about interleaved hybrid manufacturing processes and beam shaping. Stephen closes with China's export ban of superhard materials to the US.

Episode 126: Steve immediately kicks it off with a listicle regarding the ten most disruptive 3D printers in history. The tech friends then discuss sandwiches and augmented reality glasses. Steve also reports that Georgia Tech has a replica of the AMT testbed to co-develop automation solutions with/for AMT. Benjamin shares that the Perplexity CEO offers to replace the NYTs striking workers with AI. Elissa closes with Apple's offer of $1M to whoever can hack them.

Episode 125: The testbed has a new computer, and it was built in-house! The tech friends discuss and the death of door-to-door trick-or-treating. Elissa reports on Hershey's multi-million dollar investment in supply chain development. Steve shares some numbers from the 2024 IFR World Robotics report. Ben closes with his hot take on the new McLaren W1 hypercar.

Episode 124: It's been a minute since IMTS 2024 and the last formal episode, so the Tech Friends kick things off with a lively discussion over… wait, Steve kicks things off with a testbed update! Then a lively discussion breaks out with topics ranging from corporate lingo that needs to die to a new derogatory term for robots and then feelings on autonomous passenger vehicles. Steve then attempts to explain NPUs. Ben talks about inspection. Elissa closes by listing the top 15 countries in 3D printing.

Episode 123: The Tech Friends kick things off with a lively discussion over EVs versus hybrids and battery alternatives such as capacitors, flywheels, and hydrogen. Steve announces his first two successful and reliable robot arm programs. Elissa says NASA is sending gardeners to space. Ben thinks mobile robots need more computers. Stephen closes with what happened to Craftsman tools.

Episode 122: The Tech Friends are ready for IMTS 2024 and can't wait to be back in Chicago. Stephen has evolved into a roboticist, at least he thinks he has. Elissa reports that Wall Street doesn't think AI will ever make money. Benjamin and Steve discuss the full speed ahead popularity in humanoid robotics. Elissa closes with why AI will never be sentient.

Episode 121: The Tech Friends are wrapping up their pre-IMTS vacations. Stephen announces a few testbed updates before handing it off to Ben who emphasizes the importance of data architecture in manufacturing. Steve then geeks out about Kawasaki's steaming hot hydrogen-powered and supercharged motorcycle. Elissa closes with her fascination with the AI-powered surveillance and security implemented at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Episode 119: The Tech Friends miss bread garages and want them back! Stephen is excited about 3D-printed flow-through suppressors… for leaf blowers! Steve also has testbed updates! Ben has some disagreements regarding the U.S. robot roadmap. Elissa reports on some metal 3D printing IN SPACE aboard the ISS. Finally, Stephen closes with an announcement that he's got word on a manufacturing domain-specific LLM on the way!

Episode 117: Ramia is back from her travels in Japan, and the tech friends pick her brain about the trip and, most importantly, the culinary experience. Steve has testbed updates: things are happening slowly but surely. Ben shares some insights from a recently published government report on the 2023 U.S. manufacturing industry. Stephen didn't appreciate a clickbaity title from a NASA article. Lastly, Elissa reports that NASA has a new Chief AI Officer.

Episode 117: Speaking of amusement parks last episode, the tech friends will be at MFG in Orlando this year for a live podcast! Stephen finishes up testbed updates he forgot to mention in the last episode, then reports that there is a new, next level to generative AI. Ben gets into machine learning for robots. Elissa shares a new found excitement for robot vision ad object recognition. Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-rad…o-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 116: The gang shares their love for amusement parks and roller coasters. Stephen is happy to announce that there are a lot of testbed updates. Elissa presents further evidence that Elon Musk is dumb. Steve reports that cobots butcher your common grocery store ribs. Ben closes with an allegedly new method of 3D printing. Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-rad…o-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 115: The gang talks about dogs and other furry friends. Steve has some updates on the testbed. Elissa reports that Japan's about to land on the moon. Ben discusses stainless steel corrosion. Stephen closes with an “ICYMI” on everything we may have missed with the Boeing situation. Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-rad…o-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Steve talks about jarred tomato sauce and hardware store struggles. Elissa reports on Boeing's purchase of Spirit AeroSystems (not to be confused with the airlines). Stephen found out what the next milsurp machine tool is. Ben discusses measurement in the movies. Elissa closes with a New Jersey First Robotics team that's saving dying languages.

Episode 113: The team discusses what works and what doesn't with the sales of Girl Scout Cookies. Elissa and Steve debate automotive headlight technology. Steve has testbed updates but doesn't know what robot singularities are, but he tries. Ben shares the U.S. government's success with AM. Ramia shares her excitement as the team's new studio is coming together! Elissa talks about how women could get burnt out in STEM.

Episode 112: The Tech Frends reintroduce themselves, the purpose of this podcast, and walk through each of their backgrounds laying out how they got where they are today. Steve gets on his soapbox about purchase orders and how the archaic means of acquisition is a waste of resources. Elissa shares how Wisconsin has discovered how to 3D print brain tissue. Ben closes us out with some words about project management. Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-rad…o-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Ramia shares her excitement as the team's new studio is coming together! Steve notes that Modern Machine Shop has been on a roll for the last few months releasing banger after banger article. Elissa discusses the importance of STEM and its importance to our planet's future. Ben closes with an attempt to redefine robotics programming.

Episode 110: The team discusses tool kits and power tool ecosystems. Stephen has a testbed update: the robot has been bolted down. Elissa has some words about Boeing. Benjamin is gung ho about defense 3D printing. Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-rad…o-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 109: In this holiday episode of the TechTrends podcast, Ramia Lloyd, Elissa Davis, Benjamin Moses, and Stephen LaMarca share their individual families holiday traditions. Elissa shares an article on recycling metals into metal AM powders. Ben says the Italians have enabled robots to recognize hand gestures. Stephen closes with his speculations as to why Lucid is being removed from the Nasdaq 100 Index. Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-rad…o-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

It's a holiday special episode. This is a rerun from episode 103. Enjoy!

It's a holiday special episode. This is a rerun from episode 105. Enjoy!

It's a holiday special episode. This is a rerun from episode 101. Enjoy!

It's a holiday special episode. This is a rerun from episode 100. Enjoy!

Episode 108: In this episode of the TechTrends podcast, Ramia Lloyd, Elissa Davis, and Benjamin Moses get to the bottom of where the heck Stephen LaMarca's been! Elissa shares an article on 3D printing in the human body using ultrasound. Ben thinks venture capitalists actually know something about robotics. Stephen closes with noise-canceling CNC machines. Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-rad…o-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

In this episode of the TechTrends podcast, Ramia Lloyd, Elissa Davis, and Benjamin Moses share personal anecdotes and plans for Thanksgiving, and they discuss interesting articles on tactile sensors for robots and the use of 3D-printed homes to address Colorado's housing crisis. Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-rad…o-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 106: Elissa fills us in on NASA'a robo bees and upcoming travel. Ben says NASA's testing 3D printed rocket nozzels made out of aluminium that don't melt. Steve was recently quoted as a professional, also that AM isn't dead… yet. Elissa closes with Amazon's new robot workers. - https://www.voxelmatters.com/nasa-tests-3d-printed-aluminum-rocket-engine-nozzle/ - https://3dprint.com/304204/rip-3d-printing-1987-2023-complexity-is-expensive-d/ - https://technologymagazine.com/articles/amazon-trials-humanoid-warehouse-robots-to-support-workforce Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Artificial Interns by Benjamin Moses & Stephen LaMarca

Episode 104: Steve kicks things off with a debriefing of MTForcast and a visit to Clemson University. Elissa shares a story on 3D-printed organs. Stephen gets excited over robot vision for QA/QC in the automotive industry. Benjamin closes with the latest innovations in metal manufacturing plus some sweet sweet MQL! - https://interestingengineering.com/ie-originals/ie-explainer/season-4/ep-27-can-3d-printed-organs-solve-the-worldwide-organ-shortage-problem - https://www.mmsonline.com/articles/eliminating-automotive-ppm-with-automated-visual-inspection - https://businessnewsthisweek.com/business/what-are-the-latest-innovations-in-metal-manufacturing/ Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 103: Steve starts with some corrections and clarifications from the previous episode, announces the testbed has a new cobot, and the LEGO is continuing their efforts for oil-free bricks. Elissa talks about NASA'a asteroid sample. Ben closes with the Navy's efforts to 3D print submarines. - https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/lego-abandons-effort-make-oil-free-bricks-ft-2023-09-24/ - https://www.reuters.com/science/nasas-first-asteroid-sample-parachutes-into-utah-desert-2023-09-24/ - https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/world/brian-may-osiris-rex-asteroid-sample-bennu-scn-intl-scli/index.html - https://www.naval-technology.com/news/us-naval-industry-integrates-3d-printing/ Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 102: Ben and Steve share stories and takeaways from recent travel, including Oak Ridge National Lab, FABTECH, and the Outer Banks. Benjamin shares NVIDIA's take on the impact of generative AI in robotics. Stephen is peeved by good technology that's been given a snake oil name. Ben closes with collaborative robot fiber placement. - https://gameishard.gg/news/robobusiness-nvidia-to-discuss-role-of-generative-ai-in-robotics/147661/ - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/axtra3d-launches-new-3d-printing-technology-to-eliminate-sla-and-dlp-trade-offs-224462/ - https://www.compositesworld.com/news/dlr-develops-safe-flexible-workspaces-for-robot-assisted-manual-draping Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 101: Ben and Steve discuss the precision and accuracy of “just eyeballin' it” and torque wrench etiquette. Benjamin gets in-depth on cold spray additive manufacturing. Stephen gets excited over Thermwood's new additive technique that uses old subtractive technology. Ben shares his favorite three R&D award winners of 2023. Steve gets excited over a desk.

Episode 100: Ramia and Elissa introduce the 100th episode! Ben and Steve discuss the podcast journey and declare their love for AI. Benjamin says there's a lot the robotics industry can learn from the AV industry. Stephen geeks out over a mass spectrometer… again. Ben thinks on only thing exciting about 5G is its non-public application. Steve closes with how to break AI and what should be done to prevent it from failing. - https://www.globalvillagespace.com/tech/5-lessons-robotics-founders-can-learn-from-av-industry-techcrunch/ - https://www.exuminstruments.com/massbox - https://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/why-private-5g-is-key-to-industry-4-0/ - https://flipboard.com/article/hypnotized-chatgpt-and-bard-create-malicious-code-offer-bad-advice/f-54e2010d6c%2Fgizmodo.com Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 99: Ben and Steve share their adventures in home improvement and find their results illuminating. Benjamin reports that some additive parts made by Pratt & Whitney are under the spotlight. Stephen says affordable robots will take the manufacturing industry mainstream. Ben announces more DoD contracts with AM companies. Steve says large manufacturing companies are buying more cobots. Benjamin closes with potential for cobot day laborers. - https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/pw-new-a320neo-family-issue - https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-07-25/pwc-pt6-hits-500-million-flight-hours - https://nypost.com/2023/07/25/this-mini-robot-arm-is-92-off/ - https://www.voxelmatters.com/phase3d-awarded-1-25m-us-air-force-contract/ - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/five-reasons-larger-companies-are-turning-to-cobots/?frmapp=yes - https://www.mbtmag.com/best-practices/article/22868200/cobots-take-on-dull-dirty-dangerous-jobs Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 98: Ben and Steve discuss the significance of EVs in motorsports. Benjamin found something about a study on consumer packaged goods. Stephen says some comedians are suing AI. Ben reports that Australia is embracing AM more than ever. Steve closes with his support for AI. - https://www.smartindustry.com/benefits-of-transformation/business-transformation/news/33008012/study-rockwell-automation-finds-consumer-packaged-goods-leaders-accelerate-digital-transformation - https://fortune.com/2023/07/10/sarah-silverman-openai-meta-lawsuit-authors-training-material/ - https://www.manmonthly.com.au/embracing-additive-to-move-forward-markforged/ - https://www.sciencealert.com/ai-robots-admit-theyd-run-earth-better-than-clouded-humans Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 97: Ben gets nerdy about tax code. Steve fell into an Inconel rabbit hole and says testbed content is in the works. Benjamin reports industrial automation and robotics is becoming more affordable and accessible. Still, Stephen is afraid it isn't. Ben concludes that AM is the only way to produce rocket engines. Steve says the US plans to slow China's AI development. - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ethankarp/2023/06/27/how-the-robotics-business-model-is-shifting-to-meet-manufacturers-where-theyre-at/?sh=3bcaeae574b2 - https://www.wlkata.com/ - https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-industry-insights/aerospace-insights/the-cutting-edge-additive-manufacturing-liquid-rocket-engine/ - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-considering-restrictions-ai-chip-223319444.html Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Cantada by Benjamin Moses & Stephen LaMarca

Episode 95: Ben and Steve share their business life struggles and stressors with travel. Benjamin thinks augmented reality is back and won't go out without a fight! Stephen announced a new CT scanner on the market but hasn't yet determined the price point. Will it be a top-of-the-line model or on the more accessible side? Speaking of accessibility, Ben and Steve debate the existence of accessible automation. - https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2023/may/world-first-transparent-augmented-reality-display-opens-possibilities-to-see-digital-content-in-real-time - https://metrology.news/waygate-technologies-announces-new-flagship-ct-scanner/ - https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/06/10/135005/anyone-can-program-this-cheap-robot-arm-in-just-15-minutes/ Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 94: Ben and Steve declare war on corporate jargon. It needs to stop! Benjamin has joined the hype train on advanced AM polymers. Stephen fires ze missiles… well, Northrop Grumman does from the F/A18. Ben waves the green flag for Hexagon and Hendrick's NASCAR partnership. Steve shares ChatGPT for dummies. - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr0vmFsASMI/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== - https://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/tb/pub/features/articles/48095 - https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/northrop-grumman-5th-aargm-test - https://www.speedsport.com/nascar/nascar-cup-series/hexagon-hendrick-partner-to-drive-racing-innovation/ - https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-chatgpt-brainstorm-ai/ Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 93: Ben and Steve don't make it far through this episode's agenda. Benjamin gives a debrief of the recent Joint Technology Summit. Stephen shares what he recently learned about table vices, primarily that they are costly, then talks about his visit to the west coast to visit FormAlloy and then the SVR Robot Block Party. Ben discusses the Gartner Hype Cycle for Robotics. Steve gets cut off after blabbing about g-codes. - https://www.amtonline.org/article/the-hype-cycle-for-robotics - https://www.xometry.com/resources/machining/what-is-g-code/ Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 92: Ben tries his best to help Steve understand project management, then the two discuss ethics in AI. Benjamin contemplates how to improve industrial robot efficiency using large language models. Stephen is excited about next-gen aramid fibers that can conduct electricity. Ben explains augmented intelligence and its usefulness with QA/QC. Steve has been hearing about metamaterial concrete for ages now; is it more than vaporware? - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/03/28/can-large-language-models-enhance-efficiency-in-industrial-robotics/?sh=7585b14060af - https://www.newswise.com/articles/next-generation-aramid-fiber-with-electrical-conductivity - https://metrology.news/role-of-augmented-intelligence-in-quality-inspection/ - https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/researchers-create-self-sensing-metamaterial-concrete-that-produce-power Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 91: Ben and Steve are excited to go to Automate! Stephen talks about his trip filming in Detroit and the rental car he drove. Benjamin loves clamps but thinks Nano Dimension's takeover bid for Stratasys isn't cool. Steve closes with thoughts on companies failing to play nice and follow the rules. - https://www.ctemag.com/news/industry-news/clamping-technology-supports-high-end-parts-production - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/nano-dimension-launches-1-1-billion-takeover-bid-for-stratasys-221128/ - https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/03/13/2625705/0/en/Oqton-and-Baker-Hughes-Enter-Commercial-Agreement-to-Offer-Most-Comprehensive-Software-Suite-for-Production-Scale-Additive-Manufacturing.html Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 90: Ben and Steve discuss the best hand tools for the job, whether professional, Shadetree, or hobbyist. Stephen also tells us how his soft hands, wimp, can't play guitar for over fifteen minutes. Benjamin shares his excitement over the nuclear power sector's use of additive manufacturing. Steve claims handmade is dead; long live advanced manufacturing! Ben thinks GE is betting big on US manufacturing. Stephen concludes that the simplest geometries best serve additive. - https://www.3dnatives.com/en/3d-printing-nuclear-power-sector-020320235/ - https://metrology.news/bugatti-metrology-a-balance-between-precision-and-perfection/ - https://www.ge.com/news/press-releases/ge-to-invest-over-450-million-in-us-manufacturing-in-2023-0 - https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/latest-additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/relativity-space-secures-faa-launch-license-for-terran-1/ Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 89: Steve learns that the “MFG” in the MFG Meeting stands for “Manufacturing For Growth” and reports that smart glasses' viability is still not quite there. Stephen announces that he will be experimenting with ChatGPT to determine if it can be employed effectively as CAM software. Also, Steve will be attending the Silicon Valley Robotics (SVR) Robot Block Party on April 8th! Ben discusses the intersection of AI with additive manufacturing. Stephen introduces wearable soft-robotics as an alternative to exoskeletons, and then Steve closes with machining power. - https://svrobo.org/robot-block-party/ - https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=22451 - https://designwanted.com/motorskins-metamaterial-changing-people-lives/ - https://www.canadianmetalworking.com/canadianmetalworking/article/metalworking/how-much-machining-power-do-you-need Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd