Podcast Episodes

Addressing the Skills Gap with Smart Technologies

Senior Editor David Muller sits down with Tim Gaus, smart manufacturing business leader and principal at Deloitte, to discuss the pressing challenges facing the manufacturing workforce. Tim shares hi…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Removing Uncertainty: Choosing the Right Metalworking Fluid

Metalworking fluids are often overlooked but absolutely critical to machining success. In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast, Associate Editor Cary Gitter is joined by Brandy Brow…

Published on 3 months ago

Cybersecurity for SMMs: A Conversation with CyManII & Michigan Tech

In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb dives into how small and mid-sized manufacturers can build cybersecurity into their digital transformation efforts. Gabriela…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Optimize Your Tool Paths: August Smart Shop Essentials Preview

You could have the best tools in the world, but if your tool path isn't dialed in, the whole process will break down. Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb, Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson and Contributing…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

A New Era for SME Media: Manufacturing Engineering and Technology

Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET) magazine is on its way!

Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb and SME's Vice President of Integrated Media Jake Volcsko discuss the launch of the new publication,…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dave Evans on AI, Innovation, and Manufacturing's Future

In this episode, Dave Evans, CEO of Fictiv, discusses the journey of his company from its inception to becoming a global player in the manufacturing industry. He shares insights from his experience i…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Manufacturing Empathy at NAMRC 53

Editor David Muller sits down with Associate Editor Cary Gitter to debrief from the 2025 North American Manufacturing Research Conference and its Blue Sky Competition. He discusses this years winners…

Published on 4 months ago

Skills, Confidence, and Champions with Clint Smith

In this inspiring episode, Toni Neary sits down with industry champion Clint Smith of Mastercam. From his start as a mold maintenance technician to CNC programmer and now a leader in education and wo…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Reimagining CAD/CAM with Toolpath AI

Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb sits down with Al Whatmough, CEO of Toolpath Labs, to explore the  potential of AI in manufacturing. Drawing from his experiences as a machinist, high school teacher and f…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The Human Side of Manufacturing with Meaghan Ziemba

In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plum is joined by Meaghan Ziemba, creator and host of Mavens of Manufacturing. Their conversation covers Meaghan's background, sto…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago