Podcast Episodes

The Importance of Mentorship in Manufacturing

In recognition of National Mentoring Month, SME Media Editor Rachael Thomas spoke with Nashay Naeve, president of the engineered plastic components b…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Military Veterans Strengthen the Manufacturing Workforce

America's manufacturing sector continues to face a critical skilled labor shortage—but one highly capable talent pool often goes overlooked: military…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

On the CES Show Floor: A Conversation with SME's Dr. Brett Conner

Recorded live at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, this episode features a conversation between SME Media Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb and SME Chief Manufacturin…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Advanced Manufacturing Live Preview

In today's special episode, you'll hear the audio version of SME Media's brand new video series, Advanced Manufacturing Live! You can find the video …

4 months, 1 week ago

Manufacturing's Year in Review (and a Sneak Peek at 2026)

In this special episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, the SME Editorial Team reflects on the highlights of 2025 and anticipates the trends and chall…

4 months, 1 week ago

WEBINAR : Automate Production & Material Tracking with Intelligent Nesting + ERP Integration

Let's eliminate material waste, accelerate production, and break down data silos between the front office and the shop floor. Discover the powe…

4 months, 1 week ago

CES 2026 Preview: Gary Shapiro on AI, Manufacturing Innovation & the Future of Technology

In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb sits down with Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Building an AI Junior Engineer with P1-AI

In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb speaks with Silvio Memme, head of business development at P1-AI, about the…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

WEBINAR : Preparing Manufacturing for the AI Revolution

Solving the Unstructured Data Challenge: Preparing Manufacturing for the AI Revolution

Industry 4.0 has illuminated the transformative impact of real…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Reframing Quality as a Growth Strategy with ZEISS

In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor Rachael Thomas is joined by Hendrie Viktor, vice president and head of sales at ZEISS Industria…

4 months, 3 weeks ago