Advanced Manufacturing Now

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660

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Oct 2026

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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 at AdvancedManufacturing.org.

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October 22, 202654 min

Precision Manufacturing and Business with Paul Van Metre

Paul Van Metre shares some of the insights from his new book with advice on how to build a successful machine shop.

October 20, 202642 min

Top 10 Regions for Aerospace & Defense Investments

Which U.S. cities have the most market potential for the aerospace and defense industry? In a recent report, Global Location Strategies (GLS) highlights the locations positioned to lead the next generation of manufacturing—and the top spots might surprise you. GLS President and Founder Didi Caldwell shares insights from the comprehensive report, which ranks 387 U.S. metropolitan areas based on long-term competitiveness.

October 15, 202616 min

Previewing the November Issue of Manufacturing Engineering & Technology and the 2026 A&D Industry Report

The editorial team discusses the Aerospace & Defense Industry Report and features on giving production data context, high-mix/low-volume production, why smart manufacturing fails and how AI weaves islands of info into a comprehensive digital thread.

October 13, 202642 min

What's Next for the Global A&D Market?

Passenger air travel, defense contracts and the emerging space market are all booming. But production, supplier and workforce constraints threaten to create bottlenecks. PwC's Scott Thompson helps make sense of the consulting firm's inaugural A&D Sector Outlook.

October 8, 2026Episode 243 min

Advancing the Line - AI in Manufacturing: How Edge Computing Empowers Operators

In the second episode of Advancing the Line: AI in Manufacturing, SME's Tim Wilson sit down with Dr. Bijan Sayyar-Rodsari, Director of the AI Center of Excellence at Rockwell Automation, to examine how edge computing and generative AI are transforming real-world plant operations. With more than two decades of experience designing data-driven industrial control systems, Dr. Sayyar-Rodsari discusses how manufacturers can shift AI from experimental pilot projects into dependable, daily production environments.

October 6, 202637 min

Manufacturing in Michigan: A Conversation with Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel

On this special Manufacturing Day edition of Advanced Manufacturing Live, SME Senior Editor Michael McConnell speaks with Macomb County (Mich.) Executive Mark Hackel. The former county sheriff will explain why he's a big proponent of advanced manufacturing and why Macomb County is one of Michigan's premier locations for it.

October 1, 202626 min

IMTS 2026: Post-Show Impressions

Join SME Chief Editor Steve Plumb, Editor Rachael Thomas and Associate Editor Nicole Franzese-Damron for a discussion of the sights and sounds—and how tired their feet were—at this year's IMTS.

September 29, 2026Episode 135 min

Advancing the Line - AI in Manufacturing: The Pilot Purgatory Problem

In the premiere episode of Advancing the Line: AI in Manufacturing, SME's Tim Wilson sit down with Adam Marsh, CEO of Ledge Inc., to explore how artificial intelligence is moving beyond corporate hype to deliver practical value on the machine shop floor. Marsh, a Penn State industrial engineer and quality systems specialist, explains why small and medium manufacturers should look at AI not as a job-replacing disruption, but as an operational calculator that relieves lean teams from administrative bottlenecks, complex compliance documentation, and quoting backlogs.

September 24, 202627 min

How AI can Expand the Skilled Manufacturing Workforce

Key opportunities include advanced manufacturing, maintenance and repair, and quality and lab technicians. Steve Shepley and Victoria Bloom discuss these and other findings from a new report from Deloitte and the National Association of Manufacturers.

September 23, 202656 min

WEBINAR : Root Cause Analysis That Actually Works

If your organization struggles to prioritize the right issues - or continues to face the same problems repeatedly - this webinar is designed for you. In this one-hour session, you'll learn a proven framework for identifying waste, uncovering the true root causes of problems, and implementing sustainable solutions that last. From defining the problem clearly to controlling results over time, this webinar will help your team move beyond "firefighting" and build a structured approach to problem-solving. Because most poor decisions are not made by bad leaders - they're made by rushed leaders. Brett Pichla, Founder and Managing Director of CI Strategies, Inc. Presented by Tooling U-SME Visit https://toolingu.com/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.

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