ASME TechCast

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Aug 2026

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Bringing you the innovators, the innovations, the issues and topics that are advancing engineering.

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August 12, 202629 min

Redefining Nuclear Power with Caroline DeWitte

Advanced nuclear technology is moving from promise to reality. In this episode of ASME TechCast, Caroline DeWitt, Co-Founder and COO of Oklo, discusses the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of advanced nuclear power. From reactor design and regulatory progress to business models and large-scale deployment, DeWitt shares how Oklo is working to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy through its Aurora powerhouse technology. She also explores the collaboration, innovation, and long-term thinking required to move breakthrough technologies from idea to impact. Oklo is a foundational sponsor of the ASME CATALYZE Summit, focused on accelerating sustainable industrial transformation. Join the conversation at CATALYZE: www.catalyze.asme.org Read more about Oklo and advanced nuclear technologies: https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/beyond-the-reactor

July 23, 202641 min

From Applied Math to ASME’s Presidency

As ASME’s newly elected president, Janis Terpenny wants to sharpen the Society’s value proposition for the next generation of engineers. Terpenny began her term as ASME’s 145th president in June, after nearly 30 years serving as an active volunteer. Also an ASME Fellow, Terpenny previously chaired ASME’s Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Group and served on the Fellows Review Committee. She also founded, then chaired or co-chaired for a decade, the Broadening Participation Committee (BPart) for the ASME Design Engineering Division. Terpenny recently sat down with Mechanical Engineering to share how she discovered engineering, found a professional home in the Society, what engineering education still gets wrong, and her priorities for the year ahead.

June 11, 202616 min

Boeing’s Melissa Orme Talks Smart Manufacturing

ASME Techcast talks with Boeing’s Melissa Orme about smart manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and the role of Women in 3D Printing.

June 8, 202621 min

Seeing Clearly with LiDAR Glass

As sensing systems move into tougher environments, material choice matters more than ever. In this episode of ASME TechCast, SCHOTT’s Tina Gallo returns to discuss the glass materials inside LiDAR systems and why material selection can make such a difference in performance. To learn more about SCHOTT’s specialty glass solutions, visit ⁠schott.com⁠ .

May 29, 202632 min

2026 Policy Outlook for Engineers

Paul Fakes of ASME’s Washington office examines the 2026 policy issues—from federal funding to AI regulation—that could shape the future of engineering.

April 23, 202621 min

Podcast: The Enduring Legacy of Class J No. 611

Steam operations manager Zac McGinnis discusses the engineering, history, and enduring appeal of ASME Landmark No. 611.

April 22, 202626 min

Clean Tech and the Reboot of American Manufacturing

Sustainability, clean technologies, and the push for decarbonization are somewhat loaded topics these days, but there's no doubt that this area is seeing plenty of interest, investment, and innovation. Milo Werner is a general partner at DCVC , a 15-year-old venture fund that invests in deep tech. Warner works on the energy and climate platform, investing in companies that are commercializing advanced green technologies. She also runs a non-profit called NextGen Industry Group , which supports companies that are commercializing advanced technologies. The group organizes events for leaders in this space to facilitate shared thinking around strategy and execution, and does a number of projects with institutions such as ASME. Werner joins ASME TechCast to share some insights into the U.S. re-industrialization movement, what to look for in clean tech investment, and how the field is evolving for engineers entering the green economy workforce. She also discusses how a standard process for commercializing these technologies could accelerate re-industrialization in the United States—something that’s now under development as part of a partnership with ASME.

March 27, 202621 min

Where AI Fits in Manufacturing Engineering

In this episode of ASME TechCast, we're joined by Bradley Hope, Steven Gerdeman, and Rahul Rajadhyaksha to explore how AI is reshaping design for manufacturing and where it meets its limits. Learn why rule-based systems remain essential, what the "cold start problem" reveals about AI's limitations, and how a hybrid approach will likely define the next generation of workflows.This podcast is sponsored by HCL Software DFMPro, a CAD-integrated design for manufacturing software that helps designers deliver high quality designs at lower cost. To learn more about the software or contact the team with your questions, visit dfmpro.com .

March 9, 202622 min

Robots That Work With Us: How Cobots Are Changing Manufacturing

Cobots are designed to work alongside people, assisting with repetitive or physically demanding tasks. As manufacturers face labor shortages, these robotic systems are becoming an important tool for supporting workers and keeping them at the center of production. In this TechCast episode, we speak with Christine Bush of Schneider Electric about how cobots are being deployed in modern manufacturing environments and the role they play in building resilient, sustainable industrial operations. To learn more about Schneider Electric, visit www.se.com .

February 20, 202656 min

Welding Pathways

ASME TechCast kicks off a new series, “Meet Your Educator,” spotlighting engineering professionals at ASME Learning & Development who are providing specialized training to help engineering professionals advance their skills and grow their careers. In this episode, Chris O'Rourke, manager of the Educator Community, chats with welding instructor Logan Kucerak, owner and founder of Kucerak Engineering . With more than two decades in the welding industry, Kucerak has led welded fabrication and installation projects across six continents. His professional background spans the oil and gas, power generation, and desalination industries. He now applies his expertise to pressurized and non-pressurized ground support equipment in the aerospace industry. After listening, if you would like to take a course with Kucerak, check out the classes he currently teaches on ASME.org . He has also launched a YouTube channel , where he will be posting content in the near future.