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In this episode, Rob Schoenthaler, Chief Revenue Officer at ThinkIQ https://thinkiq.com/, and Amy Bryson, Contributing Lead Editor of Smart Manufacturing, discuss the importance of leveraging a smart manufacturing architecture to identify and overcome manufacturing blind spots. They also explore benefits of an incremental approach to digital transformation, as well as smart manufacturing's potential impact on sustainability goals.
In this episode, Steve Plumb and Laurie Harbour, President and CEO of Harbour Results Inc. https://harbourresults.com/, discuss the importance of manufacturing and the need to revitalize the industry. They emphasize the role of strong leadership in driving transformation and collaboration between generations. Laurie also highlights her new book, "Tradition Meets Transformation: Leadership Strategies to Revitalize Manufacturing", co-authored by Scott Walton.
In this episode, Chris Mahar interviews Robert McKeirnan, VP of Strategic Sourcing and Advanced Manufacturing at Upwing Energy https://www.upwingenergy.com/, about the use of additive manufacturing in designing and manufacturing equipment for harsh environments, specifically in the natural gas industry. They discuss the challenges of working in corrosive environments and the need for materials that are resistant to corrosion. Robert explains how Upwing Energy utilized additive manufacturing for the core compressor component of their Subsurface Compressor System (SCS), and the decision-making process behind choosing additive technology.
Michael Pace, VP of sales for SmartSights, joins Smart Manufacturing magazine contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about how to use data-driven analytics, reports and notifications to empower industrial operations with clear insights for more effective decision-making. Michael shares the top three things companies should do today to leverage advanced technology to achieve smart manufacturing success.
Mark Freedman, Product Ecosystem Senior Lead at Tulip Interfaces https://tulip.co/, joins editor Amy Bryson for a deep dive into the smart manufacturing ecosystem’s role in ensuring Industry 4.0 success to future-proof U.S. manufacturing operations through open digital transformation solutions and a new industrial tech stack.
Do small and medium-sized manufacturers need to worry about Industry 4.0? Where would a SMM start on a digital transformation journey? 5G Technologies https://www.fifthgentech.com/ CEO Ananth Seshan, PhD, sits down with Chris Mahar, managing editor, to discuss these questions and more. Providing insights into how SMMs can excel and better compete in an increasingly connected market.
In this episode, Chris Mahar, Managing Editor at SME Media, is joined by Paul Perkins, CEO and President of Amatrol. Join them as they dicsuss smart manufacturing and the need for a well-educated workforce, as well as Amatrol's partnership with CESMII.
Berardino Baratta, CEO of MxD, joins Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor of magazine, for a discussion about how U.S. small and mid-sized manufacturers can achieve digital transformation and mitigate cybersecurity risks that threaten domestic supply chains.
Contributing Lead Editor for Smart Manufacturing magazine Amy Bryson is joined by two people from Falkonry who have a bird’s eye view into how AI and machine learning are impacting the manufacturing landscape: Dan Kearns, CTO, and Kevin Clark, VP of customer success. Dan and Kevin share their perspectives on industrial AI software solutions that drive substantial enhancements in productivity, quality and yield for manufacturers.
Bryan Saunders, global director and head of IoT industry consulting for SAS, a leader in advanced analytics, joins Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor of magazine, for a discussion about how manufacturers can harness and transform their data into usable insights to drive better decision making.
Patrick Gaughan, partner at Axiom Manufacturing Systems, joins Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor of magazine, for a discussion about how smaller manufacturers can navigate the complexity of smart manufacturing to achieve operational excellence. Check out all of the companies mentioned at: axiomsystems.io bennit.ai ambeeng.com khenda.com advantech.com ThinkIQ.com Learn more about CESMII https://www.cesmii.org/ and SME https://www.sme.org/.
Dave Eifert, senior business development manager at Phoenix Contact, joins Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor for magazine, for a discussion and step-by-step guidance to navigate the complexity of Industry 4.0 to achieve digitalization.
Contributing Lead Editor for magazine Amy Bryson is joined by two amazing members of Manufacturing USA’s Modern Makers program designed to promote careers in advanced manufacturing. Aeon Williams is a software application engineer for Spark Photonics, and Rachel Swamy is a research assistant for the AIM Institute. While Aeon and Rachel didn’t see themselves in manufacturing, they followed their passions in science and technology and found sustaining careers, challenging the status quo along the way.
CyManII’s Chief R&D Officer Wayne Austad joins Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about creating economically viable and pervasive cybersecurity practices to maintain resiliency and prepare for the future.
Graeme Welton, CEO of Flow Software, joins Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor of magazine, for a discussion about how analytics software and solutions can help build the KPIs necessary to optimize manufacturing processes.
Contributing Lead Editor for magazine Amy Bryson is joined by Adonis Summerville, a member of Manufacturing USA’s Modern Makers program, which is designed to promote careers in advanced manufacturing. Adonis is a senior metalworking skills instructor at the Jane Addams Resource Corporation in Chicago, and he shares an incredible story about how he transformed his life, and the lives of others, through the power of skill building and a finding a sustaining career path.
The flexibility, efficiency and performance benefits make 3D printing a perfect fit for a range of applications, including medical equipment, as manufacturing becomes increasingly decentralized and digital. In this podcast, Bryan Crutchfield, vice president and general manager of Materialise, shares his insights with SME Media Lead Editor Steve Plumb.
Eric Planey, CEO of SolaBlock, joins contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about the future of sustainable building technology and how smart manufacturing plays a critical role. SolaBlock is a construction tech and clean energy company that addresses the need for vertical, masonry-backed solar power to provide renewable energy for customers seeking green energy alternatives.
Manufacturing USA’s Modern Makers program seeks to promote careers in advanced manufacturing by highlighting success stories within the Manufacturing USA network. John Louka, Application Engineer at CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute; and Rodrigo Perez, Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer at MxD, the digital manufacturing institute and National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing, sit down with Chris Mahar, Managing Editor, to talk about their experiences in manufacturing, the opportunities that many don’t know about, and the exciting careers available in the industry.
For this special Voices AMplified podcast, host John Barnes, CEO and founder of The Barnes Global Advisors and Metal Powderworks, talks with Chris Williams. Barnes talks with Williams, who holds a PhD and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, about being an agent of change and his passion of solving problems with students and companies through additive manufacturing.
Past-Chair of SME’s AM Technical Community Leadership Committee John Barnes, CEO and founder of The Barnes Global Advisors and Metal Powderworks, is guest host for this special Voices AMplified podcast. Barnes talks with Anthony Mott, Additive Manufacturing Leader at Wabtec Corporation, who shares his story leading and propelling both rail and transit vehicles towards world-class manufacturing in the additive space at Wabtec Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Today’s special Voices AMplified podcast features host John Barnes, CEO and founder of The Barnes Global Advisors and Metal Powderworks. Past-Chair of SME’s AM Technical Community Leadership Committee, Barnes, talks with Victor Champagne, Team Lead at U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory. Champagne, honored at the Pentagon in the Hall of Heroes, is the world’s foremost authority on cold spray technology, among many other achievements.
Medical equipment and devices are critical to the nation’s well-being—but only if they work properly and are properly validated. In this podcast, Carrie Pfeifer of Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, shares her insights on how to choose and use the best tools to optimize performance. To learn more about the ZEISS CMM Validation Service, visit them at ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions If you'd like to contact ZEISS directly, send them an email at info.metrology.us@zeiss.com.
To fully reap the benefits of advanced robotics, manufacturers must keep them up and running efficiently. This requires proper maintenance. In this podcast, Daryl Luke, Castrol’s global product manager, details how shops can best use lubrication, including the differences between oil and grease.
Manufacturers can reap myriad benefits by allowing machines to operate autonomously without having humans to stand watch, including greater efficiency, improved quality and lower costs. Unattended systems also enables line workers to focus on more value-added tasks. In this podcast, Jared Leick, Mazak’s machining product group manager, explains how to best implement such strategies and overcome potential hurdles. Learn more about Mazak by visiting them at mazak.com
John Schulz, director of sustainability operations at AT&T, joins contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion on climate change and manufacturing, exploring ways connectivity solutions can lead to greater efficiency and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Rick Crabtree, product solution specialist, auto aluminum at Sandvik Coromant, joins contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about how to overcome challenges on the machine shop floor to optimize operations and lower die cast aluminum manufacturing costs without sacrificing quality. To learn more about Sandvik Coromant, visit them at https://www.sandvik.coromant.com/en-us.
Strategic coach Jeff Kimball and fractional CIO Eric Sluss from technology advisor Net at Work join Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor of Smart Manufacturing, to discuss the optimal strategic planning process and technology roadmap to achieve business outcomes such as growth, efficiency or productivity. Make sure you also check out the companion webinar: Aligning Your Technology Roadmap for Strategic Success - Net at Work - SME Resources
Brian Matthews, CEO of ADDiTEC, joins contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about the latest disruptive technology to hit the market – ADDiTEC’s new portable robotic system, the Performance AMRC – P, which allows parts to be printed on demand from anywhere and supports 3D printing of reactive materials such as titanium. To learn more about ADDiTEC, visit them at https://www.additec.net/
Today's special Voices AMplified podcast features host John Barnes, CEO and founder of The Barnes Global Advisors and Metal Powderworks. Chair of SME’s AM Technical Community Leadership Committee, Barnes, talks with Christina Kurth Vice President of Sales, Sintavia. Kurth shares her story and passion for the additive manufacturing technology sector, that enables a more sustainable world from flight, launch, and energy creation.
