AMT Tech Trends

Episode 91: Ben and Steve are excited to go to Automate! Stephen talks about his trip filming in Detroit and the rental car he drove. Benjamin loves clamps but thinks Nano Dimension’s takeover bid for Stratasys isn’t cool. Steve closes with thoughts on companies failing to play nice and follow the rules. - https://www.ctemag.com/news/industry-news/clamping-technology-supports-high-end-parts-production - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/nano-dimension-launches-1-1-billion-takeover-bid-for-stratasys-221128/ - https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/03/13/2625705/0/en/Oqton-and-Baker-Hughes-Enter-Commercial-Agreement-to-Offer-Most-Comprehensive-Software-Suite-for-Production-Scale-Additive-Manufacturing.html Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 90: Ben and Steve discuss the best hand tools for the job, whether professional, Shadetree, or hobbyist. Stephen also tells us how his soft hands, wimp, can’t play guitar for over fifteen minutes. Benjamin shares his excitement over the nuclear power sector’s use of additive manufacturing. Steve claims handmade is dead; long live advanced manufacturing! Ben thinks GE is betting big on US manufacturing. Stephen concludes that the simplest geometries best serve additive. - https://www.3dnatives.com/en/3d-printing-nuclear-power-sector-020320235/ - https://metrology.news/bugatti-metrology-a-balance-between-precision-and-perfection/ - https://www.ge.com/news/press-releases/ge-to-invest-over-450-million-in-us-manufacturing-in-2023-0 - https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/latest-additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/relativity-space-secures-faa-launch-license-for-terran-1/ Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 89: Steve learns that the “MFG” in the MFG Meeting stands for “Manufacturing For Growth” and reports that smart glasses’ viability is still not quite there. Stephen announces that he will be experimenting with ChatGPT to determine if it can be employed effectively as CAM software. Also, Steve will be attending the Silicon Valley Robotics (SVR) Robot Block Party on April 8th! Ben discusses the intersection of AI with additive manufacturing. Stephen introduces wearable soft-robotics as an alternative to exoskeletons, and then Steve closes with machining power. - https://svrobo.org/robot-block-party/ - https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=22451 - https://designwanted.com/motorskins-metamaterial-changing-people-lives/ - https://www.canadianmetalworking.com/canadianmetalworking/article/metalworking/how-much-machining-power-do-you-need Connect with the Manufacturing Industry here https://www.amtonline.org/events Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources Produced by Ramia Lloyd

Episode 88: Those dweebs Ben and Steve talk about wedding bands. Benjamin is excited that robot software and setup are getting easier and more accessible. Stephen shares some detective work about Dior’s new 3D-printed shoe concept. Ben thinks sustainable aircraft could be in our future. Steve closes with a story on how the USMC outsmarted DARPA’s advanced AI and automation. - https://www.automationworld.com/factory/robotics/article/22684320/robot-setup-gets-automated - https://www.designboom.com/design/dior-3d-printed-shoes-carlo-derby-boots-footwear-01-23-2023/?mc_cid=1d0e3dd23d&mc_eid=ba3c35671c - https://www.aero-mag.com/airbus-selects-altair-simsolid-in-zeroe-sustainable-aircraft-initiative - https://youtu.be/t7bCOqDZpJA Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 87: Ben and Steve are back from their first work trips of 2023! Benjamin returned from the A3 Business Forum in Orlando, FL, where he organized a committee meeting to discuss the current technological woes of manufacturing. Stephen has returned from SHOT Show in Vegas, where he was a kid in a candy store both personally and professionally, and he managed to enjoy the show while dealing with a nasty sinus infection. Discover the past, present, and future of American manufacturing with https://www.mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 86: Steve’s car’s blood (oil) test returned negative for abuse, so more track days will come in 2023! Ben had a blast at the Tech Departments end of year trip to the gun range. Stephen takes back what he said about getting a German robot, they don’t want to sell to us, but at least he has plans for SHOT Show! Benjamin has some manufacturing technology trends to watch out for in 2023! Steve checks if Forbes knows what they’re talking about. Ben fancies some automation trends. Stephen needs to investigate more into design for additive. - https://www.sdcexec.com/sourcing-procurement/manufacturing/article/22617932/ibaset-manufacturing-technology-trends-to-watch-for-in-2023-and-beyond - https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/01/09/5-life-changing-tech-innovations-that-most-people-dont-understand-yet/ - https://www.automation.com/en-us/articles/august-2022/top-10-intelligent-automation-trends-look-2023 Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

5 CrAzY days of AMT Tech Trends Podcast at IMTS 2022 replays! TecHanukkah Day 5: They made it! Ben’s got a four-letter word on his mind, MARS! Steve concludes that his travel strategies have been a success. Benjamin feels the same; only he wishes he had packed more casual clothes. Stephen talks about some of the incredible people he met at IMTS. Ben starts blabbing about wearable technology again. Steve knows nothing about rhenium. See you at IMTS 2024! Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

5 CrAzY days of AMT Tech Trends Podcast at IMTS 2022 replays! TecHanukkah Day 4: Ben and Steve (as well as many more AMT friends) have done a tone of booth interviews. Benjamin is still blown away by all the automation at the show. Stephen is jealous that AMRs don’t need a test to be forklift certified. Ben says the DoD wants to use more additive and not just to make wrenches. Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

5 CrAzY days of AMT Tech Trends Podcast at IMTS 2022 replays! TecHanukkah Day 3: Ben wants to hear about Steve’s adventures around Chicago in the IMTS Rally Fighter. Steve tips the hat to Jacob, who designed the current livery for the Rally Fighter. Benjamin is still staying in but reports that more F1 teams are 3D printing brackets to hold sensors on their cars. Stephen is excited that Optomec brought their hybrid manufacturing cell for repairing F35 titanium blisks to the show. Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

5 CrAzY days of AMT Tech Trends Podcast at IMTS 2022 replays! TecHanukkah Day 2: Stephen’s been pumping out a ton of video content for IMTS 2022, including a visit to a local Chicago distillery: Koval. Benjamin likes his hotel room and ran the Miles for Manufacturing (M4M) 5K fundraiser. Steve talks for a long time about pizza. Ben tries to change the subject to hypersonics. They close with data waste or “D-waste.” Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

5 CrAzY days of AMT Tech Trends Podcast at IMTS 2022 replays! TecHanukkah Day 1: Ben and Steve Collect their thoughts after the first day of IMTS 2022 and report on how their tradeshow strategies are working. Stephen claims the IMTS 2022 crowd is the most diverse group of people in the manufacturing industry. Benjamin gets giddy over automation use cases. They can’t decide what they want to see next! Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 85: Steve is so abusive to his car that he has his oil mass spectrometry analyzed every 30,000 miles. Ben wants to go to the range and shoot. Stephen announces a new robotic arm that he will buy for the testbed and is waiting for a quote. Benjamin and Steve discuss how far the industry has come in 2022 and what they are looking for in 2023. Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 84: Steve opens with his adventure getting his motorcycle suspension tuned and tailored to his weight. Ben introduces the 2022 Oxford dictionary word of the year, then transitions to ultrasonic propulsion, and then the superiority of WiFi 6 over 5G. Stephen applauds Microsoft for testing the Earth’s oceans as a home for our D-waste. Benjamin thinks robot dogs will make great firefighters, but then Steve closes with a controversial soapbox rant about why robots are better for firefights. - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/04/arts/goblin-mode-oxford-word.html - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221206105855.htm - https://www.elektormagazine.com/news/white-paper-why-wi-fi-6-goes-hand-in-hand-with-cellular-to-enable-the-hyper-connected-enterprise-future - https://news.microsoft.com/innovation-stories/project-natick-underwater-datacenter/ - https://www.wired.com/story/cloud-data-storage-climate/ - https://www.syracuse.edu/stories/zhenyu-gan-robots-engineering-computer-science/ - https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/no-killer-robots-protesters-rage-against-sfpd-and-city-hall/ - https://sofrep.com/news/r2fu-robot-used-kill-dallas-police-assassin-attack-dpd-eod-bot/ - https://chinalakemuseum.org/nawcwd-firsts - https://americanprecision.org/category/about_page/ Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 83: Steve’s solved a steak problem. Ben shares some alternative (read: better) thanksgiving dish ideas. Benjamin then announces that MIT’s solution to a bad algorithm was to solve a differential equation. Stephen shows that China put a gun on a robot dog. Ben thinks plant inspections are for walking robot dogs of the future. Steve thinks that Industrie 5.0 is coming. - https://www.engadget.com/mit-century-old-differential-equation-liquid-ai-computational-bottleneck-160035555.html - https://www.dailydot.com/debug/boston-dynamics-weaponized-robots-spot-letter/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0mnymzGKs0 - https://metrology.news/automated-plant-inspections-become-a-walk-in-the-park/ - https://www.instrumentation.co.uk/paving-the-way-for-industry-5-0-and-cobots/ Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 82: Steve is going to a manufacturing industry adjacent tradeshow that he and Ben have been trying to get into for a long time; Ben will for sure go next year (2024), though. Stephen also talks about how it felt to cut the first part off the new testbed CNC. Benjamin shares six innovations on display in the additive pavilion at IMTS. Steve gets all excited over lean leadership. Ben tries to close with an article on cyber security, but Stephen won’t shut up. - https://www.amtonline.org/article/six-innovations-from-the-additive-manufacturing-pavilion-at-imts-2022 - https://americanbobcat.blog/2022/07/22/lean-manufacturing-designing-a-car-the-techniques-of-lean-design/ - https://www.amtonline.org/article/building-an-advanced-cybersecurity-plan-network-resource-configuration Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 81: Ben and Steve are done with the fallout from hurricane Ian and are almost ready to welcome some snow. Benjamin is excited about a new aluminum alloy. Stephen talks about a high-speed extrusion head that can lay down a kilo of printed polymer per hour. Ben gets to the bottom of why industrial robotics is rising. Stephen discusses two more points he and Ben left out from the last episode. - https://federalnewsnetwork.com/technology-main/2022/10/a-national-laboratory-comes-up-with-a-new-version-of-a-very-basic-metal/ - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/veda-3d-unveils-new-high-flow-extruder-that-can-3d-print-over-a-kilogram-of-filament-per-hour-215249/ - https://www.sdcexec.com/software-technology/robotics/article/22484406/itransition-why-industrial-robotics-is-on-the-rise - https://www.emsnow.com/how-to-survive-and-thrive-in-manufacturing-in-the-2020s/ Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 80: Ben and Steve have returned home from IMTS2022 and discuss their IMTS postpartum depression. Benjamin tries to go over eight critical takeaways from IMTS 2022 without interruption. Stephen ensures his failure with his drooling over ultrasonic additive. - https://www.imts.com/read/article-details/8-Key-Takeaways-from-IMTS-2022/1671/type/Read/1/tab/all-articles?page=1 - https://www.engineering.com/story/this-company-is-shaking-up-additive-manufacturing-with-ultrasonics Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 79: Ben and Steve are packing up for IMTS2022 and discuss their packing strategies. Benjamin introduces an article on robot risk assessment. Stephen talks about an aftermarket air filter for consumer polymer 3D printers. Ben brings up converting plastic waste into 3D printing materials. Steve mentions new Toyota AGVs. Benjamin closes with relying on and trusting data. Happy IMTS! - https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/97298-how-to-conduct-a-robot-risk-assessment - https://hackaday.com/2022/09/03/nevermore-is-what-you-get-when-engineers-design-air-filters-for-3d-printers/ - https://www.koin.com/science/washington-state-researchers-convert-plastic-waste-into-3d-printing-material/ - https://emag.directindustry.com/2022/09/07/toyota-launches-the-cdi120-a-new-automated-warehouse-solution/ - https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/why-industry-5-0-needs-trusted-data/ Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 78: Ben and Steve discuss their favorite adult beverages to quaff in Chicago. They continue the theme of the last episode but, this time set their sights on the east and west halls, including all the programs available on the main stage. - https://www.imts.com/read/article-details/How-to-Get-Started-with-Smart-Manufacturing-and-IIoT-Part-1/1635/type/Read/1/tab/all-articles/category/Connected-Factory/80?page=1 - https://www.imts.com/read/article-details/Connectivity-Boosts-Productivity/1582/type/Read/1/tab/all-articles/category/Connected-Factory/80?page=1 - https://www.ctemag.com/news/industry-news/make-better-tooling-choices-new-online-resources - https://www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com/article/additive-manufacturing-tooling-performance-ceratizit/ Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 77: Ben and Steve discuss the upcoming IMTS event and the technology they are excited to see in the north and south halls, including the Emerging Technology Center (ETC) and the Smartforce Student Summit. They also discuss Chicago cuisine and Stephen’s upcoming trip to the Mexico Tech Center. - https://www.imts.com/read/article-details/While-at-IMTS-2022-Chicago-Restaurant-Recommendations-from-AMT-Staff/1627/type/Read/1/tab/all-articles?page=1 - https://www.imts.com/read/article-details/It-s-Not-the-Same-Old-Boring-Grind-for-New-Finishing-Technologies/1586/type/Read/1/tab/all-articles?page=2 - https://www.imts.com/read/article-details/Silence-is-Golden-Gear-Manufacturing-Technology-Evolves-for-EV-Production/1601/type/Read/1/tab/all-articles?page=1 - https://www.amtonline.org/article/machine-components-cleaning-environmental-pavilion-at-imts-2022-features - http://www.imts.com/smartforce - https://www.amtonline.org/article/the-soul-of-control - https://www.imts.com/read/article-details/5-Modern-Metrology-Methods/1518/type/Read/1/tab/all-articles?page=5 Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 76: Ben and Steve discuss subscription services, the lengths they’ll go, and how to stop them. Benjamin says NIST has some cheese for metals-based AM research. Stephen insists robots will soon have watch-and-learn capabilities. Ben is a fan of retrofitting old machines with current features. Steve explains why a robot broke a little boy’s finger playing chess. Benjamin highlights a recent cybersecurity partnership. Stephen has six sigma all figured out. - https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/07/nist-awards-nearly-4-million-support-metals-based-additive-manufacturing - https://www.dpaonthenet.net/article/191820/Robots-can-learn-household-chores-by-watching-you.aspx - https://www.imts.com/read/article-details/Retrofitting-Breathes-New-Life-into-Old-Machines/1607/type/Read/1/tab/all-articles?page=1 - https://screenshot-media.com/technology/ai/robot-breaks-finger/ - https://www.dazeddigital.com/science-tech/article/56642/1/why-did-a-chess-playing-robot-break-a-childs-finger-tass-moscow - https://www.manufacturing.net/automation/news/22353503/rockwell-automation-partners-with-industrial-cybersecurity-expert-dragos Explore, watch, read, learn, join, and connect at https://www.imts.com/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 75: Ben and Steve cry about inflation taking everything from them! Mostly just joy riding and cheap fast food, though. Benjamin says the Navy is indeed putting metal AM machines in their ships. Stephen claims cobots are better for tool wear measurement. Ben talks about how robots are still changing how warehouses are designed and built, regardless of how much better they’re getting, and he brings up ways to keep humans safe from robots and facilities secure from cyber threats. Steve closes with some support for exoskeletons and not just from them. - https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a40577952/navy-3d-printing-spares-drone-parts/ - https://metrology.news/cobot-increases-efficiency-in-tool-wear-measurement/ - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/12/business/warehouse-technology-robotics.html - https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/12/fort-is-working-to-keep-humans-safe-from-industrial-robots/ - https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/construction-safety/safety-equipment-other/press-release/21139944/hilti-inc-hilti-unveils-exo01-wearable-exoskeleton Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 74: Ben and Steve tear off over manufacturing adjacent sector shows, namely Blade Show, and succumb to the event horizon of a pocket knife rabbit hole. Benjamin gets things back on the rails with his first article: augmented reality and Industrie 4.0. Stephen takes it away with 40 pounds per hour of titanium printing and how Chevy legitimately uses additive to manufacture the Tahoe. Ben declares that NOTHING is flawless! Steve goes on about the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and its recent developments as a 5th going on 6th generation fighter, and he promises it’s relevant to manufacturing. Benjamin lets his true colors show by getting super technical with non-destructive testing. Stephen thinks about how industries will be affected by the EU’s ban on Chromium VI. - https://electronics360.globalspec.com/article/18215/how-ar-fits-into-industry-4-0 - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sciakys-electron-beam-additive-manufacturing-ebam-surpasses-40-lbs-of-titaniumhour-making-it-the-highest-deposition-rate-in-the-world-for-industrial-metal-3d-printing-301564380.html - https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/chevy-tahoe-3d-parts/ - https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/97027-flaw-detection-101 - https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/06/the-f-22-raptor-is-testing-ngad-6th-generation-fighter-tech/ - https://theaviationist.com/2022/03/19/second-chrome-f-22-raptor/ - https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/97026-the-ndt-trends-of-2022 - https://www.visordown.com/news/product-news/alpinestars-recall-gp-plus-gloves-containing-cancer-causing-chromium-vi Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 73: Steve starts up about maintenance again. Ben reflects on a recent trip to Heidenhain and DMG Mori. Stephen looks forward to going back to Detroit. Benjamin introduces an article about software enabling communication between robots and building infrastructure. Steve is jealous that a college in Maine was given a Boston Dynamics Spot via donation. Ben talks about adding rotary axes to CMMs. Stephen closes with Forbes writing out of their element. - https://www.imts.com/imts-plus/index.cfm - https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-software-enables-different-robots-to-communicate-with-each-other-and-building-infrastructure - https://news.colby.edu/story/meet-spot-colbys-new-agile-robot/ - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cd6NC1mJfxa/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= - https://www.aero-mag.com/rpi-launches-new-rotary-axis-table-for-portable-cmms - https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckbrooks/2022/05/31/3-key-areas-where-nanotechnology-is-impacting-our-future/?sh=6218ddfe6741 Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 72: Steve talks about his first time in Detroit! The good, the terrifying, and of course, the reason he was there in the first place: a trade show. Ben shamelessly plugs this episode’s sponsor: IMTS+ (us). Stephen introduces an article about a Japanese electron microscope company that has gotten into metal additive. Benjamin gets geared up for Industry 5.0. Steve has things to say about Harley Davidson. Ben shows excitement for a vast materials database. Stephen closes with the pain and drama of delayed flights. - https://www.imts.com/imts-plus/index.cfm - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/jeol-to-launch-jam-5200ebm-3d-printer-in-the-us-technical-specifications-and-pricing-208916/ - https://www.machinedesign.com/automation-iiot/article/21242225/eschbach-process-manufacturing-ready-to-evolve-again - https://jalopnik.com/harley-davidson-stops-building-gas-powered-motorcycles-1848950392 - https://news.mit.edu/2022/topological-materials-database-0519 Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 71: Ben and Steve get spicy over AMS, MES, and CRM nonsense, then Stephen tears off on a startup rant before introducing the sponsor: AM Radio, and finally going into a testbed update. Seriously, he wouldn’t shut up. Oh, and then Steve opens with the first article on repairing the F35 with AM. Benjamin finally gets a word in with autonomous painting for mass customization, then an article on more titanium AM, this time having to do with bone reconstruction. Stephen found an op-ed about Tesla’s recent 144-page report. Ben closes with the White House’s AM Forward initiative (not to be confused with AM Ford). - https://metrology.news/additive-manufacturing-to-repair-f35-large-titanium-blisks/ - https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/10/better-than-a-rattle-can/ - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/new-study-assesses-effectiveness-of-3d-printed-titanium-implants-on-bone-growth-209231/ - https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/teslas-9-word-rule-every-employee-has-to-follow-is-simply-brilliant.html - https://www.americamakes.us/america-makes-statement-on-white-house-am-forward-initiative/ - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/06/fact-sheet-biden-administration-celebrates-launch-of-am-forward-and-calls-on-congress-to-pass-bipartisan-innovation-act/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 70: Ben and Steve get amped up for their first AMT event in ages! Steve’s excited about receiving a new Pocket NC in the first week of May! Benjamin opens with Amazon’s BILLION-dollar investment in automation innovation. Stephen brings up the US military’s new standard issue rifle. Ben mentions the DoD’s desire to build the largest 3D printed structures. Steve say’s Honda want’s 3D design depositories to take their name out their mouth! Benjamin closes with the blockchain revolutionizing copyright laws. - https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2022/04/23/amazon-launches-1-billion-industrial-innovation-fund/50493/ - https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3005746/army-announces-2-new-rifles-for-close-combat-soldiers/ - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/us-dod-to-build-largest-3d-printed-structures-in-the-americas-207746/ - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/honda-issues-printables-with-takedown-notice-for-all-honda-related-3d-models-207886/ - https://www.dpaonthenet.net/article/190447/Blockchain-tech-set-to-revolutionise-copyright-laws-for-3D-printing.aspx For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 69: Ben got to go to Oak Ridge National Labs and Steve didn’t. Stephen hasn’t bought a new Pocket NC because the credit card’s maxed out. Benjamin is impressed by GE’s specialty composites and performance-efficient jet engines. Steve says MIT says cellulose nanocrystals can produce plastic that is tough and strong. Ben goes hypersonic. Stephen closes with a new era of accessible industrial robots. - https://www.ornl.gov/facility/mdf - https://blog.geaviation.com/product/ges-adaptive-cycle-engine-deliver-transformational-performance/ - https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation_2022-green-material-tree-cellulose-nanocrystals - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/nextflex-awards-17m-in-electronics-rd-funding-hypersonix-gets-backing-for-new-hypersonic-uav-207014/ - https://fruitcore-robotics.com/en/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 68: Ben and Steve share their maintenance woes. Benjamin opens with how AMRs/IMRs get their charge and Ford’s AMR, Javier. Stephen talks about how shot peening metal AM parts can increase their surface strength multiple times over. Ben comes full circle with maintenance stating unexpected equipment failure is the biggest risk to production. Steve introduces Canada’s first North American-made collaborative robot. Benjamin closes with F1’s implementation of the latest inspection metrology being used for scrutineering. - https://www.machinedesign.com/automation-iiot/article/21236709/te-connectivity-new-charging-technologies-in-warehouse-automation - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/ford-rolls-out-autonomous-robot-operated-3d-printers-in-vehicle-production-206239/ - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/research-shows-shot-peening-technology-can-increase-3d-printed-part-strength-by-up-to-20x-206490/ - https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/18/report-manufacturers-say-unexpected-equipment-failure-is-the-biggest-risk-to-meeting-production-targets/ - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kinova-launches-link-6-the-first-canadian-industrial-collaborative-robot-301507673.html - https://metrology.news/f1-race-scrutineering-to-check-car-geometry-using-laser-tracker-3d-laser-scanning/ Tune in to the AM Radio podcast https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/zc/am-radio-podcast For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 67: Ben and Steve drool over the new 2022 season F1 car designs. Benjamin and Stephen also share their disgust with the “big screw” industry. Ben features an article about the consistency of change in transformative technology. Steve has one on flexible robot arms controlled utilizing augmented reality. Benjamin announces the first mass-production IEMs made with metal additive. Stephen shares his thoughts on the development of CMMs and what’s next. Ben closes with a $54 million grant from the DoC for manufacturing. - https://www.amtonline.org/article/the-constancy-of-change-and-transformative-technology - https://www.unite.ai/flexible-robotic-arm-guided-by-ar-goggles/ - https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/sennheiser-to-launch-metal-3d-printed-ie-600-earphones-on-march-8th/ - https://en-us.sennheiser.com/ie-600 - https://metrology.news/shaping-the-future-of-coordinate-measuring-machines/ - https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/02/commerce-department-awards-54-million-american-rescue-act-grants-increase For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 66: Ben and Steve are done with crypto and NFTs. Stephen reads the podcast’s first ad: AM Radio! Benjamin opens with laser ultrasound to measure material elasticity. Steve shares his excitement over a new flame retardant additive polyamide. Ben discusses the top five robot trends of 2022. Stephen reports on Korea’s development of pain-sensing semiconductors. Benjamin closes with composite automotive anti-roll/sway bars. - https://newatlas.com/materials/world-first-measure-material-elasticity-lasers-sound/ - https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/polymer-additive-manufacturing-news/carbon-flame-retardant-epx-86fr-3d-printing-material/ - https://aviationweek.com/mro/why-airbus-qualified-new-3d-printing-material-2021-flame-retardant-pa - https://www.automation.com/en-us/articles/february-2022/top-5-robot-trends-2022?listname=Automation%20&%20Control%20News%20&%20Articles - http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=87593 - https://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/design-engineering-news/amrc-aids-composite-anti-roll-bar-design/244431/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 65: Ben and Steve are attending conferences again! Stephen kicks things off with discussing trends in AM for radiation shielding and nuclear components. Benjamin talks about metal forming robots. Steve follows with another trend for adaptive robotics in additive repair. Ben closes with a guide to automating existing and legacy manufacturing technology. - https://hackaday.com/2022/02/04/3d-printed-radiation-shields-get-put-to-the-test/ - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/usnc-licenses-ornl-method-to-3d-print-nuclear-reactor-components-202180/ - https://www.fastcompany.com/90719410/watch-robots-perform-industrial-origami-to-fold-sheets-of-steel-into-an-electric-scooter - https://metrology.news/additive-manufacturing-repair-solution-uses-advanced-machine-vision-adaptive-software/ - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/german-canadian-project-set-to-automate-3d-printing-part-repair-using-ai-technology-203234/ - https://www.ctemag.com/news/industry-news/new-guide-automate-existing-machine-tools For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 64: Ben and Steve share their favorite fast food joints. Stephen announces Shell has been awarded the first certification for an AM part in the oil and gas industry. Benjamin shows some excitement over the automation of depowdering laser powder bed fused parts. Steve says some places won’t let you buy robots but hire them. Ben brings up the Air Force wanting to enlist robots to build and maintain satellites in space. Stephen closes with his reaction to the TIPE 3D Printing virtual conference. - https://metrology.news/3d-printed-pressure-vessel-receives-ce-certification/ - https://www.machinedesign.com/3d-printing-cad/article/21214402/festo-corporation-automating-the-depowdering-of-3dprinted-parts-streamlines-production - https://www.wired.com/story/rent-robot-worker-less-paying-human/ - http://spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=59201 - https://www.tipe3dprinting.com/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 63: Ben and Steve share what Santa brought them for Christmas. Benjamin announces NIST’s updates to their cybersecurity guidelines. Stephen is excited about void-free PEEK additive. Ben thinks AMRs can and should do more. Steve says 3D-printed batteries are closer to becoming a real thing now more than ever! Benjamin closes with mistakes robotics startups should watch out for. - https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2022/01/nist-updates-cybersecurity-engineering-guidelines/360587/ - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/bond3d-achieves-99-part-densities-with-void-free-peek-3d-printing-technology-200117/ - https://spectrum.ieee.org/avidbots-autonomous-mobile-robots - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/blackstone-begins-series-production-of-lithium-ion-batteries-using-3d-printing-technology-200982/ - https://www.therobotreport.com/5-mistakes-robotics-startups-should-avoid/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 62: Ben and Steve wrap up 2021 by sharing fond memories, lessons learned, and predictions for 2022. Stephen blabs about silicon micromachining and silicon wafer earbud speakers. Benjamin covers recent trends in AM and Manufacturing USA institute, REMADE’s, research grants. Steve closes with a real-life firearm that was originally only in a videogame. Happy Holidays! - https://gizmodo.com/revolutionary-silicon-chip-microspeakers-promise-to-mak-1848172727 - https://www.3dnatives.com/en/additive-manufacturing-materials-trends-071220216/ - https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/2021/12/07/remade-announces-33m-in-research-grants/ - https://www.ign.com/articles/stolen-gun-kalashnikov-oceanic-mp-155-ultima-ward-b For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 61: Ben and Steve don’t agree on mushrooms. Stephen shares some excitement mentioning some companies outside of the manufacturing industry that have recently downloaded the latest version of the MTConnect standard. Benjamin declares that 3D game engines are trickling up into the manufacturing industry. Steve found an article that found a research paper on additive emissions. Ben flexes some Boeing 787 wings. Stephen closes with the success of a child’s wildest dream: SpinLaunch. - https://venturebeat.com/2021/11/13/unity-moves-robotics-design-and-training-to-the-metaverse/ - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/bofa-publishes-research-paper-on-impact-of-3d-printing-emissions-199502/ - https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-releases-bold-national-strategy-transform-recycling-america - https://simpleflying.com/boeing-787-wings-flex/ - https://www.slashgear.com/spinlaunch-kinetic-launch-system-celebrates-a-successful-test-flight-12699130/amp/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 60: Ben opens with his trip to Denver for the MFG 2021 + MTForcast event. Steve says cars soon could come equipped with Nvidia silicon. Benjamin lists some things to consider when selecting end-of-arm-tooling. Stephen is excited about the new excrement detecting drones deployed at Mount Vernon. Ben closes with heat healing carbon fiber. - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-promises-fully-self-driving-cars-with-nvidia-drive-093002565.html?guccounter=1 - https://www.roboticstomorrow.com/article/2021/10/4-critical-considerations-when-selecting-a-robotic-end-effector-system/17702 - https://www.fastcompany.com/90692010/poop-sensors-drones-and-robots-what-automation-looks-like-at-the-farm-of-the-future - https://www.slashgear.com/new-carbon-fiber-composite-can-be-healed-using-heat-08698582/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 59: Steve delivers a terrible intro. Ben talks about his visit with a gear grinding manufacturer and then an article covering Porsche’s plans to 3D print bespoke seats. Stephen tried to break into a 3D-printed neighborhood in Austin, TX. Benjamin reports Amazon is opening a new robotics facility and need to fill two-hundred manufacturing jobs. Steve says a Taiwanese chip manufacturer is opening a new plant in Phoenix, AZ. Ben closes with six ways shops can implement robot automation. - https://www.3dnatives.com/en/top-5-videos-3d-printed-bucket-seats-porsche-241020214/ - https://www.axios.com/3d-printed-houses-homes-sustainability-affortable-housing-406555c2-9c51-4ff5-b9c4-affcc6805e49.html - https://www.roboticstomorrow.com/news/2021/10/22/amazon-opens-new-robotics-facility-in-the-us-with-over-200-new-manufacturing-jobs/17663/ - https://www.techtimes.com/articles/266748/20211016/tsmc-building-new-chipmaking-plant-phoenix-arizona-help-ongoing-chip.htm - https://www.roboticsbusinessreview.com/opinion/six-ways-robotic-automation-benefits-cnc-shops-and-their-clients/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 58: Ben absolutely crushes the intro. Steve talks about how the chip shortage is helping the sellers of used motor vehicles including motorcycles, the segues into Hyundai’s plans for bringing chip manufacturing in-house. Benjamin is impressed by a new multi-function desktop machine tool on Kickstarter that should be coming to market soon. Stephen reports that robot dogs are now being equipped with long-range sniper rifles. Ben brings up antibacterial compounds for medical additive and then pivots to “gauging software.” Steve closes with an announcement that there will be a special guest on the next episode! - https://www.reuters.com/technology/hyundai-motor-says-it-wants-develop-chips-cut-reliance-chipmakers-2021-10-13/ - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/makera-inc/carvera/description - https://futurism.com/sniper-rifle-robot-dog - https://www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com/article/additive-manufaturing-medical-devices-dental/ - https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/96703-gaging-softwares-changing-role For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 57: Steve explains why electric motorcycles are failing and he’s part of the problem! Ben pivots to the success of robotics in woodworking. Stephen quotes some Wall Street nerds with their take on additive manufacturing in/for space and then mentions GE’s use of AM in their big offshore wind turbine. Benjamin is just now finding out about the first-ever collaborative delta arm, then gets hyped about carbon nanotube wearables. Steve and Ben close with a discussion on AM, sustainability, and environmental friendliness. - https://youtu.be/O2zlYpy6QCM - https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/technology/robotics-revolution-woodworking - https://www.etftrends.com/disruptive-technology-channel/more-confirmation-3d-printing-belongs-in-space-etf/ - https://www.3dnatives.com/en/ge-binder-jetting-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-turbine-210920214/ - https://www.packagingdigest.com/robotics/worlds-first-sidebot-offers-compact-design-high-speed - https://californianewstimes.com/smart-shirt-uses-flexible-carbon-nanotube-fibers-to-keep-tabs-on-the-heart/529991/ - https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/can-am-help-fight-climate-change-with-a-more-sustainable-production/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 56: Steve won’t shut up about the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ben takes over with the difficulty small firms have with robot integration. Stephen thinks Boston Dynamics has moved on from Spot to a humanoid robot to be competitive with Olympian Simone Biles. Benjamin is fascinated by robot simulation and cutting taters. Steve read about a life hack for cheaper ceramic 3D printing. Ben closes with hot refractory metals. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQEXncsFwyo - https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/how-smaller-firms-can-harness-potential-collaborative-robots - https://www.engadget.com/boston-dynamics-atlas-robots-parkour-demo-141057531.html - https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2021/08/20/nvidia-and-usc-researchers-demonstrate-autonomous-robotic-cutting/45680/ - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/scientists-successful-in-slashing-ceramic-3d-printing-costs-by-95-using-novel-approach-194994/ - https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/article/additive/3d-printed-parts-made-from-refractory-metals-can-handle-the-heat For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 55: Ben and Steve wrap up their thoughts on the Tokyo Olympics. Stephen starts a discussion with Benjamin regarding “made in the USA.” Ben transitions to cybersecurity and cyber-physical attacks on the manufacturing industry. Steve pivots to NASA’s need for volunteers to live on year in a 3D-printed “Mars” environment. Benjamin speaks on the journey to make additive manufacturing a viable technology to adopt. Stephen closes with micro additive for precision plastic parts. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjSCT97GSsA - https://www.industryweek.com/the-economy/public-policy/article/21170067/much-is-at-stake-for-american-manufacturing-in-2021 - https://www.amtonline.org/article/manufacturing-is-under-attack - https://www.core77.com/posts/109673/NASA-Seeking-Volunteers-to-Live-for-a-Year-in-Bjarke-Ingels-Designed-3D-Printed-Mars-Habitat - https://www.neweraassessments.com/ - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/micro-additive-manufacturing-disrupting-the-production-of-precision-plastic-parts-194141/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 54: Ben and Steve get up to speed with the Tokyo Olympics. Stephen mentions two potentially aerospace-grade additive materials. Ben continues with the Army’s investment in next-gen materials research. Steve follows with cutting-edge consumer AVGs. Benjamin pivots to Intrinsic, Alphabet’s new industrial robot software company. Stephen adds with some info on an open-source reinforcement learning framework for robots. Ben closes a record low thermally conductive material. - https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/polymer-additive-manufacturing-news/markforged-launches-aerospace-ready-composite-3d-printing-ma/ - https://www.army.mil/article/248731/army_invests_in_next_generation_materials_research - https://www.tomshardware.com/news/myavg-bot-packs-pi - https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/23/22590109/google-intrinsic-industrial-robotics-company-software - https://x.company/projects/intrinsic/ - https://www.infoq.com/news/2021/07/robo-gym-v1/ - https://physicsworld.com/a/new-material-breaks-low-thermal-conductivity-record/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 53: Ben’s fed up with seeing Spot the robot dog dancing and not working. Steve saw farming equipment at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Benjamin declares AI must get read up on material science to help put a stop to worldwide waste. Stephen can’t hold back his excitement over mil-spec material for additive manufacturing. Ben closes with advancements in additive resins for composite layup. - https://www.ivtinternational.com/news/autonomous-vehicles/exclusive-video-will-robots-mean-the-end-of-traditional-tractors.html - https://www.khaleejtimes.com/opinion-editorial/ai-must-join-forces-with-materials-science-to-save-the-planet - https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/business/national-stock-numbers-for-3d-printing-materials-awarded-to-taulman3d/article_81bf439b-31ee-521a-942b-7ca82a14beaa.html - https://www.compositesworld.com/news/airtech-3d-printed-resins-deliver-composite-tooling-for-competitive-motorsport-vehicles For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 52: Steve tears off into a rant about self-checkout and without it we wouldn’t have curbside pickup at grocery stores. Ben shares some vehicle performance data from his recent road trip to Tail of the Dragon. Benjamin then introduces recent advances towards machine tools capable of making parts larger than the entirety of the machine itself. Stephen talks about an ultra-premium audio company utilizing fully automated multi-million-dollar manufacturing cells. Ben closes with a discussion on design versus production. - https://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/robot-machining-future-agile-manufacturing/ - https://www.pesmedia.com/mills-cnc-automated-cell-11062021/ - http://thetechnews.com/2021/06/22/five-tips-to-improve-your-cad-designs-for-cnc-machining/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 51: Ben and Steve share their pre-college manufacturing and tradecraft education and experiences. Stephen claims Boston is the new Switzerland in terms of precision manufacturing. Benjamin talks about the precision of manufacturing electric vehicle running gear. Steve announces the Women in Manufacturing 2021 Hall of Fame is accepting nominations now! Ben closes with the intricacies of shaft measurement. - https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210521/next-generation-of-manufacturers-grows-as-38-students-complete-tmas-related-theory-apprentice-program - https://scitechdaily.com/3d-printing-tiny-ultraprecise-parts-for-massive-impact/ - https://metrology.news/precision-metrologys-increasing-role-in-ev-gear-manufacturing/ - https://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/women-in-manufacturing-hall-of-fame - https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/96550-how-to-choose-the-best-shaft-measurement-tool-for-your-specific-application Free registration for all spark content on demand until June https://www.imts.com/spark/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 50: Ben and Steve are excited to be going back to the office soon! Benjamin tries to open with an article on printing crack-free tungsten, but Steve keeps interrupting with random facts about one of his favorite elements. Stephen compares Tesla’s business efforts to Hyundai but doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Ben found something on a large-scale robotic additive. Steve discussing four ways additive will be used for electronics in the future. Benjamins closes with the current state of industrial metrology. - https://physicsworld.com/a/3d-printing-technique-keeps-brittle-tungsten-crack-free/ - https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/372898 - https://www.compositesworld.com/articles/large-scale-robotic-mounted-3d-printer-aims-to-expand-am-size-limits - https://www.manufacturing.net/additive-manufacturing/blog/21451906/4-ways-additive-manufacturing-will-optimize-electronics - https://metrology.news/what-should-be-expected-from-industrial-metrology-in-2021/ Free registration for all spark content on demand until June https://www.imts.com/spark/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 49: Benjamin and Stephen deflagrate into a heated discussion over the recent gas pipeline breach. Ben eases into an article about robots with a gentle touch. Steve gets wowed by 3D printed wood. Benjamin explains Rolls-Royce using additive technology in their turbofan engines. Stephen closes with some light material science. - https://www.practicalecommerce.com/soft-hand-robots-are-coming-to-ecommerce - https://www.freethink.com/articles/3d-printed-wood - https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/gkn-produces-rolls-royce-engine-compressor-case-using-3d-printing-technology-189890/ - https://247wallst.com/special-report/2021/05/11/the-20-lightest-objects-in-the-world/ Free registration for all spark content on demand until June https://www.imts.com/spark/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 48: Stephen gets wound up over digital twins helping to find real-life exploits and sim racing making its way to the Olympics. Steve also thinks that the latest photonics research could lead to a silicon replacement in computer chips. Ben brings evidence supporting how cool metrology truly is. Stephen thought California banned deodorant. Benjamin wraps up with additive heat sinks. - https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Integrated_Photonic_Circuits_Demonstrate_Ultralow/a66920 - https://www.sme.org/technologies/articles/2021/april/scanners-measure-up/ - https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2019/12/20/anthony-mills-ban-is-nonsense/ - https://3dprint.com/278746/hidden-gems-3d-printed-heatsinks/ Free registration for all spark content on demand until June https://www.imts.com/spark/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources

Episode 47: Stephen fully discloses the copious amounts of fun he had on the pole at his best friend’s bachelor party. Pole position that his, because they went karting! He also announces his lust to learn more about machine tool cutting fluids. Ben shifts the conversation to the growth in robotic orders. Steve learned that Toyota was prepared for a silicon chip shortage. Ben closes with advanced metal additive for aerospace. - https://www.businesswire.com/news/hk-zh/20210128005267/en/For-First-Time-on-Record-Yearly-Non-Automotive-Robotic-Orders-Higher-Than-Automotive-Orders - https://jalopnik.com/toyota-prepared-for-the-chip-shortage-years-ago-why-di-1846641653 - https://www.designnews.com/3dp/advances-3d-printing-high-performance-metals-aerospace-industry Free registration for all spark content on demand until June https://www.imts.com/spark/ For the latest in Manufacturing Technology news https://www.amtonline.org/resources