EMAG USA CEO looks at new drivers in firm’s A&D business model April 9, 2018 Smart Manufacturing magazine Editor in Chief Brett Brune asks EMAG USA CEO Peter Loetzner about new drivers in his company’s A&D business model.
‘Edge Computing’ Has Manufacturers on the Verge of Something Big June 22, 2018 In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Diego Tamburini, Principal Industry Lead – Manufacturing Industry Experiences for the Cloud + Enterprise Division of Microsoft, about the definitions of edge computing and intelligence at the edge, why manufacturers need intelligence at the edge, the technologies involved, and the connection between these concepts and “smart manufacturing.”
Cox Automotive Economist Analyzes Auto Industry Trends January 31, 2018 Jonathan Smoke, chief economist of Cox Automotive, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig about what’s happening in the auto industry going into 2018.
Bloomberg Analyst Discusses Why Trucks Are King January 31, 2018 Kevin Tynan, senior automotive analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig about auto industry trends during an interview at the North American International Auto show in Detroit.
Award-Winning Puppet Maker Shares 3D Printing Insights May 7, 2018 At the RAPID + TCT conference in Texas, Brian McLean, director of rapid prototype at Laika Entertainment, explains what led to his being awarded a Scientific and Engineering Oscar Plaque in 2016 for pioneering the use of 3D printers in stop-motion animated characters.
Autodesk Discusses Software, Design and Simulation in Additive Manufacturing May 8, 2018 Duann Scott of Autodesk discusses developments in software for additive manufacturing.
America Makes: A Progress Report February 7, 2018 Half a dozen years ago American Makes was launched as the first institute of Manufacturing USA, the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation, a national network for manufacturing innovation focused on coordinating public and private investment in emerging advanced manufacturing technologies.
Acieta Executive Discusses 'Welding Labor Crisis' May 11, 2018 Pete Rogers, a vice president of Acieta, discusses an impending “welding labor crisis” of a shortage of skilled welders.
Using Robotics to Cope with the Shortage of Welders March 15, 2017 Zane Michael, director of thermal business development for Yaskawa America/Motoman Robotics Division, explains why the biggest challenge for welding manufacturers today is the shortage of welders.
Total Workforce Approach Helps Employers Recruit, Retrain, and Retain Young Talent March 31, 2017 Joe Lampinen, Senior Director, Global Practice Consultant for Engineering, Business, & Professional Services at Kelly Services, explores how manufacturers today must meet the challenge of engaging younger workers just entering the profession.
