In this episode, host Steve Plumb speaks to a team from Castrol USA about the role re-refined base oils can play in creating a more circular economy. They discuss how Castrol is embracing circular thinking, why they are confident in the performance of their more circular lubricants and how these can support businesses looking for ways to reduce carbon from their operations.

Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson is joined by Mark Lilly, President and CEO of LillyWorks, about how manufacturers can successfully navigate Industry 4.0, machine learning and AI to make on time delivery an achievable goal.

Sheronda Carr, SME's vice president of membership, and SME Media Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb discuss the benefits of SME membership for manufacturing professionals, including workforce development.

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Steve Plumb speaks with Jared Leick, Machining Center Product Group Manager for Mazak about the evolution of manufacturing technology, particularly focusing on the advancements in machine controls and the introduction of the NEO series. They discuss the importance of accuracy, automation, and how Mazak is addressing environmental concerns while meeting the diverse needs of manufacturers worldwide.

John Vincent, Technical Director & CAM Application Engineer at Swoosh Technologies & Solutions, joins Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about how to use adaptive control and monitoring to revolutionize CNC machining.

IMTS is right around the corner! Editor-in-Chief, Steve Plumb, sits down with SME Media editors Cameron Kerkau, Lawrence Moebs, David Muller and Kip Hanson to discuss what they're looking forward to at the show.

In this episode, Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief, interviews Stu Johnson, VP of Product Marketing for Rootstock, about smart manufacturing and the role of ERP systems. They discuss the need for a smart manufacturing platform that can integrate data from various systems and provide visibility and control.

In this episode, Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief, sits down with Jeremy Dodson, Chief Information Security Officer, and Jay Korpi, Principal Cybersecurity Specialist, from NextLink Labs to discuss cybersecurity in the manufacturing industry. They highlight the convergence of IT and OT and the need for understanding the differences between the two. They also talk about common breaches, such as social engineering attacks and misconfigurations, and the need for comprehensive risk assessments and training programs.

In this episode, Amy Bryson, Contributing Lead Editor, and Tod Virden, GM of Advanced Analytics at GrayMatter, discuss aligning digital transformation with cybersecurity. They highlight the importance of making cybersecurity part of the strategy from the beginning and they examine examples of client solutions GrayMatter has worked on.

Tim Watkins, VP of Integrated Solutions at ECI, joins Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson to discuss how data flow between design and manufacturing, facilitated by an ERP solution, improves collaboration, functionality, customization and customer satisfaction.