In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast, Senior Editor David Mueller speaks with Jonathan Christopher and Brian Falk from Scientific Cutting Tools to discuss the company's garage beginnings and commitment to the future. 

Scientific Cutting Tools was founded in 1963 by Stanley Christopher, and three generations later, serve customers in aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and advanced manufacturing — including names like NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, and Johns Hopkins.

Jonathan and Brian share the company’s origin story, how their unique paths into the business shape their approach to innovation, and how SCT continues to invest in automation, advanced grinding technologies, and customer-centric R&D.

After 75 years in business, MasterGraphics has rebranded to M5D with a focus on supporting its customers in every dimension. In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor Lawrence Moebs interviews CEO Kevin Carr about the rebrand, the trough of disillusionment, and the opportunities presented by additive manufacturing today. 

Siemens Virtual Technical Application Center is an online educational initiative launched to help companies and their employees keep their skills up-to-date to meet the rapid changes in technology as the industrial sector digitalizes.

Mr. CNC Chris Pollack, manager of the center, speaks with Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson about the macro challenges facing manufacturers today. 

Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, has spent thousands of hours on the shop floor helping manufacturing leaders transform their operations with frontline-friendly software and AI. 

He joins Senior Editor David Muller to discuss the origins of MaintainX and the current state of computerized maintenance management system software. 

RAPID + TCT 2025, North America’s largest and most influential additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event, once again brought together the brightest minds in AM. In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, the SME Media editorial team get together to share the most noteworthy insights they discovered on the show floor this year. 

Zoovu is an AI search and product discovery platform designed to put the right parts in the right hands. In the manufacturing industry, those parts could mean the difference between fulfilling a multimillion dollar order, or not. James Novak, CEO of Zoovu, joins Editor David Muller to discuss Zoovu with a lens on manufacturing companies. 

In this episode, we talk with Gabe Kooyers, a machining instructor who’s redefining what manufacturing education looks like. Blending hands-on experience with engineering design principles and a bold focus on CNC training from day one, Kooyers is preparing students to meet the demands of modern industry with confidence.

We explore how his innovative teaching methods, creative student portfolios (think: James Bond briefcase), and strategic use of LinkedIn are creating real-world opportunities for his students—and gaining serious attention from employers. If you’re an educator, industry leader, or just someone who cares about the future of skilled trades, this conversation is a must-listen.

Tune in to hear how passion, adaptability, and innovation are shaping the machinists of tomorrow.

Jason Hehman, vertical leader of industry 4.0 at TXI, wants to empower manufacturing with the kind of insight only a digital twin can provide. He speaks with Editor Lawrence Moebs on developing pragmatic solutions with smart manufacturing technology. 

Jerry Capo, vice president of technology at Product Evaluation Systems, and Dr. Alex Kinsey, technical lead of metallurgy, failure analysis at ATS, speak with Editor Lawrence Moebs about a crucially important aspect of any manufacturing: testing.

In the case of additive manufacturing, the variability and complexity of the processes involved means testing is all the more critical. 

The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) wants to solve the biggest challenges facing cybersecurity in the U.S manufacturing industry. Gabriela Ciocarlie, Chief Technology Officer of CyManII, speaks with Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson about cybersecurity considerations for manufacturers of all sizes.