Advanced Manufacturing Now

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has evolved from a promising emerging technology into a mature production method that is transforming industries worldwide. While it has successfully enabled groundbreaking applications in sectors such as aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer goods, it has also revealed limitations where initial expectations could not be met. In this webinar, Matthias Schmidt-Lehr, Managing Partner at AM consultancy AMPOWER and Co-Author of the leading Additive Manufacturing Market Report, will share insights into the latest industry developments. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of market numbers, technology distribution, and regional adoption differences. The session will highlight lead applications and present key learnings from successful AM suppliers and adopters. Join us to explore current trends, machine sales data, and the factors shaping the future of AM.

Brought to you by: AMPOWER

SPEAKER:

Matthias Schmidt-Lehr Managing Partner

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On the latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live, Jennifer Coyne, director of programs at The Barnes Global Advisors and an advisor on SME's AM Technical Community Leadership Committee, joins Senior Editor Michael McConnell and Editor Rachael Thomas for a conversation on workforce development and advocacy within the additive manufacturing industry as well as holistic approaches to technology adoption.

Join us every two weeks on Thursday at 3pm EST for Advanced Manufacturing Live. Watch us on your preferred platform such as Facebook, LinkedIn, X and YouTube. Also available on-demand.

Join us in exploring the findings from a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report by Sphera and The Aluminum Association. Learn how aluminum is shaping a more sustainable future by reducing emissions and improving efficiency in battery electric vehicle (BEV) designs.

Why Attend?

• Explore Key Findings: Understand how lightweighting with aluminum contributes to lower life cycle emissions in BEVs.

• Hear from Experts: Gain insights on the role of aluminum in the future of mobility, from a panel of the aluminum industry's experts, leading researchers and industry voices.

• Discover Design Impacts: See how aluminum-optimized BEV design reduces Global Warming Potential by enabling battery downsizing and improving fuel efficiency.

Brought to you by: DRIVE ALUMINUM

SPEAKERS:

Marshall Wang Senior Manager, Sustainability Programs, The Aluminum Association

Andreas Afseth Technical Director Global Automotive, Constellium

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Key Machining Strategies Covered:

• Trochoidal Milling: Efficient material removal with reduced tool wear
• High Efficiency Milling (HEM): Uses low radial depth of cut for improved tool life and productivity
• Specialized Operations:
• Helical interpolation
• Ramping
• Full slot milling

Industry Segment focus:

• Critical aerospace components, Oil & Gas (dogbone coupon milling), automotive, medical and more

Supply Chain Importance:

• Emphasis on the quality and availability of materials from powder to rod to finished end mill
• Closed-loop system includes recycling, ensuring sustainability and consistent performance
• Global production ensures scalability and repeatability across markets

Brought to you by: CERATIZIT

SPEAKER:

Scott Walrath Business Development Manager Scott brings 40 years of experience in cutting tools, with a specialization in end mill manufacturing. He is the former owner of DuraMill, based in Upstate New York, and since 2021 has served as Senior Product Manager for Solid Carbide End Mills at CERATIZIT.

Scott's deep expertise includes tool production, edge preparation technology, coating technologies, and machining strategy optimization.

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, we speak with Nush Ahmed and Karlie Hahn, CEO & COO of Sisterhood of Trades respectively, about their burgeoning manufacturing careers and the rewards of building a community of their peers.

Justin Baucum, who's leading Isembard's U.S. expansion, joins Steve Plumb to discuss the company's unique business model of establishing contract manufacturing franchises on the latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live.

What is a time series database and why should you consider using one?

In this podcast, we will examine challenges that traditional relational databases struggle to address efficiently and how to implement high-performance time-series data systems with minimal operational overhead.

We'll explore how modern open source technologies like InfluxDB, Apache Arrow, DataFusion, and turn high-volume, high-velocity, high-resolution manufacturing and industrial data into actionable intelligence, without compromising performance and keeping storage costs low.

What you'll learn:

• Why traditional databases struggle with modern manufacturing data requirements

• Key characteristics that make time series databases essential for industrial operations

• How to achieve real-time data processing at massive scale with minimal infrastructure overhead

• Practical implementation strategies using modern open source technologies

• Real-world manufacturing use cases demonstrating measurable ROI and operational improvements

Brought to you by: influxdb

SPEAKER:

Scott Anderson, Product Manager Scott Anderson is a Product Manager at InfluxData, leading product management for the company's core database. Before transitioning into product management, he served as the Technical Lead for InfluxData's Docs team, where he specialized in translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible documentation.

With a formal background in graphic design and a self-taught expertise in coding, Scott combines principles from both disciplines to inform his approach to product development, software documentation, and information design.

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, we speak with Dick Schenkel, industry veteran and former executive recruiter, about how retained search firms work, when and why companies should partner with a recruiter, and how candidates can position themselves to stand out in a competitive market.

In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, we talk with Paul Boris of UiPath about the next evolution of continuous improvement.

Discover how manufacturing leaders are transforming their approach to enterprise data, moving beyond silos to create systems of insight for competitive advantage.

• Learn how AI is becoming your best friend for navigating tariff impacts by enabling data-driven domestic sourcing and offsetting higher costs.

• See how AI-powered workflows help engineering and supply chain stop reinventing the wheel through intelligent design reuse and accelerated data retrieval.

• Explore how data becomes the secret weapon for high-mix, low-volume manufacturers, driving rapid, accurate quotes and operational efficiency.

Uncover how AI is being leveraged to tame cost volatility by optimizing supplier negotiations and identifying hidden savings opportunities.

Brought to you by: CADDi

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