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Episode 92: Ben tries his best to help Steve understand project management, then the two discuss ethics in AI. Benjamin contemplates how to improve industrial robot efficiency using large language models. Stephen is excited about next-gen aramid fibers that can conduct electricity. Ben explains augmented intelligence and its usefulness with QA/QC. Steve has been hearing about metamaterial concrete for ages now; is it more than vaporware?

- https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/03/28/can-large-language-models-enhance-efficiency-in-industrial-robotics/?sh=7585b14060af

- https://www.newswise.com/articles/next-generation-aramid-fiber-with-electrical-conductivity

- https://metrology.news/role-of-augmented-intelligence-in-quality-inspection/

- https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/researchers-create-self-sensing-metamaterial-concrete-that-produce-power

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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