Episode 63: Ben and Steve share what Santa brought them for Christmas. Benjamin announces NIST’s updates to their cybersecurity guidelines. Stephen is excited about void-free PEEK additive. Ben thinks AMRs can and should do more. Steve says 3D-printed batteries are closer to becoming a real thing now more than ever! Benjamin closes with mistakes robotics startups should watch out for.

- https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2022/01/nist-updates-cybersecurity-engineering-guidelines/360587/

- https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/bond3d-achieves-99-part-densities-with-void-free-peek-3d-printing-technology-200117/

- https://spectrum.ieee.org/avidbots-autonomous-mobile-robots

- https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/blackstone-begins-series-production-of-lithium-ion-batteries-using-3d-printing-technology-200982/

- https://www.therobotreport.com/5-mistakes-robotics-startups-should-avoid/

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Episode 62: Ben and Steve wrap up 2021 by sharing fond memories, lessons learned, and predictions for 2022. Stephen blabs about silicon micromachining and silicon wafer earbud speakers. Benjamin covers recent trends in AM and Manufacturing USA institute, REMADE’s, research grants. Steve closes with a real-life firearm that was originally only in a videogame. Happy Holidays!

- https://gizmodo.com/revolutionary-silicon-chip-microspeakers-promise-to-mak-1848172727

- https://www.3dnatives.com/en/additive-manufacturing-materials-trends-071220216/

- https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/2021/12/07/remade-announces-33m-in-research-grants/

- https://www.ign.com/articles/stolen-gun-kalashnikov-oceanic-mp-155-ultima-ward-b

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Episode 61: Ben and Steve don’t agree on mushrooms. Stephen shares some excitement mentioning some companies outside of the manufacturing industry that have recently downloaded the latest version of the MTConnect standard. Benjamin declares that 3D game engines are trickling up into the manufacturing industry. Steve found an article that found a research paper on additive emissions. Ben flexes some Boeing 787 wings. Stephen closes with the success of a child’s wildest dream: SpinLaunch.

- https://venturebeat.com/2021/11/13/unity-moves-robotics-design-and-training-to-the-metaverse/

- https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/bofa-publishes-research-paper-on-impact-of-3d-printing-emissions-199502/

- https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-releases-bold-national-strategy-transform-recycling-america

- https://simpleflying.com/boeing-787-wings-flex/

- https://www.slashgear.com/spinlaunch-kinetic-launch-system-celebrates-a-successful-test-flight-12699130/amp/

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Episode 60: Ben opens with his trip to Denver for the MFG 2021 + MTForcast event. Steve says cars soon could come equipped with Nvidia silicon. Benjamin lists some things to consider when selecting end-of-arm-tooling. Stephen is excited about the new excrement detecting drones deployed at Mount Vernon. Ben closes with heat healing carbon fiber.

- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-promises-fully-self-driving-cars-with-nvidia-drive-093002565.html?guccounter=1

- https://www.roboticstomorrow.com/article/2021/10/4-critical-considerations-when-selecting-a-robotic-end-effector-system/17702

- https://www.fastcompany.com/90692010/poop-sensors-drones-and-robots-what-automation-looks-like-at-the-farm-of-the-future

- https://www.slashgear.com/new-carbon-fiber-composite-can-be-healed-using-heat-08698582/

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Episode 59: Steve delivers a terrible intro. Ben talks about his visit with a gear grinding manufacturer and then an article covering Porsche’s plans to 3D print bespoke seats. Stephen tried to break into a 3D-printed neighborhood in Austin, TX. Benjamin reports Amazon is opening a new robotics facility and need to fill two-hundred manufacturing jobs. Steve says a Taiwanese chip manufacturer is opening a new plant in Phoenix, AZ. Ben closes with six ways shops can implement robot automation.

- https://www.3dnatives.com/en/top-5-videos-3d-printed-bucket-seats-porsche-241020214/

- https://www.axios.com/3d-printed-houses-homes-sustainability-affortable-housing-406555c2-9c51-4ff5-b9c4-affcc6805e49.html

- https://www.roboticstomorrow.com/news/2021/10/22/amazon-opens-new-robotics-facility-in-the-us-with-over-200-new-manufacturing-jobs/17663/

- https://www.techtimes.com/articles/266748/20211016/tsmc-building-new-chipmaking-plant-phoenix-arizona-help-ongoing-chip.htm

- https://www.roboticsbusinessreview.com/opinion/six-ways-robotic-automation-benefits-cnc-shops-and-their-clients/

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Episode 58: Ben absolutely crushes the intro. Steve talks about how the chip shortage is helping the sellers of used motor vehicles including motorcycles, the segues into Hyundai’s plans for bringing chip manufacturing in-house. Benjamin is impressed by a new multi-function desktop machine tool on Kickstarter that should be coming to market soon. Stephen reports that robot dogs are now being equipped with long-range sniper rifles. Ben brings up antibacterial compounds for medical additive and then pivots to “gauging software.” Steve closes with an announcement that there will be a special guest on the next episode!

- https://www.reuters.com/technology/hyundai-motor-says-it-wants-develop-chips-cut-reliance-chipmakers-2021-10-13/

- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/makera-inc/carvera/description

- https://futurism.com/sniper-rifle-robot-dog

- https://www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com/article/additive-manufaturing-medical-devices-dental/

- https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/96703-gaging-softwares-changing-role

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Episode 57: Steve explains why electric motorcycles are failing and he’s part of the problem! Ben pivots to the success of robotics in woodworking. Stephen quotes some Wall Street nerds with their take on additive manufacturing in/for space and then mentions GE’s use of AM in their big offshore wind turbine. Benjamin is just now finding out about the first-ever collaborative delta arm, then gets hyped about carbon nanotube wearables. Steve and Ben close with a discussion on AM, sustainability, and environmental friendliness.

- https://youtu.be/O2zlYpy6QCM

- https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/technology/robotics-revolution-woodworking

- https://www.etftrends.com/disruptive-technology-channel/more-confirmation-3d-printing-belongs-in-space-etf/

- https://www.3dnatives.com/en/ge-binder-jetting-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-turbine-210920214/

- https://www.packagingdigest.com/robotics/worlds-first-sidebot-offers-compact-design-high-speed

- https://californianewstimes.com/smart-shirt-uses-flexible-carbon-nanotube-fibers-to-keep-tabs-on-the-heart/529991/

- https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/can-am-help-fight-climate-change-with-a-more-sustainable-production/

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Episode 56: Steve won’t shut up about the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ben takes over with the difficulty small firms have with robot integration. Stephen thinks Boston Dynamics has moved on from Spot to a humanoid robot to be competitive with Olympian Simone Biles. Benjamin is fascinated by robot simulation and cutting taters. Steve read about a life hack for cheaper ceramic 3D printing. Ben closes with hot refractory metals.

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQEXncsFwyo

- https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/how-smaller-firms-can-harness-potential-collaborative-robots

- https://www.engadget.com/boston-dynamics-atlas-robots-parkour-demo-141057531.html

- https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2021/08/20/nvidia-and-usc-researchers-demonstrate-autonomous-robotic-cutting/45680/

- https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/scientists-successful-in-slashing-ceramic-3d-printing-costs-by-95-using-novel-approach-194994/

- https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/article/additive/3d-printed-parts-made-from-refractory-metals-can-handle-the-heat

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Episode 55: Ben and Steve wrap up their thoughts on the Tokyo Olympics. Stephen starts a discussion with Benjamin regarding “made in the USA.” Ben transitions to cybersecurity and cyber-physical attacks on the manufacturing industry. Steve pivots to NASA’s need for volunteers to live on year in a 3D-printed “Mars” environment. Benjamin speaks on the journey to make additive manufacturing a viable technology to adopt. Stephen closes with micro additive for precision plastic parts.

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjSCT97GSsA

- https://www.industryweek.com/the-economy/public-policy/article/21170067/much-is-at-stake-for-american-manufacturing-in-2021

- https://www.amtonline.org/article/manufacturing-is-under-attack

- https://www.core77.com/posts/109673/NASA-Seeking-Volunteers-to-Live-for-a-Year-in-Bjarke-Ingels-Designed-3D-Printed-Mars-Habitat

- https://www.neweraassessments.com/

- https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/micro-additive-manufacturing-disrupting-the-production-of-precision-plastic-parts-194141/

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Episode 54: Ben and Steve get up to speed with the Tokyo Olympics. Stephen mentions two potentially aerospace-grade additive materials. Ben continues with the Army’s investment in next-gen materials research. Steve follows with cutting-edge consumer AVGs. Benjamin pivots to Intrinsic, Alphabet’s new industrial robot software company. Stephen adds with some info on an open-source reinforcement learning framework for robots. Ben closes a record low thermally conductive material.

- https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/polymer-additive-manufacturing-news/markforged-launches-aerospace-ready-composite-3d-printing-ma/

- https://www.army.mil/article/248731/army_invests_in_next_generation_materials_research

- https://www.tomshardware.com/news/myavg-bot-packs-pi

- https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/23/22590109/google-intrinsic-industrial-robotics-company-software

- https://x.company/projects/intrinsic/

- https://www.infoq.com/news/2021/07/robo-gym-v1/

- https://physicsworld.com/a/new-material-breaks-low-thermal-conductivity-record/

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