Episode 46: Benjamin and Stephen actually managed to keep an episode under a half hour for once! Steve jumps right into the global silicon shortage. Ben discusses how to assess the value of investing in robotics and automation. Stephen shares what he learned about laser-assisted tape winding. The boys close by rambling about alloys and how they’re getting old.

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A4yk-P5ukY

- https://www.automationworld.com/factory/robotics/article/21342538/how-to-assess-the-value-of-robot-investments

- https://www.compositesworld.com/articles/challenges-of-laser-assisted-tape-winding-of-thermoplastic-composites

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