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Stephen LaMarca
Technology Analyst

Stephen LaMarca has a background in physics and is passionate about mechanical devices. He oversees and operates AMT’s testbed, including a 5-axis CNC mill and cobot. An enthusiastic IMTS Network correspondent, Stephen injects humor into technical subjects and co-hosts the AMT Tech Trends podcast. He also tracks the industry R&D that goes into the amazing tech you see at IMTS!

Stephen LaMarca has a background in physics and is passionate about mechanical devices. He oversees and operates AMT’s testbed, including a 5-axis CNC mill and cobot. An enthusiastic IMTS Network correspondent, Stephen injects humor into technical subjects and co-hosts the AMT Tech Trends podcast. He also tracks the industry R&D that goes into the amazing tech you see at IMTS!

Posts by Stephen LaMarca
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMar 24, 2023

AMT Tech Report: Issue #252

Machine tending with cobots. ChatGPT’s reinforced position in manufacturing. Don’t bank on EVs just yet. Emerged technology. AddUp sends support to Ohio.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMar 03, 2023

AMT Tech Report: Issue #249

3D-printed metal FUEL valves. I want robots and automation. Renaissance man(ufacturing). Advanced metrology; still no turn signal. Ultrasonic holographic bioprinting.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 24, 2023

AMT Tech Report: Issue #248

Construction efficiency and safety with robots. Airless additive basketball. Biodegradable replacement for HDPE. A 3D printer SHORTER* than a match. Wearables for your toilet.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 17, 2023

AMT Tech Report: Issue #247

Meta manufacturing. Modest comeback in factory jobs. 5G-enabled students. Augmented reality isn’t dead yet. Bing is back.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 03, 2023

AMT Tech Report: Issue #245

Automated wood reclamation. Additive sees more military adoption. Robots + additive. Movie time: manufacturing the C8 Corvette. Double feature: Marines > AI.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaJan 29, 2023

Automation Now

Dude, there has been a lot said lately about a police department employing robots with deadly force capabilities. And sure, the idea of it conjures images of Skynet, Cyberdyne Systems, and T-Series robots nonchalantly blowing people away, but the reality..

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaJan 27, 2023

AMT Tech Report: Issue #244

Rare earth elements. Quantum cascade lasers. Robots reshoring. Sakuu wants porsche to do their DFAM homework. Australia’s machining dental tools for horses.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaJan 13, 2023

AMT Tech Report: Issue #242

Not yo mama’s manufacturing. Nothing runs like a Deere. Clemson to close the skills gap. Indiana 4.0. Robo-trust.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaJan 06, 2023

AMT Tech Report: Issue #241

Robots taking human jobs is overhyped. 3D PDFs. 2023: more of the same. Students today have the best opportunities. Grant for printing silicon nanoparticle electrodes.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaJan 03, 2023

30 minutes for Machine Monitoring

You can set up free machine monitoring in as little as 30 minutes using a tool created by the great folks at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)...

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