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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 LaMarcaApr 12, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #302

Rise of the Tool Belt Generation. Desktop Machining Revolution. Manufacturing a Comeback. Prioritize Geometric Accuracy. Desktop Lathe has Entered the Chat.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaApr 01, 2024

My Beef With Apple

Apple, like Thomas Edison, has essentially created a business model in which they take the ideas of others (like almost every iteration of the light bulb), take credit, and get away with it.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMar 29, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #301

"Vanguard of Automation". Schneider Invests in US Manufacturing. The Simple Part of LLMs. Brush Off Those Sperrys. 3D Fabric Weaving.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMar 22, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #300

High-performance manufacturing. AI chatbot with robotic arm control. Lost & found: Lead in Stanley cups. Common methods for finishing metal parts. ROS development alliance.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMar 15, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #299

A new bot has joined the chat. Versatile robotics control. Advances in multi-material AM. Everybody works better in denim.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMar 08, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #298

The hub of metal AM. The revolution of laser machines. Bugatti Is making a hybrid... Humanoids are trending. The next LeBlond Lathe.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMar 01, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #297

FusionGPT. More warehouse humanoids. Aerospace coalition ensures integrity. Digital twins for... marketing? 3D printed speaker enclosure.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 23, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #296

Like the wind... of change. From trash to treasure. OMG, it's OML. Autonomous progress. Robot orders drop 30%.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 09, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #295

ChemGPT. Terminator T-1000 IRL. 3D printed logic modules. A new occupational category. Manual versus automatic CNC.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 01, 2024

Special Stage: Vegas to Frankfurt Rally 2023

Formnext in Frankfurt marked the pivotal moment when additive manufacturing seamlessly integrated into the broader manufacturing landscape. The entrance of traditional giants into the additive space exemplifies the industry’s evolution.

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