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!
Automation Is About Readiness
Automation success isn't about buying more robots. Discover why readiness, AI, workforce strategy, and connected systems define manufacturing's next era.
AMT Tech Report: Manufacturing Training Programs
The Bench Is Deep. Carbon Copy. Twin Peaks. Shot Through the Part. Ketchup Dynamics.
Coming Off the Heels of SHOT Show 2026
Each time I attend SHOT, I experience some sensory overload. If something catches my attention, it’s usually because it gives me a sweet, sweet dopamine shot of manufacturing technology, motorsport, or horology.
Buckle Up for Automotive Innovation
Students in Clemson’s automotive engineering program gain valuable hands-on experience while developing and building their own prototype vehicles.
Exploring Automation at IMTS 2026
America was born of automation, and our future is automation.
AMT Tech Report: An AI That Writes Automation Code
The Markus System. Ctrl+Alt+Delegate. Prints of War. Pinewood Derby < Billet Derby. Maximum Meows.
AMT Tech Report: 2026 Additive Report Release
AM is growing. Twin fixes your mistakes. CPU stage fright. Future you says thanks. Awards season: manufacturing edition.
On the Road Again
Season 4 of “Road Trippin’ with Steve” is all about the power of partnerships in manufacturing.
AMT Tech Report: Creating One of Additive's Toughest Materials
Spend money, make money. Hungry like the wolfram. La-Z-Bot. Chips up, caution on. Got RAM?
AMT Tech Report: Job Shop AI Timesavers
Managed manufacturing. Taken to the limit. AIce combat. Grip happens. Standards better sooner than later.