Technology

Less chips has been great for U.S. manufacturing’s health. NFTs are dumb but smart for blockchain. 3D-printed speaker enclosures. ICYMI: Formnext 2021. W is for Tungsten, but the L goes to the supply chain.

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...

The types of equipment connected to OT networks (manufacturing) are fundamentally different than the equipment connected to an IT network (office). This difference represents a whole new set of challenges for IT professions attempting to extend their ...

Sustaining a massive shift in U.S. Manufacturing. Guys, I can predict the future. Material flex. Yup, managing data is a thing now. Let’s have an honest conversation on cybersecurity.

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...

Brain-computer interface. Robo-hands. 4D printing? Liquid crystals?. ORNL found a new additive aluminum alloy. Formnext 2021 sneak peak.

Release the inspection drones! Traceable AaaS. Consumer 3D scanners. Making a PickNic of Robotic Challenges. Sorry, Spot does not move like Jagger.

Robot wings for human consumption. Rent a Tesla from Hertz! Will 3D printed houses stand the test of time? NVIDIA can do so much more than just trace rays and mine crypto! NFL caps helmet innovation challenge.

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...

IMTS 2022 will showcase AM solutions as part integrated manufacturing technology offerings in the Metal Removal, Quality Assurance, CAD/CAM, and other Technology Pavilions covering 1.1 million sq. ft. of exhibit space.