How ERP Can and Should Be a Manufacturer's Most Valuable Asset with Dusty Alexander
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become a critical asset for modern manufacturers. In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor Lawrence Moves sits down with Dusty Alexander, President and CEO of Global Shop Solutions. Dusty shares insights into the evolution of ERP technology, discussing real-time data visibility, shop floor automation, overcoming data silos, and helping manufacturers make smarter, faster decisions in an increasingly competitive global manufacturing landscape.
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Doing Better: June Smart Shop Essentials Preview
The June edition of Smart Shop Essentials is all about being better (but not necessarily best). In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb speaks with Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson and Contributing Editor Kip Hanson about the latest issue, how the word “premium” is synonymous with better—and why being frugal could end up costing big bucks during machining operations.
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Generations of Innovation at Scientific Cutting Tools with Jonathan Christopher and Brian Falk
In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast, Senior Editor David Mueller speaks with Jonathan Christopher and Brian Falk from Scientific Cutting Tools to discuss the company's garage beginnings and commitment to the future. Scientific Cutting Tools was founded in 1963 by Stanley Christopher, and three generations later, serve customers in aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and advanced manufacturing — including names like NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, and Johns Hopkins. Jonathan and Brian share the company’s origin story, how their unique paths into the business shape their approach to innovation, and how SCT continues to invest in automation, advanced grinding technologies, and customer-centric R&D.
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Fitting Additive Manufacturing Into Your Toolbox With M5D’s Kevin Carr
After 75 years in business, MasterGraphics has rebranded to M5D with a focus on supporting its customers in every dimension. In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor Lawrence Moebs interviews CEO Kevin Carr about the rebrand, the trough of disillusionment, and the opportunities presented by additive manufacturing today.
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Using Technology to Bridge the Skills Gap with Mr. CNC of Siemens
Siemens Virtual Technical Application Center is an online educational initiative launched to help companies and their employees keep their skills up-to-date to meet the rapid changes in technology as the industrial sector digitalizes. Mr. CNC Chris Pollack, manager of the center, speaks with Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson about the macro challenges facing manufacturers today.
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