Advanced Manufacturing Now

We breakdown the March issue of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, featuring articles on advances in wire EDM technology, AI integration, cybersecurity and workforce development, as well as our Aerospace and Defense Industry Report.

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has evolved from a promising emerging technology into a mature production method that is transforming industries worldwide. While it has successfully enabled groundbreaking applications in sectors such as aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer goods, it has also revealed limitations where initial expectations could not be met. In this webinar, Matthias Schmidt-Lehr, Managing Partner at AM consultancy AMPOWER and Co-Author of the leading Additive Manufacturing Market Report, will share insights into the latest industry developments. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of market numbers, technology distribution, and regional adoption differences. The session will highlight lead applications and present key learnings from successful AM suppliers and adopters. Join us to explore current trends, machine sales data, and the factors shaping the future of AM.
Brought to you by: AMPOWER 
SPEAKER:
Matthias Schmidt-Lehr
Managing Partner
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On the latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live, Jennifer Coyne, director of programs at The Barnes Global Advisors and an advisor on SME's AM Technical Community Leadership Committee, joins Senior Editor Michael McConnell and Editor Rachael Thomas for a conversation on workforce development and advocacy within the additive manufacturing industry as well as holistic approaches to technology adoption.
Join us every two weeks on Thursday at 3pm EST for Advanced Manufacturing Live. Watch us on your preferred platform such as Facebook, LinkedIn, X and YouTube. Also available on-demand.

Join us in exploring the findings from a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report by Sphera and The Aluminum Association. Learn how aluminum is shaping a more sustainable future by reducing emissions and improving efficiency in battery electric vehicle (BEV) designs. 
Why Attend? 
Explore Key Findings: Understand how lightweighting with aluminum contributes to lower life cycle emissions in BEVs. 

Hear from Experts: Gain insights on the role of aluminum in the future of mobility, from a panel of the aluminum industry's experts, leading researchers and industry voices. 

Discover Design Impacts: See how aluminum-optimized BEV design reduces Global Warming Potential by enabling battery downsizing and improving fuel efficiency. 






Brought to you by: DRIVE ALUMINUM
SPEAKERS:
Marshall Wang
Senior Manager, Sustainability Programs, The Aluminum Association
Andreas Afseth
Technical Director Global Automotive, Constellium
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Key Machining Strategies Covered:
Trochoidal Milling: Efficient material removal with reduced tool wear
High Efficiency Milling (HEM): Uses low radial depth of cut for improved tool life and productivity
Specialized Operations:
Helical interpolation
Ramping
Full slot milling
Industry Segment focus:
Critical aerospace components, Oil & Gas (dogbone coupon milling), automotive, medical and more
Supply Chain Importance:
Emphasis on the quality and availability of materials from powder to rod to finished end mill
Closed-loop system includes recycling, ensuring sustainability and consistent performance
Global production ensures scalability and repeatability across markets
Brought to you by: CERATIZIT
SPEAKER:
Scott Walrath
Business Development Manager
Scott brings 40 years of experience in cutting tools, with a specialization in end mill manufacturing. He is the former owner of DuraMill, based in Upstate New York, and since 2021 has served as Senior Product Manager for Solid Carbide End Mills at CERATIZIT.
Scott's deep expertise includes tool production, edge preparation technology, coating technologies, and machining strategy optimization.
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