Advanced Manufacturing Now

Hiring, training and retaining talent in a transforming industry, AI and growing demand. Emuge-Franken recently hosted "Explore the Future of Manufacturing" at its West Boylston, Mass., facility on Manufacturing Day in October.

On this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Limble CEO Gary Specter talks to SME Media Editor Rachael Thomas about the company's new State of Maintenance Report and the operational challenges facing modern manufacturing facilities. Specter reveals the stark realities of plant performance—including why nearly half of facilities experience more than ten hours of unplanned downtime each month.

Paul Van Metre shares some of the insights from his new book with advice on how to build a successful machine shop.

Which U.S. cities have the most market potential for the aerospace and defense industry? In a recent report, Global Location Strategies (GLS) highlights the locations positioned to lead the next generation of manufacturing—and the top spots might surprise you. GLS President and Founder Didi Caldwell shares insights from the comprehensive report, which ranks 387 U.S. metropolitan areas based on long-term competitiveness.

The editorial team discusses the Aerospace & Defense Industry Report and features on giving production data context, high-mix/low-volume production, why smart manufacturing fails and how AI weaves islands of info into a comprehensive digital thread.