Advanced Manufacturing Now

• How Tallo Is Transforming Early Talent Engagement

  This episode dives into one of the biggest challenges facing manufacturing today—connecting the next generation to meaningful career pathways. Host Toni Neary sits down with Allison Danielsen, Vice President at Tallo, to explore how technology, community, and authentic employer engagement can reshape the early talent pipeline. Allison shares her own winding career path and how it inspired her passion for bridging the skills gap. She breaks down how Tallo's platform—used by more than two million young people—helps students understand their strengths, explore careers, and connect directly with employers. Toni and Allison discuss Gen Z's expectations for work, why culture matters more than ever, and how employers can reach students in the fast-moving world of TikTok. The episode also highlights innovative ideas like micro-internships, digital career communities, and employer storytelling—all designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in the future workforce. Whether you're an educator, employer, or advocate for manufacturing careers, this conversation offers actionable insight into how we can better support and inspire early talent.

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• AI, Automation, and the Next-Gen Workforce

  In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, the SME editorial team discusses the December/January double issue of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, showcasing how today's most innovative manufacturers are merging cutting-edge technology with people-focused progress.

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• Inside AMFT's Strategy for Growth

  In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb sits down with Todd Smith, President and CFO of Associated Metal Forming Technologies (AMFT), a global leader in precision springs, deep-drawn parts, stamping, and metal-forming solutions.

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• The Future of Maintenance Tech: AI, Usability & CMMS Best Practices

  In this episode, Associate Editor Cary Gitter sits down with Bryan Christiansen, CEO and founder of Limble CMMS, to explore how usability in maintenance technology directly impacts uptime, technician adoption, and overall manufacturing performance.

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• WEBINAR : Debunking Ceramic Myths and Discovering Productivity

  Ceramic cutting tool technology has advanced substantially over the past few decades to offer significant productivity improvements in a wide range of materials. Unsurprisingly, with that rapid progression, myths have sprung up that may cause manufacturers to be hesitant to give ceramic tooling a try. During this webinar, members from the tech and marketing team at Greenleaf Corporation will: Delve into some of the most common myths about ceramic tooling Cover which materials are most appropriate for ceramics Share in-depth discussion on optimization methods, tips, and tricks to help you get the most out of your ceramic tooling- whether you are familiar with ceramic tools or just looking to understand how to incorporate them into your machining Join us to learn about ceramic tools and their applications, and to discover methods to unlock your true potential for productivity with ceramics. Speakers: Martin Dillaman: Engineering and Applications Global Manager | Beth Greenleaf: Marketing Specialist and Photographer | Aaron Allen: Applications Engineer Sponsored by: Greenleaf Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.  

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