Advanced Manufacturing Now

It's no longer a question of whether to adopt digital technology. The question is how to do it. Those are among the findings in Rockwell Automation's 11th annual "State of Smart Manufacturing" report. Andy Stump, Rockwell director of technical enablement, discusses where the digital transformation process is now, how it got here and where it might be headed in the future.
This episode is a recording of the latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live. Previous episodes of Advanced Manufacturing Live are available on advancedmanufacturing.org/live. Follow SME Media on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and YouTube to join us live every other Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.

Today, we're revisiting a conversation from the Advanced Manufacturing Now archives. In this episode, host Bruce Morey speaks with Chuck Somerville of Ceratizit about the six keys to successful milling applications. Their discussion covers material selection, part geometry, workholding, machine capabilities and the importance of aligning tooling and machining strategies to maximize productivity and part quality.

Join Sundeep Ahluwalia, Chief Product Officer at TDK SensEI, as he explores the future of industrial manufacturing and computer vision.
In this webinar, Sundeep introduces edgeRX Vision—a powerful combination of computer vision and edge AI designed to deliver fast, accurate quality control directly on the production line. Currently deployed in TDK manufacturing facilities worldwide, edgeRX Vision can inspect up to 2,000 parts per minute, detecting defects in components as small as 1 mm × 0.5 mm.
Discover how edgeRX Vision enables manufacturers to achieve:
Enhanced AOI capabilities
Higher production throughput
Real-time visual feedback
Precision driven by AI
Reduced human error


PRESENTER:
Sundeep Ahluwalia
Chief Product Officer
Presented by TDK SensEI
Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.

Steve Bauer, Digital Content Producer for SME Media, joins Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb to share his experiences and insights from his visit to the Automate show in Chicago. The conversation highlights the latest advancements in robotics, vision systems, grippers, and integrated automation solutions.

We're joined by Heidi Balestrieri, engineering director at Sentry Equipment. Balestrieri discusses what led her to a manufacturing career and why she's so passionate about encouraging other women to pursue industry careers.
This episode is a recording of the latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Live. Previous episodes of Advanced Manufacturing Live are available on advancedmanufacturing.org/live. Follow SME Media on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X or LinkedIn to join us live every other Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.