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Stephen LaMarca
Senior Technology Analyst

Stephen LaMarca has a background in physics and is passionate about mechanical devices. He oversees and operates AMT’s testbed, including a 5-axis CNC mill and cobot. An enthusiastic IMTS Network correspondent, Stephen injects humor into technical subjects and co-hosts the AMT Tech Trends podcast. He also tracks the industry R&D that goes into the amazing tech you see at IMTS!

Stephen LaMarca has a background in physics and is passionate about mechanical devices. He oversees and operates AMT’s testbed, including a 5-axis CNC mill and cobot. An enthusiastic IMTS Network correspondent, Stephen injects humor into technical subjects and co-hosts the AMT Tech Trends podcast. He also tracks the industry R&D that goes into the amazing tech you see at IMTS!

Posts by Stephen LaMarca
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMar 28, 2025

AMT Tech Report: Issue #346

The drape. The cream rises to the top. ML in photovoltaics. Toy production coming back stateside? Dashboard wine.

6m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMar 21, 2025

AMT Tech Report: Issue #345

The drape. The cream rises to the top. ML in photovoltaics. Toy production coming back stateside? Dashboard wine.

6m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMar 14, 2025

AMT Tech Report: Issue #344

They've Got the CHIPs. Data witness protection. Robot whisperers need not apply. Bulletproof - Nothing to lose! VTEC just kicked out Nissan, Yo!

6m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMar 07, 2025

AMT Tech Report: Issue #343

ISO 10218 (2025) patch notes. Toyota's woven city. EV d'Elegance. AM201: metal 3D printing. Concert makes the stage.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 28, 2025

AMT Tech Report: Issue #342

Apple's big bite. FANUC's playing 4D chess. Microsoft's quantum leap. Lifelong learning. Text-to-CAD.

6m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 14, 2025

AMT Tech Report: Issue #340

From slump to surge. Smarter mobility. Fly, AI, fly. AM sustainability projects. Robot go wub-wub.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 07, 2025

AMT Tech Report: Issue #339

A deeply disruptive AI has entered the chat. Cobot vs. robot — who wins? IFR's 2025 robot trends. Should you 'can' your old CAM software? JDC-Miller partners with Hexagon.

6m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaJan 31, 2025

AMT Tech Report: Issue #338

A deeply disruptive AI has entered the chat. Cobot vs. robot — who wins? IFR's 2025 robot trends. Should you 'can' your old CAM software? JDC-Miller partners with Hexagon.

6m read
Intelligence
By Stephen LaMarcaJan 29, 2025

Race of Thrones

Like most things I write about, this is a topic I hold a deep passion for, and as always, it is related to modern advances in manufacturing technology. Like many automobile enthusiasts, I believe the McLaren F1 sports car to be the greatest of all time.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaJan 24, 2025

AMT Tech Report: Issue #337

Why you need a testbed. ORNL went chasing rabbits. A Japanese boardroom thriller. The modular lathe at home. The Tesla lidar mystery.

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