Tech Trends Podcast

Join AMT’s intelli-gents, Ben and Steve, and geek out over the latest tech.

Tune in every two weeks as Benjamin Moses, Director of Manufacturing Technology, and Stephen LaMarca, Manufacturing Technology Analyst, delve into the latest manufacturing research and news. This dynamic duo is constantly researching technologies that will transform the manufacturing industry. Tune in every other week as these two share the latest trends on the cutting edge of manufacturing technology and exchange some witty banter along the way.

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AMT Tech Trends: Forging the Ban Hammer

AMT Tech Trends: Forging the Ban Hammer Episode 127: Ben and Steve both have some testbed updates and conclude that having a solid in-house IT team on hand is vital for implementing new OT (operational technology) systems. The tech friends lighten things up by reflecting on their Thanksgiving.

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AMT Tech Trends: Honey Baked Labs

AMT Tech Trends: Honey Baked Labs Episode 126: Steve immediately kicks it off with a listicle regarding the ten most disruptive 3D printers in history. The tech friends then discuss augmented reality glasses. Steve also reports that Georgia Tech has a replica of the AMT testbed.

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AMT Tech Trends: Cars and Chicanery

AMT Tech Trends: Cars and Chicanery Episode 125: The testbed has a new computer, and it was built in-house! The tech friends discuss and the death of door-to-door trick-or-treating. Elissa reports on Hershey’s multi-million dollar investment in supply chain development.

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AMT Tech Trends: One for the Books

AMT Tech Trends: One for the Books Episode 124: It’s been a minute since IMTS 2024 and the last formal episode, so the Tech Friends kick things off with a lively discussion over… wait, Steve kicks things off with a testbed update! Ben talks about inspection.

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AMT Tech Trends: Friendzone Manufacturing

AMT Tech Trends: Friendzone Manufacturing Episode 123: The Tech Friends start with a lively discussion over EVs versus hybrids and battery alternatives such as capacitors, flywheels, and hydrogen. Elissa says NASA is sending gardeners to space. Ben thinks mobile robots need more computers.

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AMT Tech Trends: Becoming Humanoid

AMT Tech Trends: Becoming Humanoid Episode 122: The Tech Friends are ready for IMTS 2024 and can’t wait to be back in Chicago. Stephen has evolved into a roboticist, at least he thinks he has. Benjamin and Steve discuss the full speed ahead popularity in humanoid robotics.

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AMT Tech Trends: Back on Track

AMT Tech Trends: Back on Track Episode 121: The Tech Friends are wrapping up their pre-IMTS vacations. Stephen announces a few testbed updates before handing it off to Ben who emphasizes the importance of data architecture in manufacturing.

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AMT Tech Trends: Cite Your Sources

AMT Tech Trends: Cite Your Sources Episode 119: The Tech Friends miss bread garages and want them back! Elissa reports on some metal 3D printing IN SPACE aboard the ISS. Stephen closes with an announcement that he’s got word on a manufacturing domain-specific LLM on the way!

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