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Jan 10, 2025 | 
advancedmanufacturing.org | Amy Joi Bryson
Attracting more women to manufacturing roles requires an industrywide effort to change perspectives about careers in manufacturing and to encourage more students to study STEM. According to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau data, women comprised 47% of the total American workforce but just 30% of the manufacturing workforce. Only one out of four management positions are held by women. This disparity impacts the bottom line.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
advancedmanufacturing.org | Amy Joi Bryson
Your browser does not support the audio element. In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Amy Bryson speaks with Rahil Siddiqui, founder and CEO of Wilya, about the pressing need for flexibility in frontline manufacturing roles. They discuss the challenges faced by manufacturers in attracting and retaining talent, particularly in light of demographic shifts and changing worker expectations.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
advancedmanufacturing.org | Amy Joi Bryson
A decade ago, policymakers responded to the need to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing base with the launch of Manufacturing USA.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
advancedmanufacturing.org | Amy Joi Bryson
Your browser does not support the audio element. Livia Rice, Director of Outreach and Engagement at the ARM Institute, joins Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about how Industry 4.0 is ushering in a new age of manufacturing with automation, robotics and artificial intelligence, as well as what the ARM Institute is doing to help prepare the U.S. manufacturing workforce and connect people with valuable career opportunities.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
advancedmanufacturing.org | Amy Joi Bryson
Your browser does not support the audio element. In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Amy Bryson speaks with Brian Ellis, founder and CSO of Docket, about the modernization of small and mid-sized manufacturing shop floors. They discuss the challenges these manufacturers face in adopting new technologies, the importance of understanding the unique needs of shop floor employees, and the steps that can be taken to drive digital transformation.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
advancedmanufacturing.org | Amy Joi Bryson
Your browser does not support the audio element. Contributing Lead Editor Amy Bryson is joined by Mark Lilly, President and CEO of LillyWorks, about how manufacturers can successfully navigate Industry 4.0, machine learning and AI to make on time delivery an achievable goal.
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May 28, 2024 | 
advancedmanufacturing.org | Amy Joi Bryson
Your browser does not support the audio element. Anthony Offredi, director of customer advisory for Quickbase, and Gary Mintchell, founder of the Manufacturing Connection, join Smart Manufacturing contributing lead editor Amy Bryson for a discussion about how user-friendly, scalable software solutions are changing the game for manufacturers to connect disparate systems and unlock insights from data.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
sme.org | Amy Joi Bryson |Smart Manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing (SM) continues to shine a light on industry leaders paving the way for the next generation of talent. Veronica Messersmith (VM), president of strategic sales for the Americas at Sandvik Coromant, recently shared her insights and experiences on a host of topics, from the importance of mentorship to the future of smart manufacturing. As an accomplished executive in the metal cutting industry, she is recognized as a champion for diversity and inclusion in manufacturing.
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
sme.org | Amy Joi Bryson |Smart Manufacturing |Steve Plumb |Chris Mahar
In this episode, Amy Bryson, contributing lead editor of Smart Manufacturing, talks with Dr. Nikunj Mehta, founder and CEO of Falkonry, about the impact of AI on advanced and smart manufacturing. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI in the manufacturing industry, including time series data and the need for automation and explainability. Dr. Mehta also shares how Falkonry is simplifying AI adoption for manufacturers, as well as contributing to their sustainability efforts.
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Mar 20, 2024 | 
sme.org | Amy Joi Bryson |Smart Manufacturing |Steve Plumb |Chris Mahar
In this episode, Rob Schoenthaler, Chief Revenue Officer at ThinkIQ, and Amy Bryson, Contributing Lead Editor of Smart Manufacturing, discuss the importance of leveraging a smart manufacturing architecture to identify and overcome manufacturing blind spots. They also explore benefits of an incremental approach to digital transformation, as well as smart manufacturing's potential impact on sustainability goals.
