Technology

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.

Money for nothing and your CHIPs for free. AR: Still not dead, still not accessible. Flawless existential dread. You think tech is moving too fast now? AM-optimized motion control.

The ARM Institute held a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities for automation in aerospace manufacturing. They tackled efficiency and production; economic, technical, and human challenges; management support; workforce development; and more.

Ford's attempt to 'undercut' with EVs. Nvidia to launch CPUs in 2025. AR glasses will not die. Flexibility with zero backlash. Mechanical simp.

At IMTS 2024, Barbara Humpton and Tim Shinbara highlighted how automation, AI, and digital twins empower manufacturers and drive local production, innovation, and sustainability.

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.

A hyperfast jack-o'-lantern. A digital thread can give you wings. 2,000 to 1. Burning out the fuse. AI in manufacturing, according to Google.

The organizations behind Formnext Chicago formally announce the postponement of the show, which was due to launch April 8-10, 2025, at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Eliminating zombies. Robots and reality. PrintMon: You can't catch them all. Hydrogen fuel cartirdges. "IMTS Unwind: Marking Milestones."

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.