Advanced Manufacturing Now Podcast By SME Media cover art

Advanced Manufacturing Now

Advanced Manufacturing Now

By: SME Media
Listen for free

About this listen

Welcome to the podcast for manufacturing professionals, powered by SME. Featuring a variety of guests from leading manufacturing companies, the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast drives the conversation about making manufacturing smarter. SME Media is a leading source for news and in-depth technical information about advanced manufacturing in North America. To learn more about SME Media, visit us at AdvancedManufacturing.org.© Copyright 2024 SME Media. All Rights Reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • Skills, Confidence, and Champions with Clint Smith
    Jul 1 2025

    In this inspiring episode, Toni Neary sits down with industry champion Clint Smith of Mastercam. From his start as a mold maintenance technician to CNC programmer and now a leader in education and workforce development, Clint shares his incredible journey and passion for shaping the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

    Fresh from SkillsUSA Nationals, Clint and Toni dive into the impact of competitions like SkillsUSA, WorldSkills, and Project MFG. Clint gives an insider’s look at what it takes to mentor and support students on a global stage, why these contests matter so much to the industry, and how they build not just technical abilities—but confidence, teamwork, and resilience.

    Whether you're an educator, employer, or student, this episode will leave you recharged and reminded why investing in skilled trades matters more than ever.

    Show more Show less
    21 mins
  • The Human Side of Manufacturing with Meaghan Ziemba
    Jun 24 2025

    In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plum is joined by Meaghan Ziemba, creator and host of Mavens of Manufacturing. Their conversation covers Meaghan's background, storytelling in manufacturing, mentorship, and her passion for inspiring the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

    Show more Show less
    35 mins
No reviews yet