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! Then a lively discussion breaks out with topics ranging from corporate lingo that needs to die to a new derogatory term for robots and then feelings on autonomous passenger vehicles. Steve then attempts to explain NPUs. Ben talks about inspection. Elissa closes by listing the top 15 countries in 3D printing.

One for the Books | Tech Trends Podcast #124

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. Steve shares some numbers from the 2024 IFR World Robotics report. Ben closes with his hot take on the new McLaren W1 hypercar.

Cars and Chicanery | Tech Trends Podcast #125

Episode 126: Steve immediately kicks it off with a listicle regarding the ten most disruptive 3D printers in history. The tech friends then discuss sandwiches and augmented reality glasses. Steve also reports that Georgia Tech has a replica of the AMT testbed to co-develop automation solutions with/for AMT. Benjamin shares that the Perplexity CEO offers to replace the NYTs striking workers with AI. Elissa closes with Apple’s offer of $1M to whoever can hack them.

Honey Baked Labs | Tech Trends Podcast #126

Episode 127: Ben and Steve both have some interesting 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 and what they did with their leftovers. Afterward, Benjamin talks about interleaved hybrid manufacturing processes and beam shaping. Stephen closes with China’s export ban of superhard materials to the US.

Forging the Ban Hammer | Tech Trends Podcast #127

Episode 128: The Tech Friends discuss their favorite holiday movies and shows. Elissa is hopeful for the future of space travel… once heat shields are squared away. Benjamin reports on video generation powered by AI LLMs. Stephen raises concerns over excessive energy consumption by AI.

No Opinion | Tech Trends Podcast #128

Episode 129: Steve shares some updates with the testbed’s vision system. The Tech Friends discuss how to handle the snow and their 2025 goals. Elissa reports Italy’s efforts in 3D printing using marble waste. Stephen is sad about Crucible going out of business. Benjamin is excited about Nvidia’s latest evolutionary silicon.

When In Rome, Be American | Tech Trends Podcast #129

Episode 131: Ben and Steve report back on their trip to SHOT Show 2025. Ben hard transitions to asking about Steve’s first experience with Pilates. Elissa announces that the AMT Tech Trends podcast has been placed as the #14 podcast in the manufacturing industry. Steve takes a stab at the difference between generative versus agentic AI. Elissa says the Army is getting into barracks 3D printing. Benjamin closes with more humanoid robots. Like a lot.

Squabble Up | Tech Trends Podcast #131

Episode 132: The Tech Friends open with older movies they’d like to see remade with some of the same actors and producers. Steve then goes on a long tangent waxing poetic about cars while desperately trying to relate it back to manufacturing technology… and failing. Elissa reports on the implementation of AI in 911 dispatch. Ben closes with somehow employing additive manufacturing for subtractive toolpath optimization.

Death by Asteroid | Tech Trends Podcast #132

Episode 133: Elissa dives straight in with 3D printing 4D materials. The team voices their loathing of daylight savings. Steve wonders how it’s 2025 and hot dogs are still not the appropriate length with respect to the buns. Ben shares his excitement for machine/robot programming becoming literally more hands-on. Steve closes with actual AI in gaming.

Hod Dog Standards | Tech Trends Podcast #133

Episode 134: Steve and Ben share their observations, insights, and takeaways from ProMat2025. Stephen provides a testbed update and a realization that robot programming is easy… until you have to program the robot to physically interact with another thing. Ben shines a light on the disconnect between executives and AI versus regular staff and AI. Steve closes with good news: US manufacturing output accelerated in February.

Know Your Bodience | Tech Trends Podcast #134

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