Episode 46: Benjamin and Stephen actually managed to keep an episode under a half hour for once! Steve jumps right into the global silicon shortage. Ben discusses how to assess the value of investing in robotics and automation. Stephen shares what he learned about laser-assisted tape winding. The boys close by rambling about alloys and how they’re getting old.

-	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A4yk-P5ukY
-	https://www.automationworld.com/factory/robotics/article/21342538/how-to-assess-the-value-of-robot-investments
-	https://www.compositesworld.com/articles/challenges-of-laser-assisted-tape-winding-of-thermoplastic-composites

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Silicon Rally

Episode 54: Ben and Steve get up to speed with the Tokyo Olympics. Stephen mentions two potentially aerospace-grade additive materials. Ben continues with the Army’s investment in next-gen materials research. Steve follows with cutting-edge consumer AVGs. Benjamin pivots to Intrinsic, Alphabet’s new industrial robot software company. Stephen adds with some info on an open-source reinforcement learning framework for robots. Ben closes a record low thermally conductive material.

-	https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/polymer-additive-manufacturing-news/markforged-launches-aerospace-ready-composite-3d-printing-ma/
-	https://www.army.mil/article/248731/army_invests_in_next_generation_materials_research
-	https://www.tomshardware.com/news/myavg-bot-packs-pi
-	https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/23/22590109/google-intrinsic-industrial-robotics-company-software
-	https://x.company/projects/intrinsic/
-	https://www.infoq.com/news/2021/07/robo-gym-v1/
-	https://physicsworld.com/a/new-material-breaks-low-thermal-conductivity-record/

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Olympic Metal

Episode 55: Ben and Steve wrap up their thoughts on the Tokyo Olympics. Stephen starts a discussion with Benjamin regarding “made in the USA.” Ben transitions to cybersecurity and cyber-physical attacks on the manufacturing industry. Steve pivots to NASA’s need for volunteers to live on year in a 3D-printed “Mars” environment. Benjamin speaks on the journey to make additive manufacturing a viable technology to adopt. Stephen closes with micro additive for precision plastic parts.

-	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjSCT97GSsA
-	https://www.industryweek.com/the-economy/public-policy/article/21170067/much-is-at-stake-for-american-manufacturing-in-2021
-	https://www.amtonline.org/article/manufacturing-is-under-attack
-	https://www.core77.com/posts/109673/NASA-Seeking-Volunteers-to-Live-for-a-Year-in-Bjarke-Ingels-Designed-3D-Printed-Mars-Habitat
-	https://www.neweraassessments.com/
-	https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/micro-additive-manufacturing-disrupting-the-production-of-precision-plastic-parts-194141/

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Made On Earth

Episode 60: Ben opens with his trip to Denver for the MFG 2021 + MTForcast event. Steve says cars soon could come equipped with Nvidia silicon. Benjamin lists some things to consider when selecting end-of-arm-tooling. Stephen is excited about the new excrement detecting drones deployed at Mount Vernon. Ben closes with heat healing carbon fiber.

-	https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-promises-fully-self-driving-cars-with-nvidia-drive-093002565.html?guccounter=1
-	https://www.roboticstomorrow.com/article/2021/10/4-critical-considerations-when-selecting-a-robotic-end-effector-system/17702
-	https://www.fastcompany.com/90692010/poop-sensors-drones-and-robots-what-automation-looks-like-at-the-farm-of-the-future
-	https://www.slashgear.com/new-carbon-fiber-composite-can-be-healed-using-heat-08698582/

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Rocky Mountain High

Episode 61: Ben and Steve don’t agree on mushrooms. Stephen shares some excitement mentioning some companies outside of the manufacturing industry that have recently downloaded the latest version of the MTConnect standard. Benjamin declares that 3D game engines are trickling up into the manufacturing industry. Steve found an article that found a research paper on additive emissions. Ben flexes some Boeing 787 wings. Stephen closes with the success of a child’s wildest dream: SpinLaunch.

-	https://venturebeat.com/2021/11/13/unity-moves-robotics-design-and-training-to-the-metaverse/
-	https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/bofa-publishes-research-paper-on-impact-of-3d-printing-emissions-199502/
-	https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-releases-bold-national-strategy-transform-recycling-america
-	https://simpleflying.com/boeing-787-wings-flex/
-	https://www.slashgear.com/spinlaunch-kinetic-launch-system-celebrates-a-successful-test-flight-12699130/amp/

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MTConnections

Episode 63: Ben and Steve share what Santa brought them for Christmas. Benjamin announces NIST’s updates to their cybersecurity guidelines. Stephen is excited about void-free PEEK additive. Ben thinks AMRs can and should do more. Steve says 3D-printed batteries are closer to becoming a real thing now more than ever! Benjamin closes with mistakes robotics startups should watch out for.

-	https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2022/01/nist-updates-cybersecurity-engineering-guidelines/360587/
-	https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/bond3d-achieves-99-part-densities-with-void-free-peek-3d-printing-technology-200117/
-	https://spectrum.ieee.org/avidbots-autonomous-mobile-robots
-	https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/blackstone-begins-series-production-of-lithium-ion-batteries-using-3d-printing-technology-200982/
-	https://www.therobotreport.com/5-mistakes-robotics-startups-should-avoid/

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New Year Same Tears

Episode 65: Ben and Steve are attending conferences again! Stephen kicks things off with discussing trends in AM for radiation shielding and nuclear components. Benjamin talks about metal forming robots. Steve follows with another trend for adaptive robotics in additive repair. Ben closes with a guide to automating existing and legacy manufacturing technology.

-	https://hackaday.com/2022/02/04/3d-printed-radiation-shields-get-put-to-the-test/
-	https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/usnc-licenses-ornl-method-to-3d-print-nuclear-reactor-components-202180/
-	https://www.fastcompany.com/90719410/watch-robots-perform-industrial-origami-to-fold-sheets-of-steel-into-an-electric-scooter
-	https://metrology.news/additive-manufacturing-repair-solution-uses-advanced-machine-vision-adaptive-software/
-	https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/german-canadian-project-set-to-automate-3d-printing-part-repair-using-ai-technology-203234/
-	https://www.ctemag.com/news/industry-news/new-guide-automate-existing-machine-tools

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Adapt Automate Retire

Episode 66: Ben and Steve are done with crypto and NFTs. Stephen reads the podcast’s first ad: AM Radio! Benjamin opens with laser ultrasound to measure material elasticity. Steve shares his excitement over a new flame retardant additive polyamide. Ben discusses the top five robot trends of 2022. Stephen reports on Korea’s development of pain-sensing semiconductors. Benjamin closes with composite automotive anti-roll/sway bars.

-	https://newatlas.com/materials/world-first-measure-material-elasticity-lasers-sound/
-	https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/polymer-additive-manufacturing-news/carbon-flame-retardant-epx-86fr-3d-printing-material/
-	https://aviationweek.com/mro/why-airbus-qualified-new-3d-printing-material-2021-flame-retardant-pa
-	https://www.automation.com/en-us/articles/february-2022/top-5-robot-trends-2022?listname=Automation%20&%20Control%20News%20&%20Articles
-	http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=87593
-	https://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/design-engineering-news/amrc-aids-composite-anti-roll-bar-design/244431/

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Inanimated

Episode 68: Ben and Steve share their maintenance woes. Benjamin opens with how AMRs/IMRs get their charge and Ford’s AMR, Javier. Stephen talks about how shot peening metal AM parts can increase their surface strength multiple times over. Ben comes full circle with maintenance stating unexpected equipment failure is the biggest risk to production. Steve introduces Canada’s first North American-made collaborative robot. Benjamin closes with F1’s implementation of the latest inspection metrology being used for scrutineering.

-	https://www.machinedesign.com/automation-iiot/article/21236709/te-connectivity-new-charging-technologies-in-warehouse-automation
-	https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/ford-rolls-out-autonomous-robot-operated-3d-printers-in-vehicle-production-206239/
-	https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/research-shows-shot-peening-technology-can-increase-3d-printed-part-strength-by-up-to-20x-206490/
-	https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/18/report-manufacturers-say-unexpected-equipment-failure-is-the-biggest-risk-to-meeting-production-targets/
-	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kinova-launches-link-6-the-first-canadian-industrial-collaborative-robot-301507673.html
-	https://metrology.news/f1-race-scrutineering-to-check-car-geometry-using-laser-tracker-3d-laser-scanning/

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Paintenance

Episode 70: Ben and Steve get amped up for their first AMT event in ages! Steve’s excited about receiving a new Pocket NC in the first week of May! Benjamin opens with Amazon’s BILLION-dollar investment in automation innovation. Stephen brings up the US military’s new standard issue rifle. Ben mentions the DoD’s desire to build the largest 3D printed structures. Steve say’s Honda want’s 3D design depositories to take their name out their mouth! Benjamin closes with the blockchain revolutionizing copyright laws.

-	https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2022/04/23/amazon-launches-1-billion-industrial-innovation-fund/50493/
-	https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3005746/army-announces-2-new-rifles-for-close-combat-soldiers/
-	https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/us-dod-to-build-largest-3d-printed-structures-in-the-americas-207746/
-	https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/honda-issues-printables-with-takedown-notice-for-all-honda-related-3d-models-207886/
-	https://www.dpaonthenet.net/article/190447/Blockchain-tech-set-to-revolutionise-copyright-laws-for-3D-printing.aspx

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LCQP

Episode 77: Ben and Steve discuss the upcoming IMTS event and the technology they are excited to see in the north and south halls, including the Emerging Technology Center (ETC) and the Smartforce Student Summit. They also discuss Chicago cuisine and Stephen’s upcoming trip to the Mexico Tech Center.

- https://www.imts.com/read/article-details/While-at-IMTS-2022-Chicago-Restaurant-Recommendations-from-AMT-Staff/1627/type/Read/1/tab/all-articles?page=1
- https://www.imts.com/read/article-details/It-s-Not-the-Same-Old-Boring-Grind-for-New-Finishing-Technologies/1586/type/Read/1/tab/all-articles?page=2
- https://www.imts.com/read/article-details/Silence-is-Golden-Gear-Manufacturing-Technology-Evolves-for-EV-Production/1601/type/Read/1/tab/all-articles?page=1
- https://www.amtonline.org/article/machine-components-cleaning-environmental-pavilion-at-imts-2022-features
- http://www.imts.com/smartforce
- https://www.amtonline.org/article/the-soul-of-control
- https://www.imts.com/read/article-details/5-Modern-Metrology-Methods/1518/type/Read/1/tab/all-articles?page=5

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Finding IMTS Part 1

Episode 81: Ben and Steve are done with the fallout from hurricane Ian and are almost ready to welcome some snow. Benjamin is excited about a new aluminum alloy. Stephen talks about a high-speed extrusion head that can lay down a kilo of printed polymer per hour. Ben gets to the bottom of why industrial robotics is rising. Stephen discusses two more points he and Ben left out from the last episode.

-	https://federalnewsnetwork.com/technology-main/2022/10/a-national-laboratory-comes-up-with-a-new-version-of-a-very-basic-metal/
-	https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/veda-3d-unveils-new-high-flow-extruder-that-can-3d-print-over-a-kilogram-of-filament-per-hour-215249/
-	https://www.sdcexec.com/software-technology/robotics/article/22484406/itransition-why-industrial-robotics-is-on-the-rise
-	https://www.emsnow.com/how-to-survive-and-thrive-in-manufacturing-in-the-2020s/

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Hot Giardiniera

Episode 87: Ben and Steve are back from their first work trips of 2023! Benjamin returned from the A3 Business Forum in Orlando, FL, where he organized a committee meeting to discuss the current technological woes of manufacturing. Stephen has returned from SHOT Show in Vegas, where he was a kid in a candy store both personally and professionally, and he managed to enjoy the show while dealing with a nasty sinus infection.

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Augmentin Reality

Episode 90: Ben and Steve discuss the best hand tools for the job, whether professional, Shadetree, or hobbyist. Stephen also tells us how his soft hands, wimp, can’t play guitar for over fifteen minutes. Benjamin shares his excitement over the nuclear power sector’s use of additive manufacturing. Steve claims handmade is dead; long live advanced manufacturing! Ben thinks GE is betting big on US manufacturing. Stephen concludes that the simplest geometries best serve additive.

-	https://www.3dnatives.com/en/3d-printing-nuclear-power-sector-020320235/
-	https://metrology.news/bugatti-metrology-a-balance-between-precision-and-perfection/
-	https://www.ge.com/news/press-releases/ge-to-invest-over-450-million-in-us-manufacturing-in-2023-0
-	https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/latest-additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/relativity-space-secures-faa-launch-license-for-terran-1/

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Slap Bass

Episode 98: Ben and Steve discuss the significance of EVs in motorsports. Benjamin found something about a study on consumer packaged goods. Stephen says some comedians are suing AI. Ben reports that Australia is embracing AM more than ever. Steve closes with his support for AI.

-	https://www.smartindustry.com/benefits-of-transformation/business-transformation/news/33008012/study-rockwell-automation-finds-consumer-packaged-goods-leaders-accelerate-digital-transformation
-	https://fortune.com/2023/07/10/sarah-silverman-openai-meta-lawsuit-authors-training-material/
-	https://www.manmonthly.com.au/embracing-additive-to-move-forward-markforged/
-	https://www.sciencealert.com/ai-robots-admit-theyd-run-earth-better-than-clouded-humans

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Techin' Ain't Easy

Episode 99: Ben and Steve share their adventures in home improvement and find their results illuminating. Benjamin reports that some additive parts made by Pratt & Whitney are under the spotlight. Stephen says affordable robots will take the manufacturing industry mainstream. Ben announces more DoD contracts with AM companies. Steve says large manufacturing companies are buying more cobots. Benjamin closes with potential for cobot day laborers.

-	https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/pw-new-a320neo-family-issue
-	https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-07-25/pwc-pt6-hits-500-million-flight-hours
-	https://nypost.com/2023/07/25/this-mini-robot-arm-is-92-off/
-	https://www.voxelmatters.com/phase3d-awarded-1-25m-us-air-force-contract/
-	https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/five-reasons-larger-companies-are-turning-to-cobots/?frmapp=yes
-	https://www.mbtmag.com/best-practices/article/22868200/cobots-take-on-dull-dirty-dangerous-jobs

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Infotainment

Episode 101: Ben and Steve discuss the precision and accuracy of “just eyeballin’ it” and torque wrench etiquette. Benjamin gets in-depth on cold spray additive manufacturing. Stephen gets excited over Thermwood’s new additive technique that uses old subtractive technology. Ben shares his favorite three R&D award winners of 2023. Steve gets excited over a desk.

Do You Even Print?

Episode 102: Ben and Steve share stories and takeaways from recent travel, including Oak Ridge National Lab, FABTECH, and the Outer Banks. Benjamin shares NVIDIA’s take on the impact of generative AI in robotics. Stephen is peeved by good technology that’s been given a snake oil name. Ben closes with collaborative robot fiber placement.
-	https://gameishard.gg/news/robobusiness-nvidia-to-discuss-role-of-generative-ai-in-robotics/147661/
-	https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/axtra3d-launches-new-3d-printing-technology-to-eliminate-sla-and-dlp-trade-offs-224462/
-	https://www.compositesworld.com/news/dlr-develops-safe-flexible-workspaces-for-robot-assisted-manual-draping
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Inebriated and Sandy

Artificial Interns

Episode 106: Elissa fills us in on NASA’a robo bees and upcoming travel. Ben says NASA’s testing 3D printed rocket nozzels made out of aluminium that don’t melt. Steve was recently quoted as a professional, also that AM isn’t dead… yet. Elissa closes with Amazon’s new robot workers.
-	https://www.voxelmatters.com/nasa-tests-3d-printed-aluminum-rocket-engine-nozzle/
-	https://3dprint.com/304204/rip-3d-printing-1987-2023-complexity-is-expensive-d/
-	https://technologymagazine.com/articles/amazon-trials-humanoid-warehouse-robots-to-support-workforce
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R.I.P Cobots

In this episode of the TechTrends podcast, Ramia Lloyd, Elissa Davis, and Benjamin Moses share personal anecdotes and plans for Thanksgiving, and they discuss interesting articles on tactile sensors for robots and the use of 3D-printed homes to address Colorado's housing crisis.
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Techin Turkey

Episode 109: In this holiday episode of the TechTrends podcast, Ramia Lloyd, Elissa Davis, Benjamin Moses, and Stephen LaMarca share their individual families holiday traditions. Elissa shares an article on recycling metals into metal AM powders. Ben says the Italians have enabled robots to recognize hand gestures. Stephen closes with his speculations as to why Lucid is being removed from the Nasdaq 100 Index.

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Paint the Robot Red

Episode 108: In this episode of the TechTrends podcast, Ramia Lloyd, Elissa Davis, and Benjamin Moses get to the bottom of where the heck Stephen LaMarca’s been! Elissa shares an article on 3D printing in the human body using ultrasound. Ben thinks venture capitalists actually know something about robotics. Stephen closes with noise-canceling CNC machines.

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Active Chatter Canceling

Ramia shares her excitement as the team’s new studio is coming together! Steve notes that Modern Machine Shop has been on a roll for the last few months releasing banger after banger article. Elissa discusses the importance of STEM and its importance to our planet's future. Ben closes with an attempt to redefine robotics programming.

The Taylor Swift of Manufacturing

Episode 114: Steve talks about jarred tomato sauce and hardware store struggles. Elissa reports on Boeing’s purchase of Spirit AeroSystems (not to be confused with the airlines). Stephen found out what the next milsurp machine tool is. Ben discusses measurement in the movies. Elissa closes with a New Jersey First Robotics team that’s saving dying languages.

Hardware is Hard | Tech Trends Podcast #114

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 130: Steve kicks things off, blabbing about headphones and the latest audiophile nonsense to come out of CES, then goes on about some testbed developments. Ben talks about OpenAI’s humanoid robotics triggering Stephen sparking a discussion about the overhype of humanoids and how we should really be looking at exoskeletons. Elissa closes us out with a call for accountability.

XMEN in Your Ear | Tech Trends Podcast #130

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

Japan is building the world’s first 3D-printed train station—meanwhile, NASCAR teams like Hendrick Motorsports are using robotic scanners to build faster, smarter race cars. From public transport to pit stops, we explore how automation and innovation are reshaping the way we move.

Printed Platforms & Pit Lane Precision

Episode 136 of Tech Trends, Ramia Lloyd and Benjamin Moses welcome Nikki Gonzales (Automation Ladies, Wintec HMI) and Travis Egan (AMT) for a fast-paced chat on AI, digital twins, and leadership in modern manufacturing. Plus, a sneak peek at what's ahead at Hexagon Live Global 2025.

Inspired Innovators | Tech Trends Podcast #136

"Steve and Ben bring back a classic Tech Trends podcast banter topic: home automation and how to avoid doing yard work. Ramia introduces Travis, the MC of Hexagon live, while Steve introduces Jim Mayer, manufacturing influencer and Steve's sim racing bitter rival. Jim covers the rapid changes sweeping through industry and the top four technologies manufacturers are adopting, including the invaluable new tool that is AI."

Production Trailblazers With Jim Mayer & Travis Egan

The Tech Friends recover from their long Memorial Day weekend, share what they did, and rejoice that the band is finally back together. Elissa reports that, of all companies, Chuck E. Cheese has a growing involvement in the STEM field before she introduces guest, Chris Luecke. He passes on his insights into the workforce, career fulfillment in engineering, and what technologies manufacturers are getting value from, as well as his takeaways from interviewing AI agents.

Enterprise Visionaries with Chris Luecke and Travis Egan

Ben kicks things off with more home automation fails tracing back to a need for quality checks and communication. Stephen announces a new challenger approaching the testbed, Sam Steele. Together Sam and Elena ran the second ever program at AMT to utilize true 5-axis machining. The testbed update segued into an article about more profitable tool paths. Ben closed with an article regarding design for additive.

-	https://advancedmanufacturing.org/more-profitable-toolpaths/
-	https://advancedmanufacturing.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-in-the-same-machine/

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