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Unlocking Predictive Maintenance and Smarter Workflows with Limble CEO Gary Specter

2026-10-2725:38

On this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Limble CEO Gary Specter talks to SME Media Editor Rachael Thomas about the company's new State of Maintenance Report and the operational challenges facing modern manufacturing facilities. Specter reveals the stark realities of plant performance—including why nearly half of facilities experience more than ten hours of unplanned downtime each month.

Precision Manufacturing and Business with Paul Van Metre

2026-10-2254:08

Paul Van Metre shares some of the insights from his new book with advice on how to build a successful machine shop.

Top 10 Regions for Aerospace & Defense Investments

2026-10-2042:23

Which U.S. cities have the most market potential for the aerospace and defense industry? In a recent report, Global Location Strategies (GLS) highlights the locations positioned to lead the next generation of manufacturing—and the top spots might surprise you. GLS President and Founder Didi Caldwell shares insights from the comprehensive report, which ranks 387 U.S. metropolitan areas based on long-term competitiveness.

Previewing the November Issue of Manufacturing Engineering & Technology and the 2026 A&D Industry Report

2026-10-1516:06

The editorial team discusses the Aerospace & Defense Industry Report and features on giving production data context, high-mix/low-volume production, why smart manufacturing fails and how AI weaves islands of info into a comprehensive digital thread.

What's Next for the Global A&D Market?

2026-10-1342:32

Passenger air travel, defense contracts and the emerging space market are all booming. But production, supplier and workforce constraints threaten to create bottlenecks. PwC's Scott Thompson helps make sense of the consulting firm's inaugural A&D Sector Outlook.

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