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October 2023

The October 2023 edition of Smart Manufacturing is now available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.

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Annie Wang is president of Senvol and a trailblazer for others pursuing careers in additive manufacturing.

Women Leading the Way in Additive Manufacturing

October 27, 2023

Diversity of skills, backgrounds and perspectives is key to innovation

By Amy Bryson Contributing Lead Editor, Smart Manufacturing

The neurodiversity movement centers around autism but encompasses many other conditions.

Neurodiverse Talent Brings New Perspectives to Manufacturing

October 31, 2023

How to hire and retain neurodivergent candidates to help bridge the talent gap

By Karen Haywood Queen Contributing Editor, SME Media

South Carolina Lt. Governor Pamela Evette congratulates the first class of BMW Rising Scholars, a one-year pre-apprenticeship program that allows high school seniors to work part-time at BMW Manufacturing while earning a high school diploma.

Meet Your New Apprentice

November 1, 2023

Reshoring remains an uphill battle until we find and train more workers

By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media

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Additive Trailblazers

October 30, 2023

Learn how Chuck Hull and Joe Beaman paved the way for manufacturing innovation

By Peter Liacouras, PhD - SME Healthcare Additive Manufacturing Advisor, Director of Services, 3D Medical Applications Center, Department of Radiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
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Fathering an Industry

October 30, 2023

Despite a lifetime of industry-changing accomplishments, Chuck Hull remains humble and hard-working

By Kip Hanson - Contributing Editor, SME Media
- Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
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Friends in Fusion

October 30, 2023

Reflections from one-half of the team who brought us selective laser sintering (SLS)

By Kip Hanson - Contributing Editor, SME Media

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Different Perspectives Move Manufacturing Forward

October 27, 2023

Divergent thinking and inclusive cultures drive better business outcomes

By Amy Bryson - Contributing Lead Editor, Smart Manufacturing

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Empowering Women in Manufacturing

October 31, 2023

A journey toward equity and inclusion

By Veronica Messersmith - Vice President of Strategic Relations, Americas, Sandvik Coromant
- Smart Manufacturing
- Workforce Development

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BioMADE: Catalyzing the Bioindustrial Manufacturing Revolution

November 2, 2023

Securing America’s future through biomanufacturing innovation, education and collaboration

By Hillary Cargo - Senior Editor, SME Media

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Nature’s Engineers: The Influence on Medical Device Design

October 31, 2023

Bridging the gap between biology and technology

By Philip Remedios - CEO, Director of Design & Development, BlackHägen Design
- Product Design & Engineering
- Smart Manufacturing
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Women in Manufacturing: Closing the Gap

November 1, 2023

Diversity in background and thought promotes innovation and success

By Kathrin Starschich - Market Development Manager, Siemens
- Smart Manufacturing
- Workforce Development
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Is U.S. Manufacturing Ready for Industry 5.0?

November 2, 2023

Navigating a human-centered, technology-driven framework for the future

By Param Singh - Vice President, Oberon Securities LLC