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Stephen LaMarca
Senior Technology Analyst

Stephen LaMarca has a background in physics and is passionate about mechanical devices. He oversees and operates AMT’s testbed, including a 5-axis CNC mill and cobot. An enthusiastic IMTS Network correspondent, Stephen injects humor into technical subjects and co-hosts the AMT Tech Trends podcast. He also tracks the industry R&D that goes into the amazing tech you see at IMTS!

Stephen LaMarca has a background in physics and is passionate about mechanical devices. He oversees and operates AMT’s testbed, including a 5-axis CNC mill and cobot. An enthusiastic IMTS Network correspondent, Stephen injects humor into technical subjects and co-hosts the AMT Tech Trends podcast. He also tracks the industry R&D that goes into the amazing tech you see at IMTS!

Posts by Stephen LaMarca
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaNov 08, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #330

Ford's attempt to 'undercut' with EVs. Nvidia to launch CPUs in 2025. AR glasses will not die. Flexibility with zero backlash. Mechanical simp.

6m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaNov 01, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #329

A hyperfast jack-o'-lantern. A digital thread can give you wings. 2,000 to 1. Burning out the fuse. AI in manufacturing, according to Google.

6m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaOct 25, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #328

Eliminating zombies. Robots and reality. PrintMon: You can't catch them all. Hydrogen fuel cartirdges. "IMTS Unwind: Marking Milestones."

6m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaOct 18, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #327

Just in time for Halloween! Lockheed's rocket lab. Gridlocked: Additive in industry. The founding fathers of modern AI. Pioneering 3D printed tissue.

6m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaOct 11, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #326

The 21C is fast... "Sustainable" Invar Alloys. Biting the dust. "We Own the Night".

6m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaOct 02, 2024

Digital Twin: What's OpenUSD?

OpenUSD and USD refer to the same core technology, with OpenUSD emphasizing the framework's open-source nature.

4m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaSep 27, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #324

A ban-aid for U.S. automakers. AM and the EAR. Boar's Head gets carved. Computed tomography, private eye. 3D printed cans.

6m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaSep 06, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #322

How an F1 piston is manufactured. Need Prime delivery for manufacturing tech? Lab to fab. Robots aren't afraid of heights. New institute for advanced manufacturing R&D.

6m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaAug 30, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #321

Humanoid robots can fly now. Overrated: The cycle of hype. Robotics job postings. Meld goes mil-spec.

4m read
Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaAug 23, 2024

AMT Tech Report: Issue #320

AMD powers up with ZT systems. AI risk repository. The FAA needs to modernize safety. Don't print these at home. Craftsman: A reshoring failure.

4m read