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Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders

Automation Begins Before Machining with Toolpath Part II, 433

Oct 18, 2024
22:44

In this episode of MakingChips, Al Whatmough explores how AI and automation are transforming the manufacturing industry—not by replacing people, but by empowering them to focus on higher-value work. 

Al shares insights from IMTS and introduces the concept of Human-Aided Manufacturing (HAM), where AI handles routine tasks, freeing machinists to make smarter decisions. 

They also discuss shifting compensation models toward productivity-based metrics and how automation unlocks new growth opportunities. Tune in to learn how embracing AI can set your team free to innovate and thrive. 

Segments
  • [1:19] Learn more about Toolpath and their value proposition
  • [6:53] Bringing AI and CNC together 
  • [9:19] How Toolpath can make a shop better
  • [13:51] Check out the manufacturing transformed podcast
  • [14:21] How Toolpath influences the programming process 
  • [16:31] Why our job is to increase human productivity
  • [19:58] Have the courage to make yourself irrelevant 
  • [21:45] Lights Out is launching soon! 
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