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Stephen LaMarca
Senior ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Analyst

Stephen LaMarca has a background in physics and is passionate about mechanical devices. He oversees and operates ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Trends podcast. He also tracks the industry R&D that goes into the amazing tech you see at IMTS!

Posts by Stephen LaMarca
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By Stephen LaMarcaAug 29, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #365

Mazak builds their 40,00th machine. Robots do heavy lifting; humans keep it real. United is serious about going supersonic. Arizona's silicon gold rush. Two floors - no framing needed.

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By Stephen LaMarcaAug 15, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #363

Ford hits Alt + F4 on the assembly line. RealSense goes solo, sees big picture. Screen to spindle. Quantum national security. The economy's not itself when it's hungry.

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Advocacy
By Stephen LaMarcaAug 07, 2025

I’m With the Banned

The new era of manufacturing will balance performance with responsibility. That means better recycling techniques, more hybrid materials, and being honest about trade-offs.

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Intelligence
By Stephen LaMarcaJul 25, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #361

No crystal ball? No problem. From sushi to shop floor. NASA's supersonic jet tiptoes toward takeoff. Finally, some rules. Using math to fix it before it breaks.

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By Stephen LaMarcaJul 24, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ's High-Performance Gaming PC: The Ultimate Industrial Workstation

Gaming PCs offer top-tier hardware, customization, and maximized performance for far less money than a comparable prebuilt workstation. Dubbed the "Digital Twingine," ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ's new rig will tackle digital twin modeling, CAD/CAM, and the Nvidia Omniverse.

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By Stephen LaMarcaJul 23, 2025

AI+ Expo 2025: Three Key Takeaways

This industry event explores AI’s role in defense, ethics, and innovation, highlighting the recombination of existing technology while raising vital questions about its future impact and use. 

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By Stephen LaMarcaJul 11, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #360

Okuma gets a gold star from AAM. When hot gets small: Allvar’s anti-expansion alloy. Crayons, not barges. Print lightly and carry a tiny chip. Intel hits the brakes on car chips.

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By Stephen LaMarcaJun 27, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #359

Less carbon, more boom. Smells like coffee; prints like plastic. Steelin' time. solid-state batteries that may actually ship. Carbohydrate fiber.

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By Stephen LaMarcaJun 20, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #358

Atoms for development. Birdie bots and smash hits. Metal moves. Open source. Double edged. Pantogroph poetry.

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By Stephen LaMarcaJun 13, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #357

Moving on from Kaizen. Foxconn flirts with Louisville. Hold my Deere. Headless but not brainless. Stars, stripes, and imported silicon.

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