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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 LaMarcaApr 25, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #350

Being nice has a price. Strange symmetries, stronger metals. No plan to ban. Manufacturing ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Series EAST is right around the corner. Spin off and gear up!

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By Stephen LaMarcaApr 11, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #349

Corn-fed smartphone. Robot arms — in space! Sandvik acquires Verisurf. The harmony of art and technology. Fox 3… D

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By Stephen LaMarcaApr 04, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #347

How many words is a picture really worth? Like Stuxnet but good. Manufacturing's next lap. Honestly, could they just do the dishes?

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By Stephen LaMarcaMar 28, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #346

The drape. The cream rises to the top. ML in photovoltaics. Toy production coming back stateside? Dashboard wine.

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By Stephen LaMarcaMar 26, 2025

Making The SHOT

From AM suppressor production to MIM's rediscovery and workholding’s increased complexity, manufacturing technology is rapidly reshaping the firearms industry, and the SHOT Show serves as a critical hub for innovation and collaboration

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By Stephen LaMarcaMar 21, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #345

The drape. The cream rises to the top. ML in photovoltaics. Toy production coming back stateside? Dashboard wine.

6m read
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By Stephen LaMarcaMar 14, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #344

They've Got the CHIPs. Data witness protection. Robot whisperers need not apply. Bulletproof - Nothing to lose! VTEC just kicked out Nissan, Yo!

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By Stephen LaMarcaMar 07, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #343

ISO 10218 (2025) patch notes. Toyota's woven city. EV d'Elegance. AM201: metal 3D printing. Concert makes the stage.

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By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 28, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #342

Apple's big bite. FANUC's playing 4D chess. Microsoft's quantum leap. Lifelong learning. Text-to-CAD.

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By Stephen LaMarcaFeb 14, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Tech Report: Issue #340

From slump to surge. Smarter mobility. Fly, AI, fly. AM sustainability projects. Robot go wub-wub.

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