ASME TechCast

Apr 11 2025 153 ep. 19 mins 263
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Bringing you the innovators, the innovations, the issues and topics that are advancing engineering.

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Robot Laborers Ahead

Apr 11 2025 19 mins  
Although AI and robotics are distinctly different fields, together, the two are unlocking incredible new possibilities. One company that’s making waves in this area is Milpitas, California-based RoboForce, an AI robotics startup that has developed an advanced “Robo-Labor” system. The company's robots are capable of 1mm precision in fine motor movements and manipulations.

Student Engineer and Elite Athlete Challenges

Mar 19 2025 25 mins  
Being both an elite athlete and studying mechanical engineering at a top school is not easy, yet with a strong work ethics and perseverance Ella Escobar pursues both her passions.

Inside the Engineering of a Czinger Hypercar

Mar 10 2025 12 mins  
What’s the hype around Czinger hypercars? Besides holding records as some of the fastest street legal cars on the planet, the California-based brand is out to pioneer a new era in the automotive space by fundamentally changing the way performance cars are designed and manufactured. Chief Engineer Ewan Baldry shares what it’s like behind the scenes of engineering hypercars with

What Makes Specialty Glass So Special?

Feb 25 2025 13 mins  
In this episode of ASME TechCast, we chat with SCHOTT’s Tina Gallo and Zach Wimmer about how specialty glass is pushing the limits of what’s possible in engineering. From its 19th-century roots with Otto Schott to today’s high-performance tech, they break down what makes this material so unique—and why it’s shaping the future of innovation.This episode is part one of a fo

Mechanical Engineers Remain in High Demand

Feb 20 2025 8 mins  
Mechanical engineers are in high demand and Addison Group’s Jim Gerlock examines what recent graduates and seasoned MEs need when it comes to skills and training in the current and future job market.

Policy Prospects for Engineering in 2025

Feb 07 2025 25 mins  
A new governing trifecta has swept into Washington and has set out to bring immediate changes to the way the Federal government does business. What does that mean for engineers in industry and research? Paul Fakes, director of ASME’s Government Relations education and outreach programs, explains what policy changes engineers should keep an eye out for in 2025.

Introducing the All-Digital Mechanical Engineering Magazine

Jan 24 2025 22 mins  
The editors of Mechanical Engineering magazine discuss some of the best articles in its January issue - the first in its new digital format. These include an interactive feature about NASA's Artemis program and a look at startups developing sustainable ways to make steel.

A New Nation Relies on Maritime Engineering

Jan 09 2025 39 mins  
Historian Emily Murphy joined ASME Techcast to discuss the role that engineering played at the height of international trade in Salem, Mass., when standards, weights, measures, gauges, and scales helped fund a new nation.

Reaching Engineers: Insights from Content Trends

Dec 19 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, we dive into Wiley's annual survey on the content preferences and trends of engineers and industry professionals. Danish Khan, David Löh, and Chris Darch of Wiley unpack which types of content resonated most with engineers in the past year, the platforms they trust, and key metrics for connecting with the engineering community. To learn more about the survey findi

Top Engineering Stories of 2024

Dec 10 2024 19 mins  
The staff of Mechanical Engineering magazine discuss their selections for the top stories for the year. This year's top topics are clustered around energy and sustainability themes.