ASME TechCast

Paul Fakes of ASME’s Washington office examines the 2026 policy issues—from federal funding to AI regulation—that could shape the future of engineering.

Steam operations manager Zac McGinnis discusses the engineering, history, and enduring appeal of ASME Landmark No. 611.

Sustainability, clean technologies, and the push for decarbonization are somewhat loaded topics these days, but there's no doubt that this area is seeing plenty of interest, investment, and innovation.
Milo Werner is a general partner at DCVC, a 15-year-old venture fund that invests in deep tech. Warner works on the energy and climate platform, investing in companies that are commercializing advanced green technologies. She also runs a non-profit called NextGen Industry Group, which supports companies that are commercializing advanced technologies. The group organizes events for leaders in this space to facilitate shared thinking around strategy and execution, and does a number of projects with institutions such as ASME.
Werner joins ASME TechCast to share some insights into the U.S. re-industrialization movement, what to look for in clean tech investment, and how the field is evolving for engineers entering the green economy workforce. She also discusses how a standard process for commercializing these technologies could  accelerate re-industrialization in the United States—something that’s now under development as part of a partnership with ASME.

In this episode of ASME TechCast, we're joined by Bradley Hope, Steven Gerdeman, and Rahul Rajadhyaksha to explore how AI is reshaping design for manufacturing and where it meets its limits. Learn why rule-based systems remain essential, what the "cold start problem" reveals about AI's limitations, and how a hybrid approach will likely define the next generation of workflows.This podcast is sponsored by HCL Software DFMPro, a CAD-integrated design for manufacturing software that helps designers deliver high quality designs at lower cost. To learn more about the software or contact the team with your questions, visit dfmpro.com.

Cobots are designed to work alongside people, assisting with repetitive or physically demanding tasks. As manufacturers face labor shortages, these robotic systems are becoming an important tool for supporting workers and keeping them at the center of production.
In this TechCast episode, we speak with Christine Bush of Schneider Electric about how cobots are being deployed in modern manufacturing environments and the role they play in building resilient, sustainable industrial operations. To learn more about Schneider Electric, visit www.se.com.