AI is COMING for America Machinist

From the arrival of numerical control in the 1950s to modern adaptive machining, AI-assisted CAM, predictive maintenance, automated inspection, and robotics, this episode explores how technology has repeatedly transformed the machine shop without eliminating the need for human judgment. The real question is not whether AI will replace machinists. Sources consulted and referenced in our research: Fanuc America: https://www.fanucamerica.com/ IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show: https://www.imts.com/ Goldman Sachs - Generative AI and the Global Economy: https://www.goldmansachs.com/intellig... Bureau of Labor Statistics - Machinists and Tool and Die Makers (Occupational Outlook Handbook): https://www.bls.gov/ooh/production/ma... National Association of Manufacturers / Deloitte - 2.1 Million Manufacturing Jobs Could Go Unfilled by 2030: https://nam.org/2-1-million-manufactu... Caron Engineering - TMAC Tool Monitoring Adaptive Control: https://www.caroneng.com/products/tmac Siemens Insights Hub (formerly MindSphere): https://plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/insi... Autodesk Fusion (CAM and generative design): https://www.autodesk.com/products/fus... CloudNC - AI Assisted CNC Programming: https://cloudnc.com/ Proto Labs - Digital Manufacturing: https://www.protolabs.com/ Wikipedia - Numerical Control (History of NC Machining): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numeric... Practical Machinist Forums: https://www.practicalmachinist.com/ ------ COPYRIGHT & FAIR USE NOTICE Some images, footage, and archival materials in this video are used for commentary, education, research, and historical documentation under Fair Use principles. We respect all copyright holders. If you own any material featured in this video and have concerns regarding its use or attribution, please contact us directly before filing a copyright claim or takedown request. We will be happy to review the matter and resolve it appropriately.