FABTECH Special: On the Shop Floor with Lew Hurlbert

Live from FABTECH 2025, the Destiny of Manufacturing podcast welcomes Lew Hurlbert, Senior Engineering Manager at Vollrath. In this insightful conversation, Lew explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping tool and die manufacturing, from creating adaptive "large die models" to driving faster, more cost-effective program management. Drawing from his extensive experience, he highlights the importance of feedback loops, dynamic simulation and real-world press conditions in building the next generation of AI-driven manufacturing. Tune in to learn how AI is set to transform the die-making industry and push manufacturing into a more connected, data-driven future.