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Lights Out Jeopardy: Additive, Automation, and Absolute Chaos, Ep #36

Lights Out · 13 Mar 2026 · 53m · Episode 36

What this episode covers

Host Eric Nekich challenges regulars Dave Vuyk and Nick Goellner, along with special guest Mike Payne of Payne Industrial, to a Jeopardy-style trivia game covering automation, additive manufacturing, and machine monitoring. The group debates concepts like hybrid manufacturing, adaptive controls, and the true purpose of machine monitoring, with David Buick ultimately winning the game. The episode serves as a recap of recent Lights Out themes, emphasizing that modern machinists are highly skilled problem solvers rather than simple button pushers.

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established companies

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Companies
Payne Industrial, MakingChips
Products
SMW Autoblok
Also
IMTS 2026

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