RUN4MFG 5K raises funds for industry education and scholarships The future of manufacturing is changing to meet the growing economic and technology innovations—the greatest industry change in more than 100 years. Globally, manufacturing accounts for 12.5 million industry jobs, or 8.5% of today’s U.S. based workforce. Read More
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 4, 2018 — SME, in partnership with Arconic Foundation and the SME Education Foundation, today released the 2018 Manufacturing Compensation Report. The report, released to coincide with the observation of Manufacturing Day, offers a comprehensive look at salaries, bonuses and other compensation Read More
The metal fabrication and manufacturing industry has adjusted in recent years to meet the demands of an evolving global economy, impacted by social, political, economic and technological advancements that effect all aspects of the industry. In changing times and in a historically male-dominated industry, Read More
By SME Manufacturing in the U.S. has successfully adapted to changes in customer needs and shifts in the competitor landscapes, while still focusing on profit margins and revenue growth. Production in the U.S. is estimated to grow 2.8 percent from 2018-2021 (a faster increase than Read More
SME’s Smart Manufacturing Series will feature its second in a series of additive manufacturing (AM) seminars titled ‘Additive Manufacturing Materials’, August 9, 2018, Knoxville, Tennessee. This seminar is intended to help industry users understand what is working in additive manufacturing and what may work in Read More
(SOUTHFIELD, Mich., and MINNEAPOLIS, July 12, 2018) — SME and Stratasys Ltd. today announced the winners of this year’s additive manufacturing student competition held at the 54th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. During the past four years, SME and Read More
By SME | Humans of Manufacturing For Dr. Frank Rybicki, Designing and Building Medical Parts Goes Far Beyond Manufacturing We see them in magazines, the Internet, and the evening news—photos of people whose faces have been disfigured through accidents or acts of cruelty. It’s Read More
Worldwide interest and adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) in industry continues at an astounding pace with the prediction that sales of products and services will double in the coming years. Starting this June, SME’s Smart Manufacturing Seminar Series will roll out a number of industry-focused events designed Read More
Industry Collaboration Leads to Extraordinary Strides in Growth (DEARBORN, Mich., Apr. 25, 2018) – SME today announced the release of the Medical AM3DP 2018 Annual Report at SME’s RAPID + TCT event in Fort Worth. The report provides a snapshot of the impact of additive manufacturing/3D Printing Read More
(BOSTON, April 30, 2018) — Mixed reality is fueling a transformative manufacturing revolution, from enhanced sales and service opportunities, to more efficient production, and improved staff safety and productivity. Manufacturing professionals will immerse in technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) at the Read More
