The Career Development Forum at RAPID + TCT 2019, in Detroit, Michigan, is for college and university students, faculty members and early careerists (emerging professionals). This forum takes place Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23 in the SME Zone. The Career Development Forum Read More
RAPID + TCT is North America’s largest conference and exposition on additive manufacturing (AM), 3D printing, 3D scanning, CAD/CAE, metrology and inspection, and related technologies. This year’s RAPID + TCT promises to uphold its rich tradition with over 150 experts that will speak on Read More
EASTEC is one of four regional manufacturing trade shows, produced by SME and AMT, in support of industries such as aerospace, medical devices, automotive, industrial equipment and defense on the east coast. Now in its 35th year, this year’s EASTEC will showcase foundational manufacturing Read More
By SME AFTER DECADES of hype and predictions surrounding additive manufacturing (AM), AM is poised to be on the brink of becoming the disruptive technology that many have long expected. Disruptive technologies are often deemed too costly, less capable, or too niche to replace incumbent Read More
By SME Communications Conference returns to Long Beach in April 2019 March 27, 2019 – SME’s AeroDef Manufacturing conference and exposition will gather the leading companies and executives from aerospace and defense manufacturing revealing technology breakthroughs, top-tier education, unique processes and innovative solutions. The event Read More
Blairsville, Pa. — January 22, 2019.The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) proudly announces that NCDMM President and Chief Executive Officer, America Makes Founding Director, and Fellow of SME (FSME), Ralph Resnick was recently reelected to serve as a 2019 SME International Read More
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
