As an unbiased, 501(c)3 organization with an 81-year history of accumulating, validating and sharing manufacturing knowledge, SME is an essential resource for manufacturing stakeholders. Those who engage with SME discover a vibrant, multifaceted community where connections, collaboration and camaraderie thrive. Through its integrated strategic areas — events, publishing, membership, Tooling U-SME online training division and the SME Education Foundation — SME acts as “the solutionists” to help manufacturing stakeholders overcome their challenges with innovative, practical solutions. SME is “Making the future. Together.”
Through exciting, interactive face-to-face events such as tradeshows and conferences, SME events serve as the manufacturing industry’s vital conduit. SME creates opportunities for people to showcase innovation, share knowledge, grow their businesses and build relationships.
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SME membership offers many opportunities for enrichment and leadership development. We connect our members to content and expertise that represent the highest ideals of manufacturing advancement.
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Tooling U-SME delivers versatile learning and development solutions to its customers, meeting their objectives on their terms so that companies, workforces and students grow.
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SME is an industry-leading source of information that provides outstanding, reliable technical expertise delivered to readers through integrated media products.
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The Foundation serves the manufacturing industry by inspiring, preparing and supporting the manufacturing workforce of the future. Over its 33-year history, the SME Education Foundation has invested more than $39 million in youth programs, grants, awards and scholarships.
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