The purpose of NAMRI/SME is to advance knowledge in manufacturing engineering through research and development.

The North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI/SME) brings together researchers from leading companies, government laboratories, academic institutions and industrial think tanks located around the world for the advancement of the scientific foundation of discrete-parts manufacturing. NAMRI/SME’s annual conference, the North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC), is a prominent international forum for the presentation and discussion of technical innovations and manufacturing research.

	News & Information Stay up to date on activities and events of interest to NAMRI/SME members. Recent News: 2017 MForesight National Summit — Factories of the Future: Digital, Distributed, Democratized Manufacturing  NEW! Special Issue of SME's Manufacturing Letters Journal on Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing New Award & Competition Announced: Inaugural David Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award and Blue Sky Competition; Abstracts due April 15 Hitomi Yamaguchi Greenslet Elevated to Prestigious SME College of Fellows Industry Researchers Take Center Stage at 44th Annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference
	Awards & Recognition Through its awards program, NAMRI/SME, in conjunction with its annual NAMRC event, recognizes and honors individuals for their service, contributions and outstanding manufacturing research. Nominations Due: Feb. 10, 2017
	Conference Proceedings Available online, with free access.