Press Releases

More Michigan students will have access to new advanced manufacturing technology and training through the SME Education Foundation’s SME PRIME® program, due to an expansion of the public-private partnership between the Foundation and the State of Michigan to bolster the state’s manufacturing talent pipeline.

SME, the nonprofit association committed to advancing widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and developing North America’s talent and capabilities, today announced its lineup of 2024 Susan Smyth Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers.

SME, the nonprofit association committed to advancing widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and developing North America’s talent and capabilities, announced that seven manufacturing professionals from industry and academia are being recognized with its 2024 International Honor Awards.

SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent and capabilities, and the Alliance for Working Together Foundation (AWT) will host a two-part interactive program for middle and high school students, educators, and parents titled EmpowerHer.

SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent and capabilities, and the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) have expanded their relationship by offering a professional-level reciprocal membership between both organizations.

North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, FABTECH 2024, is making its first visit to Orlando, Fla., as this premier gathering kicks off its three-day run at the Orange County Convention Center in one of America’s fastest growing manufacturing centers Oct. 15-17, 2024.

SME Media, the publishing division of SME, the nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in North America, today launched its new digital platform, AdvancedManufacturing.org.

Registration is now open for RAPID + TCT in Los Angeles with new events, including a Hollywood Showcase and Discovery Zone

For a view of the STEM classroom of the future – and to learn about careers available today – educators, school administrators, students, and parents can visit the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

SME, the nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in North America, and the UK-based Rapid News Publications Ltd are announcing a strategy for their premier, annual additive manufacturing (AM) event, RAPID + TCT, centered around a collaboration model and focused on expanding key industries and strategic partnerships in order to grow and accelerate awareness and adoption of AM in key geographies in North America.