Press Releases

AeroDef Manufacturing 2025, the most comprehensive event focused on advancing the aerospace and defense industries, will be held in Detroit’s Huntington Place, April 8-10, 2025.

The SME Education Foundation announced the Ford Philanthropy Blue Oval City Scholarship today, made possible by a generous grant from Ford Philanthropy.

SME, a nonprofit committed to accelerating widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and building North America's talent and capabilities, proudly joined the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP) in celebrating the 2024 Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement Awards (DMTAA).

Celebrating 35 years with industry-leading education, a show-stopping show floor and strategic colocation with mobility and additive heavy hitters

The First SME PRIME Program Supported by the Charles L. Shor Foundation

Since the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year, the SME Education Foundation has empowered students at Frankenmuth High School with cutting-edge training in advanced manufacturing through its SME PRIME® program.

Digital Format Expands Participation, Introducing Many SME PRIME® Schools to Student Summits for the First Time

500+ product debuts, 279 first-time exhibitors and $89 million in local economic impact in Orlando solidify FABTECH 2024's success and industry influence

43 schools receive sustainability awards, 16 schools for first time

Longtime strategic partners expand collaboration offerings to benefit additive manufacturing community