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Technical Communities

Composites Community

SME's Composites Technical Community is home to engineers and manufacturing professionals involved in the manufacturing processes of plastics, composites and coatings technology. The community offers opportunities for SME members with like interests to connect, learn from one another and collaborate to further manufacturing knowledge and education.

Vision: 

Enhance progress, prosperity and strong communities through manufacturing. 

Mission: 

Inspire, prepare and support our stakeholders in the advancement of manufacturing. 

Purpose: 

Engage in the exchange of plastics, composites and coatings knowledge.

Future Composites Symposium

Community Driven Awards and Competitions

SME Awards

Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Awards

These annual awards recognize companies that have demonstrated dedication and ongoing contribution to further advance the design and development of technology used in the manufacturing of advanced composites.
SME Awards

Jud Hall Composites Manufacturing Award

Presented annually to an individual who has contributed to composites manufacturing or tooling technology through leadership, technical developments, patents or educational activities.
SME Awards

Composite Manufacturing Emerging Innovator Award

This award is intended to focus on emerging leaders in Composites Manufacturing with interest in helping others. The award spans the composites manufacturing industry, including aerospace and automotive component manufacturing, fabrication, layup, curing, automation, and inspection.