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The deal was so popular, we extended the deadline! There's one more week to take advantage of over 20% off SME membership with code JOIN24 and position yourself for success in the dynamic world of manufacturing. Whether you’re joining for the first time or renewing your membership, SME offers unparalleled access to expert knowledge, cutting-edge resources, and powerful networking opportunities that will accelerate your impact and help you thrive in your career.

By joining or renewing, you’ll stay connected to a vibrant community of innovators and professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of manufacturing. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future and continue to drive success. Join or renew today, and watch your impact soar!

An SME Membership comes with a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Membership Savings — SME Members receive discounts on SME-produced events including free passes to the exhibit halls, discounts on webinars and Tooling-U SME courses, SME certifications. Members also receive discounts on partner programs including Lifetime Fitness memberships, Lenovo computers, and Selmer life insurance.
  • Manufacturing Engineering and Smart Manufacturing — Get automatic subscriptions to SME Media’s two acclaimed magazines, which will help you stay up-to-date with the industry news and insights that will benefit your manufacturing career and operations.
  • Peer-Reviewed Journals — Get free online access to three peer-reviewed industry journals: Manufacturing Letters, Journal of Manufacturing Systems and Journal of Manufacturing Processes.
  • Membership Newsletters/Daily Executive Briefing — Stay up-to-date on the latest manufacturing developments with subscriptions to three SME newsletters, plus SME’s Daily Executive Briefing — which arrives in your email inbox every morning.
  • Research Assistance — Make better-informed decisions and gain a competitive edge by taking advantage of SME’s personalized research support, which utilizes top-tier manufacturing industry databases and subscriptions valued at $22,000.
  • SME Connect — Engage with other SME members and share industry knowledge 24/7 with SME’s member-exclusive virtual networking platform.
  • Local SME Chapters — Enjoy in-person networking and take advantage of leadership opportunities by joining your local SME chapter.
  • SME Events — Join member activities and get a free expo hall pass at SME-produced manufacturing events, which take place throughout the year in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
  • Tooling U-SME — Gain new skills and advance your career with Tooling U-SME, which delivers versatile learning and development solutions — including hundreds of online courses — to the manufacturing workforce.
  • SME Certifications — Get up to 50% off industry-recognized SME certifications, which validate your knowledge in the most sought-after areas — including lean, manufacturing technology and additive manufacturing.
  • Technical Webinars — Learn about the latest technology driving the manufacturing industry and gain a competitive edge by taking advantage of on-demand access to dozens of free technical webinars produced by SME and its partners.
  • Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities — Help contribute to the development of an educated, inspired and prosperous manufacturing community by joining an SME committee or speaking at an SME event or conference.
  • SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship — Select recipients of SME Education Foundation scholarships can take advantage of the Bright Minds Student Mentorship program, which pairs students with eligible SME members who help them navigate college and student life, gain different perspectives on industry-related topics, expand their networks, and ultimately launch their careers.
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