SME Membership Blogs

The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago is just around the corner (Sept. 9 – 14), and it's shaping up to be an exciting event for SME.

The SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program, facilitated by SME Membership in collaboration with the SME Education Foundation, is a dynamic initiative designed to guide and support the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

The additive manufacturing (AM) landscape is rapidly evolving, thanks largely to the significant advancements in materials research and development.

SME’s Japan Chapter 180 toured Nikon’s Kumagai Factory, showcasing advancements in semiconductor tech. Southern Piedmont Chapter 182 attended Chiron’s Open House, focusing on manufacturing innovations and the Apprenticeship 2000 program.

Two decades ago, a series of formal meetings at SME’s WESTEC 2004 – hosted by Boeing – brought together SME members, prime contractors in the aerospace industry, college educators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Crafting a resume that captures the attention of recruiters can be a challenging task. To help job seekers navigate this critical aspect of their career journey, SME recently hosted a SME Career Café featuring Master Personal Branding and Digital Strategist, Laura Johnson, and Executive Client Partner and Career Transition & Job Search Strategist, Arthur Hughes.