To understand manufacturing, you must know not only what companies and products are accomplishing technologically but also who is making it all happen – and how our industry fosters and rewards ongoing learning and development. Today’s manufacturing is a highly valued industry that demands both advanced technology and creative, innovative people with revolutionary ideas.

SME’s Humans of Manufacturing aims to capture the stories of such groundbreakers in a unique light. The series showcases individuals from all walks of the manufacturing industry who’ve made a lasting impact. Whether they are using 3D printing to create leg coverings for prosthetic legs for soldiers and children, raising money for an impoverished village or helping students design and construct guitars, these industry leaders are completely changing the game.

In times of need, manufacturing is driven by a philosophy John Lennon said best, “There are no problems, only solutions.” Today, manufacturers have pivoted to produce the critical supplies and equipment necessary to battle COVID-19 at a rate never seen before. SME’s Humans of Manufacturing Heroes Edition tells the stories of the teams, companies and partnerships adapting to produce the tools needed to fight this global pandemic. Going behind the scenes to share how these once-in-a-lifetime transformations are happening and the people making it all possible.

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