Member Insights: Krishna Vuppala Author: SME Communications September 26, 2024 Hello everyone, I’m Krishna Vuppala, a lead manufacturing engineer at John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, and an SME Member Council representative. My journey with SME began during my master’s program at the University of Missouri when a good friend gifted me a membership to support my job search.
Celebrating Manufacturing Day 2024: Empowering the Next Generation of Manufacturing Talent Author: SME Communications October 3, 2024 Did you know there’s a day dedicated to showcasing modern manufacturing to the public, students, and parents? National Manufacturing (MFG) Day not only aims to inspire interest in manufacturing but also to highlight that these careers are high-tech and innovative.
Member Chapter Funding Program Best Practices Author: SME Membership October 15, 2024 SME is committed to empowering chapters to deliver exceptional value to our members. We're thrilled to announce a new chapter funding program and the Chapter of the Year Awards.
SME Manufacturing Imperative Team Grows, Sets Goals October 28, 2024 Deepening partnerships and developing resources to help meet the goal of 75,000 new students
Make it in Illinois Program Launches October 28, 2024 State to spend $5 Million to promote manufacturing and workforce development
Launching a Dual Enrollment Manufacturing Course October 29, 2024 Integrating a CMFgA certification into a dual credit course has multiple benefits
Breaking the Occupational Classification Code October 30, 2024 Advanced manufacturing is developing faster than sector classifications – what to do
Lessons in Integrating Immigrants into Manufacturing October 30, 2024 Philadelphia's Welcoming Center develops a groundbreaking workforce development program
Reflecting on the Success of the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2024 on STEM Day November 8, 2024 As we look back on the Smartforce Student Summit, held during the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) this past September, we are thrilled to share the remarkable success of this year’s event.
Shaping Tomorrow: Robotics in Manufacturing Author: SME Membership November 8, 2024 Robotics continues to revolutionize the manufacturing industry. What began as simple automation has now evolved into a sophisticated collaboration between human expertise and robotic precision.