Manufacturing Automation Growing in Canada Author: SME June 1, 2023 Canada is a hub for manufacturing automation, positioning itself as a leader in the industry with the recent opening of a first-of-its-kind smart factory and the 2018 founding of the Automate Canada national association.
Four Ways the South Carolina Automotive Industry Is Growing Author: SME June 1, 2023 The manufacturing sector within the southern United States is expanding, especially in South Carolina, where the automotive industry in particular is growing rapidly.
How Machine Shops Are Leveraging CNC Manufacturing Robotics Author: SME May 11, 2023 CNC manufacturing robotics is a leading industrial automation solution for machine shops. These shops are constantly focused on increasing productivity, and automation technologies are one of the most effective methods of doing so.
Cybersecurity for Medical Device Manufacturing Author: SME May 11, 2023 Cybersecurity has been a buzzword in the world of medical device manufacturing lately. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued several guidance documents for cybersecurity in medical devices.
Effective Networking Strategies that Can Lead to Business Results Author: Brett Gallagher May 2, 2023 Networking with industry professionals and exchanging ideas is valuable when trying to advance your career. The more people you know, and the more relationships you build, the more opportunities will begin to open for you organically.
How Additive Manufacturing Is Changing Aerospace Production Author: SME April 11, 2023 As one of the first industries to embrace additive manufacturing, aerospace has successfully woven the technology into its production operations. Learn more about how 3D printing is changing aerospace production.
Chapter Officer Spotlight: Anwelli Okpue & Kristen Forti Author: Brett Gallagher April 11, 2023 Each month SME highlights leaders from various chapters showcasing recent accomplishments, chapter events, and more. This month’s spotlight features Anwelli Okpue and Kristen Forti. Learn about these SME Chapter Officers and their journey within manufacturing.
SME Member Spotlight: Sheila Sherman Author: Brett Gallagher March 31, 2023 Recognizing the strong group of manufacturing professionals that make up the SME community is important. SME member, Sheila Sherman, CTE Supervisor, Pontiac High School, recently connected with SME to share her thoughts on how SME membership has impacted her career and the overall value she's obtained from her time in manufacturing.
SME Honors the Contributions of Women in Manufacturing Author: Brett Gallagher March 29, 2023 On Monday, March 20th SME Membership hosted a virtual conversation to discuss and celebrate women leaders within manufacturing and how they achieved success by overcoming challenges in a male-dominated industry.
Collaboration is Vital to Grow Women’s Representation in Manufacturing Author: Brett Gallagher March 22, 2023 One of the biggest obstacles manufacturers face today is the struggle to fill critical jobs within their organization. According to Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, there is a potential deficit of up to as many as 2.4 million unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2028.