From Teen Father to Manufacturing Titan: Drew Crowe’s Journey Drew Crowe’s path from felon to manufacturing leader shows the power of second chances. Now, he advocates for hiring justice-impacted individuals, emphasizing how manufacturing can transform
Building a Diverse and Skilled Workforce in Manufacturing A new program is tackling the talent shortage by providing inclusive, hands-on CNC machinist training at no cost, targeting diverse individuals from underrepresented communities and
Attracting the Next Generation Workforce With Smart Manufacturing Attract the next generation workforce by adopting smart manufacturing
SME: 35 Years of AM Leadership Since 1987, when additive manufacturing (AM) first was presented at SME’s North American Manufacturing Research Conference, SME has remained committed to accelerating the advancement and adoption of AM and attracting and developing needed talent.
Maintenance for Vat Photopolymerization 324 Maintenance for Vat Photopolymerization 324 This class introduces users to basic vat photopolymerization maintenance strategies and procedures. It provides an overview of key elements in a vat
Plastic Extrusion Overview 230 Plastic Extrusion Overview 230 This class provides an overview of plastics extrusion. Extrusion is one of the most popular methods of shaping plastic into parts and final products. Plastics
Plastics Blow Molding 240 Plastics Blow Molding 240 This class provides an overview of plastics blow molding. Blow molding is a method of plastics manufacturing that can create lightweight, hollow shapes. There are two
Students at Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School Gain Skills for Manufacturing Careers through SME PRIME® Author: SME Communications September 16, 2024 Bloomsburg, Penn., Sept. 16, 2024 – Since the beginning of the 2022-2023 academic year, the SME Education Foundation has empowered students at Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School (CMAVTS) with cutting-edge training in advanced manufacturing through its SME PRIME® program.
FABTECH 2024 Champions Manufacturing Innovation, Connecting 30,000 Industry Leaders from Around the Globe Author: SME Communications October 29, 2024 500+ product debuts, 279 first-time exhibitors and $89 million in local economic impact in Orlando solidify FABTECH 2024's success and industry influence