2021 SME College of Fellows Since 1986, the SME College of Fellows has honored those members who have made outstanding contributions to the social, technological and educational aspects of the manufacturing profession. These nine industry professionals have earned this highly prestigious honor through 20 years or more of dedication and service to manufacturing.
2018 SME College of Fellows Seven manufacturing leaders have been elected to the 2018 SME College of Fellows. Recipients are recognized by their peers and the manufacturing community as key contributors to the social, technical and educational progress of manufacturing.
Digital Manufacturing Challenge Winners Since 2007, various colleges/universities/high schools have participated in SME’s Additive Manufacturing Community’s annual Digital Manufacturing Challenge, which is sponsored by the community’s Direct Digital Manufacturing Tech Group. Below are links to the winners for this student design competition.
2021 Digital Manufacturing Challenge Winners Sponsored by the Direct Digital Manufacturing Tech Group, part of SME’s Additive Manufacturing Community
2023 Digital Manufacturing Challenge Winners Sponsored by the Direct Digital Manufacturing Tech Group, part of SME’s Additive Manufacturing Community
Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award SME’s Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award was established in 2011 to recognize select SME student chapter faculty advisors for their continued oversight and engagement efforts in advocating for students and the manufacturing industry.
Awards SME has selected six Distinguished Faculty Advisors in recognition of their service to SME and their student chapters in advancing manufacturing knowledge, education and helping to fulfill SME's mission of promoting manufacturing technology and developing a skilled workforce.
Eli Whitney Productivity Award The Eli Whitney Productivity Award is awarded for distinguished accomplishments in improving capability within the broad concept of orderly production.
Awards These seven SME International Honor Award winners are recognized for their significant contributions to manufacturing in the areas of manufacturing technologies, processes, technical writing, education, research and management, and service to SME.
Awards These seven SME International Honor Award winners are recognized for their significant contributions to manufacturing in the areas of manufacturing technologies, processes, technical writing, education, research and management, and service to SME.