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.
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
Manufacturing Day/Month Planning: Key Takeaways from Chapter Tuesday Author: SME Membership September 5, 2024 Last month’s Chapter Tuesday webinar offered invaluable insights for planning a successful Manufacturing Day or Month. Here’s a recap of the key takeaways to help you create a meaningful and impactful event.
Member Insights: Susan Kolinski Author: SME Communications September 26, 2024 Membership in an organization is good; participation is better. When you combine that with engaged, committed teams that take action, you have a powerful group of people; you have SME.
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.