Press Releases

For more than a decade, SME’s 30 Under 30 program has recognized trailblazers in manufacturing who help shape the future of the industry.

The Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) is set to elevate Western Canada’s manufacturing industry with an interactive showcase of advanced technologies April 9-11, 2025, at the Edmonton Expo Centre.

SME is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding dedication to mentoring students and advancing the manufacturing industry through education and research. 

AeroDef Manufacturing 2025, the most comprehensive event focused on advancing the aerospace and defense industries, will be held in Detroit’s Huntington Place, April 8-10, 2025.

The SME Education Foundation announced the Ford Philanthropy Blue Oval City Scholarship today, made possible by a generous grant from Ford Philanthropy.

SME, a nonprofit committed to accelerating widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and building North America's talent and capabilities, proudly joined the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP) in celebrating the 2024 Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement Awards (DMTAA).

Celebrating 35 years with industry-leading education, a show-stopping show floor and strategic colocation with mobility and additive heavy hitters

The First SME PRIME Program Supported by the Charles L. Shor Foundation

Since the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year, the SME Education Foundation has empowered students at Frankenmuth High School with cutting-edge training in advanced manufacturing through its SME PRIME® program.

Digital Format Expands Participation, Introducing Many SME PRIME® Schools to Student Summits for the First Time