Press Releases

For a view of the STEM classroom of the future – and to learn about careers available today – educators, school administrators, students, and parents can visit the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

SME, the nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in North America, and the UK-based Rapid News Publications Ltd are announcing a strategy for their premier, annual additive manufacturing (AM) event, RAPID + TCT, centered around a collaboration model and focused on expanding key industries and strategic partnerships in order to grow and accelerate awareness and adoption of AM in key geographies in North America.

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 11, 2024 — SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent and capabilities, announces the establishment of the SME Additive Manufacturing Production Club, recognizing manufacturers for their exceptional contributions to additive manufacturing or 3D printing production.

SME, the nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in North America, and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, are bringing the Smart Manufacturing Experience to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh June 4-5, 2024.

SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent and capabilities, announced today a strategic partnership with the Alliance for Working Together Foundation (AWT), an organization based in Ohio dedicated to promoting manufacturing careers and bridging the gap in the industry’s skilled workforce.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 14, 2024 – Nominations are now open for SME’s 2024 “30 Under 30” program, which recognizes talented young leaders in manufacturing.

MMTS, produced by SME, the nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in North America is the province's leading manufacturing event and promises three days of innovation all under one roof.

SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent, today announced nominations are now open for four additive manufacturing awards and for its AM Pitchfest scheduled for RAPID + TCT 2024, North America’s largest and most influential additive manufacturing (AM) event, June 25-27, 2024 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

SME, the national nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America’s manufacturing talent and capabilities, met with Presidents from each of the educational institutions participating in the Manufacturing Imperative – Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI-WPC)

FABTECH Canada, the country’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, has officially announced registration is open.