The North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI | SME) brings together researchers from leading companies, government laboratories, academic institutions and industrial think tanks located around the world for the purpose of advancing the scientific foundation of discrete-parts manufacturing. The work of NAMRI | SME spans refining fundamental manufacturing technologies, developing new additive, subtractive and material deformation capabilities, as well as encompassing smart manufacturing that integrates modeling, simulation, monitoring and control systems. These efforts are offered in a framework that addresses education, human-centric manufacturing, and sustainability. NAMRI | SME holds an annual technical conference at which members present and discuss their research results and work-in-progress. The NAMRI | SME Scientific Committee rigorously reviews all submitted research papers for this event and publishes the collective work as its formal Transactions of NAMRI. A sampling of research topics includes: Material removal of hard-to-machine metals. Microstructure and mechanical properties of materials and structures fabricated by additive manufacturing (AM). Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twins for design, planning, monitoring and control towards industrial digitalization. Advances in control and metrology for multi-tasking machine tools. Innovative tools for manufacturing education. Sustainable manufacturing in a circular economy. Industrial applications in real-world environments. Mission NAMRI | SME advances manufacturing engineering by promoting research and its application in industry. Vision The North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI | SME) shall be an institution functioning as an integral part of SME, designed to cooperate and coordinate with other organizations for the advancement of knowledge in manufacturing engineering through research and development. This institution shall also provide the means and methods whereby such knowledge is disseminated and whereby the needs of the manufacturing community are made known. NAMRI | SME shall, among other things, promote and actively stimulate research, writing, publishing, and dissemination of knowledge within this field through cooperative efforts and an annual conference. This annual conference is to provide a forum for the active community of researchers whose works contribute to the furthering of manufacturing technology and productivity and for the spokesman of the industrial community on technological needs. The conference shall be known as the North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC). It is intended that NAMRI | SME will carry on the tradition and purpose of the North American Manufacturing Research Conferences, which have been organized annually since 1973 by the Scientific Committee of NAMRI | SME. Diversity Statement NAMRI SME reaffirms our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion of all within our community. We believe that diverse perspectives and talents are essential within manufacturing research, and acts that undermine these principles are inconsistent with our values. As an international organization, NAMRI SME remains dedicated to building a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone in manufacturing research, engineering and education. We will continue to strive to uphold this promise in our activities and operations and will consistently explore new ways to demonstrate our commitment.
