SME Membership Blogs

This month’s career spotlight focuses on the role of CNC Machinist, one of the top 10 jobs in manufacturing. Learn what hard and soft skills you need, what a CNC machinist makes, what industries hire these professionals, and how to gain certifications through Tooling U-SME.

This Manufacturing Industry Coffee Chat (MICC) held Feb. 6th delved into the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in manufacturing. SME members discussed the transformative impact these innovations are having on safety standards, predictive maintenance, operational efficiency, and cybersecurity.

Hasnaa Ouidadi is a graduate research associate and PhD student in manufacturing engineering at Arizona State University. Her research focuses on leveraging machine learning and advanced analytics for process planning, as well as in-situ quality monitoring and assessment within smart additive manufacturing processes. SME Member since 2024

Vaughn M. Hall, Jr. is the president of Corning Precision Materials and Korea region located in Seoul and Asan, South Korea. His 28-year career with Corning also has included tours in the United States, Japan, and Taiwan, in engineering, operations, regional manufacturing, and supply-chain management. SME Member since 2023

SME Membership hosted its second Additive Manufacturing Coffee Chat, honing in on the latest advancements in the Medical Field. Check out this summary of the enriching discussion.

Danielle Hilliard, PhD, of Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory, oversees the design and manufacturing team. Her passion for engineering ignited at the age of 9 while watching news of the space program, and her career placed her in the middle of it, serving the Space Shuttle program, U.S. Navy, and other aerospace organizations. SME Member since 2023