SME Releases Automotive Workforce Report; Challenges and Solutions to be Discussed at the North American International Auto Show Author: SME Communications January 14, 2018 The U.S. is the world’s largest producer of cars and commercial vehicles. But is the available, emerging American workforce adequately prepared to take their place and contribute to this position of manufacturing expertise? That question will be addressed during the North American International Auto Show, which opens to global automotive media and industry leaders today in Detroit.
FABTECH 2017: Keynote Speakers Discuss Industry and Workplace Transformation Author: SME Communications August 7, 2017 A powerful lineup of speakers, including Discovery Channel’s Richard Rawlings and Pixar’s Matthew Luhn, are on tap to deliver keynote presentations at FABTECH 2017, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event.
SME’s Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show: Resources, Knowledge and the Coming New World of Manufacturing Author: SME Communications August 9, 2017 New challenges and opportunities are coming in Canada’s manufacturing sector in the very near future. That topic is among the highlights of the 2017 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS), produced by SME, and returning to The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 25–28.
New Opening Keynote Format Set for FABTECH 2017 to Motivate, Inspire Attendees Author: SME Communications September 19, 2017 FABTECH 2017, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, is embracing a popular tech talk concept with the addition of short inspirational talks given by industry visionaries on their experiences and thoughts for how innovation is driving manufacturing forward.
SME Leaders Named as Crain’s Notable Women in Manufacturing Author: SME Communications February 12, 2018 SME is proud to announce that three of the organization’s leaders are among 36 women named to “Crain’s Detroit Business’”2018 list of Notable Women in Manufacturing.
SME Recognizes Four Professors with Its Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award Author: SME Communications October 20, 2017 SME, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the future leaders in manufacturing, has selected four university professors to receive its 2017 Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award. The advisors, who provide direct oversight to SME’s student chapters at universities throughout the country, offer their guidance and support to student chapter leaders to ensure their professional growth and the success of the chapter itself.
SME Launches Humans of Manufacturing to Share Real-Life Stories from Industry Professionals Author: SME Communications October 13, 2017 SME is pleased to announce it has launched Humans of Manufacturing — a new digital channel including e-newsletters, social media and a website, where manufacturing professionals will share their personal stories, while also showcasing how manufacturing today is advanced and highly valued as an industry.
SME Statement on the Passing of Past President Fran Sehn Author: SME Communications November 16, 2017 SME offers its sincere condolences on the passing of the organization’s Past President Fran Sehn, a pioneer in Michigan manufacturing.
SME Salutes 30 Under 30: Making Their Mark on Manufacturing Author: SME Communications July 26, 2017 SME’s Advanced Manufacturing Media has introduced 30 of the brightest young minds in manufacturing, engineering and research in its fifth-annual "30 Under 30" section in the July Manufacturing Engineering magazine. 30 Under 30 celebrates young men and women, nominated by educators, managers and enterprise owners from around the U.S., for their exceptional accomplishments – notably and remarkably achieved by each before the age of 30.
SME and Stratasys Announce Winners of the 2017 SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition Author: SME Communications July 18, 2017 SME, a nonprofit organization that supports the manufacturing industry, and Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, have announced the winners of a co-sponsored student additive manufacturing competition held during the 53rd annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.