Welcome SME Members

The Society has members in more than 70 countries and is supported by a large network of technical communities and chapters worldwide. Our members hail from diverse manufacturing industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive and transportation, medical, and many, many more. SME members have always been one of our greatest strengths and why we continue to thrive.

In the News
	Toolmakers Developing Ways to Maximize Data Arrk toolmakers possess the prized skills of their trade — precise machining, grinding and finishing of steel and aluminum injection mold tools. But at the same time, the Wallaceburg-based company has developed computer software that is helping to transform the image of toolmakers well beyond that of shaping metal blocks into finished molds. More
	Clemson University's Deep Orange Initiative Offers Radical Approach to Automotive-Engineering Education Students, faculty, partners to build prototype vehicles at Carroll A. Campbell Jr. Graduate Engineering Center. More
	Waterjet Creates Surge in Business Despite tough economic times, Dix Metals has realized a surge in business. It came when the supplier of raw materials — primarily aluminum — invested in ultra-high-pressure waterjet technology to speed the squaring of metal blanks, and to improve on accuracy. More

Member News
	Forming & Fabricating Community Joins LinkedIn Connect with your fellow SME members to exchange information, ideas and opportunities on forming and fabricating. More
	Entries Needed for 2010 DDM Design Competition The Direct Digital Manufacturing Tech Group is now accepting entries for its annual direct digital manufacturing (DDM) design competition. Student designers are encouraged to use their imagination to design a product intended for household use that has unique DDM features. More
	Meet, Know, Grow Lunch & Learn at FABTECH Learn about SME's membership benefits and how to get the most from your membership. Plus hear from the leaders of the Forming & Fabricating and Industrial Laser Communities about the importance of engaging within your community. More
	2011 NAMRC/MSEC Joint Conference NAMRI/SME has chosen Oregon State University to host the 2011 North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC), which will be collocated with 2011 MSEC, June 13-17, 2011. More
	RTAM Community Debuts Its New Blog The RTAM Community Pulse contains news and information on the RTAM Community and the rapid technologies industry. More

Society News
	SME Education Foundation and 3M Honor Educators with Building the Future Award The accomplishments of 10 outstanding educators from across the United States have been recognized with the "Building the Future Award" by the SME-EF and its industry partner, 3M for their efforts in furthering excellence in science, technology, engineering and math education based on Project Lead The Way® curriculum and inspiring students to pursue technical careers. More
	SME Announces 2010 Election Results for International Directors and Member Council Six new members have been elected to the SME Board of Directors and four members to the SME Member Council for 2010. All will be installed on November 14, 2009, at the SME Fall Board of Directors Meeting. More