SME is here to help you. Whether you are looking for technical solutions in your current industry or looking to diversify your business in order to grow, SME has the manufacturing connections to help. From our virtual and local community networks to our online connections to our events, we provide the right forums to help you stay informed of the latest news, trends and technologies. The possibilities are endless when you participate and get involved with SME! Join Today!

Meet and connect with people that can help you discover business solutions, diversification or even a new career. • Eight Technical Communities and more than 50 Tech Groups — Connect virtually anytime, anywhere with technical experts to share and gain knowledge. • Local Chapter Membership — Build your local connections and network with members in your own backyard. Meet potential customers, partners and employers. • Attend SME Events — Make the right business connections by attending our industry-leading conferences, exhibitions and seminars. • Lean Registry & SME Forums — Your online manufacturing connection. Blog, chat, ask and answer questions. All at your fingertips. • MySME Web page — Gain members-only information and view information specific to your membership.

Know the latest trends, innovations and solutions to stay competitive. • Monthly Webinars — Industry experts share knowledge on a variety of technical topics. • SME Daily Executive Briefing — Receive manufacturing e-news compiled and customized for members. • Access to more than 17,000 Technical Papers — Download the most recent intelligence in seconds. • Ask the SME Librarian — A customized research service for information on technical standards, hard-to-find articles and more. • Manufacturing Engineering® (ME) magazine, Lean Manufacturing, Medical Device Manufacturing and Aerospace and Defense Annual Yearbooks — Receive information from the authoritative voices in manufacturing, complimentary with membership. • Books & DVD Discounts — Receive generous discounts on our extensive line of technical publications and videos.

Grow with programs designed to help you. • SME Certification — Stand out from the crowd by validating your manufacturing knowledge. Earn your Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) certification. • Lean Certification — Demonstrate that you have the lean knowledge and experience desired by industry today. • Online Jobs Connection — Receive priority listing in our database and search hundreds of top manufacturing positions. • Affinity Programs — Access to SME Members' Insurance Program, GEICO Automobile Insurance, Exclusive MasterCard and Visa Credit Card benefits, Health and Life insurance. • Substantial Discounts — Receive discounts on all our education, certification and certificate programs. • Donate a Gift — Support an organization whose Foundation invests in the future of manufacturing with more than $28.8 million donated to colleges, universities and youth programs since 1998. • Give Back — Support our future generations by becoming a volunteer leader for a Local Chapter, presenting at an SME Conference, writing a Technical Paper and promoting manufacturing education. • Leadership Skills — Hone your leadership skills in a safe environment with other members. • Awards – SME honors your efforts and contributions. Be recognized for your work that makes our lives cleaner, brighter, faster and better.