SME Technical Papers

More than 17,000 individual papers make SME's archive of manufacturing knowledge the largest of its kind. Hundreds of thousands of pages report best practices, ongoing advancements and industry trends within manufacturing. New papers are added quarterly to this fundamental and state-of-the-art database of information for manufacturing engineers, managers, consultants, educators, students and technology professionals.

SME Technical Papers are disseminated electronically through SME's Web site in PDF format. Yearly subscriptions are also available for hard copies and microfiche; subscribers receive the papers and microfiche on a quarterly basis.

Subscription Information

Downloadable PDF $15 - FREE to SME Members
Annual Tech Paper packages (papers and microfiche) $840
Hard copy $195 per quarter
Microfiche $210 per quarter

To purchase a subscription, call (800) 733-4763.

Online Access

Want full access to SME's Technical Papers dating back to 1951? SME is now offering online access through an IP recognition system for those who sign a yearly license agreement. Contact for more information.

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	Aerospace & Defense
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	Assembly
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	Education & Training
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	Identification Equipment & Systems
	Laser
	Lean Manufacturing
	Machine Vision
	Machining & Material Removal Processes
	Manufacturing Engineering & Management
	Manufacturing Systems, Automation & IT
	Materials
	Measurement, Inspection & Testing
	Micro & Nanomanufacturing
	Plastics Molding & Manufacturing
	Product Design Management
	Quality
	Rapid Technologies & Additive Manufacturing
	Research & Development / New Technologies
	Robotics
	Simulation
	Welding

Did you know that you can earn:

a. Five (5) certification credits for authoring a published technical paper
b. Three (3) additional certification credits for presenting a technical paper

Click here for the Technical Paper author guide and reprint permission form.