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Manufacturing Knowledge Resource

TMEH is the former Tool & Manufacturing Engineer's Handbook; an encyclopedic reference source originally comprised of nine volumes, a desk edition, dictionary, thesaurus and other derivative works that span major manufacturing technologies and processes. It is being digitized and released in a new peer-reviewed and validated WIKI environment.

SME's Yearbook Series

Presented by the editors of Manufacturing Engineering ® magazine

 Yearbooks

Concentrated Industry Focus and In-Depth Analysis

Since 2006, the editors of Manufacturing Engineering magazine have published specialized annual yearbooks that cover key manufacturing industries and initiatives. Each yearbook provides authoritative insights from industry leaders and subject-matter experts to chronicle the trends, processes and technologies that influence workforce development and drive innovation.

—The Authoritative Voice in Manufacturing


 Medical Manufacturing 2011 Yearbook

Medical Manufacturing

Summarizes macro trends in major industry segments such as orthopedic devices and instrumentation, implantable devices and medical instruments, while evaluating the connection to resources in machining, lasers, rapid prototyping, materials and micromanufacturing. Top management from leading medical and life science manufacturers offer viewpoints on technical advancements, process innovations and industry forecasts.

2008    2009    2010    2011

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 Energy Manufacturing 2011 Yearbook

Energy Manufacturing

Chronicles the trends, technologies and manufacturing processes being implemented in the oil and gas industry as well as geothermal, solar, nuclear and wind. Exclusive editorial and viewpoints shared by leaders within these industries offers authoritative assessments of the demands placed on manufacturers to drive innovation.

2010    2011

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 Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing 2011 Yearbook

Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Covers the broad array of business improvement practices and advanced technologies such as lean, test and measurement, composites, high-speed machining, rapid prototyping and alternative cutting technologies that have an impact on engine, airframe, rotary wing, naval, space, land-based systems, avionics, defense electronics and materials manufacturing. Unique authoritative editorial focuses on the global trends and viewpoints from respected top industry professionals.

2006    2007    2008    2009    2010    2011

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 Motorized Vehicle Manufacturing 2010 Yearbook

Motorized Vehicle Manufacturing

Evaluates major industry segments including OEMs and suppliers, alternative powertrains, regulation and sustainability. Covers technologies and business improvement practices utilized in motorized vehicle manufacturing such as lean, automation and robotics, marking, test and measurement, and machining and material removal. Executives, advocates and observers offer viewpoint articles that cover automotive, on-highway and off-highway vehicles and equipment, recreational vehicle, agricultural/mining, heavy truck and motorcycle manufacturing.

2009    2010

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 Lean 2008 Yearbook

Lean Manufacturing

Recognized lean experts examine lean journeys around the world, looking at such industries as automotive, medical, aerospace, energy and others. Viewpoints from top management professionals evaluate how specific companies — large and small — are implementing lean tools and culture on the shop floor and beyond in such areas as health care, accounting, logistics and IT.

2007    2008