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Join us from May 13-15 in West Springfield, MA and experience the latest advancements in manufacturing technology. Network with decision-makers, explore exhibits that showcase the future of the industry and more.

NAMRC 53

Clemson University, Department of Automotive Engineering is pleased to host the 53rd NAMRI/SME North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC) 2025 at Greenville, South Carolina from June 23-27, 2025.

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The Future of Manufacturing is Here

Join us at FABTECH 2025, North America's premier event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing, September 8–11 in Chicago. Explore the innovations and technologies shaping the future of the industry.

MI-WPC 2025 National Impact Report

With 460,000+ unfilled manufacturing jobs and a projected 4 million by 2030, SME's Manufacturing Imperative Workforce Pipeline Challenge is tackling the industry’s growing workforce shortage.

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30 Under 30 nominations

30 Under 30 nominations close May 7

There’s still time to submit a young person in manufacturing for recognition as one of SME Media’s 30 Under 30 for 2025! Nominations close on May 7.

Scholarships to Empower Neurodiverse Students

Scholarships to Empower Neurodiverse Students

The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Scholarship for Neurodiverse Students with the SME Education Foundation aims to remove financial barriers and create new career pathways for students with autism and other disabilities.

Carl Dekker and Jeannine Kunz pictured with award winners at RAPID + TCT 2025

SME Celebrates Innovation in Composites and AM at AeroDef and RAPID + TCT 2025

This April, the future of manufacturing took center stage in Detroit. SME proudly hosted two of the industry's most influential events: AeroDef Manufacturing and RAPID + TCT 2025, bringing together innovators, visionaries, and changemakers from around the world

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