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Meet the 88th President of SME

Susan M. Smyth, PhD, FSME, NAE, has been elected as the new SME President for 2020. SME presidents are leaders in manufacturing contributing their technical expertise and valuable career experiences to help advance the industry.
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  • Welding & Cutting

    Manufacturing with Momentum

    November 22, 2019
    It doesn’t take long to see the changing face of manufacturing staples in Volusia County. Strategically located in the thriving central Florida marketplace east of Orlando along the I-4/I-95 highways, Volusia County has always been a good geographic location for manufacturers.
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  • Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing

    Siemens opens Additive Manufacturing Network

    November 21, 2019
    Siemens announced today the official launch and general availability of the Siemens Additive Manufacturing (AM) Network, following pilots and successful implementations with customers and partners, including Decathlon, Siemens Gas & Power, Siemens Mobility, HP and Materialise.
    By Siemens - Press Release
  • Training for Manufacturing Requires Small Steps.

    Training for Manufacturing Requires Small Steps

    November 21, 2019
    A new report by Tooling U-SME outlines a strategy for overwhelmed manufacturers to train up their workers for today’s challenges. In this interview, Jeannine Kunz, Vice President, Tooling U-SME provides insights into why and how the report was created.
    By Bruce Morey - Senior Technical Editor, SME Media
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Special Report

Tooling U - SME Special Report

Tooling U-SME Releases New Report

Sometimes manufacturers feel they can’t afford to take their teams off machines to take part in training because they don’t have enough skilled people to complete jobs. This execution gap can paralyze an organization if not addressed. Tooling U-SME's latest report — Balancing Operations and Training: Small Steps Create Big Wins — takes a closer look at the easy first steps and practical best practices that you can implement today to turn small wins into significant progress.
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Lean Certification

Lean Certification validates your knowledge of and experience with lean principles. Lean Certification is a global, industry-recognized professional credential, and has three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
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Additive Certification
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Additive Manufacturing Certification

This gold standard in additive manufacturing certification combines UL’s multi-tiered training program and Tooling U-SME’s professional certification.
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Technical Certification
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Technical Certification

Whether you are just starting out, or you are a seasoned professional, certification can help you become a high-value commodity to your employer and be among the most sought-after individuals in your industry.
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Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN

The SME Education Foundation annually awards millions of dollars in scholarships to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in manufacturing or engineering. Secure your future.
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