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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Fort Worth, TX

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Latest News & Resources

Manufacturing Management
GM Lawsuit Means the Crisis Has Arrived for FCA

November 20, 2019

General Motors Co., by filing a racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has engulfed FCA in a crisis.

By Bill Koenig - Senior Editor, SME Media
- Motorized Vehicles
Machining & Metal Cutting
Milltronics Names Foothills Machinery Sales Exclusive Distributor for Colorado and New Mexico

November 20, 2019

Milltronics USA has named Foothills Machinery Sales as its exclusive full-service distributor for the states of Colorado and New Mexico.

By Milltronics USA - Press Release
- Machining & Metal Cutting
Tooling & Workholding
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 0.2% In September 2019 YTD/YTD

November 20, 2019

September 2019 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $195.9 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute and The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
- Tooling & Workholding

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December 12, 2019

How Mandelli is Transforming Their Service Model Using Remote Monitoring
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December 5, 2019

Trends in Tooling and Workholding
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November 21, 2019

Introduction to Parts Feeding – Parts Singulation for Robot Automation
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November 19, 2019

F123 Series 3D Printer — Your New Employee
White Paper
November 18, 2019

The ROI of 3D Printing for Advanced Manufacturing Applications
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November 8, 2019

How Ford Optimizes Manufacturing with 3D Printed Tooling
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November 7, 2019

Catching Design Issues Early with VR

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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 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 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

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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