Press Releases

SME has been selected as one of five organizations nationwide to receive funding and participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Industrial Systems Energy Efficiency Development (ISEED) Collaborative.

SME and TCT are pleased to co-locate their respective prestigious awards programmes for one inspiring evening of celebration in Boston.

Nonprofit adds critical new role to accelerate industry’s advanced technology adoption

Bolstering the Gulf Coast’s maritime manufacturing workforce is the primary goal of SME’s newly launched Maritime Manufacturing Workforce Pipeline – Gulf Coast (MMWP-GC) initiative, which is an effort designed to strengthen shipbuilding and naval defense in one of the nation’s most critical regions.

Manufacturing education is thriving in high schools across the country thanks in part to a record number of SME PRIME® Sustainability Awards from the SME Education Foundation, which will provide critical funding to 48 SME PRIME high schools this year.

A new generation of future leaders in manufacturing are being recognized as the 2025 “30 Under 30” honorees by SME, the nonprofit committed to advancing the widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and developing North America’s talent and capabilities.

A new era of additive manufacturing has arrived in Canada and it’s having a transformative effect on all sectors of the manufacturing industry.

The Canadian manufacturing sector will get a glimpse into the future this week as more than 10,000 industry professionals convene in Toronto for four days of technology transfer, learning opportunities and idea generation at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2025 – Canada’s national industry event, presented by SME taking place at the Toronto Congress Centre today through October 2.

The future of Canadian manufacturing will take centre stage next week as Canada’s leading industry event, the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS 2025), returns to the Toronto Congress Centre Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, bigger in both size and scope.

With more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing, Vincent Howell Sr., FSME, CMfgE, stepped into his role as President of SME Board of Directors earlier this year, bringing a strong commitment to advancing the organization’s mission.