Press Releases

Manufacturing leaders guide innovation in the year ahead

In today’s manufacturing landscape, where technology evolves rapidly and workforce demands shift just as quickly, companies that prioritize continuous learning don’t just keep up — they lead.

SME and TCT recognized leaders and innovators across the global additive manufacturing (AM) industry during the colocated SME AM Awards and TCT Awards during “Celebrating AM Achievement.”

Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, students at Daniel Morgan Technology Center in Spartanburg, S.C., will have the opportunity to gain access to real-world, cutting-edge training in advanced manufacturing through the SME PRIME® program.

Nominations are now open for SME’s 2025 30 Under 30 program, which recognizes talented young leaders in manufacturing.

MMTS 2026 will take place May 11-12, 2026, at the Palais de congrès de Montréal, bringing together manufacturers of all sizes seeking practical insight, proven solutions and direction for their next cycle of change.

Partnership introduces hands-on maritime manufacturing pathways for high school students across the U.S.

This first-ever collaboration brings advanced manufacturing into direct conversation with the technologies shaping the future economy.

The search for the next breakthrough manufacturing idea is underway as SME opens submissions for the 2026 Blue Sky Competition, the signature national initiative to identify, reward, and advance the most innovative concepts in manufacturing.

Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, students at Eastpointe High School in Eastpointe, MI, will have the opportunity to gain access to real-world, cutting-edge training in advanced manufacturing through the SME PRIME® program.