Press Releases

The Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) returns to the Toronto Congress Centre, Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 2025, bringing together more than 10,000 manufacturing professionals, 750+ suppliers and OEMs, three major technology showcases and a national cross-section of decision-makers shaping the future of Canadian manufacturing.

The North American Manufacturing Research Institution (NAMRI | SME) announced the election of Dale Lombardo as its 2025-26 president today during its 53rd North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC 53) hosted by Clemson University in Greenville, South Carolina.

August marks the beginning of a new era for SME’s flagship publication, as Manufacturing Engineering becomes Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET).

SME awarded outstanding manufacturing researchers and professionals for their significant contributions to the industry at the 53rd annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC 53)

SME, the nonprofit committed to building and expanding North America's talent and capabilities and accelerating advanced manufacturing technologies, and global additive manufacturing leader Stratasys, announced the winners of their cosponsored 2025 Additive Manufacturing Competition, conducted as part of the 61th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, held in Atlanta June 23-27.

SME, the nonprofit committed to building and expanding North America's talent and capabilities and accelerating adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, today announced its 2025 College of Fellows. 

SME, the nonprofit committed to building and expanding North America's talent and capabilities and accelerating advanced manufacturing technologies, has been named a National Facilitator for the U.S. Navy’s Talent Pipeline Program (TPP).

SME, the nonprofit professional association committed to accelerating the widespread adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and building North America's talent and capabilities, recently awarded SME Waterloo Chapter C186 and SME Purdue University Chapter S006 as the 2025 Chapters of the Year at its Spring Gala in Detroit.

SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating widespread adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and building North America's talent and capabilities, recharged Western Canada’s manufacturing industry with a robust showcase of advanced technologies, practical insights and high-impact business connections at the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) 2025, April 9-11 at Edmonton EXPO Centre.

SME, the nonprofit committed to building and expanding North America's talent and capabilities and accelerating advanced manufacturing technologies, will host “Michigan’s Role in America’s Defense,” a high-profile discussion at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference, the premier statewide policy event.