Press Releases

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.

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.

AI alone won’t solve the challenges facing Canadian manufacturers in the face of evolving global tariffs.

Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, students at Paw Paw High School in Paw Paw, Michigan, will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge training in advanced manufacturing through SME PRIME®.

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).