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Over $200K in Scholarships to Expand Access to Manufacturing and Engineering Careers

An expanded Keynote Series featuring industry leaders returns to the event Main Stage, with perspectives from OEMs and end users in manufacturing

SME, the nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the adoption of manufacturing technologies and building North America's talent and capabilities, today announced that seven manufacturing professionals from industry and academia are being recognized with 2025 International Honor Awards.

Registration is now open for FABTECH 2025, North America’s largest and most influential event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing, returning to McCormick Place in Chicago, Sept. 8-11.

In partnership with the SME Education Foundation, UltiMaker, a global provider of 3D printing solutions, today announced the launch of the new MakerBot Scholarship.

SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and building North America’s talent and capabilities, today announced the 2025 Shiv Kapoor Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Awardees.

SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating widespread adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and building North America's talent and capabilities, announced the confirmed speakers and panelists today for its workforce development event, SME FUSION.

For more than a decade, SME’s 30 Under 30 program has recognized trailblazers in manufacturing who help shape the future of the industry.

SME is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding dedication to mentoring students and advancing the manufacturing industry through education and research. 

AeroDef Manufacturing 2025, the most comprehensive event focused on advancing the aerospace and defense industries, will be held in Detroit’s Huntington Place, April 8-10, 2025.