SME accelerates AM innovation through additive communities whose mission is to promote and accelerate AM adoption within the global manufacturing community. The communities are focused on processes that help conceive, test, improve and manufacture new products to bring them to market faster and most cost-effectively.

SME works to develop the talent needed to integrate and optimize AM use in production. With the growth of AM comes a demand for employees with the right skills and knowledge to drive their organization’s initiatives forward. We have 30+ additive online manufacturing training courses reviewed and validated by industry experts, as well as certifications programs.

SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares, and supports the next generation of manufacturing talent through its SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition with Stratasys, SME PRIME® core curriculum, Bright Minds Student Summits, and scholarships.

SME is leading the way in coverage of additive manufacturing in the industry. From breaking news coverage to our Voices AMplified series profiling leaders in the AM space, and our ongoing Humans of Manufacturing publication recognizing the individuals making AM work, we tell the stories that matter every day. Our annual Additive Manufacturing Industry Report captures the case studies, innovations and developments that are shaping the future of this evolving technology.

SME recently hosted an AM Summit with strategic organizational and industry partners, gathering nearly 100 attendees representing over 45 businesses, universities, trade groups, and manufacturing institutes. Participants collaborated to identify challenges and opportunities for AM in the marketplace.

SME recognizes excellence in AM with industry awards, celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of individuals, teams, and companies that have had a significant impact on commercializing AM. They represent more than two decades of SME recognition of notable, innovative leadership in the additive space.