In celebrating our 90 years of supporting technology advancement and the development of the workforce, we look into the future of manufacturing with excitement and optimism. We have made a tremendous impact collaborating with industry and academia to help solve some of the greatest challenges makers have faced over the past century. We salute the innovators who advance technologies - making the unimaginable real, saving lives, creating diverse and thriving communities, and inspiring generations of makers that solve the world’s most pressing problems. We applaud educators who develop manufacturing, engineering, and research talent that enables innovation. We celebrate all makers who work tirelessly to take grand ideas and make them available to the world. The impact of their efforts has contributed to the betterment of society and all that we see, know, and do.

After 90 years, we still stand by SME’s core belief that manufacturing is the key to economic growth and prosperity. We thank you for joining our mission to advance manufacturing technologies and develop a skilled workforce. We are proud of the impact SME has had in helping manufacturers thrive and excited to imagine the unlimited possibilities the next generation has before them. SME is honored to celebrate our 90 years and looks forward to our future supporting diversity, innovation, and talent in manufacturing.