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SME NAPEX Agreement Program

NAPEX Agreement Program

Accelerating Manufacturing Success Across the Defense Industrial Base

SME partners with APEX Accelerators to strengthen U.S. manufacturing through workforce development, technology adoption, industry connections and trusted technical resources.  

Whether you're supporting a small manufacturer or a growing defense supplier, SME provides the tools and expertise to help companies compete and grow.

 

Why APEX Accelerators Should Partner with SME

SME helps manufacturers strengthen workforce capabilities, adopt emerging technologies, connect with industry experts and stay competitive in the defense industrial base. Together, APEX Accelerators and SME provide resources that help manufacturers succeed. 
Integrity

Workforce

Education, training and certifications that help manufacturers build the skilled workforce needed today and tomorrow.
Connections

Technology

Technical knowledge, best practices and industry expertise to accelerate manufacturing innovation.
Connections

Connections

A national network connecting manufacturers with industry leaders, government partners and one another.

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Membership 

  • Connect with a trusted network of manufacturing leaders, technical experts and defense industry partners. 
  • Stay informed with exclusive technical content, industry research and manufacturing best practices.
  • Access professional development opportunities to strengthen workforce capabilities and support mission readiness.
  • Receive member savings on conferences, certifications and technical resources.
  • Exclusive NAPEX offer: One-year individual membership for $109 (Promo Code: NAPEX26).
  • For Corporate Membership information, see contact below.
Membership
Workforce

 

Workforce

  • Build a stronger manufacturing workforce with flexible learning solutions designed to develop critical skills and improve organizational performance. 
  • Access industry-recognized training and certification resources.
  • Receive discounted pricing on Tooling U-SME learning solutions through the NAPEX Agreement Program.
  • Take advantage of discounted SME Workforce Consultative Assessments to identify workforce strengths, uncover skill gaps and develop targeted training strategies. 

Experience Innovation

  • SME convenes the industry’s biggest thinkers and doers in the industry – from innovators to key decision-makers.  
  • Connect with the manufacturing community year-round. 
  • Flagship events include: FABTECH, RAPID + TCT, AeroDef, Manufacturing Technology Series and more. 

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Media

Media

  • From additive manufacturing, software and robots to virtual reality and the Industrial Internet of Things, Media keeps industry professionals up-to-date on the innovations that are leading the charge of advanced manufacturing.  
  • Media, at a glance:
    • 275,000+ manufacturing professionals influencing buying decisions. 
    • 180,000+ reached through MET Magazine. 
    • 24,000+ monthly visitors to AdvancedManufacturing.org. 
    • 35,000+ Manufacturing Weekly subscribers. 
    • 36,000+ social followers.