SME Blog June 27, 2025 Why Summer Is the Smartest Time to Join SME as an Institutional Member Author: SME Membership At SME, we believe in the power of manufacturing to advance lives, communities, and progress. We connect people to the technology, knowledge, and opportunities that help them succeed, whether they are seasoned professionals, students just beginning their journey, or the institutions guiding them along the way.
SME Blog April 28, 2025 Leading Through Change: Tara Thomasson on What’s Next for Manufacturing Author: SME Membership Tara Thomasson, a technical fellow at Lockheed Martin and SME Member Council representative, brings a unique lens to the evolving world of manufacturing. Drawing from her industry experience and leadership perspective, she explores the skills and mindsets that professionals will need to navigate the next wave of transformation.
SME Blog April 7, 2025 SME Membership Launches New Engagement Opportunity with First Corporate Member Sponsored Webinar Author: SME Membership SME Membership is introducing a new avenue for member engagement and thought leadership with the launch of its first SME Corporate Member Sponsored Webinar.
SME Blog March 26, 2025 SME Member Council’s Kayla Jordan’s Journey from Audio Engineering to Cybersecurity Author: SME Membership I began my career as an electrical applications engineer for Harman International. In that role, I learned not just how our products were placed into vehicles but why they were packaged into certain locations to create that “perfect sound."
SME Blog February 25, 2025 EmpowerHer: Inspiring Voices Shaping the Future of Engineering and Manufacturing Author: SME Communications When we think about engineering and manufacturing, it’s easy to envision complex machines, technical jargon, and strict processes. But behind every breakthrough in these fields are the people driving innovation, diversity, and change.
SME Blog January 28, 2025 SME’s Member Council Chair on the Road Ahead for Manufacturing Author: Dan Braley, FSME, CAMT It’s always valuable to take a to step back and reflect on the current state of manufacturing in the United States and abroad.