SME Blog November 10, 2025 Where Are They Now: NAMRC Student Ambassadors Reflect on the Impact of Research, Mentorship, and Community Author: SME Communications The NAMRC Student Ambassador Program launched at NAMRC 53 in 2025 as a pilot initiative designed to give emerging researchers a front-row seat to the nation’s premier manufacturing research conference.
SME Blog November 10, 2025 A Message from Dale Lombardo: Building Momentum Toward NAMRC 54 Author: Dale Lombardo, Special Processes Leader, Manufacturing Chiefs Office, GE Aerospace As we look ahead to NAMRC 54, I want to take a moment to recognize the outstanding success of NAMRC 53, hosted by Clemson University.
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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 May 19, 2025 Leading SMART: Jane Arnold, Chief Customer Officer at APERIO, on the Future of Manufacturing SME’s Women of SMART Virtual Experience, happening June 3, 2025, is a half-day event designed to celebrate and empower women who are stepping into these roles and shaping the future of smart manufacturing.
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.