Skip to content
person
Sign In
shopping_cart
Cart
Join SME
{{result}}
search
About
play_arrow
play_arrow
About
About SME
History of SME
SME Careers
Contact Us
Board of Directors
Executive Team
Member Council
SME Blog
Press Room
SME Awards & Recognition
Technologies
play_arrow
play_arrow
Technologies
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Automation
Controls
Grinding & Deburring
Lasers
Machining & Metal Cutting
Manufacturing Management
Materials
Quality/Inspection/Test
Smart Manufacturing
Software
Tooling & Workholding
Aerospace & Defense
Energy
Medical
Motorized Vehicles
Events
play_arrow
play_arrow
Events
Events Overview
Upcoming Events
Speaking Opportunities
Engagement Activities
Become a Sponsor
Exhibit at an Event
Upcoming Webinars
open_in_new
Chapter Events
SME Insights
Training
play_arrow
play_arrow
Training
Workforce Development
Training at Tooling U-SME
Certification Programs
Jobs Connection
open_in_new
Additive Manufacturing Certification
Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAMF)
Certified Additive Manufacturing Technician (CAMT)
Certified Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer (CMTSE)
Electric Vehicle Fundamentals (EVF) Certification
Electric Vehicle Battery Packaging and Assembly (EVBPA) Certification
Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RMF) Certification
Technical Certification
Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA)
Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT)
Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)
Lean Certification
Bronze Level
Silver Level
Gold Level
Lean Knowledge Certificate
Certification Resources
Engage
play_arrow
play_arrow
Engage
Engage Overview
Develop through SME
Build through SME
Improve through SME
Connect through SME
SME Communities
Engagement Activities
Manufacturing Day
Attend a Webinar
open_in_new
Volunteer Opportunities
SME Local Chapters
Be a Guest Speaker
Education
play_arrow
play_arrow
Education
Students
Educators
Donate Now
open_in_new
SME Education Foundation
open_in_new
Education with Tooling-U SME
open_in_new
NAMRI | SME
Membership
play_arrow
play_arrow
Membership
Become a Member
Member Resources
Member Benefits
SME Chapter Directory
Contact Membership
Media
play_arrow
play_arrow
Media
SME Media
Advertise With Us
Media Guide, Ed. Calendars and More
Contact SME Media
Webinars
News Articles
Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Magazine
Manufacturing Weekly eNewsletter
White Papers
Subscribe
Industry Reports
ME Source Guide
open_in_new
Podcasts
Journals and Research Publications
Books/DVDs
Tech Papers
Voices AMplified
menu
close
menu
{{result}}
search
SME
Media
Industry Reports
Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Industry Report
2023 Aerospace & Defense Industry Report
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Industry Report 2023
The 2023 edition of the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Industry Report is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
View Digital Industry Report
Strengthening Supply Chains
September 25, 2023
Amid supply chain woes and labor constraints, aerospace and defense industries innovate. Lean principles, vertical integration, and advanced tech reshape the supply chain.
By
Kip Hanson
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Aerospace & Defense
Alternative Machining
An Oxygen Origin Story
September 29, 2023
Explore the daunting challenges of a future Mars mission, as former astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman sheds light on the technical, health, and resource hurdles. Discover the vital role of MOXIE in producing oxygen on Mars, and learn how lunar expeditions could pave the way for interplanetary travel.
By
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor,
SME Media
Aerospace & Defense
Expert Opinion
Outlook
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
U.S. Government Now Issuing Tariff Refunds
Michael McConnell
May 14, 2026
The U.S. government has started giving refunds to importers who paid tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
First-Time Supervisors Are Struggling, But Targeted Leadership Training Can Fix It
Katie Parrish, Vice President of Content, SkillPath
May 14, 2026
Managers shape how workers spend their days—how productive they are and how they feel about their work. That’s why Gallup’s 2025 “State of the Global Workplace” report showing that manager engagement fell from 30% to 27% in 2024 is alarming. Untrained supervisors (and the teams they lead) are most at risk of the impact of a “sink-or-swim” approach.
SME SPEAKS
SME Education Foundation Releases Annual Impact Report
Staff Writer
May 13, 2026
The SME Education Foundation has released its annual report for 2025, highlighting key events, initiatives and statistics regarding the Foundation’s efforts last year.
Techview
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
U.S. Government Now Issuing Tariff Refunds
Michael McConnell
May 14, 2026
The U.S. government has started giving refunds to importers who paid tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
First-Time Supervisors Are Struggling, But Targeted Leadership Training Can Fix It
Katie Parrish, Vice President of Content, SkillPath
May 14, 2026
Managers shape how workers spend their days—how productive they are and how they feel about their work. That’s why Gallup’s 2025 “State of the Global Workplace” report showing that manager engagement fell from 30% to 27% in 2024 is alarming. Untrained supervisors (and the teams they lead) are most at risk of the impact of a “sink-or-swim” approach.
SME SPEAKS
SME Education Foundation Releases Annual Impact Report
Staff Writer
May 13, 2026
The SME Education Foundation has released its annual report for 2025, highlighting key events, initiatives and statistics regarding the Foundation’s efforts last year.
Features
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
U.S. Government Now Issuing Tariff Refunds
Michael McConnell
May 14, 2026
The U.S. government has started giving refunds to importers who paid tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
First-Time Supervisors Are Struggling, But Targeted Leadership Training Can Fix It
Katie Parrish, Vice President of Content, SkillPath
May 14, 2026
Managers shape how workers spend their days—how productive they are and how they feel about their work. That’s why Gallup’s 2025 “State of the Global Workplace” report showing that manager engagement fell from 30% to 27% in 2024 is alarming. Untrained supervisors (and the teams they lead) are most at risk of the impact of a “sink-or-swim” approach.
SME SPEAKS
SME Education Foundation Releases Annual Impact Report
Staff Writer
May 13, 2026
The SME Education Foundation has released its annual report for 2025, highlighting key events, initiatives and statistics regarding the Foundation’s efforts last year.