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During MFG Month SME Membership provided a series of webinars focused on key or emerging industry-related topics and products. One webinar examined the strategies of using diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to improve manufacturing to create a more diverse talent pool.

The manufacturing technology community assembled in Chicago this year for IMTS 2022. SME was in attendance with a robust presence on the exhibit floor amounting to a total of seven different offerings.

The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is back fully in person after a four-year hiatus, and SME will be in attendance. It’s exciting to be back in Chicago but it’s even more thrilling to have the opportunity to present new products and solutions to the public as well as host numerous member-driven programs.

As the aerospace industry takes off in Texas, composite manufacturing is on the rise in the state. Composite materials play a large role in aerospace manufacturing, as they are lightweight and durable, helping to improve aircraft performance.

3D printing in manufacturing is used in several different industries for prototyping and product design, and even to produce end-use parts. As manufacturers continue to adopt 3D printing, innovative ideas and use cases for this technology are leading to advancements within the manufacturing sector.

SME has partnered with Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM) to produce two virtual career fairs in 2023, with the first scheduled for February 9, 2023, and the second to be held at a date to be determined later in the year.

In the fourth industrial revolution, advanced manufacturing technologies like automation are becoming necessary for manufacturers to continue to thrive. There are multiple manufacturing automation solutions available to help manufacturers improve operations, but what’s best for each company will depend on its business goals and strategies.

Given the current gaps in the manufacturing sector workforce, there exists a rising need for capable, qualified professionals to meet the demands of an ever-changing industry.

During Black History Month, we salute the innovators who dedicate their talent and creativity to manufacturing. SME Executive Director & CEO, Bob Willig, believes that manufacturing is at its best when we hear the voices of and engage with all community members.

Cobotics is making automation more attainable for the manufacturing sector. Collaborative robots, or cobots, are often a better investment than industrial robots for small- and medium-sized manufacturers. Cobots work in the same environment as humans without barriers and safety fences.