As I conduct my annual personal review, one of the questions I ask myself is: “When did I feel the most powerful?” This thought is often followed by “What was the origin of that power?”
It came as no surprise to find that SME activities were at the forefront of my list. My first feeling of power through SME occurred on Aug. 8, 2016, after passing the SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) exam.
Here are few things that led to this conclusion:
As you can tell, my journey with SME has been extremely rewarding (not including the 30 Under 30 Award and other commendations), so today I am paying it forward to help you get the most from your SME membership.
And here’s a little secret: Not all membership experiences are created equal. VALUE is the differentiator.
The key difference between someone who gets great value from their membership and someone who doesn’t is simple—being involved in your local chapter! In my first four years of joining, I met less than a dozen people through SME; in the following four years, I’ve met hundreds. And I haven’t just met a lot of people, I’ve also had the opportunity to help them.
The catalyst was registering for my first SME Houston chapter event in 2018. After attending and feeling the unrivaled thrill of learning new things, building meaningful relationships and seeing the latest cutting-edge technologies, I knew my journey with SME would be forever changed.
Apart from becoming involved with my local chapter, I’ve also found great satisfaction and success in paying it forward. This is the best way to add more value to your network than you extract, which will help build a personal “board of trustees” so that you can begin getting the most out of being an SME member.
You might wonder, “How can I pay it forward, Jacob?” My response to that question is: Have you...
Altruism aside, let’s talk about your personal development and how to start accelerating your growth. Have you...
If you didn’t answer yes to any of these questions, then you’re leaving IMMENSE value on the table!
In concluding each of the dozen events our chapter hosted last year, I always ended by saying, “If you are in a manufacturing-related role and are not involved with SME, then you’re missing out!”
SME Houston Chapter 29 showcased one of the many ways of giving back to its local community by awarding two scholarships to SME Houston 29 student chapter members from Texas A&M University at a recent event. The gathering was a memorable experience, with many chapter members on hand to wish the award winners continued success and prosperity.
Alina Guzman and Abdelrahman Ahmed were selected as this year’s Jim Rogers Scholarship recipients. The scholarship was created in memory of SME Houston chapter’s former member and mentor Jim Rogers. Applicants must:
You can learn more about SME Houston Chapter 29 or reach out to Jacob Rahdarian at connect.sme.org/communities/home/46.
SME announced the winners of its Additive Manufacturing Industry Awards at the RAPID + TCT show in Chicago. This year’s winners include:
AM Industry Achievement Award—Jeff DeGrange, FSME, chief commercial officer, Impossible Objects Inc., who was recognized for significantly advancing AM across a broad range of industries.
AM Startup Award—Mantle Inc. for its TrueShape technology and P2X material. The San Francisco-based company said TrueShape reduces lead time from seven weeks to eight days, while cutting costs in half.
AM Pitchfest Award—ColorForge, Peoria, Illinois, for its “Personalized, customized high-mix, high-volume cosmetic manufacturing.”
Aubin AM Case Study Award—BioHome3D, the world’s first fully bio-based, fully recyclable, highly insulated 3D-printed house. Project partners included:
Digital Manufacturing Challenge—designed to inspire the next generation of design manufacturing engineers in three categories.
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