Smart Manufacturing Executive Council Gains Visibility Author: Brett Gallagher October 28, 2022 Jeannine Kunz, Chief Workforce Development Officer of SME, and John Dyck, Chief Executive Officer of CESMII visited the Peggy Smedley Show podcast to discuss the launch of the new Executive Council and the national imperative to engage the industry, align efforts and resources, and offer tangible solutions to combat the hurdles and roadblocks to adoption.
NAMRC Is Where Ideas Are Born for Manufacturing Author: Robert Willig November 21, 2022 When it comes to innovation within manufacturing, the goal is to develop sustainable processes to create something unique that adds value. The research presented at NAMRC sets the groundwork for important manufacturing developments in the years to come.
SME Members Prominent at RAPID + TCT Author: Brett Gallagher July 11, 2022 Over three days, thousands of the additive manufacturing (AM) community’s best and brightest packed Huntington Place in Detroit to discuss and learn about new products, materials, and solutions.
Manufacturing is Missing an Opportunity Author: Robert Willig March 31, 2022 The importance of manufacturers to the success of our economy and society is great. From designers and engineers to warehouse production staff, and everything in between, the opportunities for success in manufacturing are abundant.
Creating and Sustaining Opportunity: Our Responsibility Author: Robert Willig February 3, 2022 Black History Month, a time of reflection and recognition, encourages us to acknowledge achievement and accomplishment. We at SME are proud to celebrate those within the Black Community who’ve contributed and continue to support advancements in manufacturing.
Sustainable Manufacturing Equals Long-Term Success Author: Brett Gallagher June 17, 2022 Manufacturing is continuously evolving. Experimental process and procedures will be the driver that helps push industries forward. One area that’s evolving is the adoption of sustainability within manufacturing. It’s exciting to see manufacturing companies lead by example when it comes to environmental awareness and sustainability.
Don’t Overlook the Value of Speaking Opportunities at Industry Events Author: Brett Gallagher April 11, 2022 Becoming an event speaker provides an opportunity to give back -- to reinvest your experience into the industry and share your knowledge with the next generation of manufacturing engineers.
The Value of Membership in Two Words Author: Brett Gallagher March 15, 2022 As a manufacturer, your business is ever changing. From the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence, to the manufacturing of composite materials, or the adoption of new technologies like additive manufacturing, shifts within the industry come at organizations fast and often. Adjustments to meet these changes are important for any organization to stay competitive.
Extraordinary Women in Manufacturing are Driving the Industry Forward Author: Brett Gallagher March 1, 2022 SME Celebrates Women History Month and specifically the extraordinary women who chose a career in STEM. Manufacturing is all around us in our everyday life, whether you realize it or not. Everything from the utensils used to eat your morning breakfast to the tools and appliances used at your job went through a manufacturing process. Without manufacturing things would look much different and without women in manufacturing our society would be drastically different.
Member Council Insights: Brock Strunk Author: Brock Strunk April 24, 2024 My name is Brock Strunk and I have the honor of serving a two-year term on the Member Council based on votes from members like you.