SME Presents Excellence in Manufacturing Training Award to Kubota Author: SME Communications May 14, 2024 SME, the nonprofit association committed to advancing the widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and developing North America’s talent and capabilities, has awarded its 2024 Excellence in Manufacturing Training Award to Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, based in Gainesville, Georgia, a subsidiary of Kubota Corporation a major manufacturer of tractor products for the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Japan, based in Osaka, Japan.
SME Launches Search for Next CEO Author: SME Communications May 31, 2024 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 31, 2024 – SME, the nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in North America, has retained global organizational consulting firm, Korn Ferry, to conduct a search to find the nonprofit organization’s next Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
SME Offers Electric Vehicle Battery Packaging and Assembly Certification to Prepare Workforce for Growing Industry Sector Author: SME Communications May 7, 2024 SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent and capabilities, has expanded its educational content to serve the quickly-evolving needs in the electrification market today with the launch of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Packaging and Assembly Certification.
SME Announces Partnership with BlueForge Alliance to Build and Strengthen the Manufacturing Workforce Author: SME Communications May 21, 2024 As the U.S. Navy continues to increase investment and commitment to building the resiliency of our nation’s shipbuilding industrial base and supply chain, two non-profit organizations have joined forces to attract and train more individuals to fill critical gaps in the manufacturing workforce and bolster our nation’s defense capabilities.
RAPID + TCT 2024, North America's Largest Additive Manufacturing & Industrial 3D-Printing Event, Presents Executive Talks, Emerging Ideas & Innovative Solutions Author: SME Communications July 8, 2024 RAPID + TCT drew over 9,000 AM practitioners to the LA Convention Center, feat. Executive Perspectives Keynote Series, 400+ Exhibitors, 150+ Technical Conference Presentations, AM Industry Awards & Pitchfest, Hollywood Showcase & more
SME Announces Open Nominations for Additive Manufacturing Awards, AM Pitchfest Author: SME Communications January 18, 2024 SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent, today announced nominations are now open for four additive manufacturing awards and for its AM Pitchfest scheduled for RAPID + TCT 2024, North America’s largest and most influential additive manufacturing (AM) event, June 25-27, 2024 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
SME, Women in Manufacturing Expand Partnership & Co-Host Women of SMART Experience June 4 Author: SME Communications April 12, 2024 SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent and capabilities, and the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) have expanded their relationship by offering a professional-level reciprocal membership between both organizations.
SME and AWT to Host EmpowerHer, a Two-Part Interactive Program for Students Author: SME Communications April 16, 2024 SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent and capabilities, and the Alliance for Working Together Foundation (AWT) will host a two-part interactive program for middle and high school students, educators, and parents titled EmpowerHer.
FABTECH Heads To Orlando For The First Time In 2024 Author: SME Communications April 11, 2024 North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, FABTECH 2024, is making its first visit to Orlando, Fla., as this premier gathering kicks off its three-day run at the Orange County Convention Center in one of America’s fastest growing manufacturing centers Oct. 15-17, 2024.
SME Names 2024 Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers Author: SME Communications April 17, 2024 SME, the nonprofit association committed to advancing widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and developing North America’s talent and capabilities, today announced its lineup of 2024 Susan Smyth Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers.