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Today, manufacturing engineers come in all forms, but those holding a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) certification are recognized and respected for their expertise throughout the industry. Getting a CMfgE certification makes you more than another factory engineer.
June 20, 2022 • 3 min read
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.
June 20, 2022 • 4 min read
May 11, 2022 • 6 min read
It’s hard to overstate the value of Lean manufacturing training and a Lean Certification. Lean training carries obvious personal benefits and signals a dedication to the profession while equipping you with advanced management, manufacturing and problem-solving principles and skills.
April 22, 2022 • 3 min read
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.
April 11, 2022 • 3 min read
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.
March 15, 2022 • 3 min read
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.
March 1, 2022 • 3 min read
The SME Member Council was created in the fall of 2003 to lead the member engagement activities of SME's volunteer networks. It is responsible for assisting SME in recognizing and meeting the needs of its membership in a rapidly changing environment, building on the long-term SME strategic goals, strengthening local activities and formulating recommendations relative to SME membership recruitment, retention and engagement.
October 8, 2018 • 12 min read