
What is SME?
SME was created as a membership organization, but has grown beyond that to serve the manufacturing industry even more broadly with events, workforce development and media …
SME
SME's professional certifications can help you make the most of all the opportunities advanced manufacturing provides. Earning a certification validates your knowledge against industry …
Join SME
At SME, we are committed to offering an extensive range of membership options tailored to suit the diverse needs of our members. From entry-level to experienced professionals, SME …
History of SME
SME was created as a membership organization, but has grown beyond that to serve the manufacturing industry even more broadly with events, workforce development and media …
Membership
Local SME chapters help build a member network in your own backyard, meet potential customers, partners and employers, and gain leadership opportunities. Chapter membership is …
Training at Tooling U-SME
Flexible, interactive, and effective learning solutions from Tooling U-SME include online classes, Instructor-Led Training, assessments, books and videos, and more.
SME Careers
SME offers the top manufacturing technology resources and news and produces the industry’s most valuable events. We deliver leading training and development solutions for your …
Upcoming Events - SME
SME FUSION is the manufacturing industry’s leading workforce event, focused on providing actionable insights and strategies to fill the workforce pipeline, efficiently onboard and train …
Certifications - SME
Certification programs from SME are the industry standard for assessing and acknowledging candidates’ professional knowledge, skills, competencies, and/or abilities.
SME Education Foundation Empowers Emerging Talent at Bright …
Nov 24, 2025 · Established in 1932 as a nonprofit organization, SME represents the entire North American manufacturing industry, including manufacturers, academia, professionals, students, …