Manufacturing builds strong economies and rewarding careers. SME helps manufacturers and the people of our industry grow, learn, and prosper.

SME is helping the world’s manufacturers adapt, innovate, grow and prosper. An SME membership gives you access to people who can help you throughout your career.

An SME event draws out the biggest thinkers and doers in the industry – from innovators to key decision-makers. The collective brainpower is palpable. The opportunity to grow is unparalleled.

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 …

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 …

Flexible, interactive, and effective learning solutions from Tooling U-SME include online classes, Instructor-Led Training, assessments, books and videos, and more.

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 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 …

SME is an association committed to promoting and supporting the manufacturing industry. We offer an unmatched breadth of support and resources for manufacturers.

Certification programs from SME are the industry standard for assessing and acknowledging candidates’ professional knowledge, skills, competencies, and/or abilities.