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Inspire the future of manufacturing by becoming a mentor in the?SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program! This is your chance to share your expertise, empower emerging talent, and help shape the next generation of innovators and leaders in our industry. Your guidance can make a lasting impact! Applications are open year-round, and onboarding for the 2025-2026 program kicks off in July. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference! Apply to Be an SME Bright Minds Student Mentor Today! https://lnkd.in/duMszF7R

What if your idea could redefine manufacturing as we know it? The Blue Sky Competition isn’t about small steps—it’s about leaps. We’re calling on forward-thinking researchers to propose the next big challenge in manufacturing. Whether your idea is radical, transformational, or completely unconventional, we want to hear it. Finalists will present their vision at NAMRC/MSEC 2025, an opportunity to inspire leaders in research, government, and industry. Plus, travel and lodging are covered. The winner will take home the David Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award, earning recognition as a thought leader shaping the future of manufacturing. ? Deadline: April 1, 2025 ?? Submit your abstract: https://brnw.ch/21wRztk Your vision could be the one that sparks a new era of manufacturing. Are you in?

AM standards aren’t just technical guidelines, they shape how industries innovate and scale. At the AM Standards Forum, you’ll hear directly from experts leading the charge: ?? Jorge Betancourt (OSD R-E Defense Standardization Program Office) driving DoD-wide standardization for emerging technologies. ??Tyler LeBrun, PhD (Sandia National Laboratories) leading AM qualification and aerospace applications. ?? Paul Witherell, PhD (NIST) advancing AI and data science in AM standards. These are the voices shaping the future of AM. This AM Standards Forum focuses on the practical application of AM Standards through real-life use cases and lessons learned. You will hear from technical experts who have applied standards from: ASTM International, SAE International, ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers), American Welding Society. Don’t miss the chance to engage with them at RAPID + TCT 2025. https://brnw.ch/21wRz7q #AMStandards #RAPIDTCT #AdditiveManufacturing

With 600,000+ unfilled manufacturing jobs and a projected 4 million by 2030, SME's Manufacturing Imperative Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI-WPC) is tackling the industry’s growing workforce shortage head-on. The initiative has expanded to 25 community colleges across 17 states in just one year, aiming to train 75,000 learners over three years. ?? Impact So Far: ?? Nearly 18,000 learners benefited from 467 new courses ?? Almost 43,000+ students & educators engaged through 2,000 outreach events ?? Focused on engaging 8M+ young adults not in college By bringing together educators, industry leaders, and community partners, MI-WPC is building a strong, diverse talent pipeline for the future of manufacturing. Read the National Impact Report: https://shorturl.at/85t4Q #ManufacturingImperativeEDU #MFGTalentWanted #WorkforceDevelopment #WorkforceStrategy #CommunityCollege #CollaborativePartnerships

?? SME Announces the 2025 Shiv Kapoor Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers! We’re proud to celebrate these 10 visionaries who have been recognized for their exceptional industry contributions throughout the early stages of their career. From innovative research to technological advancements, these outstanding individuals are shaping the future of manufacturing. This prestigious award is named in honor of Shiv Kapoor, PhD, whose work in manufacturing process modeling and automation has been transformative. ?? ?? Meet the 2025 awardees: Callie Higgins, Ph.D. - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Elham Mirkoohi - Auburn University Erik Huemiller, Ph.D. - General Motors Farhad Ghadamli - TE Connectivity Fred Carter III - DMG MORI ADVANCED SOLUTIONS, INC. Jiew Leng, Ph.D. - Guangdong University of Technology Maithri Venkat - Lucid Motors Shane Whitaker - Lockheed Martin Sheng Yang, Ph.D. - University of Guelph Trevor G. Aguirre, Ph.D. - Oak Ridge National Laboratory ?? These leaders will be recognized at events throughout the year, including the SME International Awards Gala and NAMRC 53. ?? Learn more about the awardees and submit nominations for 2026 at https://brnw.ch/21wRuHS #ManufacturingInnovation #SME2025 #YoungEngineers #FutureOfManufacturing #ShivKapoor #EngineeringExcellence

Join our SME Membership Program for exclusive access to insights from past 30 Under 30 honorees. Learn from their career-defining moments, discover what it takes to succeed, and connect with the trailblazers shaping the future of the industry. Event Highlights: ?? Success Stories: Hear from 2024's 30 Under 30 honorees as they share their journeys. ?? Essential Skills: Learn the key skills to thrive in today’s manufacturing world. ?? Mentorship & Diversity: Discover how mentorship, networking, and diversity drive growth. Get inspired and connect with tomorrow’s leaders! Wednesday, March 26, 2025 2-3 p.m. ET Register Now: https://brnw.ch/21wRubA Nominations for the 2025 30 Under 30 are still OPEN! Know someone reshaping manufacturing? Nominate them today! ?? https://brnw.ch/21wRubz #ManufacturingExcellence #30Under30 #Leadership #Innovation #SMEMembership #ManufacturingCareers

What’s the next radical breakthrough in manufacturing? We’re looking for ideas that aren’t just innovative—they’re game-changing. The Blue Sky Competition is back, and this is your chance to present a bold, unconventional vision that could shape the future of manufacturing research and education. This isn’t about incremental change. We want the big ideas—the kind that push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and require interdisciplinary collaboration. Winning ideas don’t just stay on paper. Finalists get the chance to present at NAMR 53 /MSEC 2025, with travel and lodging covered. The top submission will receive the David Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award, a recognition of outstanding thought leadership in manufacturing. ?? Submission deadline: April 1, 2025 ?? Learn more & submit: https://brnw.ch/21wRt3w Will your idea be the one that transforms the future?

Calling all outstanding students and young professionals in #manufacturing! Do you know someone who's making remarkable contributions to the industry? Nominate them for SME’s 30 Under 30 program! https://brnw.ch/21wRsEJ

Feeling stressed at work? Join us at April’s SME Career Café to learn practical strategies for managing stress, boosting productivity, and handling workplace challenges with confidence. ??Tuesday, April 1, 2025 ??2-2:30 p.m. ET REGISTER NOW: https://brnw.ch/21wRqHS Event Highlights: ? Stress Management Tips – Learn actionable techniques to reduce stress and maintain work-life balance ? Time Management Strategies – Discover practical methods to prioritize tasks, avoid procrastination, and boost efficiency ? Conflict Resolution Tools – Gain strategies to navigate workplace disagreements with professionalism and active listening Connect, learn, and grow with SME’s supportive community! #StressManagement #CareerGrowth #SMECareerCafe #WorkplaceWellness

Meet the future of manufacturing! Join us for an exclusive SME Membership event where past 30 Under 30 winners share their game-changing insights, career-defining moments, and the skills needed to succeed in today’s manufacturing industry. ?? Date: Wednesday, March 26 ? Time: 2-3 p.m. ET REGISTER NOW: https://brnw.ch/21wRkfn What You’ll Gain: ?? Inspiring Career Journeys – Hear firsthand from 2024 honorees about their paths to success. ?? Skills for Success – Discover the key skills young professionals are mastering to excel in manufacturing. ?? Mentorship & Networking – Learn how mentorship, networking, and diversity fuel innovation and career growth. ?? Speakers Include: ? Michael Gomez – Principal R&D Engineer ? Anne P. – Technical Program Manager, Early Engagement, Pixel ? Mingjie Tu – Senior Researcher ? Iyanuoluwa Akojiyan PMP – Advanced Manufacturing Engineer ? Jackie Sharp – Mechatronics Section Supervisor & Senior Mechanical Engineer ?Riddhi P. - Sr. Controls Engineer, R&D Engineering ? Justin West- R&D Associate Staff Member, Oak Ridge National Laboratory ?? Nominations for the 2025 30 Under 30 program are open! Know an outstanding young professional shaping the future of manufacturing? Nominate them today! https://brnw.ch/21wRkfo Let’s celebrate the next generation of manufacturing leaders! ???? #SMEMembership #30Under30 #Manufacturing #CareerGrowth #Leadership