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We invite you to celebrate the additive manufacturing industry’s endless creativity, innovation and technology by joining the RAPID + TCT Executive Perspectives 3D Printing Day Online Event, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. Eastern. Speakers include Avi Reichental of Nexa3D, Yoav Stern of Nano Dimension, Dr. Jeffrey Graves of 3D Systems Corporation, Nils Niemeyer of DMG MORI USA and Charlie Grace of Nikon SLM Solutions. Click the link for details and to learn how to register to join us! https://brnw.ch/21wOP1M

?? Manufacturing Month 2024 may be over, but the inspiration continues! This year, we hosted incredible programs that showcased the latest advocacy, innovations, and challenges in the manufacturing world. Whether you joined us live or missed out, there’s still so much to explore! We’ve put together an article with quick event summaries and links to the recordings. From discovering career pathways and hearing inspiring stories from industry pioneers to learning how we can empower the next generation, there’s something for everyone. Read now: https://brnw.ch/21wOMsn #ManufacturingMonth2024 #CareersInManufacturing #Innovation #FutureOfManufacturing #ManufacturingLeadership

?? Exciting News! ?? We’re thrilled to announce the event previously known as tuX is now SME FUSION. This premier event will bring together manufacturing leaders, innovators, and workforce development experts to share actionable insights and strategies for: ??Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Development Strategies ??Upskilling & Reskilling Incumbent Workforce ??Building Community Partnerships Between Industry & Education ??Improving Frontline Leadership Training & Development ?? Save the date: April 8-10, 2025 ?? Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center Join us for expert-led presentations, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. Let’s continue to shape the future of manufacturing talent—together. MORE: https://bit.ly/3OajJLV #SMEFUSION #WorkforceDevelopment #ManufacturingLeadership

?? Honoring NAMRC 52 Excellence as we Look Forward to #NAMRC53! ?? At NAMRC 52 this past summer, we celebrated exceptional leaders driving innovation in manufacturing: ?? NAMRI | SME Outstanding Lifetime Service Award: Delcie Durham, PhD, FSME, FAAAS, University of South Florida ?? NAMRI | SME Founders Lecture: Rajiv Shivpuri, PhD, FSME, The Ohio State University We’re also thrilled to recognize the SME Journal Award winners for impactful research: ?? Journal of Manufacturing Letters: Hutasoit, N., et al. ?? Journal of Manufacturing Processes: Jafar Ghorbani, et al. ?? Journal of Manufacturing Systems: Mengnan Liu, et al. These achievements set the stage for NAMRC 53, where we look forward to even more advancements! NAMRC53 call for papers now open: https://brnw.ch/21wOBLX #NAMRC52 #NAMRC53 #Innovation #Manufacturing

Exciting highlights from NAMRC 52 this past summer, as we honor outstanding achievements in manufacturing and look forward to #NAMRC53! ???? A huge thank you to our outgoing NAMRI Board members for their incredible leadership and dedication: Brigid A. Mullany, PhD, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Mike Vogler, PhD, CMfgE, Caterpillar Inc. Zhijian (ZJ) Pei, PhD, FSME, Texas A&M University And we’re thrilled to welcome our new NAMRI Board of Directors members, who bring a passion for advancing research and strengthening our community: Wayne Cai, PhD, Technical Fellow, General Motors Brad Kinsey, PhD, FSME, Associate Dean for Research and Professor, University of New Hampshire Arif Malik, PhD, FASME, Professor, University of Texas, Dallas We’re also proud to recognize the winners of the Outstanding Paper Award at NAMRC 52, honoring excellence in engineering value and industrial relevance. Congratulations to the authors of 2023’s top papers: Outstanding Paper in Manufacturing Systems: ?? NAMRC-198 Clayton Cooper, Jianjing Zhang, Ihab Ragai, Robert Gao Outstanding Papers in Manufacturing Processes: ?? NAMRC-135 Eren Can SARIYARLIOGLU, Torgeir Welo, Jun Ma ?? NAMRC-249 Himanshu Balhara, Cagatay Yelkarasi, Ali Erdemir, Satish Bukkapatnam These achievements demonstrate the remarkable innovation celebrated at NAMRC 52, and we’re excited to build on this momentum at NAMRC 53. Stay tuned for more advancements to come! NAMRC53 call for papers now open: https://brnw.ch/21wOzx4 #NAMRC52 #NAMRC53 #ResearchExcellence #Innovation #smemfg

Today we honor the brave who have served in the military. Your courage, sacrifice, and leadership continue to inspire and shape the manufacturing industry. Thank you for your service and for all you do to drive innovation and progress. Happy Veterans Day #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #SME #ManufacturingExcellence

Reflecting on NAMRC 52, we’re proud to honor the incredible achievements of this year’s awardees, whose work continues to drive innovation in manufacturing and engineering. ???? Please join us in congratulating the LLNL-TAMU-GaTech team, recipients of the S.M. Wu Research Implementation Award. Their groundbreaking work on inertial confinement fusion experiments has advanced sensor fusion and data science for fine-abrasive polishing processes. Team members include: ?? Team Leader: Satish Bukkapatnam ??Shilan Jin, Texas A&M University ??Akash Tiwari J., Texas A&M University ??Team Leader: Yu Ding, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology ??Team Leader: Suhas Bhandarkar, PhD, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ??Sean Hayes, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ??Monika Biener, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory These achievements reflect the outstanding talent showcased at NAMRC 52, and we’re eagerly looking ahead to #NAMRC53 to see what new advancements will shape the future! NAMRC 53 call for papers now open: https://brnw.ch/21wOxD9 #Manufacturing #EngineeringLeadership #NAMRC

Join SME Membership for an Emerging Professional Industry Coffee Chat on Project Management! ?? Are you ready to build a solid foundation in project management and boost your career? ??When: Tuesday, November 12 from 2- 2:45 p.m. ET. ??Register Now: https://brnw.ch/21wOvob ?? What You'll Gain: ??Fundamentals of Project Management: Understand key principles and concepts. ??Effective Strategies and Techniques: Discover practical approaches for successful project planning, execution, and evaluation. ??Career Growth Opportunities: Learn how mastering project management can unlock exciting possibilities in various industries. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills! ?? #ProjectManagement #CareerDevelopment #Networking #EmergingProfessionals

On National STEM Day, and every day at SME, we encourage students to explore career paths in STEM because these fields are so important to the future of manufacturing. We’d love it if you took this opportunity to learn about SME’s impact by the numbers among students in STEM in 2024! For more information, please visit the following links: ??SME PRIME?: https://brnw.ch/21wOuHU ??Apply for a SME Education Foundation Scholarship: https://brnw.ch/21wOuHO ??Digital Bright Minds Student Summit: https://brnw.ch/21wOuHR ??SME & Stratasys’ SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition: https://brnw.ch/21wOuHN ??SME & AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology’s IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show Smartforce Student Summit: https://brnw.ch/21wOuHM ??Enter the Digital Manufacturing Challenge 2025: https://brnw.ch/21wOuHT ??Join us at NAMRC53 at Clemson University: https://brnw.ch/21wOuHS ??SME & Alliance For Working Together (AWT) Foundation's EmpowerHer: https://brnw.ch/21wOuHP ??Become an SME Member – student or otherwise!: https://brnw.ch/21wOuHQ #nationalstemday #stemeducation #manufacturingeducation #stemcareers

??Deadline Extended:Today's the Last Day to Save 20% on SME Membership! Due to popular demand, we’ve extended our deadline! Today's the last day to take advantage of 20% savings on SME membership with code JOIN24. Whether you're joining for the first time or renewing, SME membership offers unparalleled access to expert knowledge, industry insights, and an invaluable community of professionals who are shaping the future of manufacturing. Why Join SME? ?? Membership Savings – Exclusive discounts on SME events, Tooling U-SME courses, certifications, and partner programs. ?? Industry Publications – Stay updated with subscriptions to Manufacturing Engineering and Smart Manufacturing. ?? Research & Learning – Access three peer-reviewed journals, technical webinars, and personalized research support valued at $22,000. ?? Networking – Connect with professionals worldwide on SME Connect or meet locally through SME chapters. Make the most of this chance to invest in your career! Renew or join SME today, and watch your impact in manufacturing grow. ??https://whttps://brnw.ch/21wOu93