SME: Educating & Connecting Manufacturers

EDUCATING & CONNECTING MANUFACTURERS

SME has a rich and evolving heritage spanning more than 80 years.

From the beginning, we have helped manufacturers gain critical knowledge, connect with each other and attract future generations to the industry.

Through SMEÂŽ, you can take advantage of: u B usiness-building events that showcase the latest technologies

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development of a skilled workforce.

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Get the news you need about aerospace and defense, motorized After the Great Recession—and the loss of nearly 6 million manufacturing jobs—a coalition of concerned academic, business and government leaders crafted a plan to restore US leadership in manufacturing for the 21st Century. This year, they are rolling out the centerpiece of that proposal, a new federal program whose proposed budget now surpasses $2 billion.

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100,000 manufacturing professionals who stay in the know via our monthly publication, Manufacturing Engineering® magazine, plus our iTunes® app, industry yearbooks, e-newsletters and other media products.

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Advanced Manufacturing Media reach:

Recognizing future leaders Discover the future leaders of manufacturing in our annual 30 Under 30 issue of Manufacturing Engineering, which profiles 30 students and up-and-coming professionals for their extraordinary contributions to manufacturing.

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The SME Education Foundation® inspires, prepares and supports young people in their pursuit of advanced manufacturing career pathways. Through our scholarships and Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education (PRIME®) program, we are fostering the next generation of manufacturing engineers and technologists. By helping to build a pipeline of skilled and STEM-capable workers, we are making an impact in securing our nation’s future competiveness and economic prosperity.

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PRIME impact*

Investing in the future workforce PRIME gives manufacturers a voice in education, builds student awareness of manufacturing career pathways, and provides options to acquire manufacturing industry credentials and successful employment.

Our scholarships offer graduating high school and post-secondary students a powerful reason to choose a manufacturing-focused education.

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of seniors graduating from PRIME schools are pursuing careers in manufacturing.

38 schools in 22 states are in PRIME’s current network.

118 manufacturing partners are engaged in the PRIME network.

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Tooling U-SME can help you enhance your existing training program or show you where to start.

Our proprietary competency framework — which outlines knowledge and skill objectives for more than 60 job roles — allows us to accurately assess your workforce and develop a program that targets the gaps, so you can develop your workforce efficiently and cost-effectively.

We’ll not only help you launch your program, but also track and measure its results.

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Delivering content for all skill levels We will provide you with comprehensive, current content developed by vetted, industry-leading subject-matter experts. Our courses are aligned to national credentials, and we can map them to individual or state curriculum requirements. We can also develop customized content unique to your operations.

Offering flexible options for better results

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More than 50% of Fortune 500Ž manufacturing companies have chosen Tooling U-SME as their training partner. By joining them, you get a distinctive solution that helps you accelerate your workforce’s skills and knowledge to address your manufacturing challenges.

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With 24/7 access to more than 500 online courses, your employees can train anytime, anywhere. They can also browse our extensive digital library of e-books, videos, technical papers and white papers. Plus, they can take advantage of 70 instructor-led courses that are available to groups at your location.

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Students and professionals can take advantage of a variety of SME programs and benefits that help them connect, learn and advance their careers, while corporations can provide their employees with the same opportunities. That’s because SME’s members include manufacturing experts from around the world and across every discipline.

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Some leaders are born. But most are made. You can become a leader and create leaders through SME programs and events. For example, attend an SME President’s Reception at an SME event to network with — and get tips from — industry leaders. Or join our Bright Minds® program to build the future workforce and give back to the industry.

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SME Membership helps you maintain your competitive edge by providing information and data on the latest industry trends, and communicating industry success stories through member testimonials. You’ll be able to prepare yourself for success at every turn with free webinars, exclusive e-librarian research services, a subscription to Manufacturing Engineering magazine and special memberonly pricing on Tooling U-SME training.

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By joining SME, you’ll have access to SME Connect™, a professional networking tool that is available online via connect.sme.org or a downloadable mobile app. SME Connect allows members to connect to other members around the globe through the SME Membership network, SME local chapters and eight industry- or technologyspecific technical communities.

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Networking through SME Connect

Join manufacturers from around the world who attend our expositions and conferences to explore innovative solutions, network with peers and find out what’s new. Not only will you have the opportunity to grow your own business, you can help advance the industry as a whole. Spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico and Germany, our events focus on the industries, technologies and solutions that are in greatest demand and impact manufacturing the most.

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of SME attendees are directly involved in equipment purchase decisions.*

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of SME audiences are small shops looking for innovative solutions.*

When you attend our events, you’ll: ee advanced manufacturing solutions in S dynamic, interactive displays.

Participate in highly relevant learning activities.

Share knowledge, best practices and case studies.

Do business with industry peers.

of the people who attend are owners, corporate executives or company management.*

*SME event registration data from 2013-14.

Take part in technical sessions, factory tours, networking receptions and conferences.

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CELEBRATING MANUFACTURING SME celebrates manufacturing in both traditional and innovative ways Each year, we present more than a dozen awards to manufacturers who have significantly contributed to the industry in areas such as research, education, innovation, technical developments and leadership.

To see past winners and/or nominate someone for an award, visit sme.org/awards.

On the other end of the spectrum, we help attract new generations to the industry with #MFGisŽ, a story-sharing campaign that invites students, educators and professionals to let young people know that manufacturing has changed over the years—and that exciting career opportunities are available. To view stories and share your own, visit sme.org/mfgis.

Working closely with manufacturing professionals, companies, educators, schools and communities,

share knowledge and resources that generate solutions to manufacturing industry challenges. we

For more information about how we can help, visit sme.org or call us at 800.733.4763.