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3D Printing Innovations Shine at RAPID + TCT

Leading end users, vendors outline the future of additive manufacturing in Chicago.
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2021 Event Updates: Latest Tech Show Announcements

Periodically updated list of engineering, manufacturing, and technology shows cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns.

SME Acquires Milestone C

November 24, 2025 · Move said to strengthen SME’s history and mission of building the talent pipeline and connecting education with industry.

RAPID + TCT 2026 to Travel to Boston in 2026

November 24, 2025 · The Boston region is home to nearly 20,000 manufacturers employing more than 750,000 workers and contributing more than $130 billion to New England’s GDP. 

RAPID + TCT Returns to Detroit in April

January 2, 2025 · This year also marks a significant milestone with the colocation of RAPID + TCT alongside three other major industry events.

AeroDef Manufacturing 2025 Comes to Detroit

December 17, 2024 · Produced by SME, this event seeks to cover all facets of defense manufacturing―land, air, sea and space.

SME Appoints New CEO

October 15, 2024 · Kunz brings 24 years of manufacturing experience, recently as SME’s chief workforce development officer.

SME Selects 2024 ‘30 Under 30’ Honorees

October 2, 2024 · Each honoree receives a 1-year SME membership, allowing them to connect with manufacturing professionals across the country.

RAPID + TCT 2025 Event Calls for Speakers

September 23, 2024 · RAPID + TCT returns to Detroit next year, alongside two co-located events―the World Congress Experience (WCX) and the AeroDef Manufacturing event.

SME Manufacturing Tech Series Schedules New Events

September 11, 2024 · Events are scheduled in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina and Texas.

SME Introduces “Ready to Hire” Program

August 29, 2024 · Aim is to deliver a qualified talent pipeline for manufacturers, SME reports.

Winners of 2024 SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition Announced

July 3, 2024 · The contest educates high school and post-secondary students about additive manufacturing technologies and design.

SME Picks 2024 College of Fellows

June 3, 2024 · The SME College of Fellows has honored those members who have made notable contributions to the social, technological, and educational aspects of the manufacturing profession.

SME Agrees to Partnership with BlueForge Alliance

May 28, 2024 · Goal of collaboration is to build and strengthen the manufacturing workforce, nonprofits report.

RAPID + TCT 2024 Executive Keynote Series Announced

May 17, 2024 · Event to feature industry leaders from across the ecosystem discussing the future of additive manufacturing.

SME, Women in Manufacturing Expand Partnership

April 15, 2024 · Organizations slated to co-host Women of SMART Experience in early June.

SME Has Open Nominations for Additive Manufacturing Awards

January 22, 2024 · Additive manufacturing awards deadline is April 5.

SME Launches the Aubin Case Study Award

December 1, 2023 · Award renamed to bring attention to novel case studies that use additive manufacturing.

SME Offers Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program

October 23, 2023 · Intent is to help to scholarship recipients navigate school, student life, manufacturing careers.

SME Launches 2024 Digital Manufacturing Challenge

October 4, 2023 · High school and undergraduate students are highly encouraged to prepare a submission.

Manufacturing Association and SME Form Workforce-Focused Partnership

September 12, 2023 · The two organizations have collaborated on advancing manufacturing. This partnership focuses on leveraging the strengths of each organization.

SME to Partner With Community and Technical Colleges

September 1, 2023 · Purpose is to address the manufacturing industry’s workforce shortage and skills gap crisis.


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