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The increasing trend of women entering careers in STEM is promising for the future of manufacturing. SME celebrates the achievements of women driving innovation in manufacturing who’ve chosen a career in STEM and continue to advance our industry.

As the aerospace industry takes off in Texas, composite manufacturing is on the rise in the state. Composite materials play a large role in aerospace manufacturing, as they are lightweight and durable, helping to improve aircraft performance.

3D printing in manufacturing is used in several different industries for prototyping and product design, and even to produce end-use parts. As manufacturers continue to adopt 3D printing, innovative ideas and use cases for this technology are leading to advancements within the manufacturing sector.

SME has partnered with Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM) to produce two virtual career fairs in 2023, with the first scheduled for February 9, 2023, and the second to be held at a date to be determined later in the year.

Black History Month, a time of reflection and recognition, encourages us to acknowledge achievement and accomplishment. We at SME are proud to celebrate those within the Black Community who’ve contributed and continue to support advancements in manufacturing.

Manufacturing is continuously evolving. Experimental process and procedures will be the driver that helps push industries forward. One area that’s evolving is the adoption of sustainability within manufacturing. It’s exciting to see manufacturing companies lead by example when it comes to environmental awareness and sustainability.

SME Celebrates Women History Month and specifically the extraordinary women who chose a career in STEM. Manufacturing is all around us in our everyday life, whether you realize it or not. Everything from the utensils used to eat your morning breakfast to the tools and appliances used at your job went through a manufacturing process. Without manufacturing things would look much different and without women in manufacturing our society would be drastically different.

My name is Brock Strunk and I have the honor of serving a two-year term on the Member Council based on votes from members like you.

In our recent Additive Manufacturing Coffee Chat on April 16, 2024, members from the SME Membership community came together to discuss the recent innovations in AM that they are most excited to see transform the industry.

This month’s career spotlight focuses on the role of a Welder, one of the most up-and-coming careers in manufacturing. Learn what hard and soft skills you need, what a welder makes, what sectors hire these professionals, and how to gain certifications through Tooling U-SME.