The importance of manufacturers to the success of our economy and society is great. From designers and engineers to warehouse production staff, and everything in between, the opportunities for success in manufacturing are abundant.
Becoming an event speaker provides an opportunity to give back -- to reinvest your experience into the industry and share your knowledge with the next generation of manufacturing engineers.
Author: SME Communications
David Chamblee, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Applied Engineering Technology Department of the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina A&T State University. He is finding his transition from a 30-year corporate career to a research-based role, working with students, faculty, and industry leaders very fulfilling. SME Member since 2018.
Author: SME Communications
Black innovators have made remarkable contributions to society through their inventions, new processes and equipment, and thought leadership throughout history. We celebrate their creativity and resolve in transforming manufacturing, shaping technology, and improving our lives.
Author: SME Communications
A year and two months into his full-time career since graduating from Purdue University in December 2022, Garraway has swiftly climbed the ranks, now serving as the production manager at Modineer Co.
Dan Braley was elected an SME Fellow in 2022, is a past recipient of the SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award, and is an SME Certified Additive Manufacturing Technician (CAM-T) and an advisor for SME's RAPID + TCT event. He currently serves as a representative on SME’s Member Council.
Hello fellow members, my name is Krishna Vuppala, lead manufacturing engineer with John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, and an SME Member Council representative.
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, virtual career fairs have emerged as a valuable platform for job seekers to connect with potential employers from the comfort of their homes.
Tara Thomasson, SME Member Council Representative, is a technical fellow with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. She’s been an SME member since 2018. In her From the Desk of… letter, she explains why mentoring is important for both the mentor and the mentee, and how her life and career have been positively impacted by mentors she has had over the years.
Author: Stacey DelVecchio
The growth of additive manufacturing (AM) in recent years has been astounding. And much of the success has been fueled by the cooperative tight-knit spirit pervasive throughout our community, which we must continue to foster to spark further advances.