Associated tags: Ecosystem, SME, Workforce, Engineering, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing
Locations: MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, NORTH AMERICA, WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE, MICHIGAN, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA, WISCONSIN, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY, NEW ENGLAND, HAMPSHIRE, SPRINGFIELD, HAMPDEN, MA, MINNESOTA, LOS ANGELES, SIEMENS, CALLAWAY, SOUTHFIELD, MI, US, MONTREAL, CANADA, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES
Economy,
Lithium,
Safety,
Certification,
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SME,
Employment,
Primary energy,
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Electric vehicle,
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Management Topics like lithium battery handling and safety, high-energy batteries, battery management systems, battery testing and evaluation, as well as recycling and disposal are covered.
Key Points:
- Topics like lithium battery handling and safety, high-energy batteries, battery management systems, battery testing and evaluation, as well as recycling and disposal are covered.
- The new certification prepares individuals to thrive in a variety of job roles, including assembly technician, production associate, team assembler, battery pack assembler, quality control inspector, and battery technician.
- The EV industry is experiencing rapid growth, leading to a surge in job opportunities related to electric vehicle battery manufacturing and assembly.
- SME takes proactive steps to anticipate future challenges and opportunities, ensuring that North America is a leader in electric vehicle innovation and manufacturing.
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Education,
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Nursing SME PRIME’s expansion to 16 new high schools brings the number of SME PRIME® schools in Michigan to 50, casting a wide net of exposure and access for youth to relevant hands-on manufacturing and engineering educational experiences.
Key Points:
- SME PRIME’s expansion to 16 new high schools brings the number of SME PRIME® schools in Michigan to 50, casting a wide net of exposure and access for youth to relevant hands-on manufacturing and engineering educational experiences.
- “SME PRIME paves the way for students to develop specialized skills in advanced manufacturing and puts them on a career path to make a livable wage right here in Michigan,” said SME Education Foundation Vice President Rob Luce.
- SME PRIME is located in 110 schools across 23 states, serving 10,000 students, and 91% of SME PRIME seniors pursue manufacturing post-graduation.
- The 16 additional Michigan schools introducing SME PRIME to their students this year include:
COOR Advanced Technical Innovation Center, Roscommon
Delata Schoolcraft Intermediate School District, Escanaba
The expansion of the partnership, which began in 2021, includes continued collaboration in the operation of two Virtual Career Fairs annually resulting in more than 900 registrants to date.
Key Points:
- The expansion of the partnership, which began in 2021, includes continued collaboration in the operation of two Virtual Career Fairs annually resulting in more than 900 registrants to date.
- On June 4, 2024, SME and WiM will host the Women of SMART Experience, co-located with the SME-and AMT-produced Smart Manufacturing Experience and tuX in Pittsburgh at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
- The inaugural event will offer a unique blend of leadership workshops, insightful sessions from leading women in the industry, networking opportunities, and a meaningful charitable experience.
- Interactive breakout sessions will provide opportunities for skill-building, with expert-led workshops addressing challenges and opportunities specific to women in manufacturing.
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SME,
Welding,
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Orange County Convention Center,
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Workforce,
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Fortune 500 “We are excited to take FABTECH to Orlando this year and let the growing Florida manufacturing base see the event up close for the first time,” said Tracy Garcia, CEM, FABTECH group director at SME.
Key Points:
- “We are excited to take FABTECH to Orlando this year and let the growing Florida manufacturing base see the event up close for the first time,” said Tracy Garcia, CEM, FABTECH group director at SME.
- Women of FABTECH will return in 2024 featuring an inspiring keynote speaker who will share how to further your career in the industry.
- “The education offered at FABTECH truly adds value to every attendee’s experience,” said Mark Hoper, FMA senior vice president of expositions & media.
- Admission to the FABTECH 2024 exhibit floor is complimentary for industry professionals who register before Oct. 12, 2024.
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Video game SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SME Media, the publishing division of SME, the nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in North America, today launched its new digital platform, AdvancedManufacturing.org .
Key Points:
- SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SME Media, the publishing division of SME, the nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in North America, today launched its new digital platform, AdvancedManufacturing.org .
- Both magazines, which reach more than 80,000 subscribers monthly, will continue to be published by SME Media after the launch of the website.
- To learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities with SME Media across its line of integrated media products, visit advancedmanufacturing.org/advertise or email them at [email protected].
- “We really envision AdvancedManufacturing.org as the central hub for everything that SME Media does going forward,” Volcsko said.
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Publication LOS ANGELES, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPID + TCT 2024, the largest, most influential additive manufacturing (AM) event in North America, is returning to the West Coast for the first time in nine years.
Key Points:
- LOS ANGELES, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPID + TCT 2024, the largest, most influential additive manufacturing (AM) event in North America, is returning to the West Coast for the first time in nine years.
- The two industry leaders in 3D-technology events, SME and Rapid News Publications, team up to produce the annual RAPID + TCT event, each year better than the previous.
- “Known worldwide as North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event, RAPID + TCT provides everything you need to know about the latest 3D-technologies, all under one roof,” said Robert “Bob” Willig, executive director and CEO of SME.
- Winners will receive main stage recognition, a fully equipped booth guaranteed at RAPID + TCT 2025 and media visibility.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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ARMI,
SME,
3D printing,
Machine learning,
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Video game In 2026, RAPID + TCT will take place April 14-16 in Boston for the first time at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
Key Points:
- In 2026, RAPID + TCT will take place April 14-16 in Boston for the first time at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
- “It’s important that we signpost to the industry what our plans are,” said Duncan Wood, Rapid News Group CEO.
- For more details about this year’s edition of RAPID + TCT, visit rapid3devent.com .
- Additional details about the 2025 and 2026 editions of RAPID + TCT, including information for exhibitors, will be available soon.
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Environment PITTSBURGH, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SME, the nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in North America, and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, are bringing the Smart Manufacturing Experience to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh June 4-5, 2024.
Key Points:
- PITTSBURGH, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SME, the nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in North America, and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, are bringing the Smart Manufacturing Experience to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh June 4-5, 2024.
- The Smart Manufacturing Experience focuses on transformative technologies that enable manufacturers to better compete in the digital manufacturing era, including AI and machine learning, data analytics, IIoT/Industry 4.0, cyber security, software/CAD-CAM, automation, additive manufacturing, advanced materials, precision machining, metrology and more.
- “Advancing manufacturing in North America is our core mission, and platforms like the Smart Manufacturing Experience are a key component of accomplishing that mission.
- For more information on the Smart Manufacturing Experience or to register to attend, visit smartmanufacturingexperience.com .
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Artificial intelligence of things TORONTO, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) 2024, the pivotal event for Quebec's manufacturing sector, is returning to the Palais des congrès de Montreal from June 18-20, 2024.
Key Points:
- TORONTO, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) 2024, the pivotal event for Quebec's manufacturing sector, is returning to the Palais des congrès de Montreal from June 18-20, 2024.
- MMTS, produced by SME, the nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in North America, is the province's leading manufacturing event and promises three days of innovation all under one roof.
- The event will showcase the latest in Quebec's manufacturing landscape, encompassing machine tools, tooling, and metalworking applications, as well as the smart manufacturing sectors, including automation and robotics, AI, cybersecurity, clean energy, battery technology and additive manufacturing.
- “MMTS 2024 is where Quebec's manufacturing meets innovation,” says Arjun Hajela, group manager of Canadian events at SME.
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Nursing The estimated economic impact of growing the industry’s workforce is an estimated $6 billion.
Key Points:
- The estimated economic impact of growing the industry’s workforce is an estimated $6 billion.
- “Through this collaboration, the initiative is building awareness of careers in manufacturing, optimizing workforce systems, and accelerating the education and skill development needed to place individuals in jobs making family-sustaining wages”, said Jeannine Kunz, Chief Workforce Development Officer, SME.
- “Our primary goal is to support the prosperity of local, regional, and state manufacturing communities.
- This will help other programs implement innovative solutions to grow local economies, reduce barriers to employment, and fill vacant manufacturing jobs.
