SME MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE

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MESSAGE FROM SME LEADERSHIP The Value of Membership Joining a professional association is a perfect way for individuals to find their community.

Associations like SME provide a valuable network of people and programs to help advance your career.

Throughout our collective careers, we’ve benefited greatly by collaborating with a community and taking advantage of networking opportunities through professional associations. We can unequivocally say that SME is one of those associations.

The support a professional organization provides is advantageous. As leaders of SME, the value in professional memberships has helped us connect to our peers and industry experts while staying informed on all things manufacturing.

SME is the only professional organization that represents individuals from all facets of manufacturing. Whether it’s learning about the latest manufacturing products and technologies, engaging with local SME chapters or accessing the resource center and certification programs, SME gives you the tools you need to advance your career and succeed at all stages of manufacturing.

The diverse community of SME members is strong and continues to grow. We’ve seen great growth in recent years, welcoming new members from across industries at all different stages of their careers. However, SME isn’t intended only for seasoned industry professionals — there are also a great deal of student member benefits. In fact, it’s exciting to report that 89% of student members participating in the SME PRIME schools program entered the manufacturing workforce in some capacity.

If you want to get the most out of your membership, just joining a professional association is not enough. You must be an active member and be intentional with your participation. An SME membership provides endless options to share common thoughts and network organically, as well as opportunities to be a part of a respected group of individuals who are helping shape manufacturing.

A professional membership is important, and it’s all about the people and resources that will help advance your manufacturing career. Membership matters, and our association thrives on the investment of committed members. We hope you’ll consider joining the SME family, and we thank our members for their time, resources and dedication to SME.

Robert “Bob” Willig Executive Director & CEO SME

Sheronda L. Carr Senior Director, Membership SME

SME is a nonprofit association that supports and works closely with professionals, companies, educators, high schools, universities and communities to share knowledge and resources that generate solutions to the manufacturing industry industry challenges.

Created in 1932 as a membership organization, SME has grown beyond that to serve the manufacturing industry even more broadly with events, workforce development, media products and philanthropic initiatives that support the next generation of practitioners entering the field.

SME MEMBERSHIP | OVERVIEW

Association membership continues to be the uniting factor of all SME strategic initiatives — thrives with a member base of nearly 15,000 practitioners, organizations, industry partners, educators, researchers and students. SME is the and the premier source of learning representing members from all facets of manufacturing across the U.S. and in 15 countries around the world.

A member-driven organization, SME is honored to celebrate more than 90 years of driving and advancing manufacturing into the future. Members serve on the SME Board of Directors, SME Member Council, editorial and events committees, and technical communities. They also participate in workforce development and training facilitation.

In all those roles, SME members promote advanced manufacturing, train the current workforce and prepare for the next generation of manufacturers.

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Melissa Dochter, OEM Business Development − Kaman Automation, Industry Business, Schneider Electric SME Corporate Member Since 2010

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SME MEMBERSHIP | OVERVIEW

“My student membership was expiring ­— 2012 SME President LaRoux Gillespie sponsored my membership through SME’s Emerging Professionals program — I am still a member today.”

SME Membership delivers all the resources you need to stay informed about manufacturing news and products, develop management and leadership skills, and build an expansive network. The three pillars of SME membership — learn, engage and advance — are the basis for a meaningful experience.

Whether you’re a student, young industry professional or distinguished leader in manufacturing, SME provides you with access to materials and resources to expand your knowledge base.

Make the most of your membership by activating it through the vast programs and services SME offers across its five strategic business units: Membership, Events, Tooling U-SME, Media and the SME Education Foundation. Together, they form SME.

YEARS SERVING SME MEMBERS

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FIVE STRATEGIC AREAS | ONE SME

FIVE AREAS | ONE NON-PROFIT

Being a member is one thing, but becoming an engaged member takes your membership experience to new heights while exposing you to opportunities and support for your career and business. As an engaged member, you can explore, advance and build community through: SME Membership

Start your SME engagement journey by joining the association. SME represents members from all facets of manufacturing. From practitioners to educators to researchers to young professionals and students, we provide invaluable connections to industry peers; trusted knowledge and resources on manufacturing technology and trends; technical information from national subscription-based and government databases; solutions to industry’s most pressing issues; the latest job postings; career-enhancing leadership opportunities; and a members-only online community. And all of it is at your fingertips.

Learn more at sme.org/membership.

SME Media

SME Media keeps industry professionals up to date on the innovations that are driving today’s manufacturing environment. As the foremost source for news and in-depth technical information about advanced manufacturing in North America, SME Media is committed to keeping its audience informed about relevant news, technology and advances that improve their ability to make decisions in an intensely competitive global environment. SME Media has a full range of marketing vehicles that can help you reach qualified leads and grow your sales. Learn more at sme.org/media.

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Tooling U-SME

FIVE AREAS | ONE NON-PROFIT

A leading provider of competency-based learning and development solutions for the manufacturing community, Tooling U-SME trains tens of thousands of people, working with thousands of employers — including more than half of all Fortune 500® manufacturing companies as well as 900 educational institutions across the country. Tooling U-SME helps prepare today’s and tomorrow’s workforce by providing an industry-driven and learner-centric curriculum aligned to the most pressing industrial needs. Learn more at toolingu.com.

SME Education Foundation

As the philanthropic arm of SME, the SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares and supports the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent. Not only does the Foundation work to bring students, educators, industry and communities together through its SME PRIME program, it also awards annual student scholarships and conducts the Student Summit Event Series held at SME events in North America.

Visit the SME Education Foundation at smeef.org.

SME Events

SME Events convene the community of manufacturing to generate commerce, share knowledge and build networks at more than 15 manufacturing trade shows and conferences across North America. In tandem, the SME Digital Experience delivers added value, extending the lifecycle of SME’s in-person events with industry-relevant content and a 365-community committed to advancing manufacturing. SME Events offer exhibitors and attendees — from all aspects of manufacturing — an experience they never forget and often repeat. Learn more at sme.org/events.

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HARNESS THE POWER OF SME MEMBERSHIP

SME MEMBERSHIP | THE VALUE

SME Membership elevates your profile as a manufacturing professional and pays dividends when it comes to gaining a competitive edge through: Knowledge: Receive curated, member-exclusive content from SME editors, industry professionals and strategic partner organizations through digital and print publications, e-learning and professional development opportunities, workforce training and more. SME is professional and student members’ best resource for the latest manufacturing best practices and management skills that will help them advance in their careers. It’s also the best resource for timely and relevant manufacturing news and insight into the issues that challenge members the most.

Community: Take advantage of hundreds of opportunities within a community of manufacturing professionals to build key relationships, increase your knowledge and offer expertise to others in the field.

SME membership includes immediate access to local professional chapters, student chapters, international chapters and technical advisory groups that meet regularly throughout the year. Gatherings include in-person and virtual offerings where members learn from the real-world manufacturing experience of others in their backyards and beyond. Members can access SME’s diverse community anytime, anywhere through SME Connect, an online community for members to engage in discussions, find answers to questions and build their networks.

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Thomas R. Kurfess, PhD, FSME, NAE, PE, Professor and HUSCO, Ramirez Distinguished Chair in Fluid Power and Motion Control, Georgia Institute of Technology SME Member Since 1983

SME MEMBERSHIP | THE VALUE

“The SME Awards Program brings together thought leaders from industry, academe and the government to highlight their contributions to manufacturing technology, management and education.”

Recognition: SME’s world-class awards and Fellows programs — which recognize members, local chapters and companies at national and international levels for manufacturing excellence and service to the industry — are considered the most prestigious and significant awards in manufacturing. SME has more than 30 recognition programs that engage and reflect a diverse and broad spectrum of the profession, and open opportunities for collaboration. SME award winners are recognized in industry publications and use their award-winning status as a mark of distinction.

“SME fosters an environment for women in manufacturing and engineering to not only pursue a career but to become leaders. As an SME member and employee, I am inspired by more women pursuing careers within manufacturing technologies.”

Brandy Sereno, Manager of Creative & Office Services, SME SME Member Since 2018

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JOIN THE SME COMMUNITY Get a valuable portfolio of tools and connection opportunities.

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Local Chapter Network • When you join SME, you automatically become a member of a local professional or student chapter in your region. Chapters keep you connected by hosting local member meetups, plant tour visits and learning opportunities.

SME Connect • This online community allows you to interact with SME members across the world at any time to discuss the latest technology, share your manufacturing passions and learn through peer-to-peer discussions.

Print and Digital Leading Manufacturing Publications • Receive free copies of Manufacturing Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, annual industry reports, journal articles and member-exclusive newsletters, including SME Daily Executive Briefing, From the Desk of… and Member NewsFlash. All are filled with the latest insights, news and products to improve your manufacturing career and operations.

Industry Research • Obtain free access to research that is categorized across more than 30 manufacturing databases.

Submit your request to SME Membership and have your research questions answered quickly, saving you time, resources and money.

VIP Service at SME Events • SME rolls out the red carpet at SME Events with special member activities and offerings, including private member meetups, reserved seating at all keynote addresses, networking opportunities for you to learn new strategies and make new connections, and the chance to grab SME swag and have fun too.

Membership Matters. sme.org/join

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SME Awards and Recognition • Reap rewards and prestige for your innovative ideas, career achievements and work on the behalf of others through a number of awards and recognitions to honor your efforts, volunteerism and contributions throughout your education and career.

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Continuing Education • The SME Membership Webinar Series offers top-notch professional development throughout the year on hot topics and trends that span the manufacturing professional lifecycle. As a member, you can access previous webinars through SME’s online library on SME Connect.

Savings • Receive up to a 50% discount on SME Industry Certifications offered through Tooling U-SME. Also save on offerings that promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle through our affinity partners.

Jobs Connection Career Center • Get your first view of manufacturing jobs on SME’s Jobs Connection site. This resource is helpful to members who want to change jobs or get started in their professional careers.

SME MEMBER PROGRESSION:

Become an SME Member

Connect with your local chapter

Access SME Member-exclusive resources

Advance in your manufacturing career

“The educational opportunities that SME presents to its members have allowed us to have meaningful conversations regarding how manufacturers can operate more securely and efficiently.”

Matthew Kirkpatrick, VP of Business Development, Paymerang SME Corporate Member Since 2021

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LEARN WITH TOOLING U-SME

SME MEMBERSHIP | TOOLING U-SME

Tooling U-SME believes in the power of community, collaboration and partnership to solve the greatest manufacturing workforce crisis facing our nation. It works with thousands of employers of all sizes and nearly 1,000 educational institutions across the country to develop innovation solutions and learning modalities to attract, upskill and retain today and tomorrow’s manufacturing talent. With 90 years of working in the manufacturing ecosystem, no one knows more about manufacturing training than Tooling U-SME. Tooling U-SME also believe that no one in manufacturing should be left behind because of a lack of training. It engages in upskilling the incumbent workforce to enable manufacturers to optimize new and advanced technologies and processes.

Membership Matters. toolingu.com

SME MEMBER PROGRESSION WITH TOOLING U-SME:

Become an SME Member

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Participate in Tooling U-SME Training Programs

Upskill yourself with relevant field training

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Gain a competitive edge

LEARN. ENGAGE. ADVANCE.

As an SME member, how can you work with us to solve the manufacturing skills crisis?

• B e a subject-matter expert for learning content • V olunteer for a Certification Oversight Committee or earn a professional certification • T ake online classes for your professional development • D eliver your expertise inside manufacturing companies via on-site training

FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

• C ontact Tooling U-SME for an organizational training needs analysis

• B ring industry-driven resources to your high school, colleges or universities

• E mbed industry-driven training resources including online, virtual labs, instructor-led and certification into your blended learning programs

• C ollaborate to create leading manufacturing upskilling and reskilling programs

• A ssess your workforce to identify skills gaps and build tailored training upskilling programs

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• E ngage with your state and/ or community leaders and Tooling U-SME to develop innovative skilling programs unique to your region

• A ttend the tuX event to network and learn best practices in workforce development

“My passion for manufacturing and my desire for supporting my community drew me to join SME and stay as an active member since 2012.

SME has provided me with so many benefits, but the most important one is the opportunity to exercise leadership.“ Farhad Ghadamli, CAM-F

Lead Additive Manufacturing Engineer, DM3D Technology SME Member Since 2012

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ENGAGE WITH SME MEDIA Communicate your views through publication

SME MEMBERSHIP | SME MEDIA

SME Media has the platform to communicate your experience to a large audience of manufacturing professionals, helping you elevate your career, establish yourself as a subject-matter expert and become an influential voice in manufacturing. SME Media keeps industry professionals up to date on the innovations that are leading the charge of advanced manufacturing. Few associations have the number of media products that SME Media offers. There are many opportunities for members to get involved and participate across our media brands.

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SME Media is committed to keeping its readers informed about relevant news, technology and advances that improve their ability to make decisions in an intensely competitive global environment. As a member of SME, stay informed with the latest insights, news and knowledge on manufacturing technology and trends to improve your manufacturing career and operations.

“We receive access to many like-minded leaders in the industry through SME roundtable discussions and local leadership skill consultation.”

Graham Hargreaves, Corporate Marketing Manager, Mastercam SME Corporate Member Since 2019

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SME MEMBER PROGRESSION WITH SME MEDIA:

Dedicated publications and industry reports

89,000+

AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING PRINT AND DIGITAL MAGAZINE

30,000+ AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION OF MANUFACTURING WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER

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Contribute to SME Media Content

Establish yourself as a subject matter expert

SME MEMBERSHIP | SME MEDIA

Become an SME Member

“I wanted to recognize the great work you do each day compiling and sharing all the current and latest and very vital information pertaining to the industry [in SME Daily Executive Briefing].

I have really enjoyed reading these articles every morning.

It serves as a roadmap in knowing the current state of affairs of the different markets.”

Othello Collins, Service Technician, Toll Gas & Welding SME Member Since 2018

Please contact SME Media, editorial@sme.org, with content ideas, and the team will work with you to develop editorial for print and online.

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EXPERIENCE SME EVENTS Speaking opportunities — member showcase and member days

SME MEMBERSHIP | EVENTS

As an SME member, you can take advantage of all the opportunities to get plugged in at any one of SME’s events across North America. An SME event draws the biggest thinkers and doers in manufacturing. Either as an attendee or exhibitor, there is no better place to advance your business and career.

SME Events give individuals from all walks of manufacturing an experience they’ll never forget.

Enhance this experience with an SME membership and become a part of the community that drives manufacturing forward.

GET INVOLVED

VOLUNTEER

• Keynote speaker

• Conference content creation

• Panelist for roundtable discussion

• Evaluation of papers and speakers

• Subject-matter expert for conference tracks

• Event advisor • On-site volunteer

• Member networking receptions

SME MEMBER PROGRESSION WITH SME EVENTS:

Become an SME Member

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Attend an SME event

View new products and the latest technologies; network with peers

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Lead manufacturing with a new perspective

LEARN. ENGAGE. ADVANCE.

“Connecting through SME conferences, trade shows and events has really allowed me to develop in my career.”

Rick Neff, CEO, Rick Neff LLC

SME MEMBERSHIP | EVENTS

SME Member Since 2015

“Two ways that help me stay energized include interacting with inspiring people and learning lessons from history. My participation in SME Events helps me with both.”

Jason Jones, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO, Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies SME Member Since 2012

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ADVANCE MANUFACTURING WITH THE SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION

SME MEMBERSHIP | FOUNDATION

As the philanthropic arm of SME, an internationally recognized nonprofit organization serving the manufacturing industry, the SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares and supports the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent. The SME Education Foundation exists to benefit the community of manufacturing, and SME members have the opportunity to support the next generation of talent in a number of ways through various Foundation programs.

Measuring SME PRIME Impact: New in 2021 The Foundation conducted a review and invited feedback from SME PRIME schools to benchmark key metrics in 2021.

The data, from the 2020-21 academic year, revealed that the

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SME PRIME school initiative has resulted in 89% of students directly entering the manufacturing workforce, training in an apprenticeship position, or pursuing postsecondary education in engineering or manufacturing disciplines.

• Bright Minds Student Summit volunteer • Scholarship review committee

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“[SME PRIME has made us] able to teach more students and [offer] more time on machines. [With SME PRIME we] plan to keep building and bringing new ideas into the classroom that allow students to build their skills and relationship with industry.”

FUTURE

Growth | Impact | Inclusion

—— Educator, Saginaw ISD – Heritage High School, Saginaw, Michigan

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• SME Member scholarship fund smeef.org

Every year, the boards of directors of SME and the Education Foundation award up to three hundred awards to undergraduate manufacturing students who are members of the student or professional chapters of SME. Learn more about the Foundation’s programs in its annual report.

Visit: smeef.org/annual-report

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Becomeanan Become SME M ember SME Member

Engage with SME Education Foundation

Support the next generation of manufacturers

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SME MEMBER PROGRESSION WITH THE SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION:

Mentor future SME leaders

“I’ve been an SME member since 2008, after being awarded the SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship that same year. My experience with SME is primarily due to being a second-generation member. As an undergrad, I was also introduced to my member benefits by joining the Dubuque, Iowa, chapter. My career started as a design engineer because my education was geared toward that job function; however, I’m currently working as a product manager. My experience as a design engineer has been greatly improved due to my involvement with SME and can be applied to almost any field of engineering and related fields.”

Kyle Riegel, Product Manager ‒ Current Transmission Schunk Carbon Technology LLC SME Member Since 2008

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SME MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

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SME’s membership team serves as a concierge service designed to help you navigate benefits, services, programming insights and SME engagement opportunities. It also helps you connect to industry partners and to a skilled and proficient network of companies and individuals serving the manufacturing industry.

With an SME membership, you will grow your skills and build your professional network through self-directed or guided customized engagement journeys designed to help you realize your professional goals.

Join SME today. There is a membership category for you.

Professional Individual is for those with a minimum of four years of experience in activities contributing to the realization of manufactured products or to the support of such enterprises in industry, government or education. $138/year Emerging Professional is for individuals aged 18-35 who have graduated from high school and/or college within the last five years. $45/year Student Membership is designed for graduate and undergraduate students registered with full or part-time status who are working toward the completion of an academic credential in good standing at a technical institution, college or university, and pursuing degrees in manufacturing or a related field. $20/year Corporate Membership offers companies ongoing education and support for their employees.

Corporate members receive exclusive access to engagement opportunities, exhibits and increased visibility as advocates of manufacturing and the communities manufacturing serves.

Packages are customized to the needs of each company, and prices vary.

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Institutional Membership is available to colleges, universities and technical institutes that are focused on engineering and manufacturing, and are interested in providing their faculty and staff with access to SME’s rich resources, knowledge and network. $750/year High School Student or High School Educator Membership prepares high school students who are 13 years of age or older for a challenging, rewarding and lucrative career in manufacturing. SME offers high school educators the resources they need to help high school students explore lucrative careers and advanced technologies that only manufacturing has to offer. Free enrollment.

Reciprocal Association Membership SME has joined forces with several leading manufacturing associations to provide SME members with a full range of benefits at multiple organizations for one discounted price.

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Gift a membership to a graduating student through the Member Bridge Program.

Invest in the future of manufacturing by giving a graduate student a gift! A contribution of $45 per graduating student member will: • Help introduce these new professionals to the resources and technical information they need to succeed in today’s advanced manufacturing environment.

• Give recent graduates the opportunity to broaden their networks as they transition into their neighboring professional chapters.

• Retain active young members and strengthen manufacturing’s workforce pipeline. sme.org/member-bridge-donation

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