Society of Manufacturing Engineers
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| Founded | 1932 |
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| Location |  Dearborn, Michigan, USA |
| Website | http://www.sme.org |
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is a non-profit organization.[1]
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[edit] History of the Society
Founded in 1932 with 33 members, the organization was originally named The Society of Tool Engineers (STE). A year later, it was renamed the American Society of Tool Engineers (ASTE). It finally became the Society of Manufacturing Engineers in 1969.
[edit] Publications
SME publishes several hundred educational books and videos, two peer-reviewed scholarly journals, over 17,000 technical papers, the Manufacturing Engineering magazine and its accompanying online streaming television network METV.
In 2006, SME published The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean.
[edit] Certification
SME offers several industry standard certifications for professional recognition, and documentation of a member’s manufacturing-related knowledge and skills. These include the 'Certified Manufacturing Technologist' (CMfgT), 'Certified Manufacturing Engineer' (CMfgE), 'Certified Engineering Manager' (CEM) and 'Certified Enterprise Integrator' (CEI).
[edit] Awards and Recognition Programs
The SME International Awards and Recognition Programs honor outstanding accomplishments and dedication in the manufacturing community.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.cvtc.edu/Students/SME/history.htm A History of SME and the Chippewa Valley Manufacturing Community Eau Claire
