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Society of Manufacturing Engineers 
Founded 1932 Location 
Dearborn, Michigan, USAWebsite http://www.sme.org The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is a non-profit organization.[1]
Contents
History of the Society
SME Headquarters
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.
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.
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).
Awards and Recognition Programs
The SME International Awards and Recognition Programs honor outstanding accomplishments and dedication in the manufacturing community.
See also
References
- ^ http://www.cvtc.edu/Students/SME/history.htm A History of SME and the Chippewa Valley Manufacturing Community Eau Claire
External links
Categories:- Engineering societies
- Manufacturing in the United States
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