SME ZONE

ABOUT SME
Established in 1932 as a nonprofit organization, SME represents the entire North American manufacturing industry, including manufacturers, academia, professionals, students, and the communities in which they operate. We believe manufacturing holds the key to economic growth and prosperity, and champion the industry's potential as a diverse, thriving, and valued ecosystem. SME accelerates new technology adoption and builds North America’s talent and capabilities to advance manufacturing and drive competitiveness, resiliency, and national security. SME designs new ways to understand and solve problems, and our solutions advance the next wave of growth in manufacturing.
SME ZONE
Visit the SME ZONE to:
- Supercharge your professional journey - with savings! Visit the Membership desk at the SME ZONE and get scanned to enter our daily drawing! You could win complimentary 30-day access to the complete Tooling U-SME course catalog and your choice of either a 40-minute career consultation or resume review. One winner will be selected each day, and winners will be notified after FABTECH. This drawing is open to both SME members and non-members. As a bonus, non-members who join onsite at the SME ZONE will receive an additional $4 discount off the already discounted $99 show price. Regular membership is $138 per year, so this is a great opportunity to save!
- Experience virtual reality training. Visitors are invited to try a hands-on demonstration of Tooling U-SME’s Virtual Labs using Meta Quest 2 VR headsets. This immersive learning method allows users to experience a virtual reality manufacturing setting, where they meet with a trainer, perform tasks, solve problems, and practice skills in a safe environment. Training topics include safety, inspection, welding, and more.
- Be the cover star of SME's trusted industry magazine! Visitors can share their best pic from their very own "cover shoot" and be the envy of their entire manufacturing network!
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