SME
Industry Organization
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Industry classification
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Organization overview
SME, established in 1932 as a nonprofit, represents the North American manufacturing industry, including manufacturers, academia, professionals, students and their communities. Its mission is to accelerate adoption of manufacturing technologies and build North America's manufacturing talent and capabilities. SME works through events, media, membership, workforce development and training, and the SME Education Foundation.
Manufacturers, manufacturing professionals, educators and students.
Areas of expertise
- Manufacturing Technology
- Manufacturing Workforce Development
- Manufacturing Training
Functions
- Events
- Media
- Training
- Workforce Development
- Education Foundation
Topics
Manufacturing Technologies · Manufacturing Careers · Manufacturing Competitiveness
Markets & geographic focus
North America
Official contact information
- https://sme.org
- communications@sme.org
- +1 (800) 733-4763
- 1000 Town Center, Suite 1910 Southfield, MI 48075
Resources
Source & information provenance
This organization profile was originally compiled by United Exports using publicly available sources identified below. Information may subsequently be updated or supplemented by the organization through the claim and review process.
Sources shown below identify the public sources used by United Exports in preparing the original profile.
- Official organization website· reviewed 2026-08-16Public organizational information compiled by United Exports from the organization’s official website.
- United Exports industry organization working list· reviewed 2026-08-16Organization name and industry classification.
- About SME· reviewed 2026-09-24Phase 2 enrichment: founding, scope, mission, activities
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