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Accelerating3D ManufacturingAdditive Manufacturing 3D Printing Rapid PrototypingDirect Digital Manufacturing 3D Scanningsme.org/3D
RevolutionizingmanufacturingMaking the most of game-changing technologyEmerging 3D technologies are allowing manufacturers to increase speedto market, produce stronger and lighter parts, improve efficiency, reducewaste, lower emissions, eliminate costly tooling, and create products andgeometries that couldn’t be created before. These benefits are at the heartof every step forward in medical technology, and every breakthrough in theautomotive and aerospace industry.To make the most of this exciting technology, make the most of SME —the definitive industry source for knowledge, experience, educationand connections.Additive Manufacturing in ActionuuuuuuuuuuCastingsCustom jigs and fixturesCustom orthotics and prostheticsDental implants and orthodonticsFuel injector assembliesFunctional prototypesRobotic end effectorsRocket engine partsSurgical instruments and guidesTools and moldssme.org/3D
Attracting studentsCapitalizing on the excitement of 3D technologyDesign for Direct DigitalManufacturing CompetitionDesign optimization is key toleveraging 3D technologies. In theDesign for Direct Digital ManufacturingCompetition, student designers usetheir imagination to design a productor subassembly that best utilizes theadvantages of additive manufacturing.SME Student Innovation TourHands-on access to technology andpersonal interaction with industryexperts provides a dynamic experience for students at annual SME events.SME member advisors collaborate with high school and college students,educators and counselors, letting them know about exciting manufacturingcareers.SkillsUSA ContestSME’s Design for Digital and Additive Manufacturing contest — createdfor SkillsUSA — allows students to step into a real-world 3D productionenvironment where they must follow design requirements, use specifiedresources and accomplish creative output within specific timeframes.Rippl3d.comRippl3d challenges provide hands-on activities designed to engage students,teachers and parents in meaningful design and problem-solving experiences.Through 3D technologies, Rippl3d shows students and parents the motivationfor — and rewards of — manufacturing careers.IncreasingtechnologyadoptionMaking the business casefor additive manufacturingWhile there’s been a lot of hype aboutconsumer adoption of 3D Printing, the realadvancement and opportunities for thetechnology are in industrial applications — fromcustom jigs and fixtures to tool-and-die repair,castings and injection molding. Conformalcooling of molds and inserts — more widelyavailable through additive manufacturingtechnology — increases part quality andreduces cycle time by 50% or more.Challenging geometries, complex channels,and parts that are difficult or impossible tomanufacture in any other way are well-suitedfor additive manufacturing technology. But it’snot just about the technology, it’s about makingthe business case.Consider this: GE’s LEAP Fuel Nozzle —manufactured with Direct Metal Laser Melting— is 25% lighter, five times more durable,and composed of just one part instead of20 separate components. The end result?Higher performance. SME has the technologyresources, industry contacts and expertise tohelp you determine your own ROI equation forutilizing additive manufacturing.
Building a community of practiceCreating a home for additive manufacturing usersMore than 25 years ago, SME’s rich history of supporting manufacturers led the pioneers and innovators of 3D technologies to makeSME the home for their new Rapid Prototyping technical group.Today, SME connects some 200,000 people in additive manufacturing, continuing the original group’s vision of — and commitment to —creating an extensive community.SME’s Additive Manufacturing Technical CommunityGaining Access to ExpertsDecades of experience and a dynamic community define the SME Additive Manufacturing Technical Community. Thousands of SMEmembers — many of whom are recognized industry authorities in 3D manufacturing — create content and programs, define industrystandards, encourage and mentor the next generation, and work to solve technical challenges.Recognizing AchievementIndustrial accomplishments deserve recognition. Our annual awards for Industry Achievement, Distinguished Technical Paper andProduct Innovation honor companies and individuals who have had significant impact on additive manufacturing and its applications.Industry Achievement Awardreceipients include:uuuuuuDieter Schwarze PhD – SLM Solutions GmbHHans Langer PhD – EOS GmbHGreg Morris – GE AviationChuck Hull – 3D SystemsScott Crump –StratasysWilfried Vancraen – Materialise NVsme.org/3D
Advancing technologyChampioning the advancement of 3D technologyPartnering with the R&D CommunitySME stays on the forefront of development through our North AmericanManufacturing Research Institute (NAMRI) and its namesake conference,NAMRC, as well as through America Makes (the National Additive ManufacturingInnovation Institute) and other groups. We monitor industry needs andrequirements through our member network and expert industry advisors, andthen communicate those needs to technology developers.Connecting Companies with Suppliers and CapabilitiesInnovation doesn’t just happen, it must be facilitated and developed. Each year,a community of 3D manufacturing visionaries, industry veterans and novicesconnects and collaborates at SME’s RAPID TCT, where ideasare born and concepts advanced.Spreadingthe wordPromoting additive manufacturingVia our expansive network of industry expertsand influencers, SME creates and deliversleading-edge content on additive manufacturing.uuuuMore than 160 technical papers200 technical articles25 technical videos and booksMonthly webinarsSME MediaThe leading source for news and in-depthtechnical information about advancedmanufacturing in North America. Frommetalworking to 3D printing, we know howto make it.Smart Manufacturing magazineA magazine focusing on digital manufacturing,software, automation,advanced materials, additivemanufacturing, and integrationof these technologies.3D Printing & AdditiveManufacturing ChannelNews, videos and informationspecific to additivemanufacturing. Content includesarticles, press releases and editor’s picks.AdvancedManufacturing.org
Building a skilled manufacturing workforceConnecting skills with jobs while integrating new technologiesExperts debate about the number of additive manufacturing specialists our industry will need in the future. But they agree that allmanufacturers need to understand the technology, including its mechanics, opportunities and best applications.Competencies and TrainingTooling U-SME offers e-learning and instructor-led trainingin additive manufacturing fundamentals. Online training hasfour components, beginning with an introduction to AdditiveManufacturing and progressing through safety, processes,and methods and materials. In-person training consists of atwo-day overview course covering major technologies, bestapplications, and the case for using 3D printing instead of atraditional manufacturing method.toolingu.comAdditive Manufacturing Certification ProgramThe Fundamentals Certification and Technician Certification arestackable, creating a flexible, modular pathway for mastering theprinciples and processes of additive manufacturing. The certifications align to the Additive Manufacturing Body of Knowledge.It is ideal for individuals working in or seeking to work in additive manufacturing roles in automotive, aerospace, and medicalequipment. It is also ideal for high schools and colleges as acapstone or standalone achievement to increase workforcereadiness in additive ring-fundamentalsITEAMIndependent Technical Evaluation of Additive Manufacturing ConsortiumSME and our partners are building an expert system that will answer the million dollar questions:uCan I print it?uShould I print it?uWhat’s the best machine, material and process for a particular part?Working in collaboration with major industry users, the Independent Technical Evaluation of Additive Manufacturing (ITEAM) willprovide a virtual repository of additive manufacturing machine/material capabilities. ITEAM will also provide a virtual, open platformto enable users to evaluate their parts’ suitability to be manufactured additively against the available machines and materials.sme.org/ITEAMsme.org/3D
Industry StandardsA lack of standards and certifications threatensprogress in additive manufacturing. To increaseconfidence in the technology, we must standardizeindustry practices. From file formats to materialspecifications to machine certifications, SME iscollaborating with ASTM, America Makes and otherstandards development organizations to createstandards and increase teamwork. SME’s Standards,Specifications, and Guidelines database providesinformation on standards, specifications, and guidelinesfor use in additive manufacturing/3D printing.sme.org/am3dpMedical additivemanufacturingMaking a difference through collaborationThe SME Medical Additive Manufacturing/3D PrintingWorkgroup supports users of medical and biomedicalapplication technology. Members represent medicaldevice manufacturers, clinicians, technology providersand more, including Mayo Clinic, Biomet, University ofMichigan, Smith & Nephew, Materialise, nScrypt, LeuvenMedical Technology Centre, DePuy Synthes, StrykerOrthopaedics, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Johnson& Johnson and Northwestern University. By providingcontent to address the latest industry developments,identify gaps in standards, and build evidence foradditive manufacturing applications in medicine, thegroup helps drive technology to improve and save lives.sme.org/medical-additive
SME’s world-renowned RAPID TCT Event plays a vital role in defining additivemanufacturing. As the unrivaled leader and authority in 3D manufacturing, RAPID TCT attracts the most experienced and influential community in the industry.Buyers, sellers and end users of design, prototyping, tooling and direct digitaltechnologies attend the event for discovery, innovationand networking.The RAPID TCT conference is known worldwide as the ultimate resource for3D knowledge and expertise. Every year, the conference brings together over200 industry experts to speak on the latest processes, applications, materials,and research in additive manufacturing. You’ll hear from the most influentialleaders in the industry about how 3D technologies can cut costs, reduce time tomarket, produce stronger and lighter parts, improve efficiency, create complexgeometries, and solve many other industry challenges.The RAPID TCT exposition — featuring a visually arresting, creativity-inspiring,hands-on learning playground — includes machine and materials manufacturers,software, 3D scanning, post-processing, service bureaus, and related technologyconsultants, providers and partners.2018: April 24-26, Fort Worth, TX 2019: May 21-23, Detroit, MIrapid3Devent.com
Additive Manufacturing 3D Printing Rapid Prototyping Direct Digital Manufacturing 3D Scanning Accelerating 3D Manufacturing. Revolutionizing manufacturing Making the most of game-changing technology Emerging 3D technologies are allowing manufacturers to increase speed to market, produce stronger and lighter parts, improve efficiency .
