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was established in August 2012 as part of the growing National Network of Manufac- turing Innovation. • Electronics manufacturing, digital manufacturing and design, and lightweight metals are key areas for technology development for US manufacturing. Electronics manufacturing returning to the US is an obvious area for growth. The ability of industry, government and researchers to collaborate, especially providing advanced manufacturing capabilities to small and medium-sized manufacturers, will accelerate the invention, design and manufacture of new semiconductor chips and devices.
• Digital manufacturing and design are critical because of the incredible amount of manufacturing data available, the need for real-time quality feedback in the manufacturing process, and the impending availability of cloud-based PLM solutions for small and medium-sized manufacturers. In addition, the ability to control manufacturing processes remotely, the “Internet of Things” and factory controls are all part of this space.
Figure 1. Gap in Manufacturing Innovation.
• Lightweight and modern metals addresses fuel efficiency in transportation, in- creased speed and horsepower, and lower-cost manufacturing. This area is a key focus for the Department of Defense and Department of Energy, and a natural point of collaboration for both groups. The synergy of an integrated approach of systems engineering, materials design and ad- vanced manufacturing will expand this vital area. Because the NNMI network covers technolo- gies that are in Technol- ogy Readiness Level 4–7, the commercialization and implementation of the technologies are an
important metric of success. Working with small and medium-sized enterprises, engag- ing the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) offices and other manufacturing outreach organizations early in the development process is vital to rapid deployment. SME is proud to be partnering on the ALMMII and DMDII, particularly in the workforce and education areas. Equipping the future workforce is an essential part of implementing any new technologies or processes, specifically the IT-related skills that will be needed by our growing manufacturing workforce. SME and its members will be building the body of knowledge, competencies and curriculum in these tech- nologies, which are key aspects to future jobs and manufacturing growth. In addition to SME’s continuing involvement with the manufacturing institutes, many of the technologies mentioned in this editorial (in particular digital manufactur- ing, lightweight materials and additive manufacturing) will be featured at THE BIG M, June 9–12 in Detroit. Learn more at
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ManufacturingEngineeringMedia.com | April 2014 2014 SME Officers and Directors
PRESIDENT Michael F. Molnar, FSME, CMfgE, PE National Institute of Standards and Technology
PRESIDENT-ELECT Wayne F. Frost, CMfgE John Deere Waterloo Works (retired)
VICE PRESIDENT
Dean L. Bartles, PhD, FSME General Dynamics Corporation
SECRETARY/TREASURER Sandra L. Bouckley, PE Eaton Corporation
DIRECTORS
Joseph J. Beaman, ScD The University of Texas at Austin
Dennis S. Bray, PhD, FSME Contour Precision Group LLC
Edye S. Buchanan, CMfgT Fives North American Combustion Inc.
Thomas R. Kurfess, PhD, FSME, CMfgT, PE Georgia Institute of Technology
Mark L. Michalski MKS Instruments
Robert R. Nesbitt, CMfgE Eli Lilly and Company
Michael D. Packer
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Ralph L. Resnick, FSME
National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining
Susan M. Smyth, PhD General Motors Corporation
Contact SME
www.sme.org •
service@sme.org (800) 733-4763 • (313) 425-3000
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