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About SME
SME is the premier source for
manufacturing knowledge,
education and networking. Through
its many programs, events,
magazine, publications, and online training division, Tooling U,
SME connects manufacturing practitioners to each other, to the
latest technologies and to the most up-to-date manufacturing
processes. SME has members around the world and is supported
by a network of chapters and technical communities. A 501(c)3
organization, SME is a leader in manufacturing workforce
development issues, working with industry, academic and
government partners to support the current and future skills
workforce. Visit www.sme.org to learn more.
About RTAM
The quickest way to get an answer to a complex problem is to
ask someone who understands what you do and how to apply the
solution. That’s the philosophy behind SME’s large, but specialized,
“people network” that comprises the Technical Community
Network. The Rapid Technologies & Additive Manufacturing
(RTAM) Community includes various tech groups that connect
group members by providing the channel for knowledge sharing.
Membership in the community and one or more tech groups is
open to any SME member at no additional charge. Visit the SME
Resource Center, Booth 913, to meet others with similar interests
and learn more about the community network and how you can
get involved. Read on to discover a few of the activities within the
RTAM community. Visit www.sme.org/rtam to learn more.
RTAM Tech Groups
The RTAM Tech Groups will participate in a “Meet and Greet” at
the Networking Reception on the show floor on Tuesday, June 11
in the SME Resource Center, Booth 913. Stop by to meet members
of the group and other industry supporters. Find out what the
groups are doing and hear about opportunities for involvement
within the RTAM Community of SME tech groups.
3D Imaging
The tech group’s focus is on processes that combine hardware
and software technology to capture 3D spatial measurement data
for the creation of 3D digital representations of physical objects
for downstream applications.
Direct Digital Manufacturing
Direct digital manufacturing (DDM) is the process of going
directly from an electronic digital representation of a part to the
final product via additive manufacturing. Advancement of DDM
into high volume production methods will compete with traditional
manufacturing processes.
Medical Applications
The group is interested in the medical application of rapid
technologies and additive manufacturing to design and create
custom devices, medical models, equipment and medical
instruments.
Nanomanufacturing
The group provides a base for members interested in leadingedge,
practical information about the latest nanomanufacturing
engineering design and manufacturing techniques, whether topdown
or bottom-up. The group’s focus is on nanomanufacturing
technologies, materials and processes that are mature enough
for use, with an emphasis on additive manufacturing processes.
Education and Information Exchange
The group is responsible for the Bright Minds Mentor Program,
which aims to create interest, excitement and an appreciation
for product development methods, rapid technologies and
applications among high school students.
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute (NAMII) at RAPID
NAMII is a public-private partnership with member organizations
from industry, academia, government, and workforce
development resources all collaborating with a singular, shared
vision. Its goal is to transition additive manufacturing technology
to the mainstream U.S. manufacturing sector and create an
adaptive workforce capable of not only meeting industry needs
but also increasing domestic manufacturing competitiveness.
Learn more about NAMII at www.namii.org.
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