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SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS

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[40.4237° N, 86.9212° W] // WEST LAFAYETTE, IN

Where academic rigor meets industrial mastery. Forging the next generation of manufacturing leaders through hands-on innovation.

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National Student Manufacturing Innovation Challenge

Competing at the highest level of collegiate manufacturing excellence.

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Wabash Industry Speaker

Learn about Wabash National from real engineers.

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The meeting will begin with updates about the Chapter, then we will transition into a workshop.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bechtel Innovation Design Center
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General Meeting

The meeting will begin with updates about the Chapter, then we will transition into a workshop.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bechtel Innovation Design Center
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SME NATIONAL

SME is a nonprofit association that empowers practitioners, businesses, educators, governments and communities to solve the hardest problems in manufacturing, creating new value across industries and around the world.

As a student chapter of SME, we are part of a global network of manufacturing professionals dedicated to advancing manufacturing technology, education, and workforce development.

At SME, we are committed to offering an extensive range of membership options tailored to suit the diverse needs of our members. From student to entry-level to experienced professionals, SME Membership is your partner in every phase of your manufacturing career lifecycle.

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