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Industry Researchers Take Center Stage at 44th Annual NAMRI/SME North American Manufacturing Research ConferenceBLACKSBURG, Va., June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Academics within manufacturing were honored Thursday, during the annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC) held by the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI/SME). This year, the annual event, in its 44th year, was hosted by Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Nineteen awards were given out during the annual awards ceremony, recognizing individuals for their service, contributions and outstanding manufacturing research. NAMRC is the premier international forum for applied research and industrial applications in manufacturing and design. NAMRI/SME brings together researchers from leading companies, government laboratories, academic institutions and industrial think tanks located around the world for the purpose of advancing the scientific foundation of discrete-parts manufacturing. "Manufacturing innovation and advancements start with an idea, followed by essential research to bring a concept to reality. The industry experts and leaders we are recognizing today are pivotal to the progress and achievements we see in manufacturing," said NAMRI/SME president, Steven R. Schmid, PhD, CMfgE, PE. 2016 NAMRI/SME Award winners:
In addition to the NAMRI/SME awards, 10 winners of the 2016 SME Robert J. Hocken Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award were recognized and presented with their awards at NAMRC. The award recognizes manufacturing engineers, age 35 or younger, who have made exceptional contributions and accomplishments in the manufacturing industry throughout the early stages of their careers. Individuals who received their award on Thursday included:
NAMRC 45 will be held June 4-8, 2017, at The University of Southern California in Los Angeles. About SME NAMRC – North American Manufacturing Research Conference of NAMRI/SME An annual event since 1973, NAMRC advances the scientific foundation of discrete-parts manufacturing leading to next-generation applications of emerging and innovative technology in material removal, forming and additive manufacturing processes and machines, and cyber-physical systems. The conference attracts global academicians, government and industry researchers, engineers, students, and leaders in manufacturing to interact with each other and advance the field. NAMRC features peer-reviewed papers, keynotes, special opportunities for networking and collaboration, and recognition of research implementation, service and achievements. Details available at: sme.org/NAMRC. Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160630/385447LOGO
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