About the Journal

ISSN: 0361-0853

Publisher

Manufacturing Engineering is published by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), a globally recognized professional association headquartered in the United States. SME was founded in 1932 to promote manufacturing knowledge, workforce development, and technological advancement.

History of the Journal

Founded in 1932, Manufacturing Engineering has evolved alongside the modern manufacturing industry. Over the decades, it has documented the transition from traditional machining to computer numerical control (CNC), robotics, digital manufacturing systems, and advanced materials engineering.

The journal reflects SME’s mission to support manufacturing professionals and foster innovation.

Focus and Scope

The journal focuses on applied and technical aspects of manufacturing engineering, including but not limited to:

  • Manufacturing systems and process optimization

  • Digital manufacturing and smart factories

  • Industrial automation

  • Tooling and machining science

  • Materials processing technologies

  • Lean manufacturing and operational excellence

  • Additive and hybrid manufacturing

  • Workforce development and technical education

The publication welcomes technical articles, industry reports, research findings, case studies, and expert commentary relevant to manufacturing professionals.

Open Access Policy

Manufacturing Engineering operates primarily under a subscription-based access model. Content is available to SME members and institutional subscribers. Selected articles may be made publicly accessible at the discretion of the publisher.

Copyright Notice

Copyright © Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from the publisher.

Authors may be required to transfer certain rights to the publisher upon acceptance of their manuscripts.

Sponsorship Disclosure

The journal is owned and published by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Sponsorships, advertising content, or industry partnerships are disclosed in accordance with SME publishing policies.

Editorial decisions are made independently of commercial interests.

Archiving Policy

The journal’s content is archived and preserved through institutional databases and publisher-managed digital repositories to ensure long-term accessibility.

(If officially confirmed, this section may include references to LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, Portico, or other digital preservation systems.)

Privacy Statement

The journal collects and uses personal information (such as author and reviewer contact details) solely for editorial and publication purposes. Personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and SME privacy policies.

Information is not shared with third parties except as required for publication processes or legal compliance.