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MISSION
SME Houston strives to promote membership growth through plant tours, networking events and volunteer activities. We will share manufacturing knowledge through technical communities and webinars.

VISION
SME Houston is dedicated to being the knowledge hub and network for manufacturing professionals, companies and academics in Greater Houston area.

Mentorship Program
Engineers entering Houston's competitive job market need industry mentors now more than ever. If you're a Senior Chapter member in good-standing, 18 or over, and able to pass a background check, please consider registering with SME National as a mentor using the link below.
Thanks in advance for making a difference in the next generation of engineers who will work and live in our community!
SME Mentorship Program Registration

SME National - VIRTUAL NETWORK
Unable to attend local chapter events? Stay connected and engaged with the SME Virtual Network. Collaborate with like-minded professionals from around the globe using SME-specific channels on popular web platforms like Discord, YouTube, LinkedIn, ToolingU, and more. Follow the link below to learn more!
SME Virtual Network

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Recent Topics

CAD/CAM Recording

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Hello Everyone, It has been an exhilarating learning journey with SME Houston so far this year! One such event was ...

Jacob Rahdarian May '21

May '21

Thanks for the great demo!

What are the most popular CAD/CAM software used in the industry, especially for ...

field trips to local manufacturing companies for high ...

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This is Weihang Zhu, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology program at University of ...

Weihang Zhu May '21

May '21

Professor Zhu,

I just spoke to ownership of one of the Gulf Coast's largest forging operations. As they happen to be ...

May '21

Dear Jacob,

Thank you so much for the support! President Dan at ARC Specialties has kindly agreed to host our ...

May '21

Professor Zhu,

I'm glad to hear that, and also that you are effectively leveraging the network that comes with SME ...

Metal Additive Manufacturing Recording(s)

Hello Everyone, March was a busy month for us at SME Houston, as we held a few events aimed at increasing awareness of ...

Jacob Rahdarian Apr '21

Arc Academy

Arc Specialties- whose founder is a long-standing SME member-is a Houston-based manufacturer of advanced ...

Jacob Rahdarian Feb '21

Learning Opportunity

Hello! SME Houston Chapter 29 is pleased to invite all of our extended SME family to our upcoming webinar entitled, ...

Jacob Rahdarian Jan '21

America's Cutting Edge (ACE) Programme

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SME Houston, I implore you to sign up for Dr Tony Schmitz'-Professor of University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Joint ...

Jacob Rahdarian Jan '21

Jan '21

Did I mention the course is FREE?

It IS!

All the best,

New EB/Laser welding project with motion and ...

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I am a SME member in chapter 29. I am located on the NW side of Houston near 249 and the Beltway 8. I'm reaching out for ...

Ron Mueller Aug '19

Aug '19

Good morning Ron,

I cross-posted your discussion thread yesterday in the general discussions area. Below is the ...

Jan '21

Ron Mueller ‍,
I am curious on how your project went. Is it something that you think would be of interest to the ...

Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing

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Hello Houston SME community, I'm starting to understand the value of a "Master Mind" group (as explained here ). ...

Kyle Smith Feb '18

Jun '18

Afternoon Kyle, I am up for being in the group

Kelly Knake 713-907-5801

Kelly.Knake@impacsystems.com

Jun '18

Kyle,

This seems like a great idea, SME can host locations for the mastermind meetings if you are interested.

Jun '20

Hello Kyle,
I'm interested in learning about Additive Manufacturing technologies and how they are being applied ...

Jun '20

Kyle,

If the offer still stands, I echo Dulce Almazan ‍'s interest in joining. I like the idea of engaging in a, ...

Jun '20

Dulce,

The SME Houston chapter is currently having discussions about scheduling a plant tour at a local ...

Jun '20

Kyle and Jacob,

I will join the 3D printing community if anybody can tell me how to join. I am eager to see all ...

Jun '20

Bin,

It would appear that we certainly have enough interest to form a committee on AM if one does not already exist. ...

3D Printing Class and Social

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If you have been wanting to see 3D printing up close and personal, here is your chance. See you June 14th, starting ...

Marcos Villeda Jun '18

Jun '18

Happy New Year

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Happy New Year Everyone. Just testing out this new Discussions Platform. If its working for you, write back

Marcos Villeda Jan '18

Feb '18

Working!

Contact Information

Category:

Chapters

Description:

Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Houston 29 Senior Chapter

Executive Board Members
Chair
Jacob Rahdarian, CMfgE
chair@smehouston.org

Chair-Elect
Marcos Villeda
chairelect@smehouston.org

Secretary
Dulce Almazan
secretary@smehouston.org

Treasurer
Paul Chan
treasurer@smehouston.org

Certification
Amy Psaris, PE
certification@smehouston.org

Membership
Wayne Mausbach, PE
membership@smehouston.org

Communications
Sandra Juarez
communications@smehouston.org

Webmaster
(Open)
webmaster@smehouston.org

Student Chapters Affiliated with Houston Chapter 29

Texas A&M University S099
Wayne Hung, PhD

University of Houston S079
Farouk Attia, PhD

SME Houston 29:
2007 Golden Topaz Dr., Rosharon, TX 77583-6919

Access:

Public

Location:

Houston, TX, United States

Members:

321