SME 43 Nashville

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting – July 2024
2024-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210
Monthly Executive Committee meeting for SME Nashville Chapter 43.
Review & approve previous meeting minutes
Review & approve Treasurer’s Report
Student chapter reports
Membership committee report
Marketing report
Upcoming events
Other business
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SME Plant Tour at O-Flex
2024-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | O-Flex Automotive, Inc., 1531 Sarah Court, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129, United States
Join SME 43 for a plant tour at O–Flex Automotive, Inc. O–Flex manufactures Energy Absorbing tube, Heat Protection tube, and Engineered tube products for automotive, aftermarket, and transportation industries. O–Flex has been in Murfreesboro, Tennessee since 1997 and was placed here by the Japanese parent company, Ohtsuka Company LTD to provide energy-absorbing tubes in the US for Honda of America Manufacturing. Since then, O–Flex Automotive has provided its tube products for nearly all OEMs operating in North America, Canada, and Mexico. Dinner after the tour.

Register to Attend

31st Annual PMA Tennessee Spring Golf Tournament
2024-04-29 06:30 - 19:00 | Hermitage Golf Course, 3939 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory, TN, 37188
Join SME and PMA along with 400 golfers as they take on two courses at Hermitage Golf Cource, with morning and afternoon flights. Greens fees, cart, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and raffle entry are included with registration, along with a $25 gift card to the Nike store at the course. There will be a putting contest as well as the longest drive, closest to the pin, and air cannon competitions. Proceeds go to funding local scholarships and grants.

6:30 a.m. Morning Shotgun Registration/Coffee & Donuts
7:30 a.m. Morning Shotgun Start – President’s Course
7:30 a.m. Morning Shotgun Start – General’s Retreat Course
10:30 a.m. Afternoon Shotgun Registration
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Shotgun Start – President’s Course
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Shotgun Start – General’s Retreat Course
6:00 p.m. Dinner – Catfish with sides and dessert
6:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
7:00 p.m. Adjourn

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Single – $225
Foursome – $945

VIP Event Pre-PMA Golf Tournament
2024-04-28 16:00 - 21:00 | Nashville Airport Sonesta Hotel, 600 Marriott Dr, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Join PMA and SME for a VIP reception at the Sonesta Hotel of Nashville. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. This is a great opportunity to network before the golf tournament. We will be awarding scholarships and grants to local schools and manufacturers thanks to the money raised from the golf tournament. More information will be sent with your registration confirmation.
For more information, contact Perry Hytken. To register over the phone, contact Erin Peterman at 216-901-8800 x116.

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting – April 2024
2024-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210
Monthly Executive Committee meeting for SME Nashville Chapter 43.
Review & approve previous meeting minutes
Review & approve Treasurer’s Report
Student chapter reports
Membership committee report
Marketing report
Upcoming events
Other business
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/uds-rpsb-tmj
Or dial: (US) +1 541-876-6143 PIN: 948 548 351#

SME 43 Plant Tour at A. O. Smith
2024-03-21 08:00 - 17:30 | A.O. Smith, 500 Tennessee Waltz Pkwy., Ashland City, TN, 37015
Join the SME and the PMA Tennessee District for a tour of the A. O. Smith Water Products Company Ashland City facility, home of the world’s largest water heater factory. Registration is limited to 18 attendees per tour.
During the tour, we will see:

Robot demonstration
Press Shop
Raw Tank Department
Furnace/Glassing Department
Finish Tank Department
Quality Department
Assembly Line 1 (Electric Line)
Receiving Department
Shipping Department
Research and Development
Assembly Line 4 (Gas Line)

There is a morning tour followed by lunch, and an afternoon tour followed by dinner at:
Riverview Restaurant & Marina
110 Old River Rd.
Ashland City, TN 37015

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting – March 2024
2024-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210

SME 43 Plant Tour at the National Corvette Museum
2024-02-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Nashville Corvette Museum, 350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101
Join SME and PMA to discover a rich history that spans over seven decades, showcasing the evolution of design, engineering and the Corvette spirit. Engage in interactive exhibits, experience the thrill of racing through virtual simulators, participate in educational workshops and view rare memorabilia.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST – Guided Tour & Corvette Simulator
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST – Lunch at Stingray Grill

Engaging Women In Metalforming Panel
2023-12-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Nashville Airport Sonesta Hotel, 600 Marriott Dr, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
SME is joining a panel discussion with the Precision Metalform Association (PMA) centered on women in manufacturing. Held at the Airport Sonesta hotel in Nashville, this panel discussion features four great panel guests and moderator Caitlin Sickles, Senior Partner at Bracewell LLP.
Panelists include:
Suzanne Morrison with Hatch Stamping
Precision Metalform Association (PMA)
Monica Apodaca with Carrier Corporation
Association of Women in the Metals Industry (AWMI)
Molly Hopper with GE Appliances
Women in Manufacturing (WIM)
TBD
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Agenda:
6:00-6:30 pm – networking (appetizers & cash bar)
6:30-8:00 pm – PMA / WIM / AWMI / SME panel discussion
8:00-8:30 pm – closing remarks, Q&A

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting – November 2023
2023-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210

Nissan Manufacturing Innovation Summit & Golf Event 2023
2023-10-11 08:00 - 2023-10-13 17:00 | Nissan TCAT Training Center, 663 Ken Pilkerton Dr, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
2023 marks the 6th annual Nissan Manufacturing Innovation Summit at the Nissan TCAT in Smyrna, TN.
Hosted by Nissan and SME 43 Nashville chapter on October 11 & 12, the summit provides Nissan and other manufacturers exposure to new and innovative ideas for improving quality and lowering costs.
The two day summit features 50 supplier booths to visit and twenty breakout educational sessions. Food trucks will be available for purchasable lunch each day. Registration is free for all attendees, and you do not have to attend both days or be affiliated with Nissan to participate – this event is open to any manufacturing organization.
And be sure to join us for golf! Registration is now open for the golf scramble on Friday Oct 13th at the Smyrna Golf Course, 101 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna, TN 37167. Anyone is welcome to play! Open to public. Funds raised go to SME Chapter 43 Scholarship fund for students entering STEM related fields. Come play golf to support shaping the future workforce.
Show schedule:
Wednesday, Oct 11

7:30 Visitor Check-in
8:00 Summit Opens
8:00-8:45 Welcome/Keynote Speaker
8:45-3:00 Booths Open
9:00-2:00 Breakout Sessions
3:00 Summit Closed
Thursday, Oct 12
7:30 Visitor Check-in
8:00-3:00 Booths Open
9:00-2:00 Breakout Sessions
2:00 Best Booth Award Announced
3:00 Summit Closed
Friday, Oct 13
7:00 Registration
8:00 Scramble Start
1:00 Lunch/Awards/Networking

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting – October 2023
2023-10-03 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210
Monthly Executive Committee meeting for SME Nashville Chapter 43.
Review & approve previous meeting minutes
Review & approve Treasurer’s Report
Student chapter reports
Membership committee report
Marketing report
Upcoming events
Other business
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qhb-sjwn-jtn
Or dial: (US) +1 470-327-0810 PIN: 158 248 003#

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting – September 2023
2023-09-05 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210

SME 43 Plant Tour at NWI Aerostructures
2023-08-15 17:30 - 19:30 | NWI Aerostructures Nashville, 1431 Vultee Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37217, United States
REGISTER TO ATTEND
Join SME for August’s plant tour at NWI Aerostructures of Nashville. NWI Nashville specializes in long and large aluminum machining, forming, processing, and assembly up to 30 meters (100 ft) in length and the production of complex structural parts and assemblies to aerospace and adjacent markets including the world’s business jets, military, and commercial platforms.
NWI manufactures some of the longest skins, stringers, and spars in the industry, and uses state-of-the-art machining technology to produce large, monolithic, complex components.
Common parts include:
Wing stingers
Wing skins
Wing spars
Empennage components
Wing assemblies
Fuselage
Wing to body assemblies
Empennage assemblies
Floor structure assemblies
Floor beam assemblies
TOUR INFORMATION:
Before Arrival
Site access must be arranged through your NWI point of contact, prior to your visit.
If you are a non-US person, then you must coordinate with your NWI point of contact approximately two weeks prior to visit, if possible.
Please note our Facility Restrictions.
Valid government-issued photo ID is required upon arrival. Acceptable forms of ID include driver license, U.S. passport, military ID, permanent resident card, and certificate of naturalization.
Driving Directions
The best address to type into Google Maps is 3283 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214. Using an iPhone map app may lead you to a different location, so using Google Maps will be most helpful. The street name has recently been changed from McGavock Pike to Aerospace Way, so while the street name says Aerospace Way, Google Maps has not yet updated their maps to reflect the street name change.
Once you turn onto Aerospace Way/McGavock Pike, you will take the very first right into the parking lot.
Stay to the right and drive along the fence line (following signs to the Main Offices) until you have reached the lowest and final parking lot that has a flag pole, turnstiles, and gate.
Upon Arrival
Call your host once you have parked to let them know you have arrived. When you get to the gate and turnstiles, please use the phone to dial
615-361-2063 to call security. They will buzz you in through the gate.
Your host will meet you in the lobby to give you a visitor’s badge.
Facility Restrictions

Visitors are not allowed use of cell phones with a camera feature, cameras or any other recording devices, without the express written permission of the General Manager or Operations Director.
No open-toed or high-heeled shoes in production areas.
Safety glasses are required in all production areas.
Hearing protection is required in identified production areas.
Visitors must remain in marked walkways in production areas.
The smoking of tobacco is restricted to designated areas. State law prohibits smoking in all places of employment. We do not allow smoking within 10 feet from all doorways, windows that open and air intake systems. The use of electronic cigarettes or “e cigarettes” is also prohibited in all areas where the smoking of tobacco is prohibited.

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting – August 2023
2023-08-01 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210

30th Annual PMA Tennessee Spring Golf Tournament
2023-05-08 07:00 - 18:00 | Hermitage Golf Course, 3939 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory, TN, 37188
Join SME and PMA along with 400 golfers as they take on two courses at Hermitage Golf Cource, with morning and afternoon flights. Greens fees, cart, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and raffle entry are included with registration, along with a $25 gift card to the Nike store at the course. There will be a putting contest as well as the longest drive, closest to the pin, and air cannon competitions. Proceeds go to funding local scholarships and grants.

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting – May 2023
2023-05-02 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting – April 2023
2023-04-04 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210

SME 43 Plant Tour - Enexor Bioenergy
2023-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Enexor, 1 Enterprise Ct., Franklin, Tennessee, 37067, United States
Please join us for our monthly tour at Enexor Bioenergy in Franklin, TN. Dinner to follow the event.
Enexor has developed a bioenergy solution to help solve our organic and plastic waste problem. A patented system uses free (or negative cost), locally-sourced organics or plastic waste to generate clean onsite energy. Enexor’s combined heating and power technology converts almost any organic or plastic waste into reliable, renewable power and thermal energy. Modular and easily transportable, the plug-and-play design of this powerful Energy-as-a-Service (“EaaS”) system allows for quick deployment and onsite mobilization in most places around the world.
Attendees will see the fabrication and testing of Enexor’s modular Bio-CHP™ waste conversion unit.
Cost:
SME Member: $20.00
Non-Member: $25.00
Student Member: No Charge

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting – March 2023
2023-03-07 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210

SME 43 Plant Tour - TN Tech University
2023-02-21 17:00 - 18:30 | TN Tech University, 920 N Peachtree Ave
Please join us in our monthly tour at Tennessee Tech University’s Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology (MET). Attendees will meet at Lewis Hall and learn about the manufacturing labs of the MET department, the Foundry, iMakerSpace and iCube.
Dinner to follow after the tour.
Part of the TTU’s College of Engineering, the Engineering Technology program will prepares students to work in all types of manufacturing industries designing and improving processes. The program provides a broad background and hands-on experience in many areas including manufacturing processes, automated manufacturing, computer-aided design and manufacturing, fixture and tooling design. Lean production principles, project management, engineering economic analysis and communication skills are also important parts of this program.
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology curriculum is built upon STEM technical-managerial education. The department strives to keep the curriculum up-to-date by incorporating new technological developments as they occur. The curriculum encompasses courses in manufacturing engineering technology, industrial engineering technology, industrial automation and business management. The courses give students an appealing and well-rounded education with breadth to function in any production environment. Potential employers know that the program’s graduates understand all of the common production operations that exist within a manufacturing environment.
The engineering technology curriculum ensures that the students gain problem solving skills through the general education requirements for mathematics and science courses. In the course of their study, students learn how to apply the rules of physics and use their mathematical skills to solve these problems. Furthermore, the students also gain written and oral communication skills and a background in literature, and American history. Students graduate with a minor in business by taking courses related to business practices, economics, accounting, and management as part of their regular curriculum requirements.
Upon completion of the engineering technology program, graduates will have strong background in industrial engineering technology topics to include: occupational safety, maintenance technology, manufacturing cost estimating, methods design and work measurements, quality assurance, and plant layout and materials handling. Furthermore, product design series covered in the statics and strength of materials, applied machine elements, and senior projects enables students to graduate with hands-on experience in product development.
Cost:
SME Member: $20.00
Non-Member: $25.00
Student Member: No Charge

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting – February 2023
2023-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210

SME 43 Plant Tour - TCAT Hartsville Campus
2023-01-24 18:00 - 19:30 | TCAT Hartsville Campus, 716 E McMurry Blvd, Hartsville, TN, 37074, United States
Please join us for our monthly plant tour, to be held at the Hartsville Campus TCAT. Members will learn about TCAT Hartsville educational programs and tour the campus.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hartsville was created by the Department of Education. Classes began in June 1965, and have been operating continuously. The College is now governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents and is a recognized leader in technical education and industry training.
Dinner to be catered by Pig Pen Barbecue.
Cost:
SME Member: $20.00
Non-Member: $25.00
Student Member: No Charge

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting – January 2023
2023-01-03 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210

SME43 Annual Christmas Party
2022-12-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Johnathan’s Grille, 2911Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129
Celebrate a great year in manufacturing with SME43! This annual Christmas gathering will feature great food, fun, fellowship, awards, and new officer installation for 2023.
Please register to RSVP.

SME43 Event with TN PMA - Nucor Plant Tour
2022-11-17 07:00 - 17:30 | Nucor Steel, 4301 Iverson Blvd., Trinity, AL, 35673
SME43 is partnering with the PMA Tennessee District on a plant tour at the Nucor Steel facility in Decatur, AL. Nucor Steel is the nation’s largest producer of steel. Registration is limited to the first 60 attendees.

Dress code policy: no open-toe shoes, PPE will be provided.

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting - November 2022
2022-11-01 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210
Monthly Executive Committee meeting for SME Nashville Chapter 43.

Review & approve previous meeting minutes
Review & approve Treasurer’s Report
Student chapter reports
Membership committee report
Marketing report
Upcoming events
Other business

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qhb-sjwn-jtn
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-327-0810 PIN: ‪158 248 003#

Nissan Manufacturing Innovation Summit
2022-10-05 07:30 - 2022-10-06 15:00 | Nissan TCAT Training Center, 663 Ken Pilkerton Dr, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
2022 marks the 5th annual Nissan Manufacturing Innovation Summit at the Nissan TCAT in Smyrna, TN.
Hosted by Nissan and SME 43 Nashville chapter on October 5 & 6, the summit provides Nissan and other manufacturers exposure to new and innovative ideas for improving quality and lowering costs.
The two day summit features 50 supplier booths to visit and twenty breakout educational sessions. Food trucks will be available for purchasable lunch each day. Registration is free for all attendees, and you do not have to attend both days or be affiliated with Nissan to participate – this event is open to any manufacturing organization.
And be sure to join us for golf! Registration is now open for the golf scramble on Friday Oct 7th. Anyone is welcome to play! Open to public. Funds raised go to SME Chapter 43 Scholarship fund for students entering STEM related fields. Come play golf to support shaping the future workforce.
Show schedule:
Wednesday, Oct 5
7:30 Visitor Check-in
8:00 Summit Opens
8:00-8:45 Welcome/Keynote Speaker
8:45-3:00 Booths Open
9:00-2:00 Breakout Sessions
3:00 Summit Closed
Thursday, Oct 6
7:30 Visitor Check-in
8:00-3:00 Booths Open
9:00-2:00 Breakout Sessions
2:00 Best Booth Award Announced
3:00 Summit Closed
Friday, Oct 7
7:00 Registration
7:30 Scramble Start
1:00 Lunch/Awards/Networking

SME43 Event - TCAT Smyrna Campus Tour
2022-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | TCAT Smyrna Campus, 663 Ken Pilkerton Dr, Smyrna, TN, 37167
Come tour Tennessee College of Applied Technology Smyrna Campus joint training venture with Nissan North America.

The 162,000 square-foot technical training center is jointly occupied by the college and Nissan, representing a public-private partnership between Nissan and the College System of Tennessee to create educational opportunities that are closely aligned to current workforce needs in the region. The $45.75 million, the state-of-the-art campus offers high-quality programs to prepare students and Nissan employees for careers in advanced manufacturing and other fields.

Please arrive by 5:45pm to get checked in to start tour at 6:00 pm.

Networking dinner will be provided on campus upon conclusion of the tour.

SME43 Executive Committee Meeting - September 2022
2022-09-06 18:00 - 19:30 | INDUSTRIAL, 11 Willow St. Suite #202, Nashville, TN, 37210
Monthly Executive Committee meeting for SME Nashville Chapter 43.

Review & approve previous meeting minutes
Review & approve Treasurer’s Report
Student chapter reports
Membership committee report
Marketing report
Upcoming events
Other business
