Manufacturing Engineering Division
Manufacturing Engineering Division (MED) is concerned with the knowledge base of manufacturing sciences and technology and its applications for improved production performance.
About
Events
Featured Event
2026 ASME International Manufacturing Science & Engineering Conference (MSEC2026)
June 22 – June 26, 2026
State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Hosted by the Penn State University
Past Events
2026 Student Manufacturing Design Competition
The purpose of the competition is to foster interest in manufacturing, provide the manufacturing engineering community with fresh new perspectives on design, and create a forum for students to share their new and innovative ideas. It is held during the co-located ASME 2026 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC) and SME’s North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC 54), June 14-18, 2026, hosted by Penn State University, State College, PA. The 2026 Student Manufacturing Design Competition (SMDC) is sponsored by the ASME Manufacturing Engineering Division (MED), and co-organized by ASME MED and the SME North American Manufacturing Research Institution (NAMRI). Deadline to enter: March 16, 2026. Learn more about the competition ncluding the entry requirements.
SMDC 2026 Call for Entries Flyer
MSEC 2026 Call for Papers
The Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference seeks paper submissions for thier conference occuring June 22-26, 2026, State College, PA (Hosted by Penn State University).
MSEC 2026 Call for Papers
Honors & Awards
Recognition of outstanding achievement in engineering is one of the major objectives of ASME International. Through its programs of honors and awards, ASME recognizes outstanding contributions to the art and science of engineering. These programs provide the opportunity for personalized presentations to honor recipients which dramatize to the public the achievements of the engineers, and they identify ASME with excellence in engineering.
Society Level Awards
- Blackall Machine Tool and Gage Award
- M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal of ASME/SME
- William T. Ennor Manufacturing Technology Award
- Milton C. Shaw Manufacturing Research Medal
- Devor-Kapoor Manufacturing Medal
Division Level Awards
- Best Organizer of Symposium & Sessions Award (BOSS Award)
- Best Paper Award
- Kornel F. Ehmann Manufacturing Medal
- Outstanding Service Award
- Student Manufacturing Design Competition Award
- Chao and Trigger Young Manufacturing Researcher Award
Nominations link for processing division awards: Unit Awards
Leadership
To contact any of these leaders, use the ASME Volunteer Leader Directory (VLD).
Mihaela Banu PhD
Chair | July 2025 - June 2026
Vice Chair | July 2025- June 2026
Johnson Samuel
Programs | July 2025 - June 2026
Ihab Ragai
Communications | July 2025 - June 2026
Teresa Rinke
Secretary | July 2025 - June 2026
Jarred Heigel
Past Chair | July 2025 - June 2026
Barbara Zlatnik
Staff Contact
Links
Links to helpful online resources related to the division are below. If you have suggestions for other resources, please contact the division chair or ASME staff.
- ASME Landmarks Program
Landmarks, sites and collections of historic importance to mechanical engineering are designated by ASME through its History and Heritage Landmarks Program.
Government Agencies
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Professional Societies
MED Technical Committees
ASME Manufacturing Engineering Technical Committees
- Additive Manufacturing
- Advanced Materials Manufacturing
- Biomanufacturing Technical Committee
- Life Cycle Engineering Technical Committee
- Manufacturing Equipment and Automation Technical Committee
- Manufacturing Processes Technical Committee
- Manufacturing Systems Technical Committee
- Nano/Micro/Meso Manufacturing Technical Committee
- Quality and Reliability Technical Committee