Bright Minds College Experience
Students and Faculty! Join SME Membership for a full day of exploration, connection, and hands-on exposure to the future of manufacturing—at no cost to you.
Students and Faculty! Join SME Membership for a full day of exploration, connection, and hands-on exposure to the future of manufacturing—at no cost to you.
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: UnDesked is the easiest way to comprehensively modernize your frontline workplace operations.
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: At TEK4, we design and manufacture advanced Fast Hole Drill (FHD) EDM machines for the accurate and efficient drilling of cooling holes in aerospace and industrial gas turbine (IGT) parts — including blades, vanes, and segments. Our systems combine leading-edge technologies to meet the most demanding manufacturing requirements: EDM Fast Hole Drilling for straight and shaped holes Laser for precision drilling, cutting, and ceramic coating ablation ECM (Electrochemical Machining) for deep STEM drilling of complex cooling passages With a focus on performance, reliability, and innovation, TEK4 delivers complete drilling solutions trusted by global OEMs and tier-one suppliers. Our machines are built in Leicester in the UK. We also have a machine showroom and spares warehouse in Greenville, South Carolina. Soon we will be able to organise machine demos in Greenville.
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Axpress Trading LLC is a professional supplier specializing in precision forging, custom casting, and CNC machining solutions. We serve a wide range of industries, including automotive, heavy machinery, mining, construction, and energy. With advanced manufacturing facilities, strict quality control, and an experienced engineering team, we provide customized forged and machined components tailored to our clients’ specifications. Our products range from high-strength shafts, rings, flanges, and gear blanks to complex CNC-machined parts. By combining reliable manufacturing capability with global trading expertise, we aim to deliver high-quality products, competitive pricing, and excellent customer service to our partners worldwide.
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Card-Monroe Automation is a leading provider of smart manufacturing and industrial automation services. Originally founded as Everworks Automation in 2012, the company was acquired by Card-Monroe Corp. (CMC) in 2024 and rebranded as Card-Monroe Automation. The company specializes in delivering custom turnkey solutions, including the design, construction, and installation of advanced technologies such as robotic cells, automated equipment, and process control systems. Serving industries like automotive, chemical, food and beverage, logistics, tire and rubber, and general manufacturing, Card-Monroe Automation collaborates with numerous Fortune 500 companies to enhance operational efficiency, precision, and scalability.
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: 10% discount on any Walker Permanent magnetic work holding chuck
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: 10% discount on any MBX magnetic clamping block or FX Universal Lift magnet
SOUTHEAST Product: AgiSonic®, constructed entirely of stainless steel, is a robust ultrasonic cleaning machine designed for heavy duty parts washing with vertical parts agitation.
SOUTHEAST Product: LeanVeyor system not only optimizes floor space but also delivers exceptional cleaning and drying results, setting new benchmarks for energy efficiency
SOUTHEAST Product: This 5-axis machining center delivers ultra-precise performance for medical and precision technology all in a compact, energy-saving design (<3 kWh).