Technical group focused on the use of disciplines, techniques, and equipment that uses light and electromagnetics to measure positions, attributes, and dimensions. Machine vision technologies including, but not limited to: Cameras Algorithms 3D Vision and Robot Guidance Lighting & Optics Vendors Education in addition to

This technical group provides a forum for electronics manufacturing professionals and educators to meet and network. The tech group also creates and disseminates information for SME members.

Advances the theory and practical application of industrial robotics and other programmable automatic machines in manufacturing.

Focuses on integration of and data sharing between manufacturing and design processes, performance monitoring, SCADA, and improvement of systems with predictive maintenance.

Manufacturing simulation technology for product design, manufacturing processes, production planning and physical test validation.

The Identification Systems & Part Traceability Tech Group focuses on systems for the marking of parts (1-D, 2-D, RFID, etc.) and then tracking them through the manufacturing process and/or supply chain.

Systems for the assembly of components and/or the testing of assembled systems.

Developing a tech group to provide a networking and learning environment for members interested in packaging automation for the food industries.