The SME Emerging Technologies Monitor e-newsletter is published under the guidance of the SME Technology Watch Tech Group. This quarterly newsletter features abstracts on advanced and emerging technologies to keep you abreast of new developments that will likely impact manufacturing in the next three to five years.

MERC in now MERC Online! We've updated our look and functionality. Visit MERC Online, and you will find it is more user-friendly with many more features and information.

We're working hard to make MERC Online your one-stop site for manufacturing education resources and professional development opportunities!

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February 18-24, 2007 is National Engineers Week. Many events and activities are planned nationally. For a list of events in your area, check out www.eweek.org.

In honor of National Engineers Week, below are links to some sites that highlight the roles of engineers and technologists in manufacturing, along with other engineering career information. Enjoy!

• The Engineering Alphabet: An Overview of Engineering Disciplines
• What is manufacturing engineering?
• InDemand magazine -Advanced Manufacturing
• Taking a Closer Look at Engineering Education

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