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Tooling U-SME company history timeline

2001

In the fall of 2001, Tooling U launched its first 30 classes and a proprietary learning management system.

2002

In February 2002, Tooling U-SME was formed as a limited liability company, and key investors within the industry came on board.

2003

Launched the first Spanish translations of English classes in January 2003.

Released its 100th class in August 2003.

2004

Moved into assembly and fabrication content by partnering with Lincoln Electric in April 2004.

2005

Developed the first custom content for specific manufacturers by working with Kennametal and Seco Tools in April and May 2005 to address their unique technologies.

2008

Launched its Government & Education Group to build better workforce training solutions in January 2008

Released a series of classes translated into Simplified Chinese in 2008.

2009

Released version 6.0 of its proprietary Learning Management System in early 2009.

Unveiled a new competency model that organizes training for each industry into a career-pathing hierarchy by tying functional manufacturing areas to job roles, knowledge, and skills in 2009.

2010

In 2010, Tooling University was acquired by SME.

2012

Launched the Learning Services group to promote client success in 2012.

United all of its training products (online, ILT, book, video) under one cohesive model in the fall of 2012.

2013

In 2013, the use of its full legal name, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, was discontinued and the organization became known as SME.

2014

Instituted a Competency Framework to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities for specific jobs in October 2014.

2015

Launched the 2.0 version of all classes, which included updated content, graphics, and other improvements in July 2015.

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