Thomas Kurfess
President at American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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Thomas R.
Kurfess is currently the Director at International TechneGroup, Inc., the Director at National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining, an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, a Professor at Clemson University since 2013, a Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology since 2012, the President of American Society of Mechanical Engineers starting in 2023, and the Chief Technology Officer at The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences.
Previously, he served as the Chairman at South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence in 2011, the President & Director of Society of Manufacturing Engineers from 2017 to 2019, the Director at The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences in 2011, and the President & Director of North American Manufacturing Research Institution in 2010.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986, followed by graduate degrees in 1987 and 1988, and a doctorate degree in 1989, all from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Thomas Kurfess active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-07-25 |
National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining
 National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining manufactures machines for defense systems. It provides services to the defense which includes program management, sustainaible manufacturing and supply chain management. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Blairsville, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-12-31 |
Carnegie Mellon University
 Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
International TechneGroup, Inc.
 International TechneGroup, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services International TechneGroup, Inc. provides consulting and software solutions for product development and project processes. It offers interoperability, validation and migration solutions for product data and related systems. The firm's products include CADfix, CADIQ, DEXcenter, and DrawtoPMI. The company was founded by Jason R. Lemon in 1983 and is headquartered in Milford, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
 The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences provides solutions for manufacturers. Its services include business growth solutions, business-to-business networking, consortium management and facilities services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Society of Mechanical Engineers operates non-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development for engineering community. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | President | 2023-06-05 |
Former positions of Thomas Kurfess
| Companies | Position | End |
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| South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence | Chairman | 2010-12-31 |
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences provides solutions for manufacturers. Its services include business growth solutions, business-to-business networking, consortium management and facilities services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Director/Board Member | 2010-12-31 |
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Training of Thomas Kurfess
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
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National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining
National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining manufactures machines for defense systems. It provides services to the defense which includes program management, sustainaible manufacturing and supply chain management. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Blairsville, PA. | Commercial Services |
| South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence | |
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences provides solutions for manufacturers. Its services include business growth solutions, business-to-business networking, consortium management and facilities services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Commercial Services |
| North American Manufacturing Research Institution | |
International TechneGroup, Inc.
International TechneGroup, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services International TechneGroup, Inc. provides consulting and software solutions for product development and project processes. It offers interoperability, validation and migration solutions for product data and related systems. The firm's products include CADfix, CADIQ, DEXcenter, and DrawtoPMI. The company was founded by Jason R. Lemon in 1983 and is headquartered in Milford, OH. | Technology Services |
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
 Society of Manufacturing Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides information and knowledge services. It offers engineers and executives with information on technologies and professional development resources. The firm also organizes expositions and other industry-related events. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI. | Commercial Services |
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Society of Mechanical Engineers operates non-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development for engineering community. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
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