ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) promotes the art, science & practice of multidisciplinary engineering around the globe.

Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society.

ASME offers a continuously evolving portfolio of standards across a wide range of topics, including pressure technology, power plants, elevators, construction equipment, piping, nuclear components, and many more.

ASME Certification informs customers, industry, & regulators worldwide that your products meet the highest standards for safety, quality, & reliability.

ASME membership can help throughout your engineering career, w/ membership plans for professionals, early career & students. View benefits, costs & how to join.

ASME is not alone in meeting the needs of industry, governments and the public at large through the development of standards; numerous organizations around the world create voluntary standards, best practices and guidance documents.

Learn about the engineering history, biographies & landmarks across all engineering disciplines from ASME - the center of engineering conversations.

Explore different facets of ASME standards, through the ASME S&C Student Brochure that presents the significance of engineering and the widespread effect standards have on our everyday lives.

The ASME Digital Collection. ASME’s authoritative, online reference of current and archival literature. It provides unparalleled depth, breadth, and quality of peer-reviewed content including journals, conference proceedings and ASME Press books. Read more...

ASME’s authoritative, online reference of current and archival literature. It provides unparalleled depth, breadth, and quality of peer-reviewed content including journals, conference proceedings and ASME Press books.