SAE

SAE International is a professional association that advances mobility engineering across aerospace, commercial vehicle, and automotive sectors. It develops technical standards, publishes authoritative research, and offers specialized educational programs. This work establishes industry benchmarks, ensuring consistency and fostering collaborative innovation among professionals.

The organization was established in 1905 as the Society of Automobile Engineers. Pioneers, including its first president Andrew L. Riker, recognized the need for a neutral forum to share technical knowledge and standardize design. This moved the nascent automotive industry from fragmented, proprietary efforts toward collective progress, later expanding to include aerospace and commercial vehicles.

Engineers and organizations rely on SAE International’s standards, publications, and events for design, safety, and performance. The association aims to accelerate mobility knowledge and engineering solutions for human benefit. It integrates new technologies, supporting the workforce's professional development for a safer, sustainable future.