To provide a common forum for exchange of information for Manufacturing Professionals, in all areas of manufacturing – Processes, Tools, Quality, Automation, Planning, Management and current Technologies. To maintain liaison / contact with industries, R&D organizations, Institutions of higher learning, and with similar institutions in India and abroad to establish and operate regional Centres in India as well as abroad. To interact with the governments, to influence framing of policies, acts, and systems that will aid the progress of manufacturing sector. To interact with universities and educational bodies, to sculpt the curriculum in tune with modern world class manufacturing trends. To facilitate interaction between members of Engineering Societies throughout the world. To represent the opinion of Members of the society, on matters related to the objects of society. To promote the values of Engineering and Technology and its applications. Promoting continuing education and training.