Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, today's ASME is a leading provider of technical information, training, and education for the engineering profession. Through their products, services, and programs, ASME offers you access to an assortment of resources, which enable you to maintain a competitive edge, enhance career development, and stay connected to a global network of peers. ASME operates one of the world’s largest technical publishing operations including over 600 engineering codes and standards, featuring the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, technical books and journals, conference proceedings, and their flagship publication, Mechanical Engineering magazine. ASME also has a large offering of live and online training courses, certification and accreditation programs, and sponsorships of annual technical conferences worldwide. ASME has influenced the development of engineering, technology, and science for over 125 years and continues to set the standard in programs for safety codes and standards, advocacy, professional development, and early career engineers, while promoting the art, science and practice of engineering throughout the world.