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84th International Conference May 18-23, 2025

The 2025 Conference has Concluded.

Check back soon for the Conference Proceedings which are free for all attendees. Technical Papers and Presentations are being accepted here for the 2026 conference in Los Angeles, CA!

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Additional Virtual AWBS Course Scheduled for July 2025

Due to extraordinary demand at our in-person event in Albuquerque, we have scheduled an additional Virtual event. Click here for more info: Course Information, Costs & Registration

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The Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) is an international, non-profit organization of mass properties engineers dedicated to promoting the mass properties discipline. Our members work in civil and military aircraft, space and missile systems, marine and land vehicles, on-shore and off-shore platforms, and other industries that support our efforts. If you are looking for help predicting, controlling, and verifying the weight and balance of your products, you've come to the right place!

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