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85th International Conference May 17-22, 2026

2026 Conference Registration Early Bird Price Extended till May 8!

Our Conference is almost here! Click on these links for more info: Conference Details, Intro Videos. Guaranteed Lowest Room Rate till May 10th, Submit Paper and Presentation (Due Now!).

Breaking News!

April 2026 Bulletin Published!

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Award Nominations Complete

Nominations for Annual Awards now Closed

Join us at our 2026 International Conference Awards Banquet to recognize deserving individuals for their outstanding achievements. Please visit our Conference Page to learn more and register.

Next Training Opportunity

In-Person Training at the SAWE Conference

Training Courses are scheduled for May 17 to 22 at the Conference in Los Angeles. Click for More Information regarding our courses including our new "Inertia Fundamentals" course.

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Get career and technical guidance from mass properties experts. Click here for More Details.
Hear about Eve George's experience as a current mentee!

Get Certified!

20 Mass Properties Engineers are now certified!

Two candidates passed their exam in February 2026. Why not be the next? Certification shows your knowledge to the world and lets you rediscover aspects of our discipline. Apply Today!

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Looking for a new opportunity or wanting to advertise one? SAWE hosts job postings on our website. Click here for More Details!

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Welcome to SAWE

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!

If you are new to Mass Properties, or if you want to learn more about the benefits of joining a professional society like SAWE, click the buttons below to view some quick introduction videos. You can also use the buttons to Join Us or learn more about volunteering to help support our mission.

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