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January 16, 2026

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85th International Conference May 18-21, 2026

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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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