SME is a British precision engineering company renowned for its high-end turntables and tonearms, handcrafted in West Sussex, England. Founded in 1946 as the Scale Model Equipment Company, SME transitioned from model making to precision engineering in the 1950s, producing parts for aircraft instruments and business machines. In 1959, founder Alastair Robertson-Aikman designed a pick-up arm for personal use, which received enthusiastic industry acclaim, leading to its commercial production and the company's rebranding to SME Limited. Today, SME continues to blend traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, delivering audio equipment celebrated for its engineering excellence and sonic performance