Lockheed Martin gearing up for production of first SC-built F-16Defense giant Lockheed Martin cut the ribbon Tuesday on a South Carolina manufacturing site that aims to build F-16 fighter jets for U.S. allies around the world, although so far just a handful of orders…
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Space, high tech manufacturer IPSUM Technologies expanding with $19.2 million investment in Pickens County"Manufacturing company IPSUM Technologies will be coming to Pickens County, officials said Wednesday as part of a $19.2 million investment that, according to the South Carolina Department of Commerce. The company manufactures for high tech industries…
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BMW program introduces Upstate students to advanced manufacturingAs the skills gap continues to loom over American industry, BMW Manufacturing Co. in Spartanburg County is launching a new program to introduce Upstate students to advanced manufacturing. The “Driving Stem” program, which runs through…
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Employer needs drive new program at Greenville TechHave you ever wondered how colleges develop new degrees and programs? For two-year colleges, new offerings are directly tied to employer needs. Our role is to make sure that the companies in our community have…
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The Virtuous Cycle of Closed-Loop ManufacturingClosed-loop manufacturing is a strategy for increasing revenue and reducing costs that relies on data from all parts of an organization. The data is used to inform development teams of improvements that can be made…
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There’s a strong need for women in advanced manufacturingThe share of women working in the manufacturing industry is at its highest point since April 2009. Over the last eight years, we have seen positive changes in the industry’s attitude toward recruiting, retaining and…
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Integro Technologies and Universal Robots to launch new 3D pick-n-place system at SOUTHTECIntegro says it realizes that collaborative robot arms from Universal Robots are helping manufacturers step into Industry 4.0 seamlessly and safely. So, the company has developed a new 3D vision-guided application for random bin picking…
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Manufacturing’s Present, and Future, on Display at SOUTHTECThe strength, and future promise, of manufacturing throughout the Southeast region shone brightly with myriad presentations on additive manufacturing, smart technologies, and student participation at SME’s SOUTHTEC 2017 held this week at the TD Convention…
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Panel Examines Women in ManufacturingAlthough thoughts differ on how to encourage more women to enter the manufacturing field, one thing is certain: companies benefit from a diverse workforce. “Innovation increases when you get different people working together,” says Patricia…
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SOUTHTEC Brings Manufacturing Experts and Advanced Technology to South CarolinaGREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hands-on access to today's most advanced technologies isn't the only thing attendees of the SOUTHTEC manufacturing show, produced by SME and AMT, will have at their fingertips. Representatives…
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Women in Manufacturing® Heads South for the Inaugural Women in Automotive (WiA) Southern ConferenceThis month, for the first time, Women in Manufacturing (WiM), the only national trade association dedicated to year-round support for women in the manufacturing sector, is bringing its trademarked top-quality programming to women working in…
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3D Printing and Smart Manufacturing Highlighted at SME’s SOUTHTECFrom October 24th to the 26th, the SOUTHTEC exhibition and conference will be taking place at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina. Produced by SME and the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), the…
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MP Systems Makes SOUTHTEC Debut with New Smart High Pressure Coolant SystemMP Systems will display its new VR8 Variable Volume High Pressure Coolant System (HPCS) at the SOUTHTEC show in Greenville, South Carolina, in October. This is the first time the company has displayed the VR8…
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Morris Group, Inc. Distributors to Supply Desktop Metal 3D Printing Technology to Metal Cutting Manufacturers in 30 StatesThe Studio System™ is the first office-friendly metal 3D printing system for rapid prototyping. Windsor, Conn. (September 6, 2017) Morris Group, Inc. of Windsor, Connecticut, one of the largest CNC machine tool distribution networks in…
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CGTech to Demonstrate New VERICUT Version at SOUTHTECAt SOUTHTEC in Greenville, SC, VERICUT version 8.1 will be featured in CGTech’s booth #1429. VERICUT CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software simulates all types of CNC machining, additive, and hybrid manufacturing processes. The…
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SCHUNK Press Release-Expansion of US Headquarters-August 2017SCHUNK USA is pleased to announce the start of construction of an expansion at their US headquarters that will more than double the size of existing facilities. SCHUNK's US headquarters is already the largest facility…
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SOUTHTEC 2017 Celebrates Advancements and Workplace Inclusion in Southeast ManufacturingGREENVILLE, SC, August 17, 2017 – Manufacturing is thriving in the southeast and manufacturers are enjoying considerable growth in a host of industries, from petrochemicals and automotive to aerospace. SOUTHTEC brings leaders and expertise to…
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An open letter to Apple: Manufacturing thanks youDear Tim Cook, On behalf of SME, thank you. Thank you for standing up for manufacturing. Thank you for investing your financial strength in the manufacturing industry that truly drives local, national and global economies.…
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Digital Manufacturing Boosts CompetitivenessIn a column for The Huffington Post (5/4, Holt, Contributor) Proto Labs President and CEO Vicki Holt writes that “for businesses looking to operate more efficiently and competitively, digital manufacturing models have the potential to…
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SOUTHTEC named Top 250 TradeshowFor 2017, there will be even more opportunities for attendees to explore groundbreaking manufacturing technologies, software and services. SOUTHTEC will not only feature aisle after aisle of exhibiting companies but will also include multiple opportunities…
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SME and AMT Unite(CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2016) – AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and SME have announced a major new partnership for a series of regional co-branded trade shows focused on the manufacturing technology industry. The collaboration encompasses the…
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2016 Top States for Doing Business: Georgia Back in Top Spot AgainWhat’s it take to be recognized as a top state for doing business? On one hand, it’s a complicated question to answer, because there are a lot of factors that go into that kind of…
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Industrial Manufacturers’ Optimism Reflected in Expectations of Higher Revenue Growth, Increased Capital SpendingPwC's Q4 2016 Manufacturing Barometer reveals increased optimism about the U.S. economy. The senior executives of U.S.-based industrial manufacturing companies surveyed expect revenues to increase, and they are also increasing their capital spending plans. There…
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