BURLINGAME, Calif. – Proterra Inc (NASDAQ: PTRA), a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, today announced the appointment of Roger Nielsen to the company’s board of directors effective March 2, 2022. The company also announced that Jochen Goetz will be stepping down from the company’s board…
When most people think of drum liners , they think of thin plastic wrapped around a 55-gallon barrel or drum. Most don’t consider the plethora of other applications this protective sealant can provide. Industry purposes ensure your material or goods are not tampered with or contaminated along…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is progressing rapidly. Manufacturing companies are incorporating new technologies involving robotics, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, just to name a few. There is a heightened sense of urgency for companies to get on board or be left behind. Most South Carolina manufacturers already…
Building Management Systems; The ‘Do it all’ brain trust Buildings today are blueprinted with a unified intelligence. Every office tower, industrial facility, and manufacturing space can be outfitted with a computer-based control monitoring the structure’s full array of mechanical and electrical systems. Is it too hot or…
Two-month-long contest to select the ‘Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina’ COLUMBIA, S.C.— The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance is proud to announce the inaugural Manufacturing Madness, a bracket-style contest that will engage the public to select the Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina. The contest is presented…
While other Industry 4.0 sessions focus solely on Industry 4.0 technology itself, SCMEP and Feyen Zylstra will spend time exploring processes and best practices on how to build a team, create strong objectives, and select, deploy, and integrate technology solutions in a way that maximizes value today and tomorrow.Registered SC manufacturers are eligible for a […]
While South Carolina is noted for its manufacturing prowess, the Palmetto State is now being recognized as a player in “Big Tech”, from Silicon Harbor in Charleston to social media app creators in the Upstate. Recently, South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) had the opportunity to sit down with…
Labor Shortage – What do we do? The current workforce labor shortage is pervasive. From recruitment to retention, from basic skills training to leadership development, workforce development has never been more challenging. Potential candidates “ghost” scheduled interviews and new hires do not show up after a lunch…
How time flies. It’s hard to believe that the first month of 2022 is already behind us. By now, most people have “recovered” from the holidays and have begun to settle into a routine that will carry them through the year. You may be thinking, “What’s this…