Engineering

Smart Glasses on the Shop Floor Drive OEE

Smart glasses, and “augmented reality” solutions (AR), offer a wide range of benefits that accrue over time. Of course, implementing any new technology requires a significant investment in money and resources. That’s why it’s critical to be able to show a clear, reliable, and significant return on…




The Progression of 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing

What is 3D printing? Many people are asking this question as hobbyists and maker groups have popularized the technology. 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, has evolved from a niche technology used for research and product prototyping to a rapidly growing segment of the manufacturing economy. Only a…


Q&A: Paul V. Kumler, P.E, President KTM Solutions, Inc.

Paul V. Kumler has over 30 years engineering and senior management experience. He currently serves as president of KTM Solutions, Inc, a mechanical engineering services company he founded in April 2005. Kumler began his career in 1983 at Cessna Aircraft Company as an environmental systems engineer. He…


State Leaders Offer Takeaway Comments On SCBIO Live 2015 From Charleston

SCBIO Live 2015 was held in Charleston Nov. 5-6 and included keynote speakers such as the Lead Director at Immucor Inc., William Hawkins III, President and CEO of Cipher Pharmaceuticals, Shawn Patrick O’Brien, the Senior Global Medical Director of Baxter Healthcare, Mark Delegge, MD., and many others….


Volvo Selects Firm to Deliver its First U.S. Manufacturing Plant

Volvo Car Group has selected AECOM to deliver a new manufacturing plant in South Carolina – Volvo Cars’ first U.S.-based production plant. In May 2015, Volvo announced the $500 million investment in Berkley County.  The plant is expected to create 2,000 new jobs over the next decade and…


P3 Group Expands U.S. Presence in South Carolina and Texas

Consulting and engineering services provider P3 Group today announced it has expanded its U.S. office network to include a new location in Greenville, S.C. and an increased presence in Dallas, Texas to meet growing demand from customers in the automotive industry. Located at 1200 Woodruff Road, the…


O’Neal Expanding Operations

O’Neal is expanding its existing Greenville County headquarters.  The company’s $5 million investment is expected to generate 60 new jobs in Greenville, SC. “O’Neal has experienced significant growth by leveraging our long term client relationships and remaining focused on our industrial markets,” said Kevin Bean, O’Neal’s President…