Manufacturing

Clemson Connection; Simulated heart attacks link to new cardiovascular drugs?

Researchers have developed a new way of simulating heart attacks in a lab and then using the engineered tissue to screen drugs that show promise for treating patients with heart damage, according to a new article in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering. Corresponding author Ying Mei, an…


BASF Pledges $50,000 to Seneca Tornado Relief Efforts

“We are deeply saddened to see the devastation left in the wake of last week’s tornado, but we know that the Seneca community is strong and resilient,” said Tom O’Rourke, Site Director for BASF’s site in Seneca. “BASF is here to help our neighbors begin the process…


COVID-19 Does not Vote

Letter from the Publisher It is a scary time for the world and South Carolina is no exception. The numbers of infected with the Coronavirus are rising everyday and it seems as there is no end in sight. The disease does not discriminate or play partisan politics….


A Message to South Carolina from the US Commercial Service

These are unprecedented times and there has been an overwhelming wave of innovation and leadership demonstrated by the South Carolina business community. Today, U.S. Commercial Service, South Carolina, would like to share some of the resources that are available for those who wish to serve their community…


SC Manufacturers, the Country Needs Your Help in the Fight Against the Coronavirus

During this time of uncertainty and doubt, we need exceptional leadership. Under the guidance of President Trump and Vice President Pence, the country is mobilizing with great resolve and determination. Organizations, institutions and individuals alike are giving their time, money and resources to fight the Coronavirus. SCMFG…


Discovering South Carolina; Who was Carroll Campbell?

SCMFG is passionate for all things South Carolina. Because of this passion, we are producing a new feature called “Discovering South Carolina”. The brief commentary will highlight prominent people, places and things in the Palmetto State from yesterday and today. Who Was Carroll Campbell Jr? He was born in Greenville on July 24, 1940 and attended […]


Start your 2020 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey

Ongoing War for Talent Drove Three Quarters of U.S. Employers to Increase Pay and More than Half to Enhance Medical Benefits! 73% of employers increased employee compensation! 52% enhanced medical benefits this year! See how you compare to your peers! On behalf of South Carolina Manufacturing, we’re…


Manufacturing and Politics

Here we go again. Every four years we find ourselves here. We are in the midst of the next US presidential election. To be honest, I don’t like politics, of any kind (in government, business, church). Although this campaign seems like it’s already been going on too long, we must thoughtfully work through it until […]


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By sponsoring SCMFG, you’re helping to strengthen South Carolina’s manufacturing industry. SCMFG strives to be a marketplace for manufacturers and their service providers to share their ideas, products and services. We need your support to continue this mission. Each month, SCMFG’s digital magazine receives thousands of page views from around the region, nation and globe. […]


Clemson Connection; Yunyi Jia wins top honor for young engineering educator

A Clemson University automotive engineer who teaches students many of the skills they need for careers in robotics and self-driving cars is winning an award that recognizes him as one of the nation’s top young engineering educators. Yunyi Jia, an assistant professor, is receiving the Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award from SAE International. At least […]