Manufacturing

Need Rockets? Attention Manufacturers in Aviation, Defense and Space Industries

We make Rockets (turbine, propulsion, warheads, actuation and other components designed to go fast, really fast… or go BOOM!) Whether its .010” to 12” in diameter, whether its titanium, inconel, monel, tungsten or hastelloy x, bring it on! Let Acclaim Aerospace bring your commercial, space or defense application to market by leveraging 15-plus years of […]


Arrogance, Confidence, or Competence?

I have been told that aerospace engineers have a reputation of being “arrogant.” In fact, my specific discipline of expertise (air-frame structures) had a reputation of being some of the most arrogant even among aerospace engineers. Arrogance is defined as “being proud in an unpleasant way and…


SCMFG: About Us

South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) is a networking organization with one mission, connect manufacturers and their business service providers from across the world as they intersect the Palmetto State.  SCMFG is a network of decision-makers spanning across the manufacturing industry of South Carolina, the region, the nation and around the globe.  Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, business service […]


Opportunity knocks; difference maker in dryer vent technology shopping for SC manufacturer

Attention South Carolina manufacturers looking to expand operations, grow local jobs and tap into the state’s illustrious tax incentives while building an innovative and patented technology. With over 4000 units already sold, “Prevent”, a uniquely designed product attaching to dryer exhaust vents, has proven to not only stop home fires due to a variety of […]


Area Manufacturers visit BMW to learn more about Cyber Security in the Digital Age

Concerned manufacturers from around the Upstate descended upon the BMW Zentrum in Spartanburg County last week to hear a panel of experts discuss the emerging threat of cyber attacks on manufacturing supply lines. Hosted by BMW and moderated by the U.S. Commercial Service, GreerWalker’s Jon Hightower and Gallagher Insurance’s Jennifer Bolling sat alongside Cyber Security […]


Under Siege; State Manufacturers Dig-in against Daily Cyber Attacks

To keep up with the pace of production and satisfy customer demand, today’s manufacturers have gone digital. Although Industry 4.0 and the increasing use of automation and robotics on the manufacturing floor space have plugged them in, the daily barrage of cyber-attacks on their supply lines have them on their heels. “Cyber-attacks have become a […]


High Paying Jobs in Manufacturing – Fact or Fiction?

One can’t attend an economic development forum, technical college recruitment, or any chamber of commerce meeting without hearing the mention of high paying jobs in South Carolina. In addition, employers (large and small) continue to scream for skilled workers. I’ve heard comments like, “Attend a trade school;…



OSHA’s new record-keeping requirements will impact entire state

Want to avoid a visit and possible fine from OSHA? New standards on electronic record-keeping has the organization coming to Greenville to highlight what South Carolina companies need to know in 2019. Life and Safety Consultant Inc. will host a free seminar Feb. 22, with Anthony Wilks,…


Could South Carolina Be The Place? Part I

It’s a valid question. It’s not too presumptuous to think. Why not? Could South Carolina be the home to the next supersonic commercial airplane? Perhaps this isn’t on anyone’s radar screen yet. For decades, there has been discussion of a new supersonic commercial airplane. During my Boeing…