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Manufacturing Feb 9

Practical Pathways to Industry 4.0: A Half-Day Workshop for Manufacturing Leaders

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 […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Manufacturing Feb 3

Silicon Valley in the Upstate? New App Developed Here

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 New Jersey native and app builder, Jeff Gentile. […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Manufacturing Feb 2

SCMEP Provides Playbook for Workforce Development

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 break. Long-term employees are leaving and changing career […]

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"In the air or on the road" Manufacturing Design with Paul Kumler Jan 31

Elements of a Good Business Plan

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 year going to bring?” and “When this year […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Press Releases Jan 27

VTA partners with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions to charge 34 electric buses with solar-powered microgrid

VTA to install solar and battery storage microgrid and EV fleet charging for electric transit buses with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions Microgrid will enable VTA to operate electric buses during power outages Project is expected to deliver VTA savings on electricity costs and reduce emissions Transit agency will deploy two Proterra fleet chargers to […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Energy Jan 23

Proterra Battery Technology to Power Vicinity Motor Corp. Electric Transit Buses and Work Trucks

Proterra and Vicinity Motor Corp. announce multi-year supply agreement to power the Vicinity Lightning™ and strip chassis platform for commercial electric vehicles with Proterra battery technology Multi-year agreement expected to support next-generation heavy-duty electric transit bus as well as Class 3 and 5 work trucks Includes battery supply for a minimum of 600 Vicinity commercial […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Daedalus Industrial Jan 19

Control Panels; The brains of contemporary manufacturing

As manufacturers continue to automate processes and outfit their facilities with the latest in production technologies, the need and application of industrial control panels is on the rise. The contemporary manufacturer is already under the gun to upgrade its standards and services with Industry 4.0 innovations like collaborative robotics, digitized supply chains, and other automated […]

By SCMFG/Staff
SCMA Jan 18

SCMA Statement on Governor McMaster’s 2022 State of the State Address

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) released the following statement from its President and CEO, Sara Hazzard, regarding South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s 2022 State of the State address: “South Carolina is home to over 5,000 manufacturers and 300,000 manufacturing workers. Governor McMaster’s priorities to expand workforce training opportunities, invest in infrastructure, and advance legal […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Manufacturing Jan 13

Nikola and Proterra agree to long-term battery supply for zero-emission Class 8 semi-truck

New strategic collaboration expected to power the Nikola Tre BEV and Tre FCEV with Proterra battery technology Multi-year supply agreement represents Proterra Powered’s expansion into the Class 8 truck market PHOENIX. January 18, 2022 —Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emission transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, and Proterra Inc (Nasdaq: PTRA), a leading innovator in […]

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