I would never have imagined that the United States economy would come to its knees in a matter of days as the result of a virus. Think about this. In February 2020, the economy was like a raging fire. Unemployment was at historical lows. The stock market…
Greenville, SC – KTM Solutions, Inc., a Greer-based mechanical engineering company is celebrating 15 years today. Founded in 2005 with the goal of providing “On Demand Engineering,” KTM’s professional engineering services and turnkey mechanical solutions have become a go-to resource for many of the Southeast’s small and large…
“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…
Move over R2-D2, because here comes UR5. The Star Wars droid is make-believe, but UR5 is a real-life robot in Yue “Sophie” Wang’s lab at Clemson University. She and her team are using the UR5 robotic arm and its mobile base to research how robots and people…
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….
Two mornings a week, Fadi Abdeljawad of Clemson University goes into a nook just off his kitchen, stands in front of his open laptop and teaches a mechanical engineering course to about 30 students who are scattered across the country because of the COVID-19 outbreak. One wall…
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…
We all do it every day. Whether you are conscious of the decision, you make a risk judgement daily. For example, you choose to get into a car and drive. Road Safety International (1) reported nearly 1.25 million people die in road crashes each year, on average 3,287 deaths a…
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…
In 1976, I received the rank of eagle scout. Achieving the rank of eagle required a lot of work and preparation. I still remember most of what I learned including the motto “be prepared.” Being prepared is important in all stages of life. Whether you are a…