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February 15, 2026

Demystifying Generative AI in South Carolina

Generative AI is no longer a future concept reserved for tech companies. It is quickly becoming part of the operational toolkit for manufacturers across South Carolina – and leaders are working to separate meaningful opportunity from marketing hype. On February 3, OpExChange hosted a virtual session titled…

Timken Tyger River – TMOS 2 Flow, Quality, & Competitive Advantage

SiMT in Florence: Where Advanced Manufacturing Meets Workforce Development

Home Turf Advantage: KION’s Expansion Strengthens South Carolina Manufacturing

Building a Digital Twin: Seeing the Future Before You Build It

Smart Distribution, Human Touch: OpExChange Visits Northern Tool + Equipment in Fort Mill

Itron: Creating a More Resourceful World

From Fiber to Fabrication: South Carolina Manufacturers Ride the Data Center Wave

OpExChange Golf Tournament, Raises $28,900 for Upstate Warrior Solution

September 1, 2025

OpExChange at BMW: Innovation, AI, and the Future of Automotive Assembly

By Mike Demos, OpExChange Coordinator for the SCMEP The anticipation was palpable on August 19 as members of OpExChange gathered for a highly coveted tour of BMW Manufacturing’s Spartanburg facility. Promoted since January, the event filled its 45 available spots in just five minutes, leaving a growing waiting list…

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September 23, 2025

A Letter from the Publisher: In Defense of Dabo

As publisher of South Carolina Manufacturing, I spend my days covering businesses that understand the value of long-term vision, steady leadership, and weathering occasional setbacks. That’s why the recent criticism of Dabo Swinney troubles me. We’ve Become Spoiled Let’s be honest, we Clemson fans have become spoiled….

April 28, 2022