The Future of Aerospace I admit it, I am a Trekkie. Yeah, Star Wars was OK, but I always preferred the original Star Trek. Watching this show in my younger years, combined with seeing nearly every single NASA rocket launch and the first moon landing triggered my…
Smart glasses, and “augmented reality” solutions (AR), offer a wide range of benefits that accrue over time. Of course, implementing any new technology requires a significant investment in money and resources. That’s why it’s critical to be able to show a clear, reliable, and significant return on…
South Carolina’s manufacturing and distribution organizations face never-ending disruptions – whether it’s market pressures to better manage costs and streamline operations, or it’s preparing for the impact of technological innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. When project teams consider the capabilities of today’s modern…
The Office of Innovation at the S.C. Department of Commerce announced late last month the launch of 3Phase, a new resource aimed at assisting research-based companies in South Carolina successfully acquire Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards. A first of its kind, 3Phase…
The U.S. government is committed to ensuring IP continues to drive American innovation and that American companies can compete and succeed domestically and in the international marketplace. Working with the U.S. Commercial Service and other partner agencies, The U.S. PTO is dedicated to helping U.S. businesses secure…
From the state’s expanding aerospace manufacturing and supplier infrastructure in the Charleston area, to investments and growth in automotive manufacturing throughout the state, South Carolina’s manufacturing sector represents the largest industry cluster in the State’s economy. With the sustained growth, the area’s extended supply chain of…
After nearly two decades of being one of Greenville’s home grown computer sales and service stories, Computer Direct Outlet has shifted its business model to focus more on the manufacturing of high-end workstations, servers and gaming systems. It was a calculated decision to ramp up production and…
While a recent report indicates that only one in five college students who transfer from a community college to a four-year college actually graduates, South Carolina education officials say that’s not the case here. The study by the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College, Columbia…
New tactical cables are easy to deploy, reliable for critical communications and rugged enough to withstand severe crush, impact and abrasion resistance AFL, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable and accessories, is expanding its tactical tight-buffered cable offering to include reduced cable diameters and higher fiber…
TPM, Inc., a 2D and 3D design technology provider, has announced two new partnerships, creating the largest and most complete 3D printing product portfolio in the region. The partnerships include Waltham, MA based MarkForged and Costa Mesa, CA based Airwolf 3D. The partnerships, alongside its existing relationship…