Lockheed Martin to hire 300 in Greenville
Lockheed Martin is hiring 300 mechanics, technicians, engineers and other positions for F-16 production and sustainment by the end of 2022.
GE invests $5M in Next Generation of Greenville engineers
The company selected Greenville as one of four locations to establish a program designed to increase the diversity of young people in engineering. GE is working with Clemson University on programs for kids aged 13 to 18.
Back to the Future: High school reimagines advanced manufacturing opportunities
Before leaving BMW, former CEO Knudt Flor said that the next generation's aptitude in AI would be the key to keeping the U.S. competitive on the global stage. One Upstate high school is introducing students to the field earlier than ever
Lightsey hones in on mobility, innovation at Upstate SC Alliance meeting
When Harry Lightsey saw his first iPhone in 2007, he was seeing one of two in the world. At Upstate SC Alliance’s midyear meeting, he exhorted the state's business community to keep up with today’s even faster pace of innovation.
Logisticus Group partners with turbine recycling company
Logisticus Group and Tennessee company Carbon Rivers are collaborating on efforts to recycle wind turbine blades for aftermarket uses.
Clemson researchers turn tree byproduct into foam
Today’s trees may not only be tomorrow’s kitchen tables and plywood. According to Clemson University researchers, they could also transform into a sustainable alternative to the foam used in car seats and in the insoles of shoes.
Greenville Tech engineering students can transfer to The Citadel
Greenville Technical College is joining The Citadel in a mutual effort to provide enhanced engineering education opportunities for non-cadet students who want to elevate their two-year program to a four-year engineering degree.
Studio, cleanroom manufacturer invests $2M in Greenville
Modular structure manufacturer Mecart Inc. will bring its next facility to Greenville with a promise to create 50 jobs. Recent projects range from a post-production studio for a video game designer to a steel manufacturing control room.
Anderson airport bolsters development with new terminal
As the Anderson Regional Airport team prepares to celebrate the one-year anniversary of their new terminal, fondly nicknamed "Little Cabela's," increased gas sales and government grants help pave the way for future capital projects.
Boeing, Clemson partner on initiative for men of color
The aerospace company announced its leading sponsorship of Clemson’s 2021 Men of Color National Summit today, support of Call Me Mister graduates through a workforce development program and a full STEM Tiger Alliance Scholarship.
USDA invests $9.6M in S.C. water and wastewater infrastructure
Calhoun Falls and Marion County’s MARCO Rural Water Co. Inc. will receive $9.6 million in loans and grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of a $307 million investment in water and wastewater infrastructure across 3
Peabody Engineering facility to open this winter
Peabody Engineering is entering phase one of construction, which includes site preparation, installation of infrastructure and foundation work on its Pickens facility.