Manufacturing

Last Drop Wrench – From the Upstate to Las Vegas; Reimagining the Standard Oil Change

For as long as internal combustion engines have required maintenance, the oil change has been viewed as a necessary, albeit messy, evil. Between the risk of skin contact with scalding fluids and the inevitable “oil bath” that occurs when a filter is breached, the process has remained stubbornly primitive. However, Last Drop Wrench, a South […]

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JONATHAN DAWLEY – PRESIDENT & CEO OF KION NORTH AMERICA

Innovation Muscle: Barrierless Thinking and Unconstrained Vision Several years ago, I traveled across the world working with divisions of my then-employer to evaluate market strategies and redefine our approach to unlock new levels of performance and customer value. In each region, we explored what could be achieved if we set aside historical norms and challenged

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KION – FROM GLOBAL VISION TO LOCAL INGENUITY: HOW KION NORTH AMERICA IS DRIVING THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION

IN AN INDUSTRY OFTEN DEFINED BY POWER AND PRECISION, KION NORTH AMERICA STANDS APART FOR SOMETHING MORE INTANGIBLE: ITS COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS INNOVATION. FROM ADVANCED ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING TO A CULTURE THAT VALUES CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING, KION NA’S APPROACH IS ONE OF GLOBAL COLLABORATION, LOCAL EXECUTION, AND DEEP CUSTOMER FOCUS. AT THE COMPANY’S CAMPUS IN SUMMERVILLE,

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Gemba Systems – Empowering People with Smarter Technologies

In the heart of Greenville, South Carolina, Gemba Systems Inc. is redefining what “smart manufacturing” really means. Rather than chasing automation for its own sake, the company focuses on empowering people with smarter technologies – solutions that give manufacturers the visibility, insight, and control they need to perform at their best. Founded by Stijn Van

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MCVANTAGE – ROOTED IN LEGACY, BRANCHING INTO INNOVATION

McVantage Packaging stands as a testament to resilience and forward-thinking in the wood pallet, crate, industrial lumber, and supply chain industry. Founded nearly 75 years ago in Tuscumbia, Alabama, the company has evolved from a family-run lumber operation into a regional powerhouse serving the Central-Southeastern United States. With plants in Tuscumbia, Laverne, and Nashville, Tennessee,

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Clemson University – A national leader in automotive and advanced manufacturing

Clemson University stands at the forefront of automotive and manufacturing innovation, serving as a vital asset for both research and workforce development for South Carolina’s economic engine. Clemson is home, for example, to the nation’s only graduate program in automotive engineering, offering M.S. and Ph.D. degrees that prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving

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JÄLLE TECHNOLOGIES – TURNING BATTERY WASTE INTO THE WORLD’S THINNEST & STRONGEST MATERIAL

Jälle Technologies is tackling one of the fastest-growing technological and resource challenges: the tidal wave of spent lithium-ion batteries. As the world shifts towards electric mobility and renewable energy, millions of tons of used batteries are expected to flood the market by 2030. These batteries contain valuable metals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese,

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ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA – Building Innovation That Powers the World

Located in Graniteville, South Carolina, just off Interstate 20, Rolls-Royce’s mtu Aiken plant stands as a beacon of advanced manufacturing, workforce development, community commitment and clean energy leadership. Since opening its doors in 2010, the facility has grown from a promising assembly plant to a cornerstone of innovation, producing and remanufacturing engines that power industries

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GLOBEDRY – SOLAR-DRIED FOODS FOR A RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

In many rural regions, fresh harvests are lost before they ever reach a market — not because of poor quality, but due to heat, humidity, and lack of proper preservation. GlobeDry, a family-owned Estonian company, is tackling this challenge with solar-powered food dryers that allow communities and food entrepreneurs to preserve produce safely, reduce waste,

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JOHAN HARTMAN & MATTIAS RANTALAINEN – CO-FOUNDERS, STRATIPATH

That’s what we, a pathologist and an AI researcher, discovered when ourresearch groups joined forces at Karolinska Institutet. Despite our differentscientific perspectives, we shared a common goal: to take research beyond theacademic setting and into clinical reality—where it can truly help patients. We began by tackling a major clinical gap in breast cancer care. For

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POWERUP ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES – BEYOND THE HYPE: POWERUP ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES MAKES HYDROGEN A COMMERCIAL REALITY

While the concept of a “hydrogen economy” has been a topic of political discourse and future-gazing for years, one Tallinn-based company is demonstrating that for many applications, the future is already here. PowerUP Energy Technologies, founded by scientist and entrepreneur Ivar Kruusenberg, is moving beyond theoretical promise and deploying certified hydrogen fuel cell generators to

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EXTREMIS – ON THE SPECTRUM

“Imagine a world where everything that can be connected will be connected – where driverless cars talk to smart transportation networks and where sensors can monitor your health and transmit data to your doctor. That’s a snapshot of what the 5g world will look like.” – Ajit Pai, Former FCC Chairman. But we will never

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JTEKT North America – Looking for Trouble, Delivering Solutions

At JTEKT North America, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s an invitation. An invitation to businesses facing their toughest challenges. When it comes to solving the problems that seem unsolvable, JTEKT isn’t shy about one thing: we’re actively “looking for trouble.” Not the kind of trouble that comes with poor management or a lack of

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NEXA (formerly Social Mobile) – Revolutionizing Enterprise Mobility

The Journey of Social Mobile In the dynamic realm of enterprise mobility, where businesses strive to stay ahead in digital transformation, one company stands out as a true innovator: Social Mobile. Founded in 2011 by Robert Morcos, this startup’s journey has been defined by resilience, adaptability, and a steadfast dedication to providing exceptional solutions. From

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GEORGIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MANUFACTURING (GEORGIA AIM) – BUILDING A RESILIENT MANUFACTURING

Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) represents a bold vision for the future of manufacturing in Georgia and serves as a blueprint for the nation. This future is inclusive, innovative, and impactful, propelling the state of Georgia into the forefront of AI-driven manufacturing. STATEWIDE REACH AND FOCUS At its core, Georgia AIM is a

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SOUTHWIRE – MORE THAN SEVEN DECADESOF INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

Southwire’s roots extend back to 1937, when Roy Richards, Sr. started Richards & Associates (R&A) to erect power poles with the ultimate purpose of bringing electric light to his grandmother’s home. During its first two and a half years, R&A strung 3,500 miles of cable, becoming the nation’s second-largest Rural Electrification Act (REA) contractor. As

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REDARC-THE POWER OF REDARC

Each year Australian advanced manufacturer REDARC spends a significant slice of its total sales revenue on innovation and R&D. For Managing Director Anthony Kittel, it’s not only a “non-negotiable investment” above industry benchmarks, but a highly effective and profitable growth strategy. It is this steadfast commitment to remain ahead of the curve that has propelled

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