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The Importance of Mechatronics

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By Richard K. Blackwell   Advanced systems of manufacturing bring vibrant economic changes and business growth -- two things that are beneficial to the business landscape of South Carolina. Think about the manufacturing evolution of antilock brakes, photocopiers and windshield wipers. All efficient, user-friendly products made from the...

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Made In Oconee - Technology Solutions’ Brian Cotten

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As part of our Made In Oconee campaign, we talked to Technology Solutions' Brian Cotten. What does Technology Solutions do? Technology Solutions offers information technology services for businesses' networking, data, computing and telecommunications needs. What is a typical workday like for you? As a support technician, a typical day...

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Site Selection: A Changing Art

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By Richard K. Blackwell Site selection is a process that is becoming highly critical for communities to be aware of and compete within but also for businesses involved as their success is tied to getting it right. In a nutshell, site selection is the process of choosing...

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Job Skills Needed

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By Richard K. Blackwell and Trent Acker A major part of any economic development plan is people. Without a well trained workforce, a community cannot expect to bring in and create new jobs no matter how much money is put into buildings, infrastructure and sustainability. Identifying and...

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Industry 4.0 and what it means to you

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by Richard K. Blackwell The Upstate economy has made great strides coming out of the “Great Recession” thanks to a vibrant manufacturing base that calls our ten-county region home. As this large sector continue to hum along, one theme to watch for in 2016 is the idea...

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