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THINKER Special Project Teams Give Final Presentations
On April 29, 2022, the two THINKER project teams gave presentations to Clemson and Greenville Technical College leaders. These presentations included lab demonstrations of the final project prototypes and one team also presented to industry partner, Magna. This was...
THINKER External Advisory Board Luncheon
On April 22, 2022, THINKER students (including the Greenville Technical College participants) and the THINKER External Advisory Board members came together for a “Getting to Know You” luncheon at One Research Drive, 4th floor atrium. This marked the first time in two...
THINKER Tour of Campbell Center Labs
The Spring 2022 THINKER cohort, including both Clemson University and Greenville Tech students, toured the Campbell Center labs on Friday, February 18, 2022. This tour included visiting both ORD and Deep Orange facilities.
THINKER Capstone Course Students Present Projects
The Spring 2021 THINKER Capstone course students presented their final project demonstrations in April 2021 to faculty and staff at Clemson University, Greenville Technical College, and Bosch Rexroth Corporation. The project teams,...
THINKER’s Very Own Dr. Laine Mears Highlighted for Contributions as Named Professor
2020 Future of Jobs Report | World Economic Forum
The latest Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum is out and highlights automation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data as key drivers of industry throughout the global economy. These findings along with a wealth of additional information...
Dr. Laine Mears Discusses Academia’s Role in the Future of Advanced Manufacturing
Dr. Laine Mears Discusses the State of Modern Manufacturing and the Challenges Programs like THINKER Will Help Overcome
Dr. Laine Mears Provides World Leading Expertise on Smart Manufacturing
https://www.rebellionresearch.com/blog/intelligent-manufacturing-expert-professor-dr-laine-mears-clemson-s-chair THINKER PI Dr. Laine Mears was recently hosted by Rebellion Research CEO Alexander Fleiss to provide world leading expertise and insight on a range of...
Work Continues on Spring 2020 THINKER Projects
THINKER students are continuing work on two projects this semester: one focusing on an IoT implementation, and another developing sensors for verifying component connections in automotive assembly. Students in the THINKER program have the ability to collaborate with...
Ratan Tata’s Visit Inspires Students
Tata, the world-renowned industrialist, innovator, visionary and philanthropist, visited the Clemson campus to participate in President James P. Clements’ inaugural Global Leaders Forum. Several Tata Fellows had a chance to personally thank him and join other students in seeking his perspective on global impact, philanthropy, and business.
THINKER Team Get-Together
November 25th – THINKER Team get-together at Your Pie in Clemson. Faculty and students took a much-needed respite to enjoy great pizza and catch up on the latest THINKER news.
Present (right to left) were Mary Beth Kurz, Laine Mears, Josh Summers, Chelsea Spence, Brian Davenport, Chris Flathmann, Beau Schelble, Nate McNeese, and Debi Switzer.
Automotive Engineering
- Robert Prucka of Clemson University elected fellow of SAE InternationalA Clemson University professor who is internationally renowned for mentoring automotive engineering students and for his scholarship in advanced engine control has earned one of his profession’s highest honors. Robert Prucka, the Alan Kulwicki Professor of Motorsports Engineering, is among […] The post Robert Prucka of Clemson University elected fellow of SAE International appeared first […]
- Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here’s how to reduce the riskClemson scientists who study energy generation, storage and conversion, and automotive engineering have a strong interest in the development of batteries that are energy-dense and safe. The post Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here’s how to reduce the risk appeared first on Clemson News.
- Shunyu Liu’s pioneering work in 3D-printing metals shows promise for supercharging U.S. manufacturingBy using computer simulations and real-world tests, Shunyu Liu is shaping the future of how industries manufacture and use metal parts while molding the next generation of manufacturing leadership. The post Shunyu Liu’s pioneering work in 3D-printing metals shows promise for supercharging U.S. manufacturing appeared first on Clemson News.
- New library at CU-ICAR celebrates openingClemson Libraries celebrated the grand opening of its new branch library in the automotive engineering department at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in Greenville with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 30. The post New library at CU-ICAR celebrates opening appeared first on Clemson News.
- Clemson University students debut autonomous off-road vehicle with far-reaching impact for natural disaster reliefTo expedite the delivery of supplies and to gather real-time data for emergency responders, Clemson University students at the International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in Greenville, S.C. developed an off-road reconnaissance and relief vehicle that can navigate all on its own. The post Clemson University students debut autonomous off-road vehicle with far-reaching impact for […]
- Clemson Libraries new CU-ICAR branch wins SAE International competitionThe branch library at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is less than a year old, but it is already making a difference for automotive engineering students and faculty in Greenville. It has also already won a competition hosted by SAE International. The newest Clemson Libraries branch recently won the SAE Mobilus […]