Partners/Sponsors
- Resident Campus Partners
- Pioneer Partners
- Founding Partners
- Donors / Sponsors
- Industry Association Partners
- Current & Past Research
Resident Campus Partners(see also Partners on-site section of Campus link for more information on these organizations) |
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| American Titanium Works (Summer 2011) |
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BMW ITRC Located on the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research campus, BMW's Information Technology Research Center is an integral part of BMW's research and development network. The ITRC provides an important platform within the BMW Group for joint innovation projects with leading IT companies in the US. The 84,000-square-foot facility includes six secure research zones, IT operations center and research lab. The BMW Group Information Technology Research Center is part of BMW's regional investment and partnership with the State of South Carolina. At the ITRC, mechanical, electrical, computer engineers and students - both from BMW, the IT industry and universities - are working in an open innovation model on exciting proof of concepts and pilot projects where IT innovations move automotive solutions forward. |
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CADFEM US Over 25 years CADFEM has established itself in Germany and throughout Europe as a leading provider of simulation software, consulting and support employing more than 200 employees worldwide. CADFEM brings that knowledge to the United States with the establishment of CADFEM US, Inc. Focusing on the booming market of lightweight design CADFEM US provides its expertise by offering software, training classes and consulting services for composite simulations. CADFEM is a founding member of the TechNet Alliance AG, a unique consortium in the Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) or Simulation Based Engineering Sciences industry. It is comprised of a large network of engineering solution providers- dedicated to the application, development, training, support and marketing of CAE best-of-class software. |
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Clemson Computing and Information Technology |
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Cooliemon (http://www.cooliemon.com) |
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DreamWeaver LLC (http://dreamweaverintl.com/) |
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imk automotive
imk automotive, Inc. is a newly founded US company with a German parent and two sister companies. We provide first-class engineering consulting services for manufacturing and supply industries with specific focus on the automotive sector. Our corporate philosophy follows three principles: (1) We work on innovations since new products demand better solutions, new materials, and innovative technologies. (2) We apply approved methods that allow the engineer to efficiently solve his tasks but also to think out-of-the-box. (3) We provide koncepts free from internal pressure and territorial thinking with only one objective: providing the best solution for our customers. Our current services are specialized on pre-production planning and ramp-up support for new product launches as well as the optimization of series production, both with particular focus on ergonomic analysis and improvement. We use innovative methods such as 3D-simulation of human work activities and offer pilot applications of our own software product, the "Editor for Manual Work Activities" (EMA).
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L&L Products (http://www.llproducts.com) L&L Products is the global market leader in the sealing, acoustical and structural reinforcement product niches for the automotive market. With operations in all major global automotive markets, L&L Products forms close partnerships with its OEM customers as the foundation for delivering highly engineered and advanced material solutions. |
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Mallett Technology (http://www.mallett.com) Mallett Technology, Inc. brings best-in-class engineering software tools combined with broad knowledge and expertise to help our clients compete in today's marketplace and produce reliable and cost-effective products. We have the ability to perform analytical service work to either supplement your staff or execute work beyond your current capabilities. Our solutions for product design, virtual simulations, collaborative product data, and life cycle management enable our customers to optimize their product development process, increase productivity, and improve time-to-market. For more than thirty five years, our vision has been to create value for our customers through partnerships by providing engineering software, training, and consulting services. Mallett Technology, Inc. is headquartered in Canonsburg, PA with offices in Philadelphia, Columbia, MD, Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC. |
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MTC Federal Credit Union (http://www.mtcfederal.com) MTC Federal Credit Union has served as a trusted financial resource for the since 1976. As a not-for-profit financial institution, MTC Federal members typically earn higher dividends on deposits, borrow at lower rates and pay fewer fees. From Branch Services to our 24/7 Web-Branch every service we provide and every experience we deliver is in your best interest. |
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Proterra Proterra is the leading innovator of zero-emis-sion, commercial vehicle solutions. Early in 2010, Proterra announced plans to build a full-scale, state-of-the-art research and development center and manufacturing plant on the CU-ICAR campus. This decision gives the company access to tremendous research and development resources while constructing the EcoRide™ BE-35, a line of next-generation, zero-emission vehicles, and FastFill™ charging stations. Proterra’s goal is to construct more than 1,500 buses per year and employ 1,300 people over the next five years. The new Proterra facility will be located in Technology Neighborhood III on approximately 25 acres and will occupy more than 200,000 square |
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SAGE Automotive Interiors Sage Automotive Interiors develops and manufactures innovative automotive body cloth and headliners preferred by automotive manufacturers around the world. The company will locate its international headquarters in the newly constructed Center for Emerging Technologies in Technology Neighborhood I. Global offices and manufacturing locations for Sage include facilities in the United States, Japan, China, Brazil, Korea and Europe. |
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South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) (http://www.scra.org) |
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SIMPACK USA (http://www.simpack.com) SIMPACK is a CAE Simulation Company that develops and delivers simulation for the simple to the very complex mechanical systems. This includes automotive, Full Vehicle, Driveline, Engine, and Real Time Simulation. The SIMPACK Product is a Multi Body Dynamics product that supports time and frequency based solutions for Automotive, Aerospace, Wind, and Rail Applications. Apart from the SIMPACK Product, we also offer support, training, and consulting services. |
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SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers) ( http://www.sae.org) |
| South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) (http://www.myscma.com) |
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Pioneer Partners |
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BMW Since announcing BMW's first plant outside of Germany in 1992, BMW Manufacturing has grown its employment to more than 5,000 people and produces the X5 Sports Activity Vehicle and the X6 Sports Activity Coupe for distribution to 120 markets worldwide. Through its significant investment in South Carolina, the 1,150-acre campus generates its own power on-site and offers fully equipped medical facilities, including an on-site pharmacy. Currently 2.5 million square feet, BMW will expand to 4 million-square-foot to produce the next generation BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle. |
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Clemson University Foundations (http://www.clemson.edu/giving/cufoundations/index.html) |
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State of South Carolina (http://www.sc.gov) |
Founding Partners |
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American Titanium Works (Summer 2011) |
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AT&T (http://www.att.com) AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. AT&T is proud to have been part of CU-ICAR through financial and infrastructure support since the inception of the unique research campus in 2003. AT&T has been connecting customers with innovative communications and helping South Carolina grow and prosper for nearly 130 years. Today, AT&T's operating companies deliver the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services, the nation's fastest 3G network and the best wireless coverage worldwide, and the nation's leading high speed Internet access and voice services. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T launched the award-winning AT&T U-verseSM service in South Carolina in 2008. |
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BMW As the original partner with Clemson University in this exciting project, BMW Manufacturing is proud of the solutions that are coming out of CU-ICAR. In 2003, BMW pledged $10 million to Clemson to endow professorships in the graduate automotive engineering program and under the Research Centers of Excellence Act, the state of South Carolina matched the pledge, generating $20 million for the school. In keeping with BMW's original vision, the research and development being carried out at CU-ICAR today is laying the foundation for tomorrow's next big discovery. Whether it is a breakthrough technology pioneered by the Automotive Safety Research Institute that will save countless lives, or the sought-after secret of hydrogen cell technology that saves our natural resources, the seeds are being sown. |
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The 118,000 square foot Collaboration 3 building hosts Koyo Bearings USA, a division of the JTEKT group. Koyo Bearings USA was formed when JTEKT purchased the needle roller bearing portion of the Torrington Company from Timken in 2009. Globally, JTEKT is a leading manufacturer of steering systems, driveline components, bearings, and machine tools, with operations in 70 locations and sales of $11 Billion. The Koyo Bearings division provides industry-leading technology in roller bearings and related assemblies for automotive and other industrial sectors. The Greenville Technical Center at CU-ICAR is Koyo Bearings' primary location for needle bearing design and technology development including prototyping, product testing, and manufacturing process development. |
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Michelin (http://www.michelin.com) Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America employs approximately 22,600 and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in 17 locations. |
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Proterra (http://www.proterra.com) Proterra is the leading innovator of zero-emis-sion, commercial vehicle solutions. Early in 2010, Proterra announced plans to build a full-scale, state-of-the-art research and development center and manufacturing plant on the CU-ICAR campus. This decision gives the company access to tremendous research and development resources while constructing the EcoRide™ BE-35, a line of next-generation, zero-emission vehicles, and FastFill™ charging stations. Proterra’s goal is to construct more than 1,500 buses per year and employ 1,300 people over the next five years. The new Proterra facility will be located in Technology Neighborhood III on approximately 25 acres and will occupy more than 200,000 square feet of space. |
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Timken (http://www.timken.com) |
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Donors / Sponsors(i.e. Equipment, Fellowship, Scholarship) |
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A&D Technology A&D Technology is a leading global supplier of advanced test and simulation solutions for powertrain testing and vehicle development. Our open, flexible and cost-effective tools are designed to fit a wide variety of applications, from engine, transmission, and vehicle-based testing to ECU development, hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) simulation and hybrid/electric vehicle and battery test systems. Our complete range of products includes data acquisition and control systems, combustion analysis and engine indicating systems, dynamometers and torque sensors, as well as real-time control and simulation systems and model-based automated calibration tools. |
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Automation Engineering Corporation Automation Engineering Corporation provides factory automation solutions and specialty machines to manufacturers primarily in medical, energy, oil & gas, tire & rubber, automotive, and packaging. AEC operates within a Quality Management System registered to ISO 9001. AEC is on a Lean journey to improve our processes and to help our customers reach and maintain a world class capability. AEC provides turnkey services: project management, engineering, design, industrial controls, software, fabrication, assembly, startup, commissioning, and training. AEC will become the preferred supplier of factory automation solutions by continually improving in quality, technical expertise, and total cost of ownership of our products and services. |
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AutoPacific AutoPacific is a future-oriented automotive marketing research and product-consulting firm. Since 1986, AutoPacific has served the automotive industry with expertise in market research, product development, product planning and marketing. Each year, AutoPacific surveys over 60,000 new vehicle acquirers and shares this data, along with competitive intelligence and sales forecasting data with CUICAR to assist students in learning how to design and market vehicles with a consumer focus. |
| AVL (https://www.avl.com) |
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BMW Since announcing BMW's first plant outside of Germany in 1992, BMW Manufacturing has grown its employment to more than 5,000 people and produces the X5 Sports Activity Vehicle and the X6 Sports Activity Coupe for distribution to 120 markets worldwide. Through its significant investment in South Carolina, the 1,150-acre campus generates its own power on-site and offers fully equipped medical facilities, including an on-site pharmacy. Currently 2.5 million square feet, BMW will expand to 4 million-square-foot to produce the next generation BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle. |
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Carolina First Corporation (http://www.carolinafirst.com) |
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Coldwell Banker Caine Real Estate (http://www.coldwellbankercaine.com) |
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Dale Earnhardt Inc. (http://www.daleearnhardtinc.com) |
| Daniel-Mickel Foundation (http://www.daniel-mickel-foundation.org) |
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FEV Systems (http://www.fev.com) |
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Furman Co. (http://www.furmanco.com) |
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Gibbs & Associates (http://www.GibbsCAM.com) For over twenty five years, Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM® software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company has been a leader in providing cutting edge CAD/CAM technology, while maintaining its signature ease-of-use and productivity. Powerfully Simple, Simply Powerful is the guiding philosophy at Gibbs. Gibbs believes in empowering the NC programmer, machinist, and manufacturing engineer, not eliminating them. Gibbs' goal is to introduce manufacturers to new technologies and new ways of working that makes their machining easier and their businesses more profitable. To achieve this goal, Gibbs creates tools that are naturally intuitive, graphically interactive, extremely visual, associative, and just plain enjoyable to use. Gibbs provides a total quality solution with the service and support that successful customers require. |
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Hollingsworth Funds |
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Mazda (http://www.mazda.com) |
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Michelin (http://www.michelin.com) Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America employs approximately 22,600 and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in 17 locations. |
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MTS (http://www.mts.com) |
| National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) |
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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (http://www.nelsonmullins.com) |
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Okuma America Corporation Okuma America Corporation is the US-based affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world leader in the development of CNC machine tools, founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan. Okuma is known for its technology leadership and world-class manufacturing, product quality and dedication to customer service. Okuma products are used in the automotive, aerospace and defense, construction and farming equipment, oil and energy, medical, mold and die, and fluid power industries. With Okuma as your manufacturing partner you are free to imagine a more productive, cost-effective solution. |
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Productive Access Incorporated (PAI) Productive Access Incorporated (PAI) is a leading provider of survey data analysis and reporting services. Founded in 1987, PAI has been the choice of Fortune 1000 firms seeking to manage the data basing, analysis and distribution of survey data. PAI's mTAB™ service provides an enterprise survey data warehouse with powerful survey business intelligence software and reporting tools that offer access and workgroup sharing of a corporation's survey data assets. |
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Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. (http://www.cdanjoyner.com) |
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Romer Hexagon Metrology / Polyworks / Innovmetric Hexagon Metrology is a world-leading supplier of systems for measurement of objects in one, two or three dimensions. The measurement systems measure with great precision and rapidly provide access to large amounts of measurement data. For the customer, this means greater efficiency and productivity, improved quality and significant material and cost savings in the production process. |
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SIMPACK SIMPACK is a CAE Simulation Company that develops and delivers simulation for the simple to the very complex mechanical systems. This includes automotive, Full Vehicle, Driveline, Engine, and Real Time Simulation. The SIMPACK Product is a Multi Body Dynamics product that supports time and frequency based solutions for Automotive, Aerospace, Wind, and Rail Applications. Apart from the SIMPACK Product, we also offer support, training, and consulting services. |
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is extremely proud to be a founding partner in Millennium campus. As a leading Upstate South Carolina healthcare organization, St Francis is widely recognized for excellence in patient outcomes, leadership and innovation in health programs, and ensuring a level of care that embraces the needs of the whole person. St. Francis brings together a network of hospitals, physician partners, outpatient/ambulatory care sites and continuing care facilities giving life to our mission to be of "good help" to those in need. With a medical staff close to 700 and 2400+ employees, a diverse and highly-integrated network of services are provided at St. Francis -Downtown, St. Francis Eastside and the newly opened St. Francis Millennium campus - all located in the Greenville S.C. area. |
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Staubli |
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Weiss Weiss climate chamber is capable of -40C to +85C operation and a relative humidity range of 15% – 95%. |
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Young Office Young Office is a full service business interiors specialist representing over 400 lines of quality furniture including Steelcase, the world's leading office furniture manufacturer. When you choose Young Office you get a dedicated team of professionals who listen thoroughly, communicate openly, and always act in your best interest. Whether your project is across town, across the country, or across the ocean we will help you create an innovative, collaborative and inspiring workplace. |
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Zeiss Zeiss Pro T Select Dual Column Full Vehicle CMM |
Industry Association Partners |
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Art Center College of Design (ACCD) (http://www.artcenter.edu) |
| Automotive Intelligence Center (AIC) (http://www.aicenter.eu) |
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Jackson Marketing Group Jackson Marketing Group (JMG) is South Carolina's largest B2B marketing communications company. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., with a service office in Charlotte, JMG offers a comprehensive group of marcom services including strategic planning, interactive, advertising, public relations, partnership marketing, event management, video production and support services. The company serves blue-chip brands in automotive, trucking and transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services and higher education market segments. For the third consecutive year, Jackson Marketing Group, has been listed in BtoB Magazine, the leading marketing publication for business to business marketing professionals, as a top agency in three categories-Top Agencies, Top Interactive Agencies and Event Services Agencies. |
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SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers) (http://www.sae.org) |
| South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) (http://www.myscma.com) |
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Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) |
Current & Past Research |
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BMW AG (http://www.bmwusfactory.com) |
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BMW MC ( http://www.bmwusfactory.com ) |
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Dale Earnhardt Inc. (http://www.daleearnhardtinc.com) |
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FEV Systems (http://www.fev.com) |
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Michelin (http://www.michelin.com) Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America employs approximately 22,600 and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in 17 locations. |
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National Instruments |
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SIMPACK SIMPACK is a CAE Simulation Company that develops and delivers simulation for the simple to the very complex mechanical systems. This includes automotive, Full Vehicle, Driveline, Engine, and Real Time Simulation. The SIMPACK Product is a Multi Body Dynamics product that supports time and frequency based solutions for Automotive, Aerospace, Wind, and Rail Applications. Apart from the SIMPACK Product, we also offer support, training, and consulting services. |
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Timken (http://www.timken.com) |
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Toyota Motor Corporation (http://www.toyota.com) |
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