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Stephen Foulger, the Gregg-Graniteville Endowed Chair and Professor at Clemson University, served as corresponding author on a paper that described a new polymer that could play a key role in helping computers think more like brains. (Photo/Clemson University)
May 26, 2026

Clemson researchers develop biodegradable AI material

Clemson researchers developed a biodegradable polymer for memristors that could power energy-efficient AI computing systems.

United Composite Materials will move into existing facilities and be ready for operations this summer. (Photo/GADC)
Mar 19, 2026

United Composite Materials invests $17.5M in Greer

United Composite Materials is investing $17.5M in a Greer facility, creating 50 jobs and expanding advanced materials manufacturing in Greenville County.

PRET Advanced Materials is investing $18.5 million to expand operations in Johnsonville, where it has operated since 1955. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Dec 18, 2025

PRET Advanced Materials investing $18.5M in Florence

PRET Advanced Materials is investing $18.5 million to expand operations in Florence County creating 74 new jobs at its Johnsonville facility.

Dong Hou (right) works with Ph.D. student Bryson Hedrick in an Olin Hall lab at Clemson University. (Photo/Clemson University)
Dec 15, 2025

Clemson researcher advances safer solid-state batteries

Clemson University researcher Dong Hou is developing next-generation solid-state batteries using ceramic electrolytes to improve safety, durability and performance.

Longtime Aiken employer AGY manufactures 400 million miles of glass fiber annually. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Nov 25, 2025

AGY expanding Aiken glass fiber plant with $12.1M investment

AGY is investing $12.1M to expand its Aiken glass fiber plant, adding 80 jobs and boosting capacity for advanced materials used in AI, defense and electronics.