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Feb 3, 2026

That wall between design and manufacturing that still exists

South Carolina must move beyond build-to-print manufacturing and invest in design and innovation hubs to fuel long-term growth and global competitiveness.

Ramy Harik, a Fulbright Alumni, is the director of the Clemson Composites Center and a professor of Automotive Engineering at Clemson University. (Photo/Clemson University)
Nov 13, 2025

OPINION: Making and keeping manufacturing great in South Carolina

Clemson University’s Ramy Harik outlines how education, leadership, and policy reforms can strengthen U.S. manufacturing and rebuild its workforce.