Industrial Engineering

Clemson University researchers team up with fabric maker

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Scores of weaving machines created a deafening roar as a Clemson University team watched taut strands of yarn turn into neat rolls of fabric that will become outdoor furniture, convertible tops and a variety of other products. Researchers from Clemson’s industrial engineering department were visiting Glen Raven Custom Fabrics’ facility as part of an ongoing […]

Researchers find new ways to help computer users protect their passwords

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Computers can be fortified with firewalls and the latest anti-virus software, but even the best security programs might be for nothing if hackers can get their hands on your password. Sometimes all it takes is for a hacker to peek over your shoulder while you’re logging into an account. Some computer users make hackers’ jobs […]

Researchers develop app to improve coordination in perioperative services

A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina is working to leverage technology to eliminate the critical coordination barriers between operating rooms, pre-op, and post-op areas.  The NSF-funded project focuses on enhancing the coordination and communication among hospital staff in these areas and specifically targets the use of technology […]