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 project that is helping the company operate more efficiently.
The team has developed computer simulations that have helped suggest new equipment purchases and ways of preventing back-ups. The simulations help the company change tack to adapt to changing business conditions, such as an increase in orders or the addition of new inspection machines. Read Full Story »
Paul Alongi, College of Engineering and Science
January 2, 2015
