Vision of the Center
SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF INDUSTRY
Our Vision The Clemson University Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CU-CAM) consolidates all interdisciplinary education, research, innovation and engagement manufacturing-oriented activities under one umbrella with the overarching goal to improve manufacturing effectiveness, quality, and sustainability. This unique confluence of expertise and infrastructure enables CU-CAM to provide timely and relevant translation of innovation directly to our industry partners.
Centers across campus work together for maximum synergistic impact:
- Clemson Composites Center
- Clemson Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Center
- Product Life Cycle Management
- Clemson University Center for Workforce Development (CUCWD)
- Center for Automotive Aviation and Virtual E-Schools (CA2VES).
- Clemson University Vehicle Assembly Center
CU-CAM will be a key component in the economic prosperity of the state—its people and its stakeholders.
Emphasis Areas
END-TO-END ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Smart & Sustainable
Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing Planning,
Control, and Assembly Operations
Materials Innovation:
Manufacturing of Composites
and Light Weighting
Robotics, Sensors,
Wearables and IOT
Autonomous Systems
in the Manufacturing
Environment
Intelligent Systems
Integration
Manufacturing
Supply Chain and
Optimization
Digital Manufacturing
including Industry 4.0
Our Experts
CUCAM CHAIRS AND FACULTY
Mark Johnson
Center Director
Zoran Filipi
Timken Endowed Chair in Vehicle System Design
Laine Mears
BMW Endowed Chair in Advanced Manufacturing
Venkat Krovi
Michelin Endowed Chair in Vehicle Automation
Chris Paredis
BMW Endowed Chair in Systems Integration
Get in Touch
POINT PERSONS FOR THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
For general inquiries regarding the Clemson University Center for Advanced Manufacturing,
please contact Mark Johnson
864.656.9748
Clemson Vehicle Assembly Center
Laine Mears
Clemson Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Center
Venkat Krovi
Clemson Product Life Cycle Management
John Wagner
Clemson University Center for Workforce Development
Rebecca Hartley
Center for Automotive Aviation and Virtual E-Schools
Anand Gramopadhye
Clemson Composites Center
Srikanth Pilla
Corporate Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives
Angela Leidinger
Deep Orange at CU-ICAR
Zoran Filipi
