The University of South Carolina's McNAIR Center for Aerospace Innovation and Research is dedicated to growing South Carolina's knowledge-based economy, bolstering aerospace and automotive sectors through education, research, and advancements in industry practices. Our core research areas include Composite Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, Predictive Maintenance, Automation, and Energy. Our success depends on the crucial role of partnerships. We actively collaborate with industry partners, universities, and governmental bodies at the state and federal levels. By doing so, we facilitate opportunities for investment, workforce development, and collaborative technologies.