Smart Workshop

A smart manufacturing workshop in Virginia set for May 6

The Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA), in collaboration with Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) in Lynchburg, is excited to announce the Half-Day Introduction to Smart Manufacturing Workshop on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025.

This event will take place at CVCC's Merritt Hall, Auditorium, Room 5145, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

The workshop aims to "unveil the future of manufacturing by empowering innovators and inspiring change." Participants will gain insights into the latest smart manufacturing technologies, including AI, machine learning, augmented reality, automation, robotics, and more. The event is designed to help small and mid-sized manufacturing companies in Virginia adopt these cutting-edge technologies to enhance their production processes and overall performance.

"The goal of our Career & Technical Education programs is to partner with local manufacturers in creative ways to benefit students, increase the quality and quantity of the technical workforce, and by extension, boost the region’s economy. Partnering with VSMA to provide this Smart Manufacturing workshop is a great way to provide our partners with demonstrations of innovative solutions that are revolutionizing the industry." – Marci Gale, Mechatronics Faculty and Program Head, CVCC.

"We are excited to partner with CVCC to bring this workshop to the Lynchburg manufacturing community. Our mission is to support Virginia manufacturers in their adoption of smart manufacturing technologies to drive profitable growth of Virginia manufacturers." – Jeff Shook, Program Manager at VSMA.

The workshop will feature speakers from Industry, advanced manufacturing demonstrations, and networking opportunities, providing attendees with valuable knowledge and connections.

Companies interested in participating can register online: HERE.