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Unveiling Smart Manufacturing, Empowering Innovators and Inspiring Change Join us Thursday, March 27 to explore the future of manufacturing! The Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA), in collaboration with the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII), is excited to present the Smart Manufacturing Roadshow at the Commonwealth Center for Advanced...

The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism, in partnership with GENEDGE, is excited to offer the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Training (LSSBB) for industrial and commercial professionals in Danville and Pittsylvania County! 📅 Start Date: August 11th, 2025 📍 Location: The Institute for Advanced Learning & Research,...

GENEDGE, through a grant from Virginia Tech, is offering a no-cost, half-day Lean Process Improvement Training for up to 20 participants. This half-day session is designed to accelerate the adoption of Lean and Industry 4.0 practices across the Commonwealth—helping Virginia manufacturers and organizations compete more effectively. This hands-on workshop uses...

GENEDGE, through a grant from Virginia Tech, is offering a no-cost, half-day Lean Process Improvement Training for up to 20 participants. This half-day session is designed to accelerate the adoption of Lean and Industry 4.0 practices across the Commonwealth—helping Virginia manufacturers and organizations compete more effectively. This hands-on workshop uses...

Half-day course for manufacturing leaders exploring cobotic welding. Hands-on demos, ROI discussion, and guidance from interest to adoption.   Overview This half-day course is designed for manufacturing leaders who need to make informed, business-driven decisions about cobotic welding adoption. Rather than focusing on programming or operator-level training, the session provides...

  This half-day, hands-on workshop introduces proven process improvement methods through an interactive manufacturing simulation. Participants will learn how to identify value-added versus non-value-added work, reduce waste, improve flow, and align production to customer demand. Through multiple simulation rounds, attendees apply tools such as process mapping, workplace organization, standard work,...

Digitizing Legacy Machines: Making Your Manufacturing Data Work for You Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and gain better visibility into their operations. Smart manufacturing technologies can help address these challenges, but many small and mid-sized manufacturers are unsure where to begin. The Virginia Smart Manufacturing...