VT Industry 4.0 ACE Initiative – GoVA Region 2
GO VIRGINIA REGION 2 PROJECT: Industry 4.0 for the ACE Workforce GENEDGE is teamed with Virginia Tech CHPM to support an Industry 4.0 initiative in the GoVARegion 2 area. With a focus on Emerging Businesses, this program will complement our program instartup, by providing funding for up to 20 engagements with…
5 Future Trends in Quality Control for the Food Manufacturing Industry
According to the International Food Information Council’s 2022 Food and Health Survey, one of the top concerns for American consumers when purchasing food is its quality, with nearly 60% of respondents indicating it is important. Food manufacturers across the United States must prioritize supplying products that consistently meet high standards…
Industry 4.0 Past, Present, and Future: Train the Trainer Workshop
Virginia Tech’s GO Virginia Project is excited to host a free to attend Industry 4.0 focused Train the Trainer workshop at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield on October 16-18, 2024. The purpose of the three-day workshop is to: Increase understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies used by the Automated-Connected-Electrified (ACE) workforce of our region. Recognize terms, concepts,…
Botetourt Center at Greenfield
How IIoT is Transforming Machining Manufacturing
The constant pressure to improve and stay productive while lowering costs is part of the job when you’re a machining manufacturer in Virginia. On a global scale, the CNC market is all but stopping anytime soon—expected to grow from USD 100.78 billion in 2024 to USD 146.65 billion by 2029,…
The Tech That’s Shaping Metalworking
Workflow issues affect everyone from top to bottom—even veteran metalworkers can’t stop themselves from hitting a wall now and then. Whether it’s handling a recurring problem or a complete workflow overhaul, it doesn’t hurt to test out new technologies and processes in metalworking. Table of contents: Why should metalworkers adopt new…
GENEDGE Leads DOE-Supported Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA) Program
MARTINSVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2024 GENEDGE, Virginia’s best public resource to help existing manufacturing and industry innovate, compete, and grow, is excited to announce the official launch of the Virginia SMART Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA) program. Supported by a $2,600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) office of…
When Smart Manufacturing Meets Smart Machining 4.0
It’s been over a decade since Industry 4.0. Over a decade of disruptive technologies in all corners of manufacturing, from aerospace manufacturing to electronic manufacturing. Which technologies stand out in machining? Industry experts at GENEDGE are seeing huge advancements, with tolerances now often measured in the microns. Virginia companies are…
What Is Process Optimization (and Why Should Food Manufacturers Care)?
Put yourself in this hypothetical scenario: After a particularly messy batch run of salsa that ended with more sauce on the floor than in the jars, you find yourself reflecting on where you went wrong—your processes. Because right now, your current method of hand-transferring ingredients between stations while being as…
Eco-Packaging Solutions Changing the Beverage Packaging Market
Beverage packaging has more at stake than just keeping products fresh and appealing at first glance. Today’s consumers are seeking an actual connection to the products they buy. In a smarter world, you can crack open a refreshing drink or rip into a new snack or dessert, all while honoring…