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Developing and Implementing HACCP Plans

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a globally recognized practical, systematic risk management tool. It enables you to identify critical actions to focus employees and resources on product safety. It applies primarily to food handlers or processors and food packaging manufacturers.

Robotics is Revolutionizing Precision Machining

Industrial robots have come a long way from their early days of automating basic tasks like welding and painting in the automotive industry. Today, in the era of smart machining 4.0, these versatile machines are transforming the world of precision machining, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional high-end machine tools….

GENEDGE Expands Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator with New Funding from the U.S. Department of Energy

The GENEDGE Board of Trustees (BOT) appreciates the Department of Energy’s confidence in our commitment to cooperative Smart Manufacturing Services in Virginia” — Gabriel LaMois, CEO Technology Advancement Group (TAG) Inc, BOT Chairperson Martinsville, VA — GENEDGE proudly announces the expansion of the Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA) program, thanks…

How to Lower Downtime with Predictive Maintenance in Metalworking

Downtime in metalworking is expensive. Lost production, missed deadlines, and the cost of repairs all add up quickly. Reactive maintenance – fixing things only after they break – is a costly and inefficient strategy. Predictive maintenance, on the other hand, offers a proactive approach. It uses data analysis to anticipate…

Engineering Solutions for Industry through University Senior Design Capstone Program – Open-House

Are you a manufacturer looking for help on your latest project? Learn how complex problems may be solved through Batten College for Engineering & Technology’s Senior Design Capstone Program at Old Dominion University! This informative Open House will include presentations by the ODU Engineering Department’s faculty and staff as well…

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Lean and Industry 4.0 Webinar

64% of Food and Beverage manufacturers are facing challenges with cost reduction. Leveraging Lean and Industry 4.0, manufacturers, including Food and Beverage manufacturers in Virginia have seen gains: 30% increase in labor productivity, 30% reduction in energy cost, 60% decrease in cycle time, and many more. We invite you to join…

Manufacturing Day: Engaging Youth and the Young at Heart

Manufacturing Day is an opportunity to showcase the high-tech nature of manufacturing careers and inspire the next generation of talent.

Back to Basics: Simple Questions for Assessing Industrial Artificial Intelligence Applications

This blog is the first in a four-part series on the beginner’s guide to Industrial Artificial Intelligence applications. Welcome knowledge seeker! Do you feel dazzled and awed by the great potential of Artificial Intelligence aka AI? Perhaps hesitant or lost when words like ‘convolution,’ ‘deep learning,’ or ‘autoencoder’ are thrown around? Well, fear not, friend, for you have come to just the right place! You don’t need to be a computer wizard or a super genius to understand how using AI can impact your system and, more importantly, if using it is worth the investment. This is a multi-part

From the Garden State to the Magnolia State: Mississippi Polymer Institute Provides Solutions to Technology Challenges

As a manufacturer, you sometimes face technical challenges beyond the scope of your in-house expertise or experience. It is important to focus on finding the right partners and advisors to help you navigate these obstacles and remain competitive. The Mississippi Polymer Institute ( MPI ), based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is one of those resources. MPI is a regional office of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MMA-MEP, Mississippi MEP), which is part of the MEP National Network TM. MPI is a non-profit industrial outreach organization housed at the