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SUMMARY:VSMA Smart Manufacturing Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Digitizing Legacy Machines: Making Your Manufacturing Data Work for You\nManufacturers 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. \nThe Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA) Roadshow Series is designed to help Virginia manufacturers understand how digital technologies can be applied to existing equipment and operations without requiring major capital investments. \nThis event combines classroom instruction\, live technology demonstrations\, and practical business discussion to show how manufacturers can begin capturing and using operational data to improve decision-making on the shop floor. \nParticipants will see how manufacturing data can move from machines to actionable insights that help reduce downtime\, improve quality\, and strengthen operational control. \n\nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: New College Institute (NCI)\, Martinsville\, Virginia \nCost: Free to attendRegistration: RequiredCapacity: Limited seating \nSign up HERE through Eventbrite \n\nWhat Makes This Event Different\nThis roadshow combines three learning components in a single program designed specifically for manufacturers. \nClassroom Instruction\nSubject matter experts from Virginia Tech will explain the smart manufacturing journey from machine-level data collection to operational decision-making. \nLive Technology Demonstration\nParticipants will see sensors\, equipment\, and data collection systems operating in a live demonstration environment\, providing a hands-on understanding of how digital technologies connect to manufacturing equipment. \nBusiness Application\nIndustry experts will translate the technology into practical business terms\, discussing implementation considerations\, expected costs\, and potential operational benefits. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\nParticipants will gain insight into the full path from machine data to operational improvement\, including: \n\nHow to identify what production data is valuable to capture\nHow sensors connect machines to usable operational data\nHow manufacturing data can be visualized through dashboards and analytics\nHow data can support faster decision-making on downtime\, quality\, and throughput\nHow to evaluate return on investment and prioritize next steps\n\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis event is designed for leaders and decision-makers within Virginia manufacturing companies\, including: \nPlant and Operations ManagersGain insight into how smart manufacturing technologies can improve uptime\, efficiency\, and operational performance. \nEngineers and Technical StaffUnderstand how sensors\, data systems\, and analytics tools integrate with existing equipment. \nBusiness Owners and ExecutivesLearn how to evaluate the business case for smart manufacturing investments. \n\nPart of the Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator Roadshow Series\nThis event is one of seven regional roadshow events delivered across Virginia to help manufacturers explore practical applications of smart manufacturing technologies without the need to travel to large industry conferences. \nThe series is presented through a collaboration of: \n\nGENEDGE\nVirginia Tech\nOld Dominion University\nVirginia State University\nGeorge Mason University\nNew College Institute\n\n\nNext Steps for Interested Manufacturers\nFollowing the event\, manufacturers can work with GENEDGE to further evaluate opportunities to improve operational performance through smart manufacturing technologies. \nGENEDGE can assist companies with structured assessments\, improvement roadmaps\, and identifying available funding opportunities that support technology adoption.
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/vsma-smart-manufacturing-roadshow/
LOCATION:New College Institute (NCI)\, 191 Fayette Street\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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