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VSMA Webinar Series

VSMA Webinar Series (#1):

Three Things to Get Your SMM Ready for Industry 4.0, and One Mistake to Avoid!

Industry 4.0 is here. Is your manufacturing business ready for it?

If you are a small or medium-sized manufacturer in Virginia, this is your opportunity to leverage digital transformation processes to get ahead.

Join our Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA) and the CCAM – Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing as we kickstart your journey into SMART technologies.

Learn from experts at CCAM – Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, GENEDGE, and the Virginia Digital Maritime Center to discover:

  • What Industry 4.0 really means for your business
  • Three foundational strategies to prepare effectively
  • One common mistake you’ll want to avoid
  • Key local resources to assess readiness and take action

Whether you’re an owner, executive, or senior manager, this session will help you connect the dots between innovation and implementation.

VSMA Webinar Series (#2):

Wired for Profit — Building Your Smart Digitally Connected Factory

Small and mid-size manufacturers face growing challenges: volatile supply chains, labor shortages, and rising quality demands. Success in this environment requires more than new machines—it requires connecting and optimizing the equipment you already own.

Our panel will share thoughts on how to get started:

  • Bridge the IT/OT divide by connecting legacy equipment
  • Use targeted sensors to predict and prevent costly downtime
  • Design a secure IT/OT architecture that protects your operations
  • Avoid the common pitfall of assuming transformation requires a full “rip and replace”

TRAINING

SMART Manufacturing Technologies: We offer comprehensive training on SMART Manufacturing Technologies, equipping your team with the knowledge and skills to leverage advanced manufacturing techniques and tools.

SMART Manufacturing Training for Workforce Pipeline: Our specialized training programs are designed to build a robust workforce pipeline, ensuring that your organization has access to skilled professionals proficient in SMART manufacturing practices.

Modeling and Simulation: Learn how to utilize modeling and simulation tools to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and improve product quality. Our training covers various simulation software and techniques.

High Performance Computing for AI: Dive into the world of high-performance computing and its applications in artificial intelligence. Our training programs will help you harness the power of AI to enhance manufacturing processes and decision-making.

ASSESSMENTs

By utilizing appropriate assessment tools, we will assess your current manufacturing processes and systems as part of our comprehensive assessment service. Allowing us to provide you with a baseline understanding of smart manufacturing technologies (SMT) and how the appropriate technology components can be successfully incorporated into your manufacturing operations to accelerate competitiveness and growth within operating manufacturing sectors.

Ultimately, through this process, our experts identify potential areas for improvement and suggest strategies aimed at improving efficiency, productivity, and overall results.

SMART Manufacturing Implementation Road Map Development and Technical Assistance

Our team will collaborate with you to develop a customized SMART Manufacturing Implementation Roadmap. We provide technical assistance throughout the implementation process, ensuring a smooth transition to advanced manufacturing practices.

Connecting you with Smart Manufacturing Technology (SMT) to digitally manage manufacturing systems and supply chains, ensuring continuous collaboration. By democratizing High-Performance Computing (HPC) assets, we enable small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to leverage modeling, simulation, and big data for better capital ROI through digital twin simulation-based decisions.

This approach enhances manufacturing line performance, increases energy efficiency, reduces emissions, and supports the design and delivery of more sustainable products.

ready to take your Manufacturing business to the next level?

Get in touch today and receive a complimentary consultation.