Unlocking Innovation: Industry 4.0, Food Safety, and New Opportunities to Enhance Your Operations
From the latest in manufacturing technologies to effective food safety tools and key industry news, this edition of The Pulse is packed with exciting resources and insights to help you strengthen your manufacturing capabilities.???
New at GENEDGE???
Save the Date for the CESMII / VSMA Smart Manufacturing Roadshow at CCAM?????
Join us for a full-day event exploring the latest advancements in Smart Manufacturing Technologies and how they can enhance your business operations!?
?? March 27th, 2025?
? 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST?
?? Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM), 5520 W Quaker Rd, Disputanta, VA 23842?
Hosted by CESMII and VSMA, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with industry peers, watch live demonstrations, and participate in interactive breakout sessions to explore Smart Technologies in action.??
Highlights from our January Re-VAMMP Workshops?????
Our sessions in Norfolk and Richmond were a big success! Participants dived into the world of Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM), exploring key concepts, the importance of MAM in modern manufacturing, and its potential for growth and innovation.?
A special thanks to Griffin Keller and Kevin Nims from AUSTAL USA for sharing insights on how to qualify for Navy supply chain opportunities!?
Ready to modernize your current capabilities for Additive Manufacturing? Sign up for our upcoming workshops!??
Help Shape the Future of Key Manufacturing Sectors in Virginia?
In partnership with TPMA, a national consulting firm, GENEDGE is working to develop the Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligent Network (SCOIN) Mapping Study for Key Manufacturing Sectors.??
We invite you to share your expertise by participating in a survey specific to your industry:?
?? Metalworking and Machining: https://www.surveylegend.com/s/5vkp??
?? Technology and Computer Production: https://s.surveylegend.com/-OGB333dMtg9fv1vHfYR??
?? Food and Beverage: https://www.surveylegend.com/s/5vm4??
We’d love to hear from you! Take 20-25 minutes to complete the survey and help shape the future of your sector. Your anonymous feedback will guide initiatives to enhance the supply chain, workforce, and economic development in your industry.?
Insights From Our Experts?
Why 75% of Manufacturers Are Getting Industry 4.0 Wrong: The Hidden Formula for Success???
Unlock the secrets of Industry 4.0 with this insightful article, where Frank Otabor breaks down the proven formula for Industry 4.0 success:??
Industry 4.0 = People 4.0 + Business 4.0 + Process 4.0 + Quality 4.0 + IT 4.0.??
Through real-world examples, including how a medium-sized craft brewery saved $120,000 by getting this formula right, you'll discover why 75% of manufacturers are getting Industry 4.0 wrong – and more importantly, how you can get it right.?
Don't miss out on these valuable insights! Read more here.
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In the News???
McKee Foods Sponsors WiM-Virginia Conference Room???
The?VMA Event Center?has a new sponsor! McKee Foods, makers of Little Debbie?, will sponsor the Women in Manufacturing-Virginia Chapter (WiM-VA) Conference Room this year. As part of the sponsorship, the room will feature a unique portrait of Little Debbie? and a regular assortment of McKee Foods’ snack cakes.?
Haleon Expands Richmond Research and Development Facility???
Haleon, a leading global consumer health company, will invest $54.2 million to upgrade its research & development facility in the City of Richmond.??
In addition, Haleon and the Commonwealth of Virginia are launching a new internship program that will provide five-year paid internships for Pharmaceutical Science students at VCU, and summer internships for students across Virginia.?
More Upcoming Events?
Open House with Old Dominion University's Senior Design Capstone Program???
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!?
?? February 24th, 2025?
? 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.?
?? E.V. Williams Engineering & Computational Sciences Building (Kaufman Hall)?
Join us for an open house featuring presentations by capstone design teams, tours of the maker spaces and labs, and opportunities for manufacturers to mingle with faculty and students to discuss their projects, interests, and capabilities.?
Developing and Implementing HACCP Plans???
Enhance your knowledge of food safety through our 2-day online course on HACCP plans!?
You will learn to develop and implement an effective Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan: a globally recognized, practical risk management tool that enables you to identify critical actions and focus resources and employees on product safety.?
?? March 13th and 14th, 2025?
? 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.?
?? Online Event?
?? Course cost: $450??
We can’t wait to see you there! Register now??
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