Hundreds of Students Expected to Visit Lab Showcasing Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Virginia Beach, VA – Festo, a worldwide leader in advanced automation and robotic solutions, is scheduled to bring its Mobile Manufacturing Lab (MML) to ECPI University’s Virginia Beach campus, located at 5555 Greenwich Road, on Friday, November 17 from 9 am to 4 pm. Hundreds of high school students from across Hampton Roads are expected to attend.
The MML is a teaching tool the company uses to educate people – including prospective college students – about the tremendous opportunities and fascinating career paths available in modern manufacturing. The 80-foot trailer expands to 25 feet in width when fully opened. Inside visitors are treated to a highly-engaging experience, interacting with technology used in today’s advanced manufacturing environment, including:
- Electromechanical actuators
- Servo motors and controls with multi-axis controllers
- Medical and lab automation applications
- Tripod robot sorting with high- speed vision system
- Festo Didactic training work stations
- Diagnostic measurement
- Category IV safety valves
- Flow sensing valves
- Process valves and actuators
“We have a compelling story to share,” says ECPI University Virginia Beach Campus President Kevin Paveglio. “Festo’s mobile lab is an excellent way for people to experience today’s highly-technical advanced manufacturing environment. What’s more, they learn that manufacturing is no longer a dirty, back-breaking job. Today’s advanced manufacturing facilities are modern marvels, clean environments filled with skilled professionals operating all kinds of mechanical, electronic, and computer-based systems.”
For more information, please contact ECPI Director of Marketing at 757.490.9090 or publicrelations@ecpi.edu.
About ECPI University
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate's, baccalaureate, and master's degrees and diplomas. SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. A private university founded in 1966, ECPI University has campuses in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, and offers convenient classes during the day, evening, and online; graduate employment services, continuing education, certification classes, and testing are also available.
On campus or online, fields of study include: HEALTH SCIENCES: Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing (RN to BSN), BS to BSN, Nursing (RN), Practical Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Physical Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapy, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Radiography, Sonography, Surgical Technology; TECHNOLOGY: Master of Science in Information Systems, Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Cyber and Network Security, Software Development, Cloud Computing, Web Design and Development, Mobile Development, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics/Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Technology; BUSINESS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Business Administration, IT Management, Hospitality Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security; CULINARY: Culinary Arts, Culinary Nutrition, Food Service Management, Baking and Pastry Arts. (Program field availability varies by campus.) For more information, visit www.ecpi.edu.
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