Digitizing Legacy Machines: Making Your Manufacturing Data Work for You

Discover how manufacturers are identifying hidden energy and compressed air losses to reduce costs and improve performance. Many manufacturers are losing money every day through compressed air leaks, unmanaged energy use, and inefficient systems that go unnoticed during normal operations. These hidden losses increase operational costs, strain equipment, and reduce overall plant efficiency. The 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. Why Attend This free workshop shows Virginia manufacturers exactly where energy and compressed air losses are quietly draining their bottom line, with live leak detection demonstrations and expert guidance from Virginia State University. Attendees leave with a clearer picture of where savings opportunities exist and how to act on them. What You Will Learn • How to identify hidden energy and compressed air losses in manufacturing operations • How monitoring tools connect to existing equipment and utility systems • How energy and compressed air data can be visualized and analyzed • How operational visibility supports faster maintenance and efficiency decisions • How to evaluate savings opportunities and prioritize improvement projects What's Different? 01 Classroom Instruction | GENEDGE, Virginia State University Subject matter experts from Virginia State University will explain how manufacturers can identify and reduce hidden operational costs associated with compressed air systems and energy use. 02 Live Tech Demo Participants will see compressed air leak detection tools, monitoring systems, and operational data collection methods demonstrated in a manufacturing environment. 03 Business Application Industry experts will discuss operational savings opportunities, implementation considerations, maintenance implications, and how manufacturers can prioritize practical energy improvements. Who Should Attend Built for the people making decisions inside Virginia manufacturing companies — not consultants, not software vendors. You. • Plant & Operations Managers — learn how to reduce utility costs, improve system performance, and identify operational waste. • Engineers & Technical Staff — understand how monitoring systems and leak detection tools integrate into existing plant operations. • Business Owners & Executives — evaluate the financial impact of hidden energy losses and opportunities for operational savings. Your Expert Presenters Additional information will be available soon. Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator Roadshow Series This 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. The series is presented through a collaboration of: • GENEDGE • Virginia Tech • Old Dominion University • Virginia State University Join us in September: Virginia State University Engineering Auditorium 21040 University Avenue, Petersburg, VA Register below. Attendance is free, but registration is required.